Plumbing and Pipefitting

ABOUT:

• The Plumbing and Pipefitting Lab is the first of its kind in the Commonwealth.
• The lab features updated classroom space and includes three mock lab stations that will enable students to train and earn certifications in residential/commercial plumbing and marine pipefitting.
• Up to forty students, each year will have the opportunity to participate in this program
• The program will be piloting the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
• Plumbing/Pipefitting curriculum that allows students to complete coursework that can be applied to future apprenticeship training programs.
• Students will gain valuable hands-on and real-world experience to be ready to compete for commercial, marine and residential plumbing/pipefitting careers
• Plumbing and Pipefitting is a 1-year program.

STUDENTS STUDY:

Introduction to the Plumbing Profession

Plumbing Safety

Tools of the Plumbing Trade

Introduction to Plumbing Math

Introduction to Plumbing Drawings

Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Copper Tube and Fittings

Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings

Steel Pipe and Fittings

Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures

Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems

Introduction to Water Distribution Systems

Introduction to Pipefitting

PREREQUISITES:

Introduction to the Plumbing Profession

Plumbing Safety

Tools of the Plumbing Trade

Introduction to Plumbing Math

Introduction to Plumbing Drawings

Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Copper Tube and Fittings

Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings

Steel Pipe and Fittings

Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures

Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems

Introduction to Water Distribution Systems

Introduction to Pipefitting

CREDENTIALS:
Occupational and Health Safety Administration (OSHA) 10 Card

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Card