A student wishing to enroll in the Plumbing Technology curriculum must meet the following standards:
Reach, manipulate and operate equipment necessary for laboratory work
Not have a debilitating fear of small spaces or heights
Make accurate measurements with test equipment and/or measuring instruments
Troubleshoot projects, components and equipment to include detecting and evaluating slight differences in color, distance, smell, vibration, sound and movement
Repair and/or replace defective components
Communicate with others in English to accurately gather information relevant to defects in
equipment, components and/or products
Be able to interpret and work from blueprints, schematics or sketches
Be able to identify wire, components and supplies by color code
Be able to lift and/or carry a 40- to 60-pound object, as well as to carry the object to the top of a ladder
Be able to test, install and/or repair items located at the ceiling of a room or on top of a building
Be able to understand orders, instructions and descriptions as well as be able to read and comprehend technical manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels in English
Not be allergic to petroleum products or any other chemical used in the program
Be able to hand dig a ditch up to 2 feet in depth and maintain a given slope
Not have a fear of fire or sparks
Be able to work with hands
Not have a fear of getting clothes or hands dirty
Be able to locate and interpret North Carolina General Statues, city codes, department rules and
regulations
Be able to wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes and other safety-related equipment as required by the industry
The plumbing trade is one with many inherent risks, and the safety of the employee (student) is of the utmost concern and cannot and should not be compromised just because an individual wants to go into the trade.
