Plumbing

Plumbing Level 1

• The Plumbing Trade
  Covers important developments in the plumbing trade and the need for skilled plumbers.
• Basic Plumbing Tools
  Covers safe use and maintenance of tools used in the plumbing trade.
• Math for Plumbers
  Explains how to calculate pipe length, volume of tanks, roof of driveway areas, and slope of pipe runs.
• Introduction to Plumbing Blueprint Reading
  Covers blueprint reading, the basis of all communication in the plumbing trade.
• Reading Residential Plumbing Drawings
  Shows trainees how to “read residential drawings and obtain the information necessary to perform the required plumbing work.
• Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
  Covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper, plastic piping, and fittings.
• Soldering and Brazing
  Covers selecting proper materials and following the correct procedure for cutting, cleaning, fluxing, heating, and applying filler metal to the joint.
• Cutting and Threading Carbon Steel Pipe
  Covers the measuring, cutting, reaming, threading, and assembling of carbon steel pipe.
• Joining Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings
  Teaches the trainee how to identify, cut, measure, install, and join cast-iron pipe and fittings.
• Making Flared and Compression Joints with Copper Tubing
  Covers flared and compression jointing procedures for copper tube, and how to identify and select fittings for pipe assembly.
• Installing Traps and Interceptors
  Covers skills necessary for proper installation, maintenance, and servicing of traps, interceptors, and device functions, operation, and installation.
• Fitting and Cleanout Requirements for DWV Piping
  Covers fitting and cleanout requirements that trainees must know to install efficient, smooth flowing DWV Piping Systems.
• Installing Natural Gas Piping
  Covers code requirements, materials, and procedures for installing natural gas piping.
• Installing LPG Piping Systems
  Covers code requirements, materials, and procedures needed to install LPG piping systems.
• Installing Fuel Oil Piping Systems
  Covers code requirements, materials, and procedures for installing fuel oil piping systems.

Plumbing Level 2

• Reading Commercial Drawings, Part 1
  Presents techniques for interpreting drawings and specifications for light commercial plumbing projects. Includes sample drawings and specifications.
• Intermediate Math for Plumbers
  Covers calculating simple and parallel offsets, area, volume, capacity of tanks, and weight of water.
• Installing Pipe in Trenches
  Covers calculating and measuring trench depth, excavating and shoring a trench, and placing and bedding pipe.
• Grade for Drain and Waste Piping
  Covers the calculation and measurement of grade for drain wand waste piping, and for installing pipe overhead and below ground.
• Joining Clay and Concrete Pipe
  Introduces tools, equipment and procedures for joining clay and concrete pipe.
• Connecting to the Sewer Main
  Demonstrates the tools, equipment, and procedures for tapping the sewer main.
• Installing Roof, Floor, and area drains
  Includes identification, location, and installation of roof, floor, and area drains.
• Installing Pipe Hangers and Supports
  Discusses the identification and use of pipe hangers and supports? Procedures for locating and securing them are demonstrated.
• Installing DWV Piping Systems
  Presents the layout and installation of DWV piping systems with special attention given to local code requirements.
• Testing DWV Piping
  Discusses and demonstrates the equipment and procedures for conducting air, water, and smoke test.
• Connecting to the Water Main
  Demonstrates the procedures for tapping the water main.
• Testing Water Supply Piping
  Explains and demonstrates equipment and procedures for pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
• Types of Faucets
  Covers the identification, operation, and basic components of the various types of faucets.
• Types of Valves
  Identifies valves and their basic components. The operation of the more common valves if studied during class activities.
• Installing and Servicing Valves and Faucets
  Describes installation procedures, diagnosis, and repair of valve and faucet malfunctions.
• Installing Water heaters
  Covers the operation and installation of residential and commercial water heaters.
• Water Meters
  Presents the basic types of water meters along with piping requirements for their installation.
• Types of Fixtures
  Presents the basic types of fixtures along with the principles of their operation. Materials used in their manufacture are also discussed.
• Setting Fixtures
  Provides practice in setting fixtures following discussion and demonstrations.

