Time on Topic: 4 hours 

This course introduces students to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) materials. NCCER is a leader in construction education and training materials and students will be provided their access code and spend time learning how to navigate the website to access the learning materials.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course teaches basic safety and health information to entry-level workers in the construction and general industry. The course focuses on recognizing and avoiding common workplace hazards. Also covered are worker rights and employer’s responsibilities.

Time on Topic: 4 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of safety in the plumbing industry.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamental tools used in the plumbing industry.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of sink installation.   This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of recognizing various pipes and the use for the different types of pipes.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of soldering joints.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals associated with the plumbing elements of septic tanks.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals associated with the installation of standard electric water heaters.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to build and to use scaffolding with a focus on safety in the plumbing industry.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of the proper use of ladders with a focus on safety in the plumbing industry.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 40 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to install and maintain sprinkler systems. This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to cut holes in various materials for plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 24 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to troubleshoot and make repairs in a variety of plumbing settings and situations.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 40 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of the installation and maintenance of instant water heaters.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of the standard plumbing codes.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of reading blueprints and building plans.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing math.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to use copper tubing in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to use cast iron in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to use steel pipe in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to install a variety of plumbing fixtures.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 24 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on drainage, waste removal and proper venting in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 32 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on water distribution in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on penetrations, insulation, and firestopping in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 80 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on installing and testing DWV piping in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on installing roof, floor and area drains in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 24 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with installing fixtures and values in a variety of plumbing projects. This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of basic electricity associated with a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 24 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of fuel gas and oil systems in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 8 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on the use of compressed air in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of how to troubleshoot a variety of plumbing issues and how to repair and service these issues.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of plumbing installation with a focus on proper venting in a variety of plumbing projects.  This is an essential skill needed for a plumber and a high level of proficiency is expected of students. This course is designed to be a “hands-on” experience, and students will be able to apply best practices to real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 16 hours

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of supervision/leadership.  Students will learn the foundational elements of leadership for a first-time supervisor. In this course students will learn the components of guiding, instructing and correcting someone else and leading a crew of plumbers. This course will be designed around real-world work situations.

Time on Topic: 80 hours

In this course students will be on the job site to apply the knowledge, and skills learned while in their program to the world of work. This is a learning experience, and students will not be used as replacement or regular employees.  Students may or may not be paid for their internship. Internships will be coordinated and monitored by the program coordinator/lead instructor to ensure that the expected learning outcomes are achieved.