California Community Colleges System Courses

RESIDENTIAL BACKFLOW

Introduction to backflow devices and cross-connection controls.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

SPECIAL TOPICS

Study of special topics: students study pipe trade-related software and computer assisted drawing. Students develop advanced welding skills. Course introduces concepts of digital controls. Course prep

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

REVIEW & TURNOUT

A comprehensive overview of the entire plumbing, steamfitting, and refrigeration courses of instruction and preparation for completion examinations. Presentation of the latest current code and safety

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-101 BASIC PLUMBING SKILLS

Orientation to the apprenticeship program, JATC policies and procedures. UA history and heritage will also be covered. Safety training is introduced, with instruction in general construction safety. T

• California Community Colleges System
• 118 hours
• Paid Course

P-102 APPLIED & RELATED THEORY

Review of basic math before introducing new concepts, including pipe measuring and calculation of simple offsets. Students learn fundamental scientific principles related to the installation and desig

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

P-201 BEGINNING DRAWING & DESIGN

Drawing fundamentals to instruction in isometric drawing. Students learn the proper design and sizing of simple waste, water, and gas systems. In-depth study of water supply systems is also included.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

P-202A RIGGING; LAYOUT

Instruction in identification and tying various types of knots; study in hands-on safe practices of rigging and hoisting piping materials. Instruction in the use of a transit, builder's level, laser l

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Study of the requirements for emergency response to and handling of hazardous materials. Covers laws of chemical hazards, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, confined spaces, monitoring

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

OSHA 30/REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICITY

Study of the requirements for emergency response to and handling of hazardous materials. Covers laws of chemical hazards, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, confined spaces, monitoring

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-301A PLUMBING FIXTURES

Instruction in plumbing fixtures and appliances. Names and design features of various plumbing fixtures are discussed. Study of proper installation, maintenance, and repair of fixtures and appliances.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-301B PLUMBING CODES

Students learn and demonstrate the procedures for coordinating the testing and inspection of plumbing systems and applicable codes that a plumbing systems test must meet. Knowledge of general regulati

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-302 ADVANCED TRADE MATH FOR PLUMBERS

Extensive use of piping formulas to solve typical piping layout calculations. Students calculate compound offsets and accurately determine center to center and end to end piping measurements for plumb

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

P-401A WATER SYSTEMS

Development and operation of domestic and industrial water supply and distribution systems for installation and operation. An overview of water sources, methods used to plan and configure supply, puri

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-401B APPLIED WELDING

Instruction and practice in oxy-fuel cutting, oxy-fuel welding, and arc welding of steel plate and pipe. Safety and accuracy in measuring, lay-out, and torch handling is emphasized.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

P-402 ADVANCED DRAWING & BLUEPRINT READING

Interpretation of orthographic and isometric drawings and building plans that make up working drawings for the proper installation of piping systems. Covers standard graphic symbols used to represent

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course