NCCER Advanced Plumbing Technician (AP61)  Technical Certificate of Credit


The Advanced Plumbing Technician program of study is the culmination of a series of plumbing trades programs. The program emphasizes a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment in the plumbing trade. Program graduates earn an Advanced Plumbing Technician certificate and have the qualifications of an apprentice plumber.

Curriculum Outline (14 hours)
Occupational Courses 14
PLBG 1045

This course builds upon the basic and intermediate plumbing courses. Topics include applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, backflow preventers, and types of venting.

4
PLBG 1055

This course builds upon all preceding plumbing courses, but adds in business practices. Topics include sizing DWV and storm systems, sewage and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste pipe, compressed air, and servicing piping systems, fixtures, and appliances.

3
PLBG 1065

This course discusses specialty plumbing applications and systems. Topics include business principles for plumbers, crew leader skills, water pressure booster and recirculation systems, indirect and special waste, hydronic and solar heating systems, and plumbing codes.

4
PLBG 1068

This course discusses specialty plumbing applications and systems. Topics include private water supply well systems, private waste disposal systems, swimming pools and hot tubs, plumbing for mobile homes and travel trailers, and medical gas and vacuum systems.

3
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