Plumbing Service and Systems Specialist (PS41)  Technical Certificate of Credit


(Stand-Alone Certificate)

Program Description:

The Plumbing Service and Systems Specialist program offers students skills in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems. Topics include special plumbing systems, plumbing service, and advanced drawing and plan reading.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION- Writing 236 ACCUPLACER- Sentence Skills 60
Reading 224 Reading Comprehension 55
Arithmetic 229 Arithmetic 35

High School diploma or equivalent required for graduation.

Credits required for graduation: 9

Curriculum Outline (9 hours)
Courses 9 credits 9
PLBG 1310

This course provides information and instruction in the design, use of materials, and purpose of special plumbing systems. Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include special water systems, special drain systems, and boiler and sprinkler systems.

3
PLBG 1320

Provides instruction in the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, appliances, and systems. There is an emphasis on analysis, problem solving, and planning in performing service work. Bidding, invoicing, and working with the customer are also included. Requirements include 20 hours of demonstration lab. Topics include: plumbing fixtures and controls, appliances, servicing water systems, servicing gas systems, planning service work, bidding and invoicing, and customer relations.

3
PLBG 1330

This course provides an introduction to the plumbing codes for local, national, and international applications. Topics include the history, purpose, and construction of codes, model and international codes, local codes and amendments, and code applications.

3
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