The Plumbing Maintenance program is designed to help students develop technical knowledge and skills related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components. Students will learn the anatomy of a plumbing system, how to repairs leaks, replace faucets, install fixtures, service water heaters, open clogged drains, and more. Also, students will learn plumbing codes related to administration and enforcement, material regulations, joints and connections, sanitary and drainage systems, vents, traps, interceptors, drain pipe cleanouts, water supply and distributions, etc. In addition, students will learn details about plumbing drawings and diagrams, tools used in the trade, and new plumbing products.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Explain the anatomy of a plumbing system
- Demonstrate repairs at kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets
- Solve gas and electric water heater failures
- Illustrate how to open clogged drains, minimize foul smells, thaw frozen pipes, and winterize plumbing components
- Develop professional documentation of tasks completed and customer relation skills
- Apply plumbing maintenance skills within governmental regulations and industry standards
Graduates will be awarded a Technical Certificate in Plumbing Maintenance Technology. Below are statistics for the past 3 years:
Graduation Data—Plumbing Maintenance
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