Course Catalog

Oil/ Gas Burner Technology Course
Apprentice Plumbing Course
Air Conditioning Course
Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Course
Plumbing & Heating Course
Heating & Air Conditioning Course
Journeyman Plumbing License Code Course
Master Plumbing License Code Course
Short Term Journeyman and Short Term Master Code Courses
Examination Requirements for the Journeyman and Master Plumbing License Code Course
School Rules

Oil/ Gas Burner Technology Course
225 Hours of Classroom & Laboratory Training

1. Orientation - Introduction to course and trade
2. Job Safety - Work hazards and material handling
3. Basic tools - Selection, care and use of tools
4. Fuels, Combustion & Draft - History and theory
5. Oil Burners - History and theory
6. Oil and Gas Burner Components - Learning component parts
7. Fundamentals of Electricity - Study of basics
8. Wiring Diagrams - Interpretation and use of
9. Electrical Test Equipment - Selection, Care and Use of
10. Electric Controls - Study of Controls
11. Control Systems - Application of Control Systems
12. Fuel Units - Application and Service
13. Nozzles - Application and Service
14. Ignition Systems - Application and Service
15. Fuel Storage Systems - Application and installation Procedures
16. Copper Tubing and Iron Pipe - Soldering, Brazing, Cutting and Threading
17. Combustion Efficiency - Theory and Testing
18. Heating Systems - Types and Applications
19. Using CO2 and O2 Testing Equipment
20. Electrical & Gas Codes - As per Application to Burners
21. System Troubleshooting - Study of Problem Areas and Corrective Measures
22. Extensive Training on Beckett, Riello & Carlin Oil Burners
23. Gas Burner Components - Identification and Relationship
24. Gas Burner Controls - Application and Service.
25. Oil Burner License Preparation - Mass. Dept. of Public Safety - Oil Burner Equipment Code in-depth study

Apprentice Plumbing Course
225 Hours of "Hands On" and Theory Training

1. Plumbing Principles as pertaining to code
2. Plumbing definitions as pertaining to code
3. OSHA Safety, Knowledge and proper usage of plumbing tools
4. Description of types of Copper, PVC, Cast iron, Black Iron, Pipe and Fittings
5. How to measure, cut and solder copper piping
6. How to connect PVC, ABS with proper cleaners and glue
7. How to install gas piping
8. Knowledge of all globe, gate, and ball valves
9. How to pack and pour lead joints
10. Kitchen group: Installation and repair of lav. faucets, tun and shower valves and water closets
11. Testing, installing and repair of gas and electric water heaters, including gas valves, heating elements, safety valves and temperature settings.
12. Supply water pipe sizing
13. Drain pipe sizing
14. Gas pipe sizing
15. How to properly vent a plumbing system
16. Blue print reading
17. Preparation of plumbing stock from a blueprint
18. Installation and troubleshooting of sensor operated flushometers
19. Titeflex gas piping
20. Extensive Plumbing Code study

Air Conditioning Course
225 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training

1. Orientation - Introduction to course and trade
2. Job Safety - Work Hazards and materials handling
3. Units of measure - Pressure & temperature scales
4. Basic Tools - Selection, care and use of
5. Refrigeration Fundamentals
6. Basic Refrigeration Cycle
7. Refrigerants - Type and Application
8. Refrigerants Metering Devices - Types and Application
9. Refrigeration System Components - Identification and Relationship
10. Fundamentals of Electricity
11. Electrical Test Equipment
12. Wiring Diagrams
13. Control Systems - Application and Service
14. Fundamentals of Air Conditioning
15. Air Conditioning System Components - Identification and Relationship
16. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service - Application and Procedures
17. Copper Tubing - Soldering and Brazing
18. Refrigerant Recovery
19. Combination Heat/ Cool Unit Components, identification & relationship
20. Heat Pumps - Theory and Application
21. Massachusetts Refrigeration Code in-depth study
22. Mass. Electrical Code
23. National Electrical Code

Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Course
675 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training

This is a combination of three courses taken consecutively, Apprentice Plumbing Course, Oil/ Gas Burner technology Course and the Air Conditioning Course.

Plumbing & Heating Course
450 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training

This is a combination of teo courses taken consecutively, Apprentice Plumbing Course and the Oil/ Gas Burner Course.

Heating & Air Conditioning Course
450 Hours of Theory and laboratory Training

This is a combination of two courses taken consecutively, the Oil/ Gas Burner Course and the Air Conditioning Course.

Journeyman Plumbing License Code Course
Course Content

• Law - License laws and massachusetts State Plumbing and Gas Regulations
• Mathematics - Necessary for the State Journeyman Plumbing Examination
• Standard Sketches - Gasoline Trap; Blowdown Tank; Pot Sink & Grease Trap; Sacarium Sink; House under Back Water Conditions; Sewage Ejector; Autoclaves; Dishwashers; Bed Pan Sterilizers; Air Gapped Fixtures; Potato Peeler
• Piping Layout and Design - Waste Systems; Vent Systems; Hot Water Systems; Single; Multi Story; Schools & Industrial Buildings
• Pipe Sizing - Water Pipes; Waste Systems; Vent Systems
• Boiler Laws - Section 17, 18, & 19 of Chapter 142 Plumbing Laws
• Gas - Gas Law; Gas Pipe Sizing; Sketching of Gas Systems; Safety Valves and Devices; Venting of Appliances; Manufacturers Gas; Natural Gas and LP Gas
• Plumbing & Gas Codes - General questions from past Journeyman Examinations with Code page reference
• Blueprints - Reading of Plumbing Prints; Figuring Scale, Pitch, Elevations and Plan Information relevant to the Journeyman Plumbing License Examination

Master Plumbing License Code Course
Course Content

• Law - License laws and Massachusetts State Plumbing and Gas Regulations. Responsibility of Master Plumber regarding Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers in his employ. Appeal procedures to the state board
• Advanced Mathematics - Review of Plumbing Mathematics for the Master Plumbing Examination. Business Mathemtics and Blueprint Mathematics
• Standard Sketches - All standard sketches plus detailed explanation of these sketches. Also, the Compressed Air Sewerage Ejector, Hospital Fixtures
• Piping Layout and Design - Advanced waste systems; vent systems; Hot Water Systems for multi-storied building, coupled with variations of designs. In-depth practice in special waste layouts in accordance with D.E.Q.E. regulations as stated in the Mass. Plumbing and Gas Code
• Advanced Pipe Sizing - Water Pipes; Waste Pipes; Vent Pipes (All Multi-Storied)
• Boiler Laws - In-depth study and analysis of section 17, 18, & 19 of Chapter 142 of the Massachusetts General Laws (included with the Plumbing Code) Plumbing Laws
• Advanced Gas - Sizing of multi-storied gas systems. Using conversion factors to size gas systems with a variety of pressure drops
• Plumbing and Gas Codes - General questions from past Master Plumbing Examinations with code page references where possible
• Blueprints - Reading of plumbing prints; Figuring scale, Pitch, Elevations and plan information relevant to the Master Plumbing License Examination

Short Term Journeyman and Short Term Master Code Courses

Both of these courses are 32 hours in lengths and cover the last ten Stae Plumbing examinations for either the Journeyman candidate or Master candidate for the examination.

Examination Requirements for the Journeyman and Master Plumbing License Code Course

The student should call the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters immediately upon registering at school (617) 727-9950 and request an application for their particular examination.

The application booklet contains all of the requirements set forth by the board.