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PHCC-GSA Curriculum
Plumbing – Level One
| 1-1 |
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Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles |
| 1-2 |
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Tools of the Plumbing Trade |
| 1-3 |
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First Aid and Safety |
| 1-4 |
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Basic Math for Plumbing |
| 1-5 |
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Water Supply, Water Sources, Waste Disposal, and Sewage Disposal |
| 1-6 |
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Gases in Plumbing Work |
| 1-7 |
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Mechanical Properties and Protection of Building Materials and Structures |
| 1-8 |
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Piping Materials Used in Plumbing Work |
| 1-9 |
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Joining Methods for DWV and Pressure Piping |
| 1-10 |
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Squares, Square Roots, and Basic Geometry |
| 1-11 |
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Plumbing Fixtures |
| 1-12 |
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Faucets and Related Devices |
| 1-13 |
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Valves |
| 1-14 |
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Building Plans, Drawings, and Scale Rulers |
| 1-15 |
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Sketching |
Plumbing – Level Two
| 2-1 |
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Piping Materials, Sources, and Distribution for Potable Water |
| 2-2 |
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Water Piping Sizing: Main and Branch Systems |
| 2-3 |
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Water Piping Sizing: Individual Run Systems |
| 2-4 |
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Cross-Connection Protection and Pipe Identification |
| 2-5 |
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Codes and Hot Water |
| 2-6 |
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Water Heater Components, Replacement and Troubleshooting |
| 2-7 |
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Instantaneous Water Heaters & Water Heating Sizing |
| 2-8 |
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Mathematics Review and Linear Measure |
| 2-9 |
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Squares, Cubes, Square Roots and Cube Roots |
| 2-10 |
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Offsets |
| 2-11 |
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Shapes, Areas, Volumes, and Lead and Oakum Calculations |
| 2-12 |
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Sewage Disposal Methods |
| 2-13 |
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Sewers |
| 2-14 |
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Drainage Fixture Units |
| 2-15 |
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Building Drains |
| 2-16 |
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Stacks |
| 2-17 |
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Rough-In Sheets |
| 2-18 |
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Single Line Drawings: Residential & Commercial |
| 2-19 |
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Single Line Drawings: Industrial and Institutional |
| 2-20 |
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Details, Sections, and Exploded View Drawings |
| 2-21 |
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Introduction to Welding, Gas Welding, and Safety |
| 2-22 |
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Soldering, Brazing, Cutting and Welding |
| 2-23 |
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Venting Plumbing Drainage Systems |
| 2-24 |
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Vent Piping: Hangers and Vent Types |
| 2-25 |
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Sump Pumps, Sewage Pumps, and Sewage Ejectors |
| 2-26 |
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Properties of Water |
| 2-27 |
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Plumbing Traps |
| 2-28 |
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Air |
| 2-29 |
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Plastic Pipe and Fittings: Part I |
| 2-30 |
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Plastic Pipe and Fittings Part II |
| 2-31 |
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Hoisting and Rigging |
| 2-32 |
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Safety in Hoisting Operations |
| 2-33 |
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Ladders and Scaffolds |
Plumbing – Level Three
| 3-1 |
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Pre-Planning, Productivity and Profitability |
| 3-2 |
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Residential Fixtures and Appliances |
| 3-3 |
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Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Fixtures and Appliances |
| 3-4 |
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Installation Methods |
| 3-5 |
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Fixture Fittings and Trim |
| 3-6 |
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Trim Installation |
| 3-7 |
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Blueprints and Specifications |
| 3-8 |
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Drawing Types, Floor Plans, and Site Plans |
| 3-9 |
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Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Detail Plans |
| 3-10 |
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National Fuel Gas Code, Materials and Types of Fuel Gases |
| 3-11 |
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Fuel Gas Pipe Sizing |
| 3-12 |
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Fuel Gas Piping, Fittings, and Connections |
| 3-13 |
