305 Introduction to Plumbing I - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: English 48 and English 49 and Mathematics 38, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5, W5 and M30.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 60A, 105 or 160A.
This course is designed to give the plumbing apprentice student introductory information regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standards of safety and precautions for working on the construction site; a review of math as it relates to plumbing, hand and power tool usage, basic plumbing blueprint reading and basic rigging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
310 Introduction to Plumbing II - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 160A or 305, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 60B, 110 or 160B.
This course is designed to give the plumbing apprentice student an introduction to reading and interpreting the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO) uniform plumbing codes and residential plumbing drawings, identifying various types of pipe and the procedures for working with the pipe. This course also includes identification of various plumbing lines and their components. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
315 Intermediate Plumbing I - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 160B or 310, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 65A, 115 or 165A.
This course is designed to provide the intermediate plumbing apprentice student the knowledge of introductory plumbing math, the identification of various commercial drawings, the installation of Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) piping components and systems for commercial properties utilizing local and National Plumbing Codes. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
320 Intermediate Plumbing II - 32 - 36 hours lecture, 48 - 64 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 165A or 315, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 65B, 120 or 165B.
This course is designed to give the intermediate plumbing apprentice student the ability to perform testing of water supply piping and systems, installation of the components of a water supply system, and the ability to read and interpret commercial plumbing drawings for project requirements according to local and national codes. The application of advanced trade math concepts is further developed. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
325 Advanced Plumbing I - 2 hours lecture, 3.5 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 165B or 320, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 70A, 125 or 170A.
This course is designed to provide the advanced plumbing apprentice student with the ability to perform applications of advanced math for plumbers and methods of handling waste. This course also provides information relating to water softening measures, methods of locating buried lines, the installation and maintenance of waste pressure booster systems, and the prevention of backflow. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
330 Advanced Plumbing II - 2 hours lecture, 3.5 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 175B or 340, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 70B, 130 or 170B.
This course is designed to provide the advanced plumbing apprentice student with the ability to organize job tasks, clean and disinfect potable water systems, thaw frozen pipes, install main to meter water services and solar systems. This course also covers the ability to rough-in fixtures for residential, commercial and handicapped settings and install natural gas and storm drainage systems. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
335 Plumbing Construction Specialties - 32 - 36 hours lecture, 48 - 64 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 170B or 330, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 75A, 135 or 175A.
This course is designed to introduce the plumbing apprentice student to specialty topics such as swimming pool installation, medical gas systems, mobile home and mobile home park plumbing systems, and private water waste and treatment systems. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
340 Plumbing Code - 32 - 36 hours lecture, 48 - 64 hours lab, 3 units (Grade Only)
Advisory: Plumbing (Construction Trades) 170A or 325, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Apprenticeship - Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
This course is not open to students with previous credit for Plumbing (Construction Trades) 75B or 175B.
This course is designed to prepare the advanced plumbing apprentice student to apply plumbing codes to correctly design and build plumbing systems. Primary topics include coverage of codes pertaining to plumbing fixtures and fittings, water heaters and fuel piping, drainage, waste and vent systems, sewage and reclaimed water systems, sizing and standards, shielded metal arc welding and alternate plumbing systems. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
349 Plumbing Work Experience - 300 hours lab, 4 units (Pass/No Pass Only)
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade and concurrently enrolled in a related apprenticeship class.
This course consists of on-the-job learning experiences in the occupational field of plumbing trades. The combined maximum credit for all work experience courses from all disciplines may not exceed 16 units. Associate Degree Credit only and not Transferable.