plumbing students work on readying a pipe for fitting

Contact

Maryah Smith-Overman
Assistant Dean
Newton (Building 4), room 150
919-536-7200, ext. 4008
smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu

Plumbing (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Plumbing Level I (fall) and Plumbing Level II (spring) prepare students for basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components and explores plumbing code, permitting, and math. Topics include reading commercial drawings, Structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping, and drain installation. Participants will work to build a personal tool bag, preparing all the right tools for the job. These courses include hands-on and troubleshooting experience on the Plumbing training modules in the lab.

Courses starting on July 1 or later will be open for registration on July 1. Students planning to register for courses with prerequisites should contact the program director to learn how to submit them ahead of time.

PLU-3024B Plumbing - Level I

This course is designed to cover the basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, and installation/maintenance of piping, fittings, valves, appliances and fixtures used in plumbed systems.
Section
Number
Dates Location Building Room Time Format
93867
8/12 - 11/26
Main Campus
153
T 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
Classroom

PLU-3024C Plumbing - Level II

Plumbing- level II course content builds on Plumbing -level I. This course explores plumbing code, permitting, and math. Topics such as reading commercial drawings, Structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping, as well as drain installation will be covered. Participants will work to build a personal tool bag, preparing all the right tools for the job. The course will include hands-on and troubleshooting experience on the Plumbing training modules in the lab. Prerequisite: Plumbing I or similar introduction to plumbing course at Durham Tech or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

PLU-3024D Plumbing - Level III

This course will cover pipe sizing and layout, water distribution, drainage, waste and vent sizing and layout, and fixture installation in both commercial and industrial settings. The course will also cover blueprint reading, specifications, and plumbing code specific to commercial and industrial settings. Prerequisites: Plumbing Levels I and II at Durham Tech or similar to these courses at another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
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This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

PLU-3024E Plumbing - Level IV

The Plumbing - Level IV course will cover gas, residential, and commercial codes, covering various industrial and commercial applications. Students will experience hands-on labs using fusion applications, as well as various other types of pipe joining used in both commercial and industrial settings. Participants will finish the course well versed in the codes of the NC plumbing and gas codes. Prerequisites: Plumbing Levels I, II, and III or similar to these courses at another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.
Section Number Dates Location Building Room Time Format
This course has already started or is not being offered this term.

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