Plumbing

This course is designed to introduce students in the trades to a variety of hand tools, power tools, stationary power tools and equipment and their uses within the context of safe work practices. Students become familiar with the safe use and handling of the tools and equipment commonly used in the trades sector. They are required to demonstrate the selection and safe use of common hand and power tools and receive instruction on several types of fastening systems. 
 

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The purpose of this course is to refresh skills in mathematics developed through secondary programs in areas deemed essential for the successful completion of the program. Although the topics covered in this course are common to any math program, every effort is made to illustrate their usage in the trades’ professions.

In this course, the students are presented with a balance of theoretical mathematics and applied mathematics. Instructional emphasis is focussed on the information, principles and formulas required to perform trade related mathematical calculations.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1269A

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

In this course, learners focus on applying communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, document use, and critical thinking to make communication effective and efficient while developing computer-related skills necessary to be successful in college and on the job in a trade.

 

In this course, learners focus on acquiring job search skills to gain a work-term placement as well as employment while also, developing interpersonal communication skills needed to grow their career.
 

In this course, learners identify, select, and install the different types of copper pipe, tube, and tubing.  This course explores various joining techniques, where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble copper pipe, tube, and tubing for the plumbing trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• CPTC1113B
• SECU1322B
• SECU1325B

In this course, learners identify, select, and install the different types of steel pipe. This course explores various joining techniques, where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble steel pipe for the plumbing trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• CPTC1113B
• SECU1322B
• SECU1325B

In this course learners identify, select, and install the different types of plastic pipe and tubing.  This course explores various joining techniques where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble plastic pipe and tubing for the plumbing trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B
• SECU1325B

In this course, learners identify, select, and install the different types of cast iron pipe.  This course explores various joining techniques, where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble cast iron pipe for the plumbing trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B
• SECU1325B

This course is designed to introduce a variety of plumbing appliances, fixtures, and installation techniques for residential applications.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B

This course focuses on the principles of water supply and distribution for residential applications.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B
• PLMB1099A
• PLMB1097A

This course introduces the principles and installation of drainage and waste systems for the basic residential application.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B
• PLMB1099A
• PLMB1097A
• PLMB1100A

This course introduces the principles and installation of venting for basic residential application.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B
• PLMB1099A
• PLMB1097A
• PLMB1100A
• PLMB1103A

The purpose of the practicum is to provide learners with a direct, supervised practical experience. This experience enables learners to apply the knowledge acquired during their training directly to their field of study. The practicum exposes the learners to the trade environment and participants are expected to become members of the team in the industry site to which they are attached.

This course is designed to provide students with the skills to sketch and read blueprints to extract information. Students learn to interpret information from blueprints and use proper instruments and techniques to produce drawings.
 

This course is designed to prepare learners to use information contained in blueprints and other drawings necessary to plan and carry out piping installations. Learners compare specifications to drawings, make references to multiple types of drawings, and generate sketches and drawings.
 
 

Prerequisites:

• PRLP1093A

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course introduces students to the safe use of rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment.

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This course is designed to introduce learners to welding equipment, applications, and procedures. Learners apply safe practices for operating, maintaining, and storing welding, brazing and oxy-fuel equipment.

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B