Plumbing Maintenance

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.

This program consists of two courses:

General Plumbing Maintenance
Advanced Plumbing Maintenance

This program is geared towards self-paced learning that will give students "maximum exposure" in maintaining plumbing systems. When computed, the course lessons consists of 80 hours of specialized technical training.

Graduates will be awarded a Technical Certificate in Plumbing Maintenance Technology. Below are statistics for the past 3 years:

Graduation Data—Plumbing Maintenance

2016: 1

2017: 49

2018: 1

Totals/Rate: 53 (61.2%)

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Course Schedule

Course #	Course	Date	Day	Time	Location
[PLU101]	General Plumbing Maintenance	January 13 - January 24, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD
[PLU102]	Advanced Plumbing Maintenance	Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD

Course Descriptions

PLU101

General Plumbing Maintenance

This course develops skills in solving plumbing problems in a home or apartment community. The students will learn the anatomy of a plumbing system and how to make repairs at kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, and water heaters. The students will also learn how to work with PVC, copper, galvanized, and black pipe. Moreover, they learn how to cut, thread, flare, swag, and solder pipe. Other topics include tools for the trade, pipe repair techniques, thawing frozen pipes, and opening clogged drains. Emphasis will be placed on making repairs in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

PLU102

Advanced Plumbing Maintenance

This course develops skills in making plumbing improvements. The technicians will learn to replace drains, vents and traps; cold and hot water supply lines; and how to install sinks, toilets and bathtubs. Moreover, the technicians will learn how to use a drain machine, quiet noisy pipes, winterize plumbing devices, correct pressure problems, and more. Emphases will be placed on making repairs in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

Tuition & Fees

Item	Description	Cost
Tuition	2 Courses @ $250 Each	$500.00
Required Books	Plumbing – Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Projects by Creative Homeowner Press	$19.95
	National Fuel Gas Code by American Gas Association	$54.00
	2015 - Uniform Plumbing Code by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials	$180.88
Required General Tools	Plastic Tool Box with Lock, 25 Ft. Tape Measure, 16 oz Hammer, Utility (Box) Knife, 15" Utility Bar, Phillips & Standard Screw Driver Set, 6 in 1 Screw Driver, 12" Adjustable Wrench, 12" Channel Locks, 10" Slip Joint Pliers, 8" Needle Nose Pliers, 8" Lineman Pliers, Torpedo Level, Wire Strippers, Wire Rippers & Gauge, GFI Receptacle Tester, 6" Drywall Taping Knife, and Hand Sander or Sanding block.	$218.43
Required Specialty Tools	Hand Torch, Basin Wrench, Basket Wrench, Plug Wrench, PO Wrench, Seat Wrench, Stem Puller, Set of Tub Sockets, Socket to remove an Electric Water Heater Element, Tubing Benders, and Imperial Estman Flair & Swaging Tool Set.	$360.12
Required Safety Equipment	Rubber and Cloth Gloves, Sewer Machine Gloves, Eye Protection, and Dust Masks	$25.00
Uniforms	Recommended	$160.00
	Total Cost	$1,518.38

Note: Students are responsible for acquiring books, tools, and supplies. Acquiring uniforms is optional. The fees are based on pricing from Menards website, however, the items can be obtained from any source. There are no other fees.

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