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Plumbing and Heating
The Plumbing and Heating program has a specialized classroom and lab for practical learning experience including layout, assembly, installation and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Students gain experience in soldering, brazing and the use of hand and power tools specific to this occupation.
The Curriculum also includes the design and installation of steam, hydronic, and warm air heating systems. Efficiency testing, adjustment of oil and gas fired boilers, furnaces and operating controls are covered extensively. The use of manuals, books and catalogs is also an important segment of instruction.Personal Safety in Training Lab
Water Distribution
Job Site Safety
Steel and Cast Iron Piping
Blueprint Reading and Sketching of Pipe Systems
Drains and Sewers
Pipe Specifications and Systems
Installing Fixtures, Appliances and Vents
Use of Hand and Power Tools
Maintaining Plumbing Systems
Identify and Install Valves
Advanced Pipe Fabrication
Working with Copper Fitting
Pressure Boilers
Plastic and Pipe Tubing
Hydronic Heating Systems
Gastite Certification
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry CoursePennsylvania College of Technology
Luzerne County Community College
Johnson College
Military
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 524 - Apprenticeship Program
Service Repair Plumber
Heating Repair Technician
Well Pumps and Water Treatment Systems Technology
Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling
Service Engineer
Plumbing and Heating Fixture Sales Representative
Oil Burner Service Technician
Local Licensed Plumbing and Heating ContractorsEmployers Who Have Hired Our Plumbing Students Include:
R. J. Walker Plumbing and Heating Company
Regal Plumbing and Heating
Successful Alumni Stories:
Kevin Caparo is a 1990 graduate of the Plumbing and Heating program. Kevin is the Assistant Director of Plant Resources at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems. He is also the proud owner of his own business, Caparo's HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical, for 25 years. Kevin states that "CTCLC gave me the skills I needed to obtain and maintain a job within the Plumbing Industry. Values that were instilled in me then, such as work ethic, time management and working effectively on a team, still help me everyday on the job."Kevin Caparo"Two things I learned at CTCLC that are most important to me are the trade of Plumbing itself and personal conduct. The trade itself is so much more than I thought it ever was. Plumbing expands from simple pipe work to complex wiring systems. Our teacher also taught us how to conduct ourselves inside someone's home. Respect for people and their property are important parts of learning this trade."Chance, Carbondale" What we learned is something that I would actually use on the job or at home. I really enjoyed the opportunity to work on different machines and projects with other classmates. In order to complete some of the assignments, a helping hand was necessary. Pipe Threading was something I enjoyed learning because there are many different skills and tools you need to accomplish this."Jeremy, North Pocono