PLMB 110
2 credits
Safety and WHMIS
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Plumbing and Piping certificate program
This course is an introduction to the proper safety procedures and regulations used in the piping trades and the proper use and handling of chemicals on work sites. This course will provide students with the ability to use safe work practices on the job site. They will learn and use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and learn to identify fire hazards and how to select appropriate fire extinguishers for various types of fires.
This is the first of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 111
6 credits
Math and Science
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 110
This course provides the student with the process of completing calculations used in the piping trade and the methods of how science is used in the piping trades. The student will also learn how to calculate given measurements of different units and convert to/from other units.
This is the second of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 112
8 credits
Tools and Materials
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 111
This course will introduce students to the tools and types of pipe used in the piping trades. Students will learn to select and use appropriate hand tools for the job and then use portable and stationary power tools. The students will perform practical projects designed to challenge them in joining different types of pipe and fittings in work applications.
This is the third of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 113
5 credits
Blueprint Reading and Drawing
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 112
This course introduces the student to the “language of mechanical blueprints”. Drafting standards are used to interpret drawings as well as enable students to create their own single line drawings. Students will have an introduction to the piping symbols used on mechanical blueprint drawings and learn proper methods to draw and read plumbing symbols on drawings.
This is the fourth of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 114
10 credits
DWV, Water, and Fixtures
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 113
This course will teach students to use local codes to properly size drainage, venting, and water lines in the plumbing trade and test these fittings. Students will understand the design and operation of drain, waste, and venting systems, hot water heating systems, potable water systems, and residential gas systems.
This is the fifth of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 115
2 credits
Survey
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 114
This course demonstrates the methods of using survey equipment, precision, accuracy standards, and specifications for field procedures for horizontal and vertical surveys used in the piping trades.
This is the sixth of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
PLMB 116
1 credit
Rigging and Welding
Prerequisite(s): PLMB 113
This course provides the basic methods of welding and cutting of metal materials and the proper use of rigging on work sites.
This is the seventh of seven courses that must be passed to receive a Plumbing and Piping certificate.
