This course is offered in partnership with Ed2Go a leading online continuing education provider, reaching lifelong learners in 50 states and more than 16 countries
Overview
This course trains for a career in plumbing. You will learn specialized plumbing skills and terminology for residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems. In addition, this course teaches the math, geometry, and physical principles needed to work on plumbing systems.
With an aging infrastructure and dwindling trade workforce, the demand for more skilled plumbers has never been greater. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that plumbing jobs will increase at a faster-than-normal rate over the next ten years. With the proper plumbing training, you could enter and build a scalable career in this high-demand field.
If you want to work as a plumber, the Foundations of Plumbing is perfect for teaching you the fundamental, job-ready skills relevant to the plumbing and piping industry. In this self-paced plumbing course, you will learn how to work on modern plumbing systems from in-depth course material developed by industry experts and employers. After completing this plumbing training program, you will possess the specialized skills and technical knowledge needed to start a career in plumbing.
What You Will Learn
- Basic concepts of plumbing safety and the safety procedures for material and equipment use
- The function of components required for the construction of standard piping and water supply systems
- The use and meaning of specialty drawings associated with construction detail
- The application and installation of standard plumbing fixtures
- How to identify piping materials and fixture types used in plumbing work
- Methods to perform the essential math functions, calculations, and interpretation of the plumbing codes required to complete standard plumbing services
How you will benefit
- Communication and active listening skills
- Skills to be more productive
- Reasoning skills
- Wide knowledge of plumbing skills
- Ability to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
- Access to state-wide plumbing codes is beneficial to building familiarity with the codebook.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.