2 Plumber Schools in Athens, Georgia

About the School

Atlanta Technical College believes that opportunities in technical education must include general and technical literacy, academic skills and knowledge, technical skills, and the attitudes needed to enjoy life.

To obtain employment, individuals must be competitive in today’s job market, and they must possess the skills that will earn them promotions throughout their careers.

Atlanta Technical College believes that the positive results of a literate and technical competent citizenry will accelerate Atlanta’s continued appeal to existing, expanding, new, and emerging businesses and industries and will in turn contribute to the economic and social growth of individuals living and working in and around Atlanta.

Courses Offered

The Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology program of study is a sequence of courses that prepares student for careers in plumbing, pipefitting, and related fields.

The program emphasizes a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program graduates receive a Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology diploma and have the qualification of an apprentice.

To qualify you need to be 16 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

About the School

University of Georgia, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Its programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs.

Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Courses Offered

If you want to work as a plumber, the Foundations of Plumbing course will teach you the fundamental, job-ready skills relevant to the plumbing and piping industry.

In this self-paced course, you’ll learn how to work on modern plumbing systems from in-depth course material developed by industry experts and employers.

You will learn the following:

• Basic concepts of plumbing safety and the safety procedures for material and equipment use
• The function of components required for the construction of standard piping and water supply systems
• The use and meaning of specialty drawings associated with construction detail
• The application and installation of standard plumbing fixtures
• To identify piping materials and fixture types used in plumbing work
• To perform the essential math functions, calculations, and interpretation of the plumbing codes required to complete standard plumbing services

Furthermore, you will gain skills in the following:

• Communications and active listening skills
• Skills to be more productive
• Reasoning skills
• Wide knowledge of plumbing skills

By course completion, you will possess the specialized skills and technical knowledge needed to start a career in plumbing.