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Plumbing and Pipefitting

Plumbing and Pipefitting – #8551

 

COURSE INFORMATION:

One Year course that provide students the opportunity to safely assemble, install, and repair pipes and fittings. Students are introduced to installing fixtures of water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Topics of Study:

  • Safety
  • Application of Math
  • Reading Drawings
  • Installing Waste & Soil Pipes
  • Water Distribution Components
  • Pipe Cutting & Joining
  • Supporting & Hanging Pipe
  • Installing Fixtures & Trim
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Woodside Lane, Newport News
  • A.M and P.M.

20 Students

  • Students should be reading on a 10th grade reading level
  • Plumbing Inspector ($35,220 – $95,340)
  • HVAC/R Estimator ($54,150 – $138,110)
  • Entry-Level Plumber ($31,470 – $91,810)
  • Entry-Level Pipefitter ($31,470 – $91,810)
  • Steamfitter ($31,470 – $91,810)
  • Three students work together in a workshop, one wearing safety glasses.
  • A group of people work together on a project in a workshop setting.
  • A person works on a wooden frame, possibly constructing a structure.

Instructor Bio

michael.whalen@nhrec.org

757-874-4444 ext. 5559

Master Plumber, Cross Connection and Backflow Licensed
I.C.C. Certified General Plumbing Inspector
I.C.C. Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector
I.C.C Certified Mechanical Inspector