COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES
PLUMBING (PLB)
Detail for CIP Code 46.0503
Title: Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying
technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and
systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling,
and industrial processing systems in home and business environments. Includes instruction in
source determination, water distribution, waster removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics,
technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering,
plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
8/3/15
CRS #
Date
119
8/3/15
10/9/14
4/11/14
111
7/9/10
112
7/9/10
113
7/9/10
114
7/9/10
115
7/9/10
116
7/9/10
125
7/9/10
185
7/9/10
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Course Title
Recent Changes
Fundamentals of Gas
Course added at the request of Ingram.
Piping Systems for Heating
185, 187, 189
Archived courses due to inactivity.
Added CIP code information and removed
link to POIs
INTRODUCTION TO
Changed hours to 1-2-3
PLUMBING
Removed from Core, this is an additional lab
PLUMBING
course to be used as needed to support the
APPLICATIONS
core.
PIPES & FITTINGS
Changed hours to 1-2-3
Removed from Core, this is an additional lab
JOINING PIPES &
course to be used as needed to support the
FITTINGS
core.
PRESSURE & NONChanged hours to 1-2-3
PRESSURE SYSTEMS
PRESSURE & NONRemoved from Core, this is an additional lab
PRESSURE SYSTEMS
course to be used as needed to support the
APPLICATIONS
core.
Added as an additional special topics class.
This is to allow additional opportunity as
PLUMBING SPECIAL
needed for students to learn skills related to
TOPICS
plumbing under the direct supervision of an
instructor.
Added this COOP course to allow additional
PLUMBING CO-OP
time as needed in a work environment to
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develop plumbing and job related skills.
Added this COOP course to allow additional
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PLUMBING CO-OP
time as needed in a work environment to
develop plumbing and job related skills.
Comments: This is an initial posting of this standardized curriculum. The core courses and
supporting lab courses were revised to bring them in line with national credentialing standards.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
111
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO
PLUMBING
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
This course covers fundamental plumbing principles, practices, and history. Topics include basic
plumbing principles, safety, job seeking skills, blueprint reading, plumber’s math, shop orientation,
and school policy. Upon completion, students will be able to seek employment, understand basic
plumbing principles, read and interpret blueprints, work safely, and use formulas to solve
plumbing problems involving measurement and layouts. This is a CORE course.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
112
PLUMBING APPLICATIONS
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
Students perform various basic plumbing and pipefitting tasks. Safety and regulatory compliance
is emphasized throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to
develop basic plumbing drawings and schematics, use hand and power tools, measure fittings,
and join pipe with oxy-fuel equipment.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
113
PIPES & FITTINGS
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
This course includes the theory of joining pipe and fittings. Topics include methods of joining pipe
and fittings, selecting and using power tools, and methods of securing piping. Upon completion
students will be able to identify pipe and fittings, identify tools, properly care for tools and identify
various types of pipe securing devices. This is a CORE course.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
114
JOINING PIPES & FITTINGS
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
This course covers identifying pipe and fittings, proper methods for joining all types of pipe and
fittings, hanging and securing pipe and using materials and tools. Emphasis is on all plumbing
materials, tools, suppliers, equipment and methods. Upon completion, students will be able to join
various pipe and fittings.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
115
COURSE TITLE
PRESSURE & NONPRESSURE SYSTEMS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
This course covers pressure and non-pressure systems including piping for potable water,
drainage, waste, vent, gas, air, and water. Topics include types of plumbing systems, and system
design and size. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to rough-in basic plumbing
systems for pressure and non-pressure pipe systems. This is a CORE course.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
116
COURSE TITLE
PRESSURE & NONPRESSURE SYSTEMS
APPLICATIONS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
Students perform various basic pressure and non-pressure pipe systems tasks. Safety and
regulatory compliance is emphasized throughout this course. At the conclusion of this course
students will be able to rough-in basic plumbing systems for pressure and non-pressure pipe
systems.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
117
PLUMBING CODES
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
3/27/08
This course includes reading and interpreting international codes, local codes, and general
regulations. Emphasis is on basic principles, definitions, materials, facility requirements, and
technical review. Upon completion, students will be able to read and interpret applicable codes.
This is a CORE class.
