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Plumbing Level I
This 195-hour program introduces students to the plumbing industry, including plumbing theory,
introduction to plumbing tools, and operations. Provides a history of plumbing and discusses the
current technology, industries, and association that make up the modern plumbing profession,
including human relations, and safety skills.
Prerequisites: Drivers license recommended, GED or High School Diploma, DOT physical,
FMCSA/DOT drug test. Information on additional levels at www.nitalaska.com.
Tuition: $4,100 Book & Material fee: $400 (Minimum of 4 students)
Curriculum:
| Core Curriculum |
72.5 Hours |
| Intro to the Plumbing Profession |
5 Hours |
| Plumbing Safety |
20 Hours |
| Plumbing Tools |
7.5 Hours |
| Intro to Plumbing Math |
7.5 Hours |
| Intro to Plumbing Drawings |
12.5 Hours |
| Plastic Pipe and Fittings |
10 Hours |
| Copper Pipe and Fittings |
10 Hours |
| Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings |
12.5 Hours |
| Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings |
10 Hours |
| Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing |
2.5 Hours |
| Fixtures and Faucets |
5 Hours |
| Intro to Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems |
10 Hours |
| Intro to Water Distribution |
10 Hours |
Plumbing Level II
This 180 hour course is the second step in the entry level phase of our plumbing courses. Students are taught plumbing math and plumbing installation techniques.
Prerequisites: Plumbing Level One.
Curriculum:
| Plumbing Math |
25 Hours |
| Reading Commercial Drawings |
20 Hours |
| Hangers, Supports, Structural Penetrations, and Fire Stopping |
15 Hours |
| Installing and Testing DWV Piping |
25 Hours |
| Installing Roof, Floor, and Area Drains |
5 Hours |
| Types of Valves |
5 Hours |
| Installing and Testing Water Supply Piping |
20 Hours |
| Installing Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets |
20 Hours |
| Basic Electricity |
15 Hours |
| Installing Water Heaters |
5 Hours |
| Fuel Gas Systems 20 Hours Servicing of Fixtures, Valves and Faucets |
5 Hours |
Plumbing Level III
This 180 hour course guides students through the intermediate phase of becoming a plumbers helper. Students are exposed to plumbing codes, types of venting and servicing piping systems, fixtures and appliances. Prerequisites: Plumbing Levels 1 and 2.
Curriculum:
| Applied Math |
17.5 Hours |
| Codes |
7.5 Hours |
| Types of Venting |
15 Hours |
| Indirect and Special Waste |
15 Hours |
| Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps |
17.5 Hours |
| Sizing Water Supply Piping |
20 Hours |
| Backflow Preventers |
20 Hours |
| Water Pressure Boosters and Recirculating Systems |
20 Hours |
| Servicing Piping Systems, Fixtures and Appliances |
20 Hours |
| Field Labs |
27.5 Hours |
Plumbing Level IV
This 180 course is the final phase of becoming a plumber. Students are taught advanced plumbing techniques and following this course are capable of performing advanced plumbers helpers assignments. Prerequisites: Plumbing Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Curriculum:
| Business Math for Plumbers |
10 Hours |
| Sizing DWV and Storm Systems |
15 Hours |
| Private Water Supply Systems |
12.5 Hours |
| Private Waste Disposal Systems |
12.5 Hours |
| Locating Buried Water and Sewer Lines |
12.5 Hours |
| Hydronic and Solar Heating Systems |
15 Hours |
| Water Supply Treatment |
25 Hours |
| Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs |
15 Hours |
| Compressed Air |
10 Hours |
| Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping |
12.5 Hours |
| Plumbing for Mobile Homes & Parks |
10 Hours |
| Field Labs |
30 Hours |
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