Plumbing Online Courses

Plumbing is that branch of studies which deals with the learning of maintenance and installation of water pipes, instruments used, and drainage systems in houses, companies, and residencies, for a proper water supply, and also for an easy removal of waterborne waste materials. 

Plumbing wasn't a very popular profession, as every person used to take care of his own house, but now with technological advancement and development in the standard of living, the area has too developed into a full fledged profession.

Many educational courses are there to educate the aspirants in this area, and now you can find even online courses on Plumbing, which will make the study very convenient for you.

Universities / Colleges offering Plumbing Online Courses :

• CDI College
• Penn Foster High School
• Ashworth College
• Penn Foster Career School
• Boston University
• University of California- Davis
• University of California- Santa Barbara
• Brigham Young University
• Tarleton State University
• Montana State University- Northern
• Oregon State University
• Carver Career Centre

These are a few important institutions which offer on campus as well as online programs for Plumbing courses. You can enroll yourself under any one of your choice and also earn degrees or certificates which you can use for a professional base.

Plumbing Online Courses :

• Plumber Foundation, by CDI
• High School : Building Technology- Plumbing, by Penn Foster High School
• Plumbing, by Ashworth
• Plumber, by Penn Foster
• AA in Plumbing
• AA in Building Maintenance
• Plumbing Diplomas
• Plumbing Certifications
• BA in Building Maintenance
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• BS in Fluid Dynamics
• MA in Construction Management

These are a few popular online courses which offer you an opportunity to go for a vocational education in this area. These courses will award you with different certifications, like diplomas, degrees, and also follow a very detailed structure of course.

Course Contents / Structure :

• Modern Plumbing Fixtures
• Plumbing Tools and Safety
• Math for Plumbers
• Pipes, Fittings and Valves
• Reading Blueprints
• Installing Pipes and Fittings
• Designing Plumbing Systems
• Water Supply Systems, Water Treatment and Hydraulics
• Septic and Storm Water Systems; Excavating
• Water Heaters and Installing Fixtures, Faucets and Appliances
• HVAC Systems, Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas, and Irrigation Systems
• Maintaining, Repairing and Remodeling Plumbing Systems
• Job Organization and Plumbing Codes
• The History of Plumbing and your Future in the Plumbing Industry

These areas will make a detailed study of Plumbing profession, and the various things they do, and maintain. A professional certificate will also help you in building a career for yourself in this area.

Career Prospects after Plumbing Online Courses :

• Plumber
• Journeyman Plumber
• Plumber Gasfitters
• Residential Plumbers
• Lead Plumber
• Piper Fitter
• Assembler
• Apprentice Plumber
• Water Treatment Plumber
• Gas Safe Plumber
• Site Utility Plumber

Sectors with jobs after Plumbing Online Courses :

• Apartments
• Corporate Sector
• Electric Firms
• Small Plumbing Businesses
• Hotels
• Sanitary and Health Care Facilities
• Community Centres

Last updated : Dec 23, 2011.