Plumbing and Heating

Students in Plumbing and Heating Course learn the installation of water, gas, waste disposal systems, and heating units in buildings and homes. This program covers basic instruction in plumbing, including code restrictions, blueprint reading, fixtures for domestic and commercial establishments, as well as oil burner repair and servicing.

The goal of this course is to provide students with entry level skills in any of the following areas: plumber, pipe fitter, furnace installer, oil burner mechanic. It offers self-paced individualized instruction to develop student competencies in entry level skills as defined by modules.

A NYS Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program and NCCER Plumbing Certification Training Program is also available.

Job titles include:

• Inventory Clerk
• Maintenance Plumber
• Oil Burner Servicer & Installer
• Plumber
• Plumber Assembler - Installer
• Plumber's Helper
• Tool Crib Attendant

There are no admission requirements. Working conditions include lifting heavy weights.

Offered at Attica, Collins, Coxsackie, Elmira, Five Points, Groveland, Mohawk, Sing Sing, and Wende.