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4.00 Credits
Teaches the installation of common piping materials in plumbing and HVAC/R systems. Pipe math, terminology, common piping materials and application, figuring offsets and common pipe joints are also covered. Shop projects including pipe support and hanging, center to center measurements and a variety of pipe joining methods are explored.
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4.00 Credits
Allows you to learn how to diagnose and repair common problems associated with plumbing components and systems. Topics will include faucet repair, water heater replacement and repair, drain cleaning, water closet repair, piping repairs, finding the source of leaks and evaluating problems for repair or replacement. Students will learn customer relations and communication skills.
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4.00 Credits
A combination lab/lecture course covers fundamentals of electricity, measuring instruments and electrical safety practices. Students will learn Ohm`s Law and its practical application. Students will work with electric motors, basic electrical components and learn their application to the trade.
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0.50 Credits
Allows you to learn proper soldering and brazing skills when joining copper tube and fittings. Topics include safety, proper soldering and brazing skills, how to assess joint quality and basic center-to-center measurement.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the apprentice to the plumbing profession. This course is the first year, first semester, of an eight semester, four year apprenticeship. It is based on the PHCC national curriculum. Students are introduced to current Colorado Plumbing Regulations and Laws, basic application of tools and materials, application of mathmatics skills and the importance of the plumbing profession in our society.
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5.00 Credits
Continues to train the plumbing apprentice. This course completes the first year of a four year apprenticeship. It is based on the PHCC national curriculum. Students study science related to the plumbing profession, learn about common plumbing fixtures, start working with building plans and drawings, apply specific pipe installation requirements.
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4.00 Credits
Enables the student to design and install residential plumbing systems. (Course does not cover DWV systems: see PLU 130.) Students will work in the shop installing systems and in the classroom designing systems. Topics include the application of code requirements, fuel piping systems, water piping systems, rough-in measurements and installation practices. Students will also learn to install components, such as water heaters, tub/shower valves, a variety of shower enclosures and other fixtures.
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5.00 Credits
Continues the education from the first year. The main emphasis of the course is the design and installation of water distribution systems, including water heaters, and their code requirements. Other topics include job safety, additional plumbing mathematics, and science related to plumbing systems.
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5.00 Credits
Completes the second year of the PHCC national apprenticeship curriculum. The emphasis of this course is the design and installation of DWV systems that meet code requirements. Other topics include code and design requirements for: storm drainage systems, sewage and sump pumps and installation of plastic and cast iron DWV systems.
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4.00 Credits
Gives the students the opportunity to learn how to design drain, waste and vent systems. Chapters 7 and 9 of the plumbing code will be discussed in the classroom and applied in the shop. Other topics include DWV materials, sizing systems, terminology, and practical application of code tables, traps and interceptors. Students will design DWV systems in the classroom and build the system in the shop, thereby developing their isometric drawing skills.
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