Through TEC Guild participation, members gain access to:

• Hands-on demonstrations

• Real-world application scenarios

• Industry-informed instruction

• Exposure to tools, materials, and jobsite expectations

 

Our Introduction to Plumbing provides you the foundation for entering into a career in the plumbing industry. Over the course of 11 weeks you will gain both knowledge and skills in a plumbing lab environment, working with real tools and equipment, led by plumbing professionals from various parts of the industry.

 

We'll start with OSHA 10 certification on the opening weekend. We'll also have an overview of the plumbing industry explaining multiple career paths that provide future growth and opportunity.

 

Then you'll really get going with learning how to use the tools of the plumbing trade, both hand tools – like a pipe wrench – and power tools – like a pro-press gun. From there you'll start to gain the foundational knowledge of plumbing materials – like PVC, PEX, pipe dope – how to keep your materials organized – whether on a work truck or in a warehouse – and the basics of plumbing system layout.

 

With that knowledge, you will then learn how to cut and join pipe in preparation for working with fittings, valves and devices. Once all of that groundwork is laid, you'll learn the basics of installing and repairing bathroom, kitchen and laundry fixtures, as well as water heaters – both tank type and tankless.

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Once you are familiar with all those components, you'll learn how they all work together in the two main systems in plumbing – water service distribution system and drain, waste & vent system. You'll wrap up Introduction to Plumbing with a basic overview of blueprints and drafting so you have an idea of what contractors have to know whether they are working on new construction or troubleshooting an existing structure.

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All along you'll be reminded or introduced to work ethic and why it is critical to success in ALL careers, not just plumbing. Also, you'll have the opportunity to become First Aid / CPR / Stop the Bleed Certified as well through our partnership with Piedmont Healtcare.

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Participation in this training opportunity is offered as part of TEC Guild membership. Additional participation fees may apply depending on the scope and duration of specific training experiences.