Courses

Plumbing Pre-Apprentice Course

The Plumbing Pre-Apprentice online educational course is an affordable introductory course designed to help entry-level plumbing workers be productive as helpers, and assist in determining an appropriate career training path. The course offers an in-depth introduction to plumbing definitions & principles, customer service & soft skills, safety, science & math, plumbing systems & products, and troubleshooting fixtures & gas.

Fast Track to Service Plumbing

How do you train a tech to be productive and able to run a service truck in record time? Take a look at the Foundation’s Fast Track to Service Plumbing, available through our PHCC Academy® learning platform. This revamped program, originally developed by Quality Service Contractors (QSC), gives participants focused and timely service and repair plumbing training.

Designed for contractors by contractors, this comprehensive entry-level training is targeted at employees who do residential or commercial plumbing service and repair work. We want your employee trained and productive within the first year of being hired. Year-round open enrollment is available so employees can begin today.

The Fast Track program meets the eligibility requirements for the Foundation scholarship program, so enrollees can apply for a scholarship to help with the registration fee. Please see the scholarship webpage for details and the application deadline.

Students study at their own pace as the work week permits, with most students finishing in 12 – 18 months. The course includes 34 training modules critical for the success of today’s plumbing service and repair professionals. Topics include: safety, customer service, plumbing and electrical work, basic business skills, and more.

  • During this seven-module course, participants will learn what is required to pursue a career in the plumbing industry, as well as key skills and techniques to help them succeed. Students must complete the 7-module course in 4 months (120 days).

  • Module 1: Foundations

    -Plumbing Definition, Types of Work and Impact on History

    -Plumbing Responsibility and the Purpose of Codes and Licensing

    -Plumbing Basic Principles and Skills

    -Customer Service & Soft Skills

    Module 2: Safety

    -General Jobsite Safety

    -EMS Services and Training

    -Fire Protection and Electrical Lockout/Tagout

    -Tool Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

    -Electric Shock

    Modules 3a & 3b: Science and Math

    -Water, Air, Gas and Electricity

    -Math Problem Solving Process

    -Measurements and Dimensions

    Module 4: Plumbing Systems and Products

    -Drains, Sewers, Stacks & Vents

    -Piping

    -Valves & Pumps

    -Leaks and Stoppages

    Module 5: Troubleshooting (Fixtures)

    -Sinks, Faucets, and Disposers

    -Toilets and Bidets

    -Bathtubs and Lavatories

    -Module 6: Troubleshooting (Gas)

    -Fuel Gases and Gas Systems

    -Gas Safety

  • During this seven-module course, participants will learn what is required to pursue a career in the plumbing industry, as well as key skills and techniques to help them succeed. Students must complete the 7-module course in 4 months (120 days).

  • Module 1: Foundations

    -Plumbing Definition, Types of Work and Impact on History

    -Plumbing Responsibility and the Purpose of Codes and Licensing

    -Plumbing Basic Principles and Skills

    -Customer Service & Soft Skills

    Module 2: Safety

    -General Jobsite Safety

    -EMS Services and Training

    -Fire Protection and Electrical Lockout/Tagout

    -Tool Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

    -Electric Shock

    Modules 3a & 3b: Science and Math

    -Water, Air, Gas and Electricity

    -Math Problem Solving Process

    -Measurements and Dimensions

    Module 4: Plumbing Systems and Products

    -Drains, Sewers, Stacks & Vents

    -Piping

    -Valves & Pumps

    -Leaks and Stoppages

    Module 5: Troubleshooting (Fixtures)

    -Sinks, Faucets, and Disposers

    -Toilets and Bidets

    -Bathtubs and Lavatories

    -Module 6: Troubleshooting (Gas)

    -Fuel Gases and Gas Systems

    -Gas Safety