PLUM

Any course from the PLUM department

Subject

PLUM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.sheridan.edu

This course is the first in a series of four classes required to meet the 576 total hours of educational training for an approved State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This Level I course provides students with 144 hours of educational training as an introduction to the plumbing profession, tools, materials, fixtures, and systems and basic construction skills and safety. The principles in this Level 1 course are the foundation of all National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) courses. Basic Construction Skill topics include safety, basic math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling. Level I Plumbing curriculum includes the following topics: plumbing profession and safety; math, symbols, and drawings used in the plumbing industry; commonly used plumbing tools and materials; and an introduction to vent, waste, drain, and water distribution systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students with a foundation for more technical areas of study.

Subject

PLUM

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.sheridan.edu

Corequisite

Student must be registered in an approved apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program. Minimum Credits: 6 Grading: Letter Comments: This course will be delivered once per year.

This course is the second in a series of four classes required to meet the 576 total hours of educational training for an approved State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This Level II course provides students with 144 hours of educational training enhancing student understanding of several of the topics introduced in the Level I course. Level II Plumbing curriculum includes the following: practical math and commercial print reading skill development; introduction to structural penetration, insulation, and firestopping; basic procedures for selecting, installing and testing DWV (drain, waste, and vent) piping, water supply piping; valves, fixtures, and water heaters; basics electricity in plumbing; and introduces fuel gas and fuel oil systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students with a foundation for further technical areas of study.

Subject

PLUM

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.sheridan.edu

Corequisite

Student must be registered in an approved apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program. Minimum Credits: 6 Grading: Letter Comments: This course will be delivered once per year.

This course is the third in a series of four classes required to meet the 576 total hours of educational training for an approved State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This Level III course provides students with 144 hours of educational training enhancing their understanding of several of the topics introduced in the Level I and II courses. Level III Plumbing curriculum includes the following: applied math concepts and functional application of six simple machines used in plumbing; teaches techniques for sizing, protecting, treating, and troubleshooting water supply systems; reviews types of vents and outlines processes for sizing DWV (drain, waste, and vent) and storm systems; outlines safety precautions and hazards, installation and repair of sewage and sump pumps, corrosive-resistant waste piping, and compressed air systems; and details service plumbing procedures for troubleshooting and repairing various plumbing systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students with a foundation for further technical areas of study.

Subject

PLUM

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.sheridan.edu

Prerequisite

Successful completion of PLUM 1540 Plumbing Apprenticeship II.

Corequisite

Student must be registered in an approved apprenticeship program. Minimum Credits: 6 Grading: Letter

This course is the fourth and final course required to meet the 576 total hours of educational training for an approved State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This Level IV course provides students with the final144 hours of educational training enhancing their understanding of several of the topics introduced in the Level I,II, and III courses. Level IV Plumbing curriculum includes theory and skill development in the following content areas: water pressure booster and recirculation systems; code requirements for handling indirect and special waste systems; introduces basic hydronic and solar heating systems; installation, operation and maintenance of private water supply well and private waste disposal systems; introduction to swimming pools, hot tubs and spas; design, layout, installation, and connection of mobile home and travel trailer park water and wastewater systems; introduction to medical gas and vacuum systems; plumbing codes used throughout the country; introduction to business principles; and significant knowledge and practice outlining the fundamentals of plumbing crew leadership.

Subject

PLUM

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.sheridan.edu

Prerequisite

Successful completiion of PLUM 1560 Plumbing Apprenticeship III.

Corequisite

Student must be registered in an approved apprenticeship program. Minimum Credits: 6 Grading: Letter Comments: This course will be delivered once per year.