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EASTERN LONG ISLAND ACADEMY OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Advanced college/trade school credit is available to qualifying students from the following institutions:

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occupations. Approximately 55% work for independent contractors while others

perform maintenance work for industrial, commercial, and government employers

or are self-employed. Job opportunities are expected to be very good, especially

for workers with welding experience, and salaries in this profession are among

the highest in the construction trades. Students completing this program will earn

a NYCOSH certificate of completion and may qualify to attain the NORA Bronze

Certified Oilheat Technician credential upon successful completion of the exam.

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COURSE TITLE: PLUMBING AND HEATING

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed for students interested in installing, servicing and repairing of domestic sanitation systems, water heaters and home heating units. Students will also receive training on the latest trade-related green technology, as well as efficient appliances, retrofitting to increase water efficiency, and resource conservation.

Along with the Plumbing and Heating curriculum, students will have an opportunity to take the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Academic Core Exam, be placed on NCCER's National Registry and qualify for both Plumbing Level 1 and Core Certifications.

COURSE CONTENT

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESAdvanced College Standing Baccalaureate DegreeAssociate's Degree or Certificate Two Year Technical College

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESMaster Plumber Geothermal TechnicianManufacturer Representative Water TechnicianIndustrial Maintenance Mechanic Water Resource SpecialistUtility Installer Plumber’s ApprenticeWater Conservationist Pipe Fitter/Steam FitterPlumbing Supply Clerk Oil Burner Technician

SUGGESTED SUPPORTIVE COURSESAlgebra, Technology, Electricity

Installation of boilers, tanks, burners, water heaters and controls, hot water and steam

Servicing of burners, controls and heating systems

Retrofitting with energy saving devices

Efficiency testing and adjusting of heating systems

Basic plumbing applications

Planning work and developing material lists from sketches or building plans, isometric drawings and orthographic views

Study of local and national plumbing codes and sanitary requirements

Cutting, bending, threading and joining pipes according to specification

Soldering, solvent welding of PVC and ABS plastic drainage piping, cast iron soil pipe, yarning and caulking no hub cast iron

Hydrostatic testing of assembled systems

Fixtures for domestic and commercial establishments

Math applied to plumbing and heating (trade math)

Installation of plumbing fixtures, drains, waste and vent lines

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRELATED COURSES ............................Electrical Trade and Alternative Energy

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)COSTS ...............................................Work Clothes $25; Tools/Equipment $200; Safety Shoes $50LENGTH OF COURSE ..........................1 or 2 years LOCATION .........................................Gary D. Bixhorn Technical CenterCTE/ACADEMIC CREDIT ....................1 year = 1 credit ELA or 1 credit science

2 years = 1 credit ELA and 1 credit science(2 years = MAXIMUM 2 academic credits)

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS................ National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) National Registry National Oil Heat Research Alliance (NORA)Safety CertificationNorth American Technical Excellence (NATE)