Commercial Plumbing
The Pipe Trades Training Center has worked diligently with the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to create curriculum that extends down to the level of daily lesson plans that include Power Point slides that cover every moment of class time for the entire five years.
The Commercial Plumbing Apprenticeship is a five-year program in which courses are offered in three-hour sessions. The program consists of a standard set of curriculum which will provide the apprentices with the opportunity to learn through a variety of different methods include Power Point presentations, assignments, lab activities (hands-on) and other in-class activities. Additional methods of instruction may include videos, field trips or special presentations by industry representatives. Quizzes or assessments may also be used to gauge an apprentice's understanding of the concepts presented through the instructional process. The following concepts will be covered in the Commercial Plumbing Curriculum.
Year 1:
Semester 1:
- Union Heritage
- Construction Safety
- Use and Care of Tools
- Pipe and Tube Installations
- Soldering and Brazing
Semester 2:
- Related Math
- Related Science
- Fuel Gas Installations
- Drainage
Year 2:
Semester 1:
- Storm Drains; Interceptors
- Water Supply
- Applied Drawing
Semester 2:
- Knots and Rigging
- Builder's Level - Transit
- Related Electricity
- Industrial Safety
Year 3:
Semester 1:
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Plumbing Codes
Semester 2:
- Advanced Trade Math
Year 4:
Semester 1:
- Domestic and Industrial Water Installations
- Cutting and Welding
Semester 2:
- Advanced Drawing and Blueprint Reading
Year 5:
Semester 1:
- Process Piping Installations
- Medical Gas Installations
Semester 2:
- Customer Service and Administrative Skills
- Pumps and Valves
- Tube Bending
- Code Review
- Special Topics