There is an approved plan-of-instruction for this course.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
118
CODE APPLICATION
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course is an application of PLB 117. Emphasis is on fixture unit value, sizing systems,
minimum plumbing requirements and construction of pressure and non-pressure systems
according to code. Upon completion students will be able to calculate and construct pressure and
non-pressure systems.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS
PLB
119
PIPING SYSTEMS FOR
HEATING
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Added
8/3/15
This course is an application of PLB 117. Emphasis is on fixture unit value, sizing systems,
minimum plumbing requirements and construction of pressure and non-pressure systems
according to code. Upon completion students will be able to calculate and construct pressure and
non-pressure systems.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
120
COURSE TITLE
SPECIAL PROJECT:
PLUMBING CODE 1
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
1
1
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course is an application and interpretation of the Southern Standard Code (SBCCI), local
codes and general regulations for plumbing. Emphasis will be given to application of basic
principles, definitions, materials, facility requirements, and technical review. Upon completion, the
student will demonstrate the ability to correctly apply state and local plumbing codes.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
121
COURSE TITLE
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
PLUMBING CODE II
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
1
1
Updated
This course is a continuation of PLB 120. Emphasis will be given to application of fixture unit
values, sizing systems and minimum plumbing requirements. Upon completion, the student will
be able to calculate and construct pressure and non-pressure systems in accordance with state
and local plumbing codes.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
SPECIAL PROJECTS: GAS
PLB
122
FITTING CODE
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Updated
This course covers the local and state codes governing the design and installation of natural
piping and appliances that use natural gas. Emphasis will be placed on residential and
commercial gas piping installation, appliance installation, and venting. Upon completion of this
course, the student will be able to demonstrate his/her ability to interpret and apply the various
codes governing the design and installation of gas piping and appliances.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
125
COURSE TITLE
PLUMBING SPECIAL
TOPICS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
2
2
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Added
3/27/08
The purpose of this course is to allow students to develop skills gained through classroom and
laboratory activities. Instructors work with individual students to develop content as required to
meet the intent of this course.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
PLUMBING & REPAIR &
PLB
211
INSTALLATION
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
This course enables students to read and follow schematics/diagrams/rough-in sheets to install or
repair plumbing fixtures, to troubleshoot and make repairs. Topics include removing, replacing
and repairing plumbing fixtures, new installations and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students
will be able to make plumbing repairs and install plumbing fixtures.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
212
COURSE TITLE
PLUMBING REPAIR &
INSTALLATION
LABORATORY
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Updated
This course is an application of PLB 211. Topics include repairing and installing plumbing fixtures,
and choosing appropriate fixtures for the job. Upon completion, students will ba able to install new
fixtures and remove, repair, and replace existing plumbing fixtures.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
213
PROCESS PIPING
3
0
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course focuses on various piping procedures and material used to transport materials in
industrial processes. Topics include modern materials and installation techniques. Upon
completion students will be able to identify and will understand the techniques of process piping
installation, layouts and design.
DPT
CRS.
PLB
214
COURSE TITLE
PROCESS PIPING
APPLICATIONS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course is an application of PLB 213. Topics include installing process piping. Upon
completion, students will be able to install process piping.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
217
PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
3
0
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course introduces students to pump and compressor equipment used in plumbing systems.
Topics include using mechanical means to move fluid through piping systems. Upon completion,
students will have skills needed in selecting and installing pumps and compressors.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
PUMP & COMPRESSOR
PLB
218
APPLICATIONS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Updated
This course covers pumps and compressors in plumbing applications. Topics include selection,
installation, maintenance and repair of pumps and compressors. Upon completion, students will
be able to trouble shoot remove, repair, maintain, and install pumps and compressors.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
219
MEDICAL GAS
3
0
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course covers the performance, maintenance, installation, and testing of medical gas
systems. The major topics are nonflammable and flammable gas systems, laboratory gas, and
vacuum systems and their sub-assemblies. Upon completion students will understand the
hazards associated with medical gas systems, and will be knowledgeable of system components.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
220
MEDICAL GAS LAB
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
This course covers medical gas systems. Topics include layout, assembly, installation,
troubleshooting and repair of medical gas systems. Upon completion students will be able to
assemble components of gas systems in accordance with medical gas criteria.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
PLB
224
PLUMBING CO-OP
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college.
Updated
The purpose of this course is to allow students to develop skills gained through classroom and
laboratory activities. Instructors coordinate with local business and industry representatives to
determine student learning outcomes.
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