Plumbing Theory
History of Plumbing26Basic Plumbing Principles25Plumbing Codes and Regulations23Water Sources and Distribution26Water Fixtures and Appliances22Water Conservation Techniques29Types of Drainage Systems26Drainpipe Materials and Installation31Venting and Trapping28Types of Gas Piping Materials26Gas Piping Installation and Safety23Gas Appliances and Equipment22Hydronic Heating Systems29Solar Water Heating Systems22Backflow Prevention25
Plumbing Codes and Standards
Introduction to Plumbing Codes and Standards27Types of Plumbing Codes and Standards28Application of Plumbing Codes and Standards25Enforcement of Plumbing Codes and Standards29Emerging Trends in Plumbing Codes and Standards25Types of Plumbing Fixtures24Materials Used in Plumbing26Selection and Installation of Plumbing Fixtures and Materials24Maintenance and Repair of Plumbing Fixtures and Materials25Types of Plumbing Systems22Design and Installation of Plumbing Systems22Maintenance and Repair of Plumbing Systems26Troubleshooting Plumbing Systems22General Plumbing Safety27Electrical Safety in Plumbing25Gas Safety in Plumbing27Backflow Prevention27
Basic Plumbing Skills
Overview of the Plumbing Industry26Basic Plumbing Tools and Materials25Safety in Plumbing25Types of Water Supply Systems27Water Distribution and Piping28Water Fixtures and Appliances22Types of Drainage Systems26Drain Piping and Venting23Wastewater Treatment and Disposal30Types of Gas Piping Systems22Gas Piping Installation and Safety31Gas Appliances and Equipment24Overview of Plumbing Codes28Common Plumbing Code Violations23Obtaining Plumbing Permits29
Pipefitting and Soldering
Introduction to Pipefitting30Pipe Measurement and Layout29Pipe Cutting and Threading25Pipe Joining Methods27Soldering Safety23Soldering Equipment and Materials25Soldering Techniques23Troubleshooting Soldering Problems28Residential Plumbing Systems26Commercial Plumbing Systems22Industrial Plumbing Systems27Pipefitting Codes and Standards21
Water Supply and Drainage Systems
Importance of Water Supply and Drainage Systems22Components of Water Supply and Drainage Systems23Types of Water Supply and Drainage Systems23Groundwater and Surface Water Sources26Water Treatment Processes23Water Quality Standards27Design and Installation of Water Distribution Networks22Maintenance and Repair of Water Distribution Systems28Water Conservation and Leak Detection25Types of Wastewater Collection Systems22Design and Installation of Wastewater Collection Systems30Wastewater Treatment Processes30Types of Drainage Systems27Design and Installation of Drainage Systems23Maintenance and Repair of Drainage Systems24
Fixture Installation and Repair
Safety and Tools27Types of Fixtures27Basic Plumbing Principles22Types of Faucets31Faucet Repair Techniques24Advanced Faucet Installation24Types of Toilets22Toilet Repair Techniques24Advanced Toilet Installation23Types of Showers and Bathtubs29Shower and Bathtub Repair Techniques25Advanced Shower and Bathtub Installation30Types of Sinks31Sink Repair Techniques22Advanced Sink Installation24Types of Water Heaters24Water Heater Repair Techniques22Advanced Water Heater Installation28Types of Gas Appliances22Gas Appliance Repair Techniques30Advanced Gas Appliance Installation22
Gas Piping and Appliance Installation
Types of Gas Piping Materials23Gas Piping Installation Methods23Gas Piping Sizing and Calculations24Gas Piping Safety Regulations22Types of Gas Appliances26Gas Appliance Installation Procedures23Gas Appliance Maintenance and Troubleshooting24Gas Appliance Safety Regulations25Gas Piping Inspection Procedures25Gas Appliance Inspection Procedures22Gas Leak Detection Methods24Gas Piping and Appliance Testing Standards22
Hydronic Heating Systems
Basic Principles of Hydronic Heating23Types of Hydronic Heating Systems20Hydronic System Components10Pipe Materials and Sizing22Pipe Layout and Installation Techniques17Valves and Controls26Heat Load Calculations10System Design Considerations9Safety and Code Compliance27Common System Problems12Troubleshooting Techniques15Preventative Maintenance Procedures10
Solar Thermal Systems
Definition and Overview of Solar Thermal Systems26Types of Solar Thermal Systems25Benefits and Limitations of Solar Thermal Systems25Solar Collectors24Heat Transfer Fluid27Storage Tanks29Site Assessment and System Design25Installation Procedures24Maintenance and Troubleshooting22Residential Applications22Commercial and Industrial Applications29Emerging Applications24