Curriculum Guide

Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading

Introduction to Basic Drawing Tools, Measuring Tools and Lettering Skills, Three-view, Plan View and Elevation View Drawings; Graphic Symbols for Pipe Fittings and Valves; Interpretation of Technical Diagrams; Piping Drawings; Interpretation of Building Plans and Building Specifications

Related Mathematics

Basic Math Review; Pipe Measurements--One; Formulas for Related Mathematics in the Pipe Trades; Pipe Measurements; Metric Measurements and covers the Instruments Used for the Layout of Piping Systems

Water Supply

Water Treatment, Water Mains and Services, Building Water Supply Systems, and Hot Water Supply. The student will learn a detailed description of the purpose and function of the various components of a water supply system.

Drainage

The student will learn the various types of drainage systems installed and maintained by pipe trades journeyworkers. Topics covered include: Sewage Disposal, Sewers and Drains, Building Drainage Systems, The Plumbing Trap, and Venting the Drainage System.

Fixtures

This class covers the handling and installation of the various types of plumbing fixtures and appliances. The student also gains knowledge for repairing and troubleshooting of fixtures and other plumbing appurtenances. Customer service skills are covered in this class.

OXY FUEL Cutting and Welding

All phases of welding are covered in this class beginning with oxyacetylene and oxy-fuel cutting and welding progressing through shielded metal-arc welding test procedures. Safety is stressed throughout as the tools, equipment, types of rod, weld positions, proper gaps, bevels and the various types of lap and butt joints are vividly illustrated and explained. Qualification tests are based on the requirements of Section IX, ASME pressure vessel code.

Soldering and Brazing

The preparation and joining of the cup type copper tube joint are discussed in detail in this class both by the soldering and the brazing methods. The student is taught the proper and safe use of tools, torches, solders, filler metals and fluxes used in making a copper tube joint. Brazing techniques for the installation of medical gas systems and the techniques required to become a certified brazer are covered.

Advanced Plan reading and Interpretation

Advanced plan reading, working sketches, the development of sleeve and coordinated drawings and an introduction to computer aided drafting (CAD). Learn how to accurately take off material and layout all facets of a piping system. In depth analysis of all the drawings required to complete a plumbing installation.

AutoCAD

This is a three part course.

Level one is basic AutoCAD functions and use of the computer aided drafting program.
Level Two goes into piping arrangements and coordination drawings.
Level 3 is 3d pipe designer and the student learns to draw items of the piping system to scale and insert into a three dimensional drawing of a building.

Medical Gas Installer Certification

32 hour minimum course. The student will gain the necessary knowledge to install medical gas piping systems. Course is designed around NFPA 99C Standards on Gas and Vacuum Systems. The student passes this course by completing a 2 part examination. One part is for the actual brazing the other is on theory and requirements of installation. A third party examination proctored by NITC is given and the student is required to have a minimum score of 75% to pass. The student is required to show proficiency in provision QB-322(a) of the ASME Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel code. The student upon successful completion of this course remains a qualified installer until there is a change in the NFPA 99C or has gone more than 6 months without completing a similar braze and keeping the braze continuity current.

ASSE Backflow tester

40 clock hours required to complete this course. The student is taught the basics of backflow theory for all backflow devices. The student will learn how to choose the proper backflow for the application. This course is taught to the standards of the current Missouri Department of Natural Resources law and ASSE 5000 Professional Qualifications Standard for Backflow Prevention Assemblies Testers, Repairers and Surveyors. Upon satisfactorily completing a third party proctored test the student's tester certification will remain current for three years at which time a recertification course will need be completed.