First Year

Related training consisting of safety (first aid); math, tool identification, layouts, pipe-fitting and sizing, proper joint making (such as PVC, copper, CPVC glue joints, crimp joints, compression and flare joints), understanding correct valve application (such as gate, globe, check, and spring-loaded valves), practical lab training and hands-on experience with soldering, pipe treading, fixture stops, corporation stops, hose bibs, boiler drains. They receive the "powder actuated" tool fastener certification and then back into the lab for sink and disposal installation.

Second Year

The Plumbing Code book is purchased in the second semester. Current and all subsequent years' updated codes are adequately covered Safety (CPR), valve meters, pumps, water systems, soldering, installation practices, and blueprint reading are taught in this year. In the practical lab experience, the apprentices do a complete residential bathroom ground rough through a top-out. The class is filled with different speakers; such as A.O. Smith, Engineering Concepts (chair carriers), Atlantic Filter (soft water), Fire Wall Barriers, OSHA, Southeast Pumps, and all the students attend the PHCC annual trade show.

Third Year

This exciting year of commercial plumbing starts off with a study of how fixtures are made and how they differ from residential fixtures. Then we introduce foot pedals valves, bedpan washers, knee valves, clinical sinks, and mop sinks, commercial toilets and flush valves. We move on to sizing and installing gas pipe along with related codes (NAPA 54). Again, in the second semester the Plumbing Code is studied along with plan reading, layouts, flat line and isometric drawings, from which, a materials list can be made. (Builder's level is then observed). Finally, the commercial lab is made up of installing and troubleshooting commercial hot water heaters, urinals, lavatories and water closet carriers, drinking fountains and the use of cast iron.

Fourth Year

We start off with the big challenge of the "Journeyman Prep Course" for five weeks, and we have an excellent passing percentage. Then back to the fourth year book, with mechanical theory, journeyman responsibilities, and a special six weeks presentation on service. Then they study the Accessibility Requirement Manual (Handicapped Code), Solar Water and Pool Heating Installation Manual, and finally, they can receive the 32 hour Backflow Prevention Certification. And in fourth year, the apprentices usually contribute their time to a charitable project such as a community service like the Habitat House for Humanity or for any non-profit organization.