2048 - ED2GO - Plumber with Practice Kit

Course Description

Course Outline

1. Becoming a Plumber
   1. Introduction to Plumbing
   2. Plumbing Principles, Codes, Licenses, and Inspections
   3. A Career in Plumbing
   4. Communication
   5. Time Management
2. Plumbing Tools, First Aid, and Safety
   1. Plumbing Tools
   2. First Aid and Safety
   3. Problem Solving
   4. Accepting Responsibility
3. Piping Materials and Joining Methods
   1. General Principles of Pipe Materials
   2. Metal Piping
   3. Plastic Piping
4. Water Supply and Disposal, Building Materials, and Plumbing Math
   1. Basic Math for Plumbing
   2. Water Supply, Sources, and Sewage Disposal
   3. Building Materials and Plumbing
5. Fixtures, Faucets, Valves, and Water Heaters
   1. Fixtures
   2. Faucets, Valves, and Related Devices
   3. Water Heaters
6. Building Plans, Sketching, and More Plumbing Math
   1. More Plumbing Math
   2. Building Plans and Drawings
   3. Projections and Sketches
7. Midterm Exam
8. Pipes and Pipe Joining
   1. Pipe History and Standards
   2. Metal Pipes and Connection Methods
   3. Plastic Pipes, Connection Methods, and Special Applications
9. Potable Water Distribution and Individual Run Systems
   1. Piping Materials and Standards
   2. Water Sources and Treatment
   3. Water Pipe Sizing
   4. Building Distribution Systems
10. Drains and Stacks
    1. Drainage Fixture Units
    2. Building Drains
    3. Stacks
11. Water Heaters, Hoisting, Rigging, and More Plumbing Safety
    1. Water Heater Types, Components, Care, and Safety
    2. Water Heater Sizing and Distribution
    3. Hoisting and Rigging
    4. Ladder, Scaffold, and Excavation Safety
12. Air, Water, and Venting
    1. Understanding Hydraulics and Pneumatics
    2. Testing Methods and Noises in Water Systems
    3. Vent Systems and Types
    4. Vent Piping and Hangers and Alternative Venting
13. Applied Plumbing Math
    1. Using Fractions and Decimals
    2. Working with Squares, Cubes, and Offsets
    3. Plumbing Geometry
14. Backflow Protection, Sewage Disposal, Pumps, Traps, and Supports
    1. Cross-Connection Protection
    2. Sewage Systems
    3. Sump Pumps, Sewage Pumps, and Sewage Ejectors
    4. Plumbing Traps
    5. Fixture Supports
15. Welding, Soldering, Brazing, and Cutting
    1. Gases and Equipment Used in Metal Joining and Cutting
    2. Metal Joining and Cutting Safety
    3. Soldering, Brazing, and Flame-Cutting
    4. Welding Techniques and Testing
16. More Plumbing Drawings
    1. Rough-In Sheets and Installation Tolerances
    2. Types of Drawings and Views
    3. Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Installations
17. Final Exam

Learner Outcomes

• Gain practical and durable skills that add value on the jobsite
• Build a foundation for growth within the plumbing industry
• Learn how to use the most common tools, processes, and safety guidelines within the industry
• Access to 34 custom videos and two e-books linked in the course
• Develop job‑ready competencies and soft skills including communication, problem solving, responsibility, and time management