Foothill College Courses

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Process piping and high purity water piping systems (HPW), including covering hazards associated with these installations. Presents water treatment and clean steam parameters for the pharmaceutical an

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Installation procedures of medical gas and vacuum systems. Apprentices learn about station outlets/inlets, manufactured assemblies, and pressure/vacuum indicators. Brazing requirements are described a

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Review of basic math before introducing new concepts, including pipe measuring and calculation of simple offsets. Students then learn drawing fundamentals before moving to instruction in isometric dra

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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
• 108 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Basic concepts and skills of cutting, tacking, and welding. Instruction on the breakdown and setup of oxy-fuel rigs; making different kinds of cuts and bevels on steel plate and pipe. Instruction on t

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Foundation for subsequent courses through instruction in the fundamentals of science.

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

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.

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Basic properties and concepts of steam. Instruction on steam traps, installation techniques, and general operation. One-pipe systems are compared to two-pipe systems. Importance of steam piping, prope

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course