Plumbing (Continuing Education)

plumbing students work on readying a pipe for fitting

Contact

Maryah Smith-Overman
Assistant Dean
Newton (Building 4), room 123
919-536-7200, ext. 4008
smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu

Plumbing (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Plumbing Level I (fall) and Plumbing Level II (spring) prepare students for basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components and explores plumbing code, permitting, and math. Topics include reading commercial drawings, Structural penetrations, insulation and fire stopping, and drain installation. Participants will work to build a personal tool bag, preparing all the right tools for the job. These courses include hands-on and troubleshooting experience on the Plumbing training modules in the lab.

Construction (fall, spring, summer)
Carpentry I (fall) and Carpentry II (spring)
HVAC - heating technology (fall) and A/C (spring)
Machining (summer)
Welding - MIG, TIG, Stick, and Product Fabrication (fall/spring/summer)

Email Maryah Smith-Overman if you have questions about courses.

PLU-3024B Plumbing - Level I

This course is designed to cover the basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, and installation/maintenance of piping, fittings, valves, appliances and fixtures used in plumbed systems.

How to Register

Cost:

$ 146.25

Credit Hours:

0.00

Contact Hours:

Section Number	Dates	Location	Building	Room	Time	Format
98740	8/12 - 12/9	Main Campus	Newton (Building 4)	153	T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Classroom

PLU-3024C Plumbing - Level II

The level II course content builds on Plumbing level I. This course will cover pipe sizing and layout, water distribution, drainage, waste and vent sizing and layout, and fixture installation in commercial settings. The course will also cover blueprint reading, terminology, trouble shooting and NC Plumbing code. The course will include hands-on experience on the Plumbing training modules in the lab. Prerequisites: Plumbing Level I at Durham Tech or similar to this course at another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Prerequisite: Plumbing I or similar introduction to plumbing course at Durham Tech or another college or equivalent skill level as determined by instructor is necessary to take this course. Email smith-overmanm@durhamtech.edu for information on how to demonstrate the competency level required and how to register.

How to Register