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Plumbing Technician Program

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Adult Education CTE | Construction Trades | Plumbing Technician courses in Long Island

Required Courses: Plumbing I • Plumbing II • Plumbing III • Gas Burner • Hydronics • OSHA-30 • Site Safety Training

  • In-Person
Gas Burner

Continue your knowledge of heating systems with this in-depth study of gas burners. Study the physical properties of natural gas and how it is used in heating residential and commercial buildings. Learn the components of this type of system and the details of its operation. Become familiar with installations, diagnosing problems, and methods of repair work.

Tuition: $895

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Hydronics

Hydronics is the use of circulating water in a system to heat or cool a building. Learn how hydronic systems operate efficiently and explore the various types of piping layouts and circuiting arrangements. Study technical components such as expansion tanks, pipe dimensions, and pumps to comprehend this very important aspect of plumbing construction.

Tuition: $495

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  • Online
OSHA-30

The OSHA-30 course provides entry-level construction workers with general awareness of recognition and prevention of hazards on a construction site. OSHA recommends that you enroll in this safety certification program as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of each job. Upon successful completion, you will receive a 30-hour Construction Safety Certification Completion Card.

Tuition: $595

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  • Hybrid
Plumbing I

Plumbing I will introduce you to basic skills necessary to get started in this area of construction. Identify and handle tools of the trade and practice the best safety procedures. Learn how to cut and install various types of materials that are used within the field. You will gain experience with pipe fitting and how to repair and install toilet bowls, faucets, and bathtubs. Finally, you will learn plumbing codes and assemble plumbing projects, all hands on.

Tuition: $1,395

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Plumbing II

This advanced course teaches you how to solder copper pipes and thread black pipe. We will prepare you with additional NY State codes and understanding the differences between domestic water, drainage, vents, heating pipe, and their functions.

Tuition: $1,395

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Plumbing III

Focuses on how to execute and layout drainage and vent piping for a three-piece bathroom and a single-family house. You will expand on the different types of codes, all hangers and supports necessary within the plumbing industry. Learn professional skills such as realistic expectations and customer service, making you well-rounded to work in any plumbing company.

Tuition: $695

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Site Safety Training (10-hour extension to OSHA-30)

The 8-hour Fall Prevention course and 2-hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course are New York City Departments of Buildings approved safety courses that are part of the required certifications to receive a 40-hour SST Site Safety Training (SST) card. The 40-hour SST worker cards are required for construction workers on most construction sites within the five boroughs of New York City. The 8-hour Fall Prevention course provides an overview of the risks and precautions necessary to work safely at heights. The 2-hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course addresses how alcohol, and addictions in general, can negatively impact job site safety. The full certifications needed to obtain your SST worker card to work on job sites in NYC are a 30-hour OSHA, the New York City DOB approved 8-hour Fall Prevention Course and the New York City DOB approved 2-hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course. Completing all three of these courses makes a student eligible to be issued an SST card.

Tuition: $195

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BOCES employees, retirees, alumnus of GC Tech or Barry Tech, ask about a discount for our programs.