CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

972-574-5200
Program Name:
PLUMBING
 
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.

 
Course Track
Plumbing I - A
Plumbing I - B
Plumbing II - A
Plumbing II - B
Plumbing III - A
Plumbing III - B
Plumbing IV - A
Plumbing IV - B
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **  
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus
 
Course Details
Plumbing I - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Consists of up to 80 hours per semester including lab. This course will cover topics such as: 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. You must be enrolled in Plumbing Double Time IA and IB at the same time
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
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
MANDATORY
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
OR Test: TABE Reading - Spanish
MATERIALS:
Plumbing Level 1 TG 4th Ed
$90.00 - Purchase Required
Core Curriculum 5th Edition
$73.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing I - B
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Pre-requisite : You must be enrolled in Plumbing IA Double Time and IB Double Time at the same time Consists of up to 80 hours per semester including lab. This course will cover topics such as: Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings, Carbon 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 and vent Systems, Introduction to Water Distribution Systems, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Emplyability Skills and Introduction to Material Handling.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing I - A
OR Test: Plumbing I-A
MATERIALS:
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$16.00 - Previously Purchased
Core Curriculum 5th Edition
$73.00 - Previously Purchased
Plumbing Level 1 TG 4th Ed
$90.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing II - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Consists of up to 80 hours per semester, including lab. This course will cover topics such as: Introduction to Plumbing II; Plumbing Math II; Reading Commercial Drawings; Structural Penetrations, Insulations and Fire Stopping; Installing & Testing DWV Piping; Installing Roof, Floor & Area Drains; and Types of Valves.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing I - B
OR Course:
MATERIALS:
Plumbing Level 2 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing II - B
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,323.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Consists of up to 80 hours per semester, including lab. This course will cover topics such as: Installing & Testing Water Supply Piping; Installing Fixtures and Valves; Basic Eletricity; Installing Water Heaters; and Fuel Gas and Fuel Oil Systems Prerequisite: Plumbing IIA
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing II - A
OR Course: Plumbing II - A Spanish
MATERIALS:
Plumbing Level 2 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Previously Purchased
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$16.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing III - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing II-B Consists of up to 80 hours per semester, including lab. This course will cover topics such as: Applied Math; Sizing & Protecting the Water Supply System; Potable Water Supply Treatment; and Types of Venting.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing II - B
OR Course: TD TECH - Plumbing II
OR Course: Plumbing II - B Spanish
MATERIALS:
Plumbing Level 3 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Purchase Required
2015 Drain Waste & Vent Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Purchase Required
2015 Water Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Purchase Required
2018 International Plumbing Code Book Tabs
$23.00 - Purchase Required
2018 International Plumbing Code Book SC
$123.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing III - B
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Consists of up to 80 hours per semester including lab. This course will cover topics such as: Sizing DWV & Storm Systems, Sewage Pumps & Sump Pumps, Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping, Compressed Air, and Service Plumbing.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing III - A
MATERIALS:
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$16.00 - Previously Purchased
2018 International Plumbing Code Book SC
$123.00 - Previously Purchased
2018 International Plumbing Code Book Tabs
$23.00 - Previously Purchased
2015 Drain Waste & Vent Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
2015 Water Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
Plumbing Level 3 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing IV - A
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
18 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing III-B Consits of 80 hours per semester, including lab. This course will cover the following topics: Business Principles for Plumbers, Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, Water Pressure Booster & Recirculation System, and Indirect & Special Waste.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing III - B
MATERIALS:
2015 Water Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
2015 Drain Waste & Vent Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
Plumbers Examination Preparation Guide 9th Ed
$51.00 - Purchase Required
Plumbing Level 4 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Purchase Required
2018 International Plumbing Code Book SC
$123.00 - Previously Purchased
2018 International Plumbing Code Book Tabs
$23.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

Plumbing IV - B
Type of Class: Semester
Class Fee: $1,223.00
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Plumbing IVA Plumbing IV-B consists of 80 hours per semester, including lab. This course will cover the following topics: Hydronic & Solar Heating System, Codes, Private Water Supply Well Systems, Private Waste Disposal Systems, Swimming Pools and 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 jorneyman icense exam. For the practical protion of the exam the class will also include preactice on our custom designed house, this house is comparable to the 2-story house used in the State of Texas Plumbing Exam in Austin.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Plumbing IV - A
MATERIALS:
Calculator Scientific TI30XA
$16.00 - Previously Purchased
2018 International Plumbing Code Book SC
$123.00 - Previously Purchased
2015 Drain Waste & Vent Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
2015 Water Pipe Sizing Calculator
$20.00 - Previously Purchased
Plumbers Examination Preparation Guide 9th Ed
$51.00 - Previously Purchased
Plumbing Level 4 TG 4th Ed
$131.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **