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3 courses designed for all new employees (SECOND EDITION)


Introduction to Pipe, Valves and Fittings©

This course provides employees new to the PHCP/PVF industry with an overview of piping products, fittings and valves.  It includes definitions of common industry terms, descriptions of basic types of plumbing systems and explanations of specifications for pipe, valves and fittings.  Employees who complete the program will:

  • Recognize and use basic terms related to pipe, valves and fittings
  • Discuss the materials used to manufacture common pipe, valves and fittings
  • Differentiate between the two types of piping systems that make up a total plumbing system
  • Read basic pipe, valve and fitting specifications
  • Describe common types of valves and fittings and how they are used
  • Explain the use of valves in typical household plumbing and water service applications

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Single courses start at
Book $89 / Online or CD-ROM $66

 

 

Introduction to Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron Pipe and Fittings©

This course reviews the types, classifications and uses of steel, stainless steel, iron pipe and fittings.  Employees who complete this course will:

 

  • Use basic terms related to steel, stainless steel and iron pipe
  • Explain the basic types and uses of steel, stainless steel and iron fittings
  • Describe the types of pipe by weight and wall thickness
  • Interpret pipe schedules, pipe stamps and stencils
  • Describe differenct types of steel, stainless steel and iron pipe ends and fittings and how they are joined
  • Explain the common uses for cast iron, malleable iron and ductile iron
  • Differentiate between the different uses of steel, stainless steel and iron pipe

 

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Completion of Introduction to Pipe, Valves and Fittings is recommended.

Single courses start at
Book $89 / Online or CD-ROM $66

 



Introduction to Copper Tube, Plastic Pipe and Fittings©

This course provides the information needed to understand and sell copper tube and fittings and work effectively with several types of plastic pipe.  Instruction on several common methods for joining copper, plastic and iron pipe is included.  Employees who complete the program will:

 

  • Recognize and use basic terms related to copper tube, plastic pipe and fittings
  • Explain the advantages, disadvantages and uses of copper tube and plastic pipe
  • Read specifications for copper tube and fittings
  • Discuss the sizing systems and various categories of plastic pipe, tube and fittings
  • Use basic terms to discuss common methods used to join pipe
  • Identify the types of joints used with pipe composed of various materials

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Completion of Introduction to Pipe, Valves and Fittings & Introduction to Steel, Stainless Steel, iron Pipe and Fittings is recommended.

Single courses start at
Book $89 / Online or CD-ROM $66
 

 



Basics of PHCP/Industrial PVF© (3 course, CD-ROM set)

Special pricing for those wishing to purchase the full set of the Basics of Pipe, Valves and Fittings courses in a CD-ROM format.

 

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3 Course Set starts at
CD-ROM $169
                                       

 

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