<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Students of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Plumbing program have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of plumbing as well as other basic aspects of the profession, such as math skills and knowledge of building codes. Topics addressed in the program's 15 lessons include installation procedures for various types of plumbing fixtures as well as drains, sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, swimming pools, and sprinkler systems. Lesson topics also cover valve and fitting types and uses, water drainage, supply, and treatment systems, blueprint reading, basic math skills, repair procedures, plumbing codes, and how to safely use various plumbing tools. Ashworth College provides students with the required lesson book, study guides, career and time management guides, and a tool set that includes a level and a variety of wrenches. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>There are no academic or professional prerequisites for enrolling in the Career Diploma in Plumbing program. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete all 15 lessons in the program to earn Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Plumbing. Each lesson consists of previews, introductory notes, reading assignments, practice exercises, and online exams. The program is designed to be completed in fewer than six months. </p> <p><u>Plumbing Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th>Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td>1</td><td>Modern Plumbing Fixture</td></tr> <tr><td>2</td><td>Plumbing Tools and Safety</td></tr> <tr><td>3</td><td>Math for Plumber</td></tr> <tr><td>4</td><td>Pipes, Fittings, Valves and Faucet</td></tr> <tr><td>5</td><td>Reading Blueprints</td></tr> <tr><td>6</td><td>Intstalling Pipes and Fittings</td></tr> <tr><td>7</td><td>Designing Plumbing Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>8</td><td>Water Supply and Treatment Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>9</td><td> Waste Disposal Systems, Hydraulics and Water Conservation</td></tr> <tr><td>10</td><td>Installing Water Heaters and Air Conditioners</td></tr> <tr><td>11</td><td>Spas, Swimming Pools and Sprinklers</td></tr> <tr><td>12</td><td>Maintenance and Repair</td></tr> <tr><td>13</td><td>Plumbing Codes and Job Organization</td></tr> <tr><td>14</td><td>Administration and Enforcement of Building Code</td></tr> <tr><td>15</td><td>Your Future in Plumbing</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Plumbing program could begin work as plumbing apprentices or helpers. You could work in residential or commercial settings. You might be employed by construction companies, private plumbing contractors, or plumbing supply manufacturers. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After earning the Career Diploma in Plumbing from Ashworth College, graduates could enter an Associate of Science in Construction Management program. A 2-year degree in construction management could help to develop leadership, organizational, and communication skills needed to assume supervisory positions in plumbing.</p>