This Plumbing Maintenance Technology Online Certification program will teach students the knowledge and skills related to the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems. Graduates will be awarded a Technical Certificate in Plumbing Maintenance Technology.
NOTE: Program must be completed in 30 days. Please see below for the extension policy.
This online program includes five course modules:
Students will learn the anatomy of a plumbing system, how to repairs leaks, replace and install fixtures, and plumbing codes related to material regulations, water supply and distribution, clean outs, and code enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on making repairs in a safe and efficient manner through the use of plumbing system diagrams.
The Plumbing Maintenance Technology program is 100% web-based and the curriculum for each course involves:
All training materials align with industry standards, governmental regulations, manuals are produced by equipment manufacturers. The course uses current textbooks and lab manuals, and technical publications.
Who Should Take this Plumbing Maintenance Technology Online Certification Course?
The following general and specialty tools as well as safety equipment are needed throughout the training and to perform the work going forward, so add them to your toolkit!
General Tools: Plastic Tool Box with Lock, 25 Ft. Tape Measure, 16 oz Hammer, Utility (Box) Knife, 15" Utility Bar, Phillips & Standard Screw Driver Set, 6 in 1 Screw Driver, 12" Adjustable Wrench, 12" Channel Locks, 10" Slip Joint Pliers, 8" Needle Nose Pliers, 8" Lineman Pliers, Torpedo Level, Wire Strippers, Wire Rippers & Gauge, GFI Receptacle Tester, 6" Drywall Taping Knife, and Hand Sander or Sanding block.
Specialty Tools: Hand Torch, Basin Wrench, Basket Wrench, Plug Wrench, PO Wrench, Seat Wrench, Stem Puller, Set of Tub Sockets, Socket to remove an Electric Water Heater Element, Tubing Benders, and Imperial Estman Flair & Swaging Tool Set.
Safety Equipment: Rubber and Cloth Gloves, Sewer Machine Gloves, Eye Protection, and Dust Masks.
Course Extension Policy
Students are encouraged to complete all coursework pursuant to the schedule; however, course extensions may be granted due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances may include family or medical emergencies, work related accidents, building system failures*, job relocations, employment terminations, military deployments, natural disasters, universal precautions, or hazardous substances and cleanup.
* Building System Failures mean significant damage to the electrical power, gas supply, water distribution, sewer system, or building structure that requires maintenance work from numerous technicians until corrected. This definition does not include deficiencies in units that one individual can repair.
Students who meet this criteria may submit a request to have his/her course extended. Documentation is required to support such claim. More importantly, students are required to set realistic goals and timelines to complete outstanding assignments. Requests stemming from routine maintenance operations will not be considered.
If the request is denied, that decision can be appealed by obtaining approval from the student’s management team: specifically from [1] the Maintenance Director or Maintenance Committee, [2] Property Manager, [3] Regional Property Manager, and [4] a Regional Property Manager not assigned to that area. Their approval must be unanimous, otherwise, approval from the Company CEO is required.