Plumbing and Heating Courses

Total Clock Hours 630  

ES1100 Job Search/Resume

Clock Hours 6
The Job Search/Resume Class is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to successfully navigate the job search process. The class provides students with guidance in identifying potential employers, as well as assistance in completing job applications and preparing a standout resume and cover letter.

ES1110 Interview Skills

Clock Hours 9
The Interview Skills Class is a valuable resource for students as they prepare for job interviews. The class covers the components of an interview, common interview questions, and offers students the opportunity to practice their interview skills in a supportive environment.

MAARC8 First Aid and CPR

Clock Hours 8
The American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.

ES1120 Workplace Communication Skills

Clock Hours 8
To help students excel in the workplace, the Workplace Communication Skills Class focuses on effective communication, including communication styles, active listening, non-verbal communication, professional presentation, electronic communication, and conflict resolution.

BMCOSHA OSHA 10 Training

Clock Hours 10
OSHA 10: This training provides information and guidance for occupational safety and health regulations, standards, and practices that help prevent injuries and keep workplaces safe and productive.

PH1010 Applied Math for Plumbing and Heating

Clock Hours 15
Perform math functions as they relate to plumbing, heating and electrical including volume, pressure, velocity. Perform calculations using Ohm’s law.

PH1101 Plumbing

Clock Hours 210
Identify and properly use common plumbing tools; install piping materials and fittings, valves, faucets, and meters; correctly size, install and maintain hot and cold potable water systems; size, install and repair drain, waste, and vent systems; and read and sketch plumbing and heating prints and isometric drawings. Install, maintain and repair commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, storage and on-demand water heaters and appliances. Select and install pressure-rated piping systems including PEX, PVC, ABS, copper, and steel. Troubleshoot and repair residential water well systems. Explain procedures for a plumbing service call; explain the importance of good customer service skills. Perform repairs to sinks, faucets, water closets, bathtubs and showers, gas and electric water heaters and flushometers. Select and use the correct drain cleaning technique and equipment. Understands basic requirements for operating a small business.

PH1200 Heating

Clock Hours 280
Demonstrate an understanding of basic thermodynamic theory and perform heat transfer calculations; install and maintain gas burning equipment; demonstrate correct piping practices and sizing, demonstrate venting practices and sizing. Identify, install, and maintain oil heat components and electrical heating equipment. Identify, install and service conventional and modulating-condensing hydronic heating boilers. Understand installation and service of heat pumps. Perform residential heat loss calculations. Size heating equipment and heat emitters. Use combustion analyzers to determine efficiency and safety of fuel-burning appliances.

PH1300 Electricity

Clock Hours 84
Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical theory and proper use of test instruments; build and test heating control circuits; perform electrical tests; analyze basic series, parallel and combination resistive AC and DC circuits; sketch wiring diagram symbols; maintain and replace solenoids, pressure switches, thermostats zone valves, and relays; identify, select, install and maintain common electrical control devices; demonstrate circuit construction workmanship, techniques, and practices; identify, install and maintain common motors.