Plumbing Apprentice Required Courses

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Ashland
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Plumbing Apprentice Required Courses

2023-24

Plumbing Apprentice Required Courses

2024-25

The 47455401 Transition to Trainer course (8 hours) is required for completion and will be taken in the last year of the apprenticeship.

Additional Required Unpaid Related Instruction (total 260 hours) -

  • 47531419 - CPR/AED/First Aid – ASHI
  • 47442406 - Welding
  • 47427450 - Transit for Plumbers
  • 47427415 - Blueprint Reading - Plumbing
  • 47427455 - Plumbing Applications
  • 47427458 - Plumbing Install & Repair
  • 47427435 - Plumbing Isometric and Interpret
  • OSHA 30 Construction – taken externally online

Program Courses

50427751
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
Plumbing related instruction of sanitary drain systems.Course includes a review of codes and trade practices related to sanitary drains, drainage systems, components and applications.
50427752
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the skills to identify and design sanitary vent piping in a plumbing system in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
50427753
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for water supply systems that are listed in plumbing codes. Apprentices will use the code language and tables to in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. Course topics will include commercial to single family and private well pump systems. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
50427754
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service cross connection controls, water treatment equipment and multi-purpose piping systems in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
50427755
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for storm water, clear water, and drainage systems. Apprentices will use the code language and tables in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
50427756
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides the apprentice with the skills to identify, design, install and service various applications for private onsite wastewater treatment systems that are listed in plumbing codes or individual component manuals. Apprentices will use the code language and tables in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. Other topics will include pre-treatment, soil evaluation, site planning and new technologies. The course focuses on theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles through discussions, drawing exercises, work sheets, and evaluations.
50427757
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides plumbing apprentices with an introduction to green applications and prepares students to take certification exams: Union Programs: UA Green Awareness Certification (geared toward journey workers, not apprenticeship) WTCS Programs: Green Plumbers USA Certification Program Learning materials from both certificate programs have been incorporated into the development of this course as appropriate.
50427758
|
UGRD
| 2 CR
This course provides the apprentice with the opportunity to select and complete an applied plumbing project in collaboration with the instructor. Projects will apply the skills required to identify, design, install and service various plumbing applications that are listed in plumbing codes. Apprentices will use the code language and tables to in various plumbing systems in accordance with the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. The course builds upon the theory, work experience, and the application of plumbing code principles addressed in previous coursework to support completing an applied hands-on project.

Total Credits: 16


Contact

Eric Lockwood, Director, Apprenticeships and Academies
715.246.1871
Email Eric

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