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NCCER Advanced Plumbing Technician (AP61) Technical Certificate of Credit
(Stand Alone & Embedded in NCCER Plumbing Diploma)
Program Description:
The Advanced Plumbing Technician program of study is the culmination of a series of plumbing trades programs.The program emphasizes a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment in the plumbing trade. Program graduates earn an Advanced Plumbing Technician certificate and have the qualifications of an apprentice plumber.
Entrance date: Each semester
Program admission requirements:
Minimum Test Scores
| ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION – | Writing | 224 | ACCUPLACER- | Sentence Skills | 60 |
| Reading | 236 | Reading Comp. | 64 | ||
| Arithmetic | 229 | Arithmetic | 34 |
High School diploma or equivalent required for graduation.
Credits required for graduation: 14
| Courses 14 credits | |
|---|---|
| PLBG 1045Advanced Plumbing Concepts I
Corequisite: COFC 1080 This course builds upon the basic and intermediate plumbing courses. Topics include applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, backflow preventers and types of venting. |
4 |
| PLBG 1055Advanced Plumbing Concepts II
Corequisite: COFC 1080 This course builds on all preceding plumbing courses, but adds in business practices. Topics include sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste pipe, compressed air and servicing piping systems, fixtures and appliances. |
3 |
| PLBG 1065Specialty Plumbing Applications I
Corequisite: COFC 1080 This course discusses specialty plumbing applications and systems. Topics include business principles for plumbers, crew leader skills, water pressure booster and recirculation systems, indirect and special waste, hydronic and solar heating systems, and plumbing codes. |
4 |
| PLBG 1068Specialty Plumbing Applications II
Corequisite: COFC 1080 This course discusses specialty plumbing applications and systems. Topics include private water supply well systems, private waste disposal systems, swimming pools and hot tubs, plumbing for mobile homes and travel trailers, and medical gas and vacuum systems. |
3 |
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