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18 courses with the subject PLU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PLU 110Modern Plumbing4

This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials associated with the plumbing industry. Topics include safety, use and care of tools, recognition and assembly of fittings and pipes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements. Class Lab Credits: 15 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-110AB : Modern Plumbing This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials associated with the plumbing industry. Topics include safety, use and care of tools, recognition and assembly of fittings and pipes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 8 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-110BB : Modern Plumbing This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials associated with the plumbing industry. Topics include safety, use and care of tools, recognition and assembly of fittings and pipes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 7 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None None Take PLU-110AB
PLU 111INTRO TO BASIC PLUMBING2

This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and xtures. Topics include standard tools, materials, and xtures used in basic plumbing systems and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic plumbing system. Requisites:

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 115BASIC PLUMBING4

This course covers the basic installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components. Topics include safe use of tools, implementation of standard practices, and installation/maintenance of piping, ttings, valves, appliances and xtures used in plumbed systems. Upon completion, students should be able to install/maintain basic plumbing systems, components, appliances, and xtures through appropriate use of plumbing tools and standard practices. Requisites:

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 120Plumbing Applications4

This course covers general plumbing layout, fixtures, and water heaters. Topics include drainage, waste and vent pipes, water service and distribution, fixture installation, water heaters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install common fixtures and systems in compliance with state and local building codes. Class Lab Credits: 15 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-120AB : Plumbing Applications This course covers general plumbing layout, fixtures, and water heaters. Topics include drainage, waste and vent pipes, water service and distribution, fixture installation, water heaters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install common fixtures and systems in compliance with state and local building codes. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 8 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-120BB : Plumbing Applications This course covers general plumbing layout, fixtures, and water heaters. Topics include drainage, waste and vent pipes, water service and distribution, fixture installation, water heaters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install common fixtures and systems in compliance with state and local building codes. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 7 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None None Take PLU-120AB
PLU 124Plumbing Business Operations2

This course introduces plumbing contractor and plumbing business regulations and success strategies. Topics include plumbing business organization, structure, operations, bonds and insurance, municipal and state licensure requirements, state examinations, ethical and legal issues, and best practices for ensuring successful plumbing business operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to develop and sustain a successful plumbing business. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
PLU 130Plumbing Systems3

This course covers the maintenance and repair of plumbing lines and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on identifying and diagnosing problems related to water, drain and vent lines, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and diagnose needed repairs to the plumbing system. Class Lab Credits: 9 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-130AB : Plumbing Systems This course covers the maintenance and repair of plumbing lines and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on identifying and diagnosing problems related to water, drain and vent lines, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and diagnose needed repairs to the plumbing system. Class Credits: 2 Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0 PLU-130BB : Plumbing Systems This course covers the maintenance and repair of plumbing lines and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on identifying and diagnosing problems related to water, drain and vent lines, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and diagnose needed repairs to the plumbing system. Take 1 group; Take PLU-110 Take PLU-110AB Take PLU-110BB Take PLU-120 Take PLU-120AB Take PLU-120BB Class Credits: 1 Lab Credits: 5 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take 1 group: Take PLU-110 Take PLU-110AB Take PLU-110BB Take PLU-120 Take PLU-120AB Take PLU-120BB Take 1 group; Take PLU-110 Take PLU-110AB Take PLU-110BB Take PLU-120 Take PLU-120AB Take PLU-120BB Take PLU-130AB
PLU 140Intro to Plumbing Codes 1 2 02

This course covers plumbing industry codes and regulations. Emphasis is placed on North Carolina regulations and the minimum requirements for plumbing materials and design. Upon completion, students should be able to research and interpret North Carolina plumbing codes. PLU-150 Plumbing Diagrams 1 2 0 2 Requisites: This course introduces sketching diagrams and interpretation of blueprints applicable to the plumbing trades. Emphasis is placed on plumbing plans for domestic and/or commercial buildings. Upon completion, students should be able to sketch plumbing diagrams applicable to the plumbing trades.

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take PLU-160; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
PLU 145Plumbing Measure Calculations2

Electives List I……... ........................................................................ 3 Complete Plumbing Concepts I Certificate (C35300D): BPR 130, PLU 110, PLU 140

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 150PLUMBING DIAGRAMS2

This course introduces sketching diagrams and interpretation of blueprints applicable to the plumbing trades. Emphasis is placed on plumbing plans for domestic and/or commercial buildings. Upon completion, students should be able to sketch plumbing diagrams applicable to the plumbing trades. Requisites:

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 160PLUMBING ESTIMATES2

This course covers techniques for estimating quantities of materials and cost of installation for various types of plumbing systems. Topics include design of systems, codes, material take-offs, pricing, and public relations. Upon completion, students should be able to order materials needed for installation from a designed system. Requisites: Take PLU-140; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.<br>

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 192Selected Topics2

Graduation Requirements .................................... 44 Credit Hours mmunity College 130

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 192ASelected Topics in Plumbing 1 2 02

Requisites: This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in the specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. POWER MECHANICS (PME Prefix)

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 211COMMERCIAL/IND PLUMBING3

This course covers the installation of various commercial and industrial piping. Topics include piping in steam, gas, air, re sprinklers, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to select and install various piping systems for a variety of applications. Requisites:

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 212ADVANCED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PLUMBING

This course expands upon commercial water and gas lines that meet speci c requirements for commercial and industrial plumbing applications. Topics include plumbing code, galvanized, copper, black steel, cast, and schedule 80 pipe, appropriate industry-accepted rough-in assembly procedures, and sweating and brazing of common ttings and pipes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of rough-in procedures for commercial and industrial water and gas piping in accordance with plumbing schematics and state plumbing codes. null null Requisites: Take PLU-211; Take previously. Required.<br>

Subject
PLU
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 214Backflow Preventer Install2

Elective List II (Select 1 hour from the following courses):

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 220COMMERCIAL ROUGH-IN PLUMBING4

This course introduces industry-acceptable rough-in procedures for commercial piping installations. Topics include acceptable commercial plumbing rough-in installation procedures involving cast iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), galvanized, steel, and other popular piping materials, in conjunction with various plumbing xtures commonly used in commercial facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the proper procedures for properly installing pipes and ttings following layout plans on a commercial plumbing project. null null Requisites: Take PLU-120; Take previously. Required.<br>

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 225Commercial Trim-Out Procedures4

Electives List II (Choose 1 hour from the following):

Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
PLU 230Slab Rough-In4
Subject
PLU
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu

Source: Wake Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61