Plumbing Courses

Our comprehensive plumbing courses are taught by certified instructors who are dedicated to advancing your career.

CroppMetcalfe Academy is a 4-year training program for those interested in pursuing their Journeyman’s in Plumbing or HVAC. The program is held August to May and consists of classes taught one night a week, Monday to Thursday. The night that a student attends depends on their year of apprenticeship.

Plumbing – Year 1 Course

Introduce the apprentice to basic plumbing tools and technology, including, joining pipes and fittings, trade math, safety and more.

Plumbing – Year 2 Course

Introduce the apprentice to water piping materials and sizing, water heaters, sewage disposal, drainage fixtures, building drains and stacks, venting materials and sizing. Basic trade math will also be discussed.

Plumbing – Year 3 Course

Introduce the apprentice to residential, commercial and industrial installation practices, including cross connections, offsets, elevations, and grades, builder’s level and transits methods and construction integrity.

Plumbing – Year 4 Course

Prepare the apprentice to take the licensing exam, which includes the study of International Codes and fire sprinkler systems.