Workforce Training

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Learn the basics of the plumbing and pipefitting trades, including math, welding, safety, OSHA regulations, piping and associated fittings, rigging, soldering and brazing, plumbing codes and the use and care of tools. Then, back that up with more advanced concepts, such as oxy-fuel cutting, water supplies, drainage systems, system repairs, plumbing fixtures and related sciences and services.

Students who successfully complete course requirements receive credit toward completion of the first and second years of training as a plumbing and pipefitting apprentice.

Financial assistance available

Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.

Financial Resources and Student Support

Plumbing Courses

Homeowner Repair and Maintenance Level I

Learn the basics of home maintenance. Discover ways to assess a problem, how to determine whether you have the skills to fix it, and which tools to use for particular tasks. Create a seasonal checklists, safety issues, plumbing, electrical, basic caulking techniques, appliances and basic maintenance. You've invested in a home, now live in it stress free for years to come.

Course Objectives

This course will help future homeowners understand how to inspect, purchase, maintain, and live safely in a residential home or apartment.
• Through classroom, and laboratory work, students will learn the basic systems of residential homes and how to maintain them.
• Students will experience simple repair and maintenance projects in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
• This course will help students gain the confidence needed to enjoy homeownership and home improvement projects


Outline of instruction

1. Basic Home Construction
• What's under the paint?
• Squeaks and leaks…What can I do myself?
• Materials and Methods of construction
2. Basic Plumbing
• Water supply
• Drainage, waste and vent
• Toilets and sinks
• Drainage problems
• Plumbing maintenance
3. Basic Electrical
• What's a shock?
• Power supply
• Electrical circuits
• Electrical maintenance
• Weatherization and energy conservation
• Utility bills
4. Interior Repairs
• Sheetrock
• Painting
5. Exterior Repairs
• Roofs and sidings
• Patios and decks
Concrete


Contact Hours

36

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

Textbook - The Complete Fix- it-Yourself Manual by Readers Digest( Hardcover 2009 and up)
Student Supplies - Safety Glasses, Tape Measure, Pilers, Lineman Pilers, Razor Knife, Philip Head and Flat Screwdriver, and Multimeter

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Lab

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

New and existing homeowners.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Larry Buie
919-334-1611
[email protected]

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