Plumbing Technician Course
The School of Skilled Trades is student focused. We believe in the education we are providing and in the abilities of the students we are educating.
We hope to offer additional trade instruction in the future, but currently, we are offering a plumbing program that leads to a diploma. The classes for the program include the following listed below. In addition to these plumbing-focused classes, please know that throughout this 6-month program we will offer single classes addressing interview skills, resume preparation, sales, meeting and greeting customers, the importance of good personal hygiene and other soft skills important to success!
Classes begin April 5, 2021
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PLMB 101: Basic Plumbing
This course focuses on the history; health; safety; principles of plumbing; careers; ethics; hard tools; and basic mathematics for plumbing. Topics include first aid; valves; water heaters; faucets; building plans; drawing; sketching; joining methods for DWV; plumbing fixtures; water sources; and waste disposal. This course emphasizes the applied code requirements.
Prerequisite: None
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PLMB 201: Essentials of Plumbing
This course focuses on pipe fittings; welding; disposal methods; applied plumbing mathematics; pumps; safety concepts; communication skills; and professionalism. Emphasis is on the applied code requirements.
Prerequisite: PLMB 101
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PLMB 301: Intermediate Plumbing
This course focuses on residential and commercial fixtures and appliances; blueprints and specifications; gas fittings and controls; venting for category 1 appliances; tanks; water heaters; electric circuits; troubleshooting; safety; workplace etiquette; and productivity. Emphasis is on the applied code requirements.
Prerequisite: PLMB 201
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PLMB 401: Advanced Plumbing
This course focuses on residential and commercial services; water and vent piping repair; waste stoppage repair; blueprint reading; hot water systems; solar systems; pumps; storm drainage systems; medical care facilities plumbing; potable water systems; and job search. Emphasis is on the applied code requirements.
Prerequisite: PLMB 301
Class Fees
$10,000 Tuition and Uniforms Included
To be paid as follows:
$5000.00 Initial payment on application approval
$5000.00 at the 3 month mark of the program
Other fees may apply