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, coding & permits, water supply, sewage disposal and more.

Plumbing – Year 2 Course

Introduce apprentice to water piping and sizing, water heaters, drainage fixtures, venting materials, sump & sewage pumps, rough-in/single line/isometric drawings and National Standard Plumbing Code principles.

Plumbing – Year 3 Course

Introduce the apprentice to commercial/industrial fixtures and appliances, hydronic systems, floor plans, National Fuel Gas Code, cross connections, ejector systems, water treatments, electrical safety and IPC codes.

Plumbing – Year 4 Course

Introduce apprentice to plumbing repair and installation techniques, disposal systems, water supply and distribution, coding reviews and preparing the apprentice to take the licensing exam.