CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS
Description of the Program
The Plumbing levels one through three are all started in the Fall semester.
NOTE: Semester “A” is the first semester of each level. Semester “B” is the second semester of each level. Basic Safety, Plumbing Safety,
Introduction to the Plumbing Professional, Introduction to Hand Tools,
Introduction to Power Tools, Tools of the Plumbing Trade, Introduction
to Construction Math, Introduction to Plumbing Math, Copper Tube and
Fittings, and Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings. Plumbing Journeyman Prep that will
provide a review of subjects that are needed to pass the written exam for
the plumber’s journeyman license exam. For the practical portion of the
exam the class will also include practice on our custom designed house,
this house is comparable to the 2-story house used in the State of Texas
Plumbing Exam in Austin. The Essentials of Medical Gas Systems will be
covered to provide you with a basic understanding of the fundamentals
of Medical Gas systems, equipment, wiring, gas uses, and design, as well as an understanding of 2015 NFPA 99 rules and regulations concerning
Medical Gas systems.
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College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
Type of Class: Semester
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: English or Spanish Math OR Applied Construction Math class.
All testing must be completed no later than Friday August 16, 2024.
NOTE: If the Math/Reading test is taken in Spanish, student must take an ESL test as well.
The course topics are: Build Your Future in Construction; Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation); Plumbing Safety; Introduction to Plumbing Profession; Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Power Tools; Tools of the Plumbing Trade; Introduction to Construction Math; Introduction to Plumbing Math; Copper Tube & Fittings; and Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings.
Course: Applied Construction Math I
OR Course: Applied Construction Math I Spanish
OR Test: TABE Math - English
OR Test: TABE Math - Spanish
OR Test Out: Applied Construction Math
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing I-A
The course topics are: Steel Pipe & Fittings; Introduction to Construction Drawings; Introduction to Plumbing Drawings; Plastic Pipe and Fittings; Introduction to Basic Rigging; Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures; Introduction to Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Systems; Introduction to Water Distribution Systems; Basic Communication Skills; Basic Employability Skills; and Introduction to Material Handling.
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing I-B
The course topics are: Plumbing Math Two, Reading Commercial Drawings, Structural Penetrations/Insulation and Fire Stopping, Installing & Testing DWV Piping, Installing Roof/Floor & Area Drains, and Types of Valves.
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing II-A
The course topics are: Installing & Testing Water Supply Piping; Installing Fixtures and Valves; Basic Electricity; Installing Water Heaters; and Fuel Gas & Fuel Oil Systems.
OR Course: Plumbing II - A Spanish
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing II-B
The course topics are: Applied Math, Sizing & Protecting the Water Supply System, Potable Water Supply Treatment, and Types of Venting.
OR Course: TD TECH - Plumbing II
OR Course: Plumbing II - B Spanish
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing III-A
The course topics are: Sizing DWV & Storm Systems; Sewage Pumps & Sump Pumps; Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping; Compressed Air and Service Plumbing.
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing III-B
The course topics are: Business Principles for Plumbers, Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Water Pressure Booster & Recirculation System, and Indirect & Special Waste.
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Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing IV-A
The course topics are: Hydronic & Solar Heating Systems; Codes; Private Water Supply Well Systems; Private Waste Disposal Systems; Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs; Plumbing for Mobile Home & Travel Trailer; and Introduction to Medical Gas & Vacuum Systems. Plumbing Journeyman Prep that will provide a review of subjects that are needed to pass the written exam for the plumber’s journeyman license exam. For the practical portion of the exam the class will also include practice on our custom designed house, this house is comparable to the 2-story house used in the State of Texas Plumbing Exam in Austin.
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