Plumber Apprentice Training
Prepare trainees for a rewarding and lucrative plumbing career.
Developed to meet the standards established by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), the Plumber Apprentice Training program features courses in mechanics, chemistry, and electricity, as well as heating, ventilation, pipefitting, and welding.
Pre-technical skills training in math, measurements, and safety give students the preliminary knowledge base to get started. And they'll become familiar with the latest (2000) National Standard Plumbing codes. Completion of this program enables students to:
- Discuss the methods used to join and assemble different kinds of pipe joints.
- Describe the procedures for laying out, supporting, and testing piping systems.
- Describe basic maintenance for tanks, pumps, and plumbing fixtures.
- Explain the proper techniques for gas and arc welding and cutting.
- Discuss the fundamentals of refrigeration and identify refrigeration tools and materials.
- Identify and describe the components of different types of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems.
You can work with your Training Consultant to devise an individualized program or follow the complete Plumber Apprentice Training course list below.
Plumber Apprentice Training Course List
Pre-Technical and Basic Industrial Skills
| Basic Industrial Math | Block X21 |
| Addition and Subtraction |
186008 |
| Multiplication and Division |
186009 |
| Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles |
186010 |
| Metric System |
186011 |
| Formulas |
186012 |
| Introduction to Algebra |
186013 |
| Practical Measurements | Block X22 |
| Linear and Distance Measurement |
186021 |
| Bulk Measurement |
186022 |
| Temperature Measurement |
186023 |
| Energy, Force, and Power |
186024 |
| Fluid Measurement |
186025 |
| Trades Safety: Getting Started | 186001 |
| Working Safely with Chemicals | 186002 |
| Fire Safety | 186003 |
| Material Handling Safety | 186006 |
| Electrical Safety for the Trades | 186005 |
| Working Safely with Electricity (Video) | VB06XX |
| Jobs, Companies, and the Economy:Basic Concepts for Employees | 186034 |
| Quality Concepts: Tools and Applications | 186036 |
| Common Hand Tools, Part 1 | 186052 |
| Common Hand Tools, Part 2 | 186053 |
| Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 | 186068 |
| Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools | 186054 |
| Power Cutting Tools | 186055 |
| Pneumatic Hand Tools | 186056 |
| Electricians' Tools | 006026 |
| Tool Grinding and Sharpening | 186057 |
| Woodworking Hand Tools | 186058 |
| Routers, Power Planers, and Sanders | 186059 |
| Jacks, Hoists, and Pullers | 186060 |
| Preventive Maintenance | 286085 |
| Preventive Maintenance Techniques | 286086 |
| Bench Work, Part3 | 5004C |
| Reading Prints and Schematics | Block X25 |
| Introduction to Print Reading |
186039 |
| Dimensioning |
186040 |
| Tolerancing and Symbols |
186041 |
| Sectional Views and Simplified Drafting |
186042 |
| Building Drawings |
186043 |
| Electrical Drawings and Circuits |
186044 |
| Electronic Drawings |
186045 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings |
186046 |
| Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts |
186047 |
| Welding Symbols |
186048 |
| Sheet Metal Basics |
186049 |
| Sketching |
186050 |
| Blueprint Reading Skills Explained (Video) | VB04XX |
Plumbing, Welding, and HVAC
| Reading Architects' Blueprints (includes 5 blueprints) | 1842A-C |
| Properties of Materials | 686005 |
| Elements of Chemistry | 5011 |
| Principles of Mechanics, Part 1 | 286007 |
| Principles of Mechanics, Part 2 | 286008 |
| Specification Writing (includes 13 drawings) | 2175A-B |
| Reading Piping Prints | 6732 |
| Industrial Plumbing and Pipefitting | Block D20 |
| The Trades of Plumbing and Pipefitting |
286040 |
| Pipes, Fittings, and Valves |
286041 |
| Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools |
286042 |
| Joining and Assembling Pipes |
286043 |
| Supporting, Installing, and Testing Pipes |
286044 |
| Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances |
286045 |
| Tanks, Pumps, and Boilers |
286046 |
| Insulation for Piping and Ducting |
286047 |
| High Pressure Pipefitting | 2452 |
| Insulation for Pipefitting | 6814 |
| Domestic and Institutional Water Supply | 5390 |
| Cold Water Supply | 5384 |
| Sanitary Plumbing Fixtures | 4515A-B |
| Safe Handling of Pressurized Gasses and Welding | 186004 |
| Fundamentals of Welding, Part 1 | 286025 |
| Fundamentals of Welding, Part 2 | 286066 |
| Gas Welding Equipment | 6272A-B |
| Gas Welding Techniques | 6276A-C |
| Common Thermal Cutting Processes | 286028 |
| Nature of Electricity | 086001 |
| Circuit Analysis and Ohm's Law | 086002 |
| Conductors, Insulators, and Batteries | 086005 |
| Alternating Current | 086007 |
| Alternating Current Circuits | 086008 |
| Arc Welding Equipment, Part 1 | 286032 |
| Arc Welding Equipment, Part 2 | 286033 |
| Arc Welding Equipment, Part 3 | 286053 |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding Techniques, Part 1 | 286030 |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding Techniques, Part 2 | 286031 |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals | 286059 |
| Introduction to Oxyfuel Welding (Video) | VS08XX |
| Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc (Video) | VS12XX |
| Introduction to GMAW (Video) | VS14XX |
| Pipe Welding (Video) | VS19XX |
| Principles of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning | 6447A-B |
| Air Conditioning Systems | 6084A-B |
| Basic Air Conditioning (Video) | VB25XX |
| Radiators, Convectors, and Unit Heaters | 6465 |
| National Fuel Gas Code | 6593 |
| National Standard Plumbing Code (2000 Code and Textbook Course) | 286M06 |
Estimated Curriculum Duration: 781 hours (excluding videos).
Number of Exams: 100.
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Contact us at 1-800-233-0259 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time or speak with your Training Consultant for more information on this program.
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Contract number: GS-02F-9406C
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