Plumbing and Heating - Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

Plumbing and Heating from Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Water Resources Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Plumbing is one of the most important trades today because it affects nearly every phase of our lives. From providing the water for personal hygiene to heating our homes and workplaces to proper disposal of waste water we depend on plumbing . The plumber must be able to install and repair a variety of pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, appliances and heating and cooling systems. If a career as a plumber interests you, then HCCTC's Plumbing and Heating program will help you get started. This program builds fundamental technical skills by integrating classroom instruction with hands-on, practical experience. Typical Program Topics Safety and accident prevention in the shop and on the jobsite Use and care of tools and equipment Reading blueprints, diagrams and schematics Plumbing Code and other trade regulations Mathematical calculations Metal and plastic pipes and pipe fittings Copper tubing and fittings Brazing, welding and soldering System rough-in Water systems Residential systems Fixture and appliance installation Hot air and hydronic heating systems, and oil burners Troubleshooting, testing, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems Materials and job estimating Objectives Students learn the fundamentals of the plumbing trade through classroom instruction in trade-specific theory and hands-on applications. The program provides the information necessary for understanding correct component identification; systems assembly and operation; layout, design, installation, repair and maintenance of modern plumbing and heating systems; installation and repair of fixtures and appliances; and the fabrication and installation of sheetmetal units. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills used in both residential and commercial plumbing and heating. A graduate of the Plumbing and Heating program should be able to: Demonstrate technical skills that meet quality work standards and safety in the plumbing/heating trade. Use correctly the hand and power tools of the trade. Identify piping materials and install them using proper connections and be able to requisition these materials from a stockroom or a supplier. communicate effectively with others, using the terminology of the trade and develop plans from communication with others . Read blueprints of plumbing systems. Apply fundamentals of mathematic skills. Demonstrate working knowledge of basic building construction procedures in order to rough-in plumbing systems. Apply basic welding and electrical fundamentals that are related to the trade. Apply basic plumbing and heating skills to install, maintain and repair residential plumbing/heating systems, fixtures and appliances. Prepare materials lists and job estimates. View more details on Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Water Resources Engineering courses.