Plumbing Apprenticeship

PLAP 1110 Plumbing IA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course is an introduction to the plumbing trade for plumbing apprentices. It covers the history of plumbing along with the commonly used materials, tools, and equipment. The course teaches apprentices math used in the plumbing trade.

Skill Level


PLAP 1120 Plumbing IB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course is a continuation of the introductory material. The apprentice continues working on math for the plumbing trade.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1110

Skill Level


PLAP 1121 Plumbing IC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  3 - 0 - 3

This course is a continuation of first year Plumbing Apprenticeship classes. The course concentrates on materials used in the plumbing trade, and it includes proper ways to cut, clean, and join those materials.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1120

Skill Level


PLAP 1150 Grey Water Recycling

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  3 - 0 - 3

This course covers the proper way to collect and reuse grey water. Grey water collection serves two purposes: cutting down on both the amount of freshwater needed and the wastewater generated by a building.

Skill Level


PLAP 1210 Plumbing IIA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course covers the sizing and design of water, waste, and vent systems in residential applications using MUD and Omaha Plumbing Code rules. Students become familiar with residential blueprints and isometric drawings used in residential applications.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1120

Skill Level


PLAP 1220 Plumbing IIB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course provides a better understanding of the Omaha Plumbing Code and, using the knowledge acquired, students apply the code requirements to field work and lab projects. Students also continue gaining proficiency using plumbing math.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1210

Skill Level


PLAP 1221 Plumbing IIC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  3 - 0 - 3

This course covers customer service along with troubleshooting and repair of residential plumbing systems. It covers water closet, faucet, water heater, and water conditioning systems as well as proper operation of drain cleaning machines and cameras.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1220

Skill Level


PLAP 2310 Plumbing IIIA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course develops students' proficiency in the use of the Omaha Plumbing Code. The course continues with the design and installation of drain, waste, and vent systems; water supply systems; and storm drainage systems. Students also gain a working knowledge of the differences between the Omaha Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 1220

Skill Level


PLAP 2320 Plumbing IIIB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course covers the design and installation of public and private sewage systems, medical gas piping systems, and irrigation systems. The course also covers MUD regulations for water, gas, and vent piping systems for gas appliances.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 2310

Skill Level


PLAP 2330 Print Reading for Plumbers

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  3.5 - 0 - 3.5

This course helps the apprentice gain the basic knowledge needed to read blueprints, create shop drawings, and make isometric illustrations of a plumbing system.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 2320

Skill Level


PLAP 2410 Plumbing IVA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course continues with the interpretation and application of the Omaha Plumbing Code in the design of plumbing systems. It covers installation procedures for various plumbing systems including water conditioning and swimming pools, as well as commercial blueprints.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 2320

Skill Level


PLAP 2420 Plumbing IVB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  7 - 0 - 7

This course reviews the Omaha Plumbing Code, job site safety, and math skills required for the plumbing trade. Review and application of classroom knowledge prepares the apprentice to successfully take the journeyman plumbers test.

Prerequisites
(1) PLAP 2410

Skill Level