Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Study blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the amount of material and type of equipment needed
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems and pipelines
- Troubleshoot systems that are not working
- Replace worn parts
Annual Apprenticeship Program Includes:
- Registration of Apprentice with D.C. / Virginia (if apprenticed)
- Monthly on-site class evaluation for testing and hands-on
- Monitor and submission of NCCER Student Certification material
- Instructor, Lab and Book Fees
Plumbing I
Includes Core Curriculum, textbook, materials, lab supplies, and instructor fees.
- Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing Safety
- Plumbing Tools
- Introduction to Plumbing Math
- Introduction to Plumbing Drawings
- Plastic / Copper / Cast-Iron / Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings
- Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
- Fixtures and Faucets
- Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems
- Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Plumbing II
Includes textbook, materials, lab supplies, and instructor fees.
- Plumbing Math Two
- Reading Commercial Drawings
- Hangers, Supports, Structural Penetrations and Fire Stopping
- Installing and Testing DWV Piping
- Installing Roof, Floor and Area Drains
- Types of Valves
- Installing and Testing Water Supply Piping
- Installing Fixtures – Valves and Faucets
- Introduction to Electricity
- Installing Water Heaters
- Fuel Gas Systems
- Servicing of Fixtures – Valves and Faucets
Plumbing III
Includes textbook, materials, lab supplies, and instructor fees.
- Applied Math
- Sizing Water Supply Piping
- Potable Water Treatment
- Backflow Preventers
- Types of Venting
- Sizing DWV and Storm Systems
- Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps
- Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping
- Compressed Air
Plumbing IV
Includes textbook, materials, lab supplies, instructor fees, Journeyman’s Exam (Central Virginia Only) and License Fee.
- Business Principles for Plumbers
- Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader
- Water Pressure Booster and Recirculation Systems
- Indirect and Special Waste
- Hydronic and Solar Heating Systems
- Codes
- Servicing Piping Systems – Fixtures and Appliances
- Private Water Supply Well Systems
- Private Waste Disposal Systems
- Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
- Plumbing for Mobile Homes and Travel Trailer
LOCATIONS + APPLICATIONS
Northern Virginia | Central Virginia | Hampton Roads |
42680 Trade West Drive 2024-2025 applications will be released in early summer 2024. Please email Erin Stamer if you'd like an alert when applications open. | 1600 East Parham Road
Please email Sherrie Dickerson if you'd like an alert when applications open. | 530 Independence Parkway, #500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 2024-2025 applications will be released in early summer 2024. Please email Jamie Carrow if you'd like an alert when applications open. |