Plumbers, pipefitters and heating technicians install and maintain pipe systems used in water, waste disposal, drainage, gas, heating and ventilating systems. This course emphasizes both theory and hands-on experience in a variety of situations encountered on the job. Applicants for this course must have completed ninth grade. During this three year program, students will learn to install, repair and maintain a variety of piping systems. They will also learn troubleshooting and maintenance techniques for plumbing fixtures, appliances, heating and specialized equipment.

PIPING FUNDAMENTALS I - 1cr
Includes identification, proper use, hands-on joining installation of various types of pipes and fittings.

PLUMBING FUNDAMENTALS II - 1cr
Identify problems in plumbing systems and install equipment to heat, purify and clean potable water, and make systems safe.

PIPING FUNDAMENTALS II - 1cr
Various techniques used in joining copper, plastic and iron pipes including bending and supporting.

BASIC FIXTURES & APPLIANCES - 1cr
Basic fixtures and appliances used in standard building or structures.

ADVANCED FIXTURES & APPLIANCES - 1cr
Various techniques, methods and layouts of standard and specialized plumbing systems.

HYDRONIC WIRING - 1cr
Wiring techniques, schematics and hydronic controls used in hydronic heating.

HYDRONIC BOILER INSTALLATION & SERVICE - 1cr
Piping and servicing various types of hydronic heating boilers.

HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION & SERVICE - 1cr
Identify, service and install hydronic heating systems.
 

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INSTRUCTORS:

Albert Wank
Voc. II, Temple University