Plumbing Level 3

• Reading Commercial Plumbing Drawings, Part II
  Teaches trainees how to read commercial plumbing drawings by working from a sample set of drawings and specifications.
• Introduction to Regional and Local Plumbing Codes
  Reviews model codes and introduces the trainee to the organization and details of the local plumbing code.
• Advanced Math for Plumbers
  Concentrates on figuring rolling offset and include additional practice in figuring angles.
• Types of Vents and Venting Installation
  Describes the many types of venting arrangements and explains the requirements for the correct installation of each.
• Indirect and Special Waste
  Presents the code requirements and installation requirements for indirect and special waste installation.
• Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps
  Introduces trainees to the equipment necessary for installing lift stations and sump pumps. Covers the installation requirements in detail.
• Locating Buried Sewer and Water Lines
  Discusses and demonstrates the equipment and procedures for locating buried water lines.
• Installing Pressure Reducing Valves
  Introduces the basic types of pressure reducers, and discusses and demonstrates the appropriate installation procedures.
• Water Pressure Booster Systems
  Explains the function and operation of water pressure booster systems and the installation requirements for this equipment.
• Installation Shock Arrestors
  Explains the function of shock arrestors, Selection, location and installation are studied and demonstrated.
• Backflow Preventors
  Explains the operation and purpose of backflow preventors. Installation procedures and code requirements are studied and demonstrated.
• Installing Recirculation Systems
  Presents the basic types of recirculation systems along with the installation requirements for each.
• Filtering and Softening Water
  Introduces the basic equipment used for filtering and softening water, and the installation requirements.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Potable Water Systems
  Presents the procedures for sanitizing water supply piping before putting it into service.
• Thawing Frozen Water Pipes
  Introduces the equipment and techniques for thawing frozen water pipes.
• Installing Water Supply Piping
  Focuses on locating, supporting, assembling, and securing water supply piping. The instructor will present local plumbing code requirements.
• Fixture Rough-In
  Covers locating fixtures, installing the waste piping and providing supports for the fixtures.
• Plumbing for solar Heating Systems
  Presents piping for gas-fired heating units and the venting of this equipment.

Plumbing Level 4

• Plumbing Theory
  Presents the scientific principles, which explain why water supply and sewage systems function and relate them to the plumbing code.
• On the Job Task Organization
  Stresses the importance of personal responsibilities, task organization, safety, and quality control.
• Sizing Storm Drainage Systems
  Covers the methods for sizing horizontal and vertical storm drainage.
• Combination Waste and vent Systems
  Describes the basic types of combination waste and vent installation along with the plumbing code requirements, which control their installation.
• Servicing Traps and Interceptors
  Provides procedures for servicing traps and interceptors in detail.
• Sizing Water Supply Piping
  Outlines procedures for sizing water supply piping based on fixture demand and code requirements.
• Service Plumbing Fixtures
  Explains procedures for servicing plumbing fixtures along with suggestions for troubleshooting typical plumbing problems.
• Installing Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
  Describes the functions of the components of swimming pool and hot tub installation. Code requirements and installation procedures are studied in more detail.
• Installing Compressed Air Piping Systems
  Presents the Components and installation procedures for compressed air piping systems.
• Installing Corrosive Resistant Waste Piping
  Presents the various types of corrosive resistant piping materials and fittings along with the appropriate installation procedures.
• Installing Medical Gas Systems
  Presents the basic components and installation methods of medical gas and piping systems. Health and safety requirements as well as inspection procedures are discussed.
• Plumbing for Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
  Describes standard types of plumbing systems for mobile home parks along with the unique components of these systems.
• Installing Private Waste Disposal Systems
  Covers the basic requirements of common types of private waste disposal systems are covered in detail.
• Installing Private Water Supply Systems
  Explains the components of private water supply systems including the well casing, pump, cap, and pressure tank.