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Gas Appliances, Regulators, Meters and Appliance Controls |
| 3-14 |
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Fuel Gas Piping, Corrosion and Corrosion Protection |
| 3-15 |
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Vents for Category 1 Appliances |
| 3-16 |
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Gas Combustion and Controls |
| 3-17 |
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Study of Local Fuel Gas Codes |
| 3-18 |
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Level, Transit, Elevations and Grade |
| 3-19 |
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Builders Level |
| 3-20 |
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Builders Transit |
| 3-21 |
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Offsets |
| 3-22 |
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Tank Capacities Volume and Weight of Water |
| 3-23 |
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Ratios and Proportions |
| 3-24 |
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Storm Drainage and Sizing Storm Drains |
| 3-25 |
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Energy & Temperature, Piping Expansion, Heat Transfer Insulation, Humidity, and Condensation |
| 3-26 |
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Water Treatment |
| 3-27 |
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Heat Transfer in Water Heaters 0 Solar, Stratification, Multiple heaters and Recirculation |
| 3-28 |
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Basic Electricity, Electric Current and Electric Motors |
| 3-29 |
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Electric Circuits, Circuit Protection, and Electrical Safety |
| 3-30 |
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Electric Circuits Troubleshooting |
| 3-31 |
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Control Wiring |
Plumbing – Level Four
| 4-1 |
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Service Professionalism, Leaks, and Drainage Problems |
| 4-2 |
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Residential and Commercial Service and Repair |
| 4-3 |
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Industrial and Institutional Service and Repair |
| 4-4 |
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Water Piping Service and Repair |
| 4-5 |
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Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Service and Repair |
| 4-6 |
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Fuel Gas Piping and Lead Product Service and Repair |
| 4-7 |
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Water Heater Service and Repair |
| 4-8 |
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Waste Stoppage Service and Repair |
| 4-9 |
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Water Hammer Service and Repair |
| 4-10 |
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Controls Troubleshooting |
| 4-11 |
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DWV Sizing Utilizing Blueprint Reading |
| 4-12 |
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Storm Drainage Utilizing Blueprint Reading |
| 4-14 |
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Fuel Gas Pipe Sizing Utilizing Blueprint Reading and Category I Vents |
| 4-16 |
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Interceptor and Backwater Valve Installation Practices |
| 4-17 |
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Protection of the Water Supply |
| 4-18 |
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Steam Systems, One- and Two- Pipe |
| 4-19 |
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Steam Equipment and Piping |
| 4-20 |
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Hot Water Systems and Hot Water Specialties |
| 4-21 |
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Forced Hot Water Systems |
| 4-22 |
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Hydronic Heating and Controls |
| 4-23 |
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Forced Air and Humidification |
| 4-24 |
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Solar Systems and Conservation Methods |
| 4-25 |
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Hydraulic and Pump Theory |
| 4-26 |
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Pump Types, Pump Uses, and Piping Design |
| 4-27 |
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Pump Performance Curves, Installation and Maintenance |
| 4-28 |
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Blueprint Review and Shop Drawing |
| 4-29 |
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Water Supply, DWV Isometric, and Storm Drainage Systems |
| 4-30 |
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Gas Distribution Systems, Gas Appliance Venting, and Specialized Components |
| 4-31 |
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Material Take-Off |
| 4-33 |
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Code Materials and Referenced Standards |
| 4-34 |
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Joints, Connections, Fittings and Appurtenances |
| 4-35 |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Minimum Fixture Requirements |
| 4-36 |
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Hangers and Supports, Indirect Waste Piping, and Special Waste |
| 4-37 |
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Water Supply and Distribution |
| 4-38 |
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DWV and Storm Drain Systems |
| 4-39 |
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Medical Care Facilities Plumbing Equipment |
| 4-40 |
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Plumbing System Tests and Individual Sewage Disposal Systems |
| 4-41 |
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Potable Water Supply Systems |
| 4-42 |
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Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Park Plumbing Standards |
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