Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Plumbing IVB
Course Code
TEPL1420
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
The Plumbing IVB course assists the apprentices in passing the state test and provides a foundation for success as a journeyman plumber. A variety of modules are available for the student to work from, with a focus on what each individual student needs in order to prepare for the test.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Review International Plumbing Code (IPC) chapters.
• Apply mathematics for plumbers and pipefitters.
• Use International Fuel Gas Code for gas pipe installation and sizing.
• Define traps and commercial applications.
• Explain storm drainage and commercial/industrial applications.
• Identify boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels.
• Perform applied trade formulas using different equations.
• Calculate heat loss vs. radiator size.
• Determine radiation sizing for total heat loss of a room.
• Use Journeyman skills such as takeoff lists, leadership skills, communication, and basic business skills.
• Fabricate several piping projects in a lab situation.
