Workforce Readiness Online Course
Workforce Readiness is a FREE online educational course that gives prospective plumbing and HVACR industry workers an opportunity to learn about for those with an interest in the P-H-C industry. