Plumbing

Introduces the plumbing trade, tools, and materials. Students will learn measuring, cutting, and fitting techniques for various types of pipe; installation of fixtures; and plumbing distribution systems. Uses NCCER instructional modules.

This course introduces the student to the Pipefitting Industry; work performed by, responsibilities of, and the career opportunities in the pipefitting trade. Covers the safe use of hand tools and power tools used in the trade. Explains the safe use of oxyfuel cutting equipment and provides instruction on use of the equipment. Students will be introduced to straight line, piercing, beveling, washing, and gouging cutting. Students will learn the safe use of ladders and scaffolds, and the safe use, maintenance, and operation of motorized equipment on the job site. Uses NCCER instructional modules.

This hands-on lab will provide students proficiency development and improvement on skills learned in Plumbing Level I, PMB 101.

Students learn to read and interpret civil architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings when installing plumbing systems. Focuses on locating and installing water supply piping and drain, waste, and vent systems. Installation of roof, floor and area drain systems is taught along with valves, fixtures, and water heaters. Introduces students to safe techniques for installing and testing gas and oil systems. Troubleshooting and repairing fixtures is covered. Uses NCCER instructional modules.

Students will practice sizing water supply piping systems, drain – waste – venting system. Different types of venting techniques will be discussed as well as storm systems. Potable water treatment and backflow preventers as well as sewage pumps and sump pumps will be discussed. Corrosive-resistant waste piping and compressed air systems will be reviewed.

Students will be introduced to business principles and skills for crew leaders. Hydronic and solar heating systems, private water and waste disposal systems will be discussed. Booster, recirculation, swimming pools and hot tubs will also be introduced to the students. The plumbing code will be discussed, and students will learn how it is implemented.

This lab provides the required hands-on proficiency development and improvement for skills learned in Plumbing, Level II, PMB 201.

This lab provides the required hands-on proficiency development and improvement for skills learned in Plumbing, Level III, PMB 202.