The Plumbing Course is broken into four parts — supply piping, water heaters, waste piping, and plumbing fixtures. The physics of water is covered at the beginning in a simple, common-sense way.

You will also learn how systems work and common failure modes. Again, the illustrations add significantly to the learning experience.

Within each section are several Study Sessions to guide you through the material. The Quick Quizzes will help you check your progress.

Illustration that shows shut off valves and common problems

Gate valve — This illustration shows the operation of common shut-off valves. An important and valuable part of a home inspection is locating the main shut-off valve, and showing the client where it is and what it does. It is from our Plumbing Course, Public Water Service chapter. All of our 10 Courses are richly illustrated.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Supply Plumbing
• Private water sources, public water service, supply piping in-house – materials
• Water Heaters
• Fuel supply, meter, gas piping, combustion air, burner, venting systems
• Conventional, high-efficiency, combination, tankless
• Drain, Waste and Vent Plumbing
• Public, private waste disposal
• Piping, traps, floor drains, vents, sewage ejector pump, sump pump
• Fixtures and Faucets
• Basins, sinks, laundry tub, faucets, toilets, bidets, bathtubs, tub and shower enclosures, shower stalls, whirlpool baths

Course Duration

42 hours

Learning assessments

One midterm and one final exam

70% passing grade overall

Price

$300 for the full program (all 10 courses) or $30 for any single course

Includes all learning materials, tests, exams, tutor support and ongoing postgraduate support