Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Plumbing IIA
Course Code
TEPL1210
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
The Plumbing IIA course introduces the fundamentals of plumbing theory for the apprentice plumbers and covers the International Plumbing Code (IPC), related math, and craft skills.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
Describe water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, indirect/special waste, vents, traps, interceptors and separators, along with other basic fundamental plumbing components.
Identify the many different fixtures designed for residential and small commercial buildings.
Apply correct principles for designing Drainage, Waste, and Vent (DWV) and water supply systems that will provide long and satisfactory service.
Describe how to determine the size of water supply piping.
Define how to support and test both DWV and water supply systems.
Explain R317-4 onsite wastewater systems.
Fabricate several piping projects in a lab situation.