Plumbing & Pipefitting
Shared Time
Application Closed. Deadline to apply was April 8.
Freehold Location:
21 Robertsville Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Contact:
Phone: 732-462-7570
Fax: 732-294-0569
Teacher:
Mr. Vincent Spadavecchia
High School Program Description
This HIGH SCHOOL program prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge, safety and skills to lay out, assemble, install and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems for natural gas, hot water, heating, drainage and industrial processing systems in home and business environments. The program covers instruction in source determination, water distribution, waste removal, isometric drawing, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation and soldering, plumbing inspection and applicable codes and standards.
Career Pathways
Occupational
Plumber’s Apprentice
Journeyman Plumber
Licensed Plumber
Pipe Fitter
Program Skills And Tasks
Material identification
Tool handling and safety
Joining PVC piping
Soldering copper tubing
Cut, ream and thread steel pipe
System layout and cutting
DWV piping installation
Water distribution system installation
Final plumbing installation
Troubleshooting plumbing systems
Job cost estimating
Water heating appliance installation
Important Qualities
Detail oriented. Plumbers must obey national code standards designed to protect the health of their customers.
Interpersonal skills. Plumbers must develop professional relationships with colleagues and customers in order to maintain a positive business model.
Listening skills. Plumbers must be diligent in keeping an open communication with code updates and customer feedback to insure proper career development.
Organizational skills. To insure career advancement and an efficiently operated business model, plumbers must keep accurate records that reflect these traits.
Continuing Education
Brookdale Community College
MCVSD Apprentice Plumbing Program
Local 9 Plumbers’ and Pipefitters’ Union
Apprentice Plumbing Training Program
High School Credits Earned
Level 1 | |
|---|---|
Plumbing & Pipefitting 1 | 10 credits |
CTE Math I | 5 credits |
ICTE Science I | 5 credits |
Level 2 | |
Plumbing & Pipefitting 2 | 10 credits |
CTE Math II | 5 credits |
ICTE Science II | 5 credits |
Total: | 40 Credits |
Certificates Upon Graduation
MCVSD Program Certificate
Additional Information
NJ Average Wages- $21.94 per hour (as of 2013)
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