NCCER Plumbing Level 1

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NCCER Plumbing Level 1

Course Code: PLU-NCCER1

If you’re looking to enter the workforce without going through an entire degree program, this short-term course is a great choice. It will introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in the plumbing field.

The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast-iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems.

All students will receive 72.5 hours of Core Curriculum. When you complete the program, you’ll receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Plumbing Level 1.

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Available Classes

Course Register Dates Price
This 220-clock hour course is designed to cover the principles of Residential and some commercial applications. The course is broken down into topics including: introduction to the plumbing profession, plumbing safety, tools of the plumbing trade, introduction to plumbing math, introduction to plumbing drawings, plastic pipe and fittings, copper pipe and fittings, cast- iron pipe and fittings, carbon steel pipe and fittings, introduction to plumbing fixtures, introduction to water distribution systems, and introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems. What materials are needed? Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, Fifth Edition, Revised 2015, ISBN 978-0-13-413098-9 Plumbing Level 1, Fourth Edition.
Meeting times and locations:
01/13/26 - 04/08/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
04/09/26 - 05/14/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 5p - 9:15p
Taylor Hall , Room 114
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560
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Funding Opportunities 

This program is eligible for the Volt Toolbelt Trust, which covers up to 100% of registration costs. Visit our Volt Toolbelt Trust page to learn more.

VA Funding Available

Classes in this program are approved for VA benefits. Visit our Veteran Benefits for Workforce Training page to learn more.

Questions others are asking.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification is nationally recognized and shows that the holder is highly trained, knowledgeable, and qualified to do the job anywhere in the country. The mission of NCCER is to provide a safe, sustainable, and productive workforce to industry professionals.

  • Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, 6th Edition, Revised 2021, ISBN 978-0-13-748334-1
  • Plumbing Level 1, 5th Edition, Published 2022, ISBN-13: 9780137933839

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Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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