What are the classes about?This 10-month program (1080 hours) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems using building plans and working drawings and hand and power tools; cut, thread and bend pipe; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals; join pipes; caulk joints; use pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking; install and repair plumbing fixtures; repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.

What skills will students learn?• Students learn the use of hand and power tools, selection of materials, estimating, blueprints, and interpretation of plumbing codes. Emphasis on installation, repair and construction practices. Small and large construction projects are an integral part of the program.

• Students learn how to diagnose and repair common problems associated with plumbing components and systems. Topics will include faucet repair, water heater replacement and repair, drain cleaning, water closet repair, piping repairs, finding the source of leaks and evaluating problems for repairs or replacement. Students will learn customer relations and communication skills.

• Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements.

Students will also perform several “hands-on” activities including designing and installing residential plumbing systems on their plumbing mock-ups located within the plumbing classroom. They also install plumbing fixture components, such as water heaters, tub/shower valves, water closets, vanities, wall hung lavatories and other related plumbing fixtures. Students learn how to properly solder and braze copper tube and fittings. Academically, the plumbing program uses NCCER Core Curriculum and NCCER Plumbing level -1. The International Plumbing Code Book and International Fuel Gas Code Book is also used during related course work.

What Certifications are available?• OSHA -10Hr Or 30Hr • NCCER Core Curriculum• NCCER Plumbing Level -1 • Tracpipe Gas Pipe Installer Certification• Pex Installer Certification • Wardflex Installer Certification• WV Labor Plumber In Training License

What jobs/job titles are available to the students after graduation?• Plumber Apprentice • Journeyman Plumber • Master Plumber• Estimator • Project Superintendent • Foreman

Other plumbing related � elds include: • Pipefitters • Gasfitters • Sprinklerfitters • Steamfitters

What skills should a student have to be successful in your program?Students interested in the plumbing program should have good motor skills, math skills and like to work with their hands. Students will also need to be drug free.

PLUMBINGThe Plumbing program prepares students for employment or advanced training in a variety of pipe occupations, teaching students how to diagnose and repair problems associated with plumbing.

This hands-on program includes safety, plumbing-related math, blueprint and job specifications, building codes, pipe-cutting-and-joining skills, rough and trim plumbing, water heaters, and storm drains, preparing students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification.

300 Roosevelt Blvd. • Eleanor, WV 25070 • 304.586.3494 • pctc.edu

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