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Plumbing

Barry Tech | Engineering Technologies | HVAC and Plumbing in Long Island

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About This Course

This course of study will combine classroom theory with hands-on training in the plumbing technologies as well as “Smart Home” technologies that will prepare Long Island’s students for entry-level positions in this increasingly important career. Students will learn on actual field equipment and will engage in basic safety around skills such as pipe-fitting, soldering, wiring of controls, and system operation. There will be added emphasis on better energy management as this is expected to lead to the replacement of older systems and the installation of newer, more efficient systems in existing homes and buildings. In addition to these “Green Collar Workforce” concepts, demand for maintenance and service work is expected to rise as businesses and homeowners strive to keep increasingly complex systems operating efficiently. At the same time, jobs outnumber trained technicians – get prepared for this exciting career today!

Students Will Learn:

  • Reading blueprints, drawings and schematics
  • The requirements of the HVAC
  • Clean air requirements
  • Heating and ventilation
  • Installing CA systems
  • Installing ductless heat pump system
  • Piping of boiler and hydronic systems
  • Black pipe and pex installations

Specific Lessons Include:

  • Baseboard heating
  • Controls, circuits, and instruments
  • Efficiency rating
  • Electrical theory
  • Safe use of trade-related tools
  • Hydronic heating systems
  • Heat load calculations
  • Equipment selection
  • Gas pipe sizing
  • Boilers
  • Estimation
  • Hot and cold water distribution systems
  • Heating and ventilation
  • Pipe fitting
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • NCCER Core
  • New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) certificate

Course available: Grades 11–12

Course length: 2 years

Placement: Regular

Location: Barry Tech or GC Tech

Career Opportunities

Our Alumni Job Portal provides listings posted by our business partners. Check out the listings below to find any available career opportunities.

RC Service Corp. - Field Technician

RC Service provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services to Hospitals and research institutions in the New York Metropolitan area. We have provided superior service since 1986.

More Information about RC Service Corp. - Field Technician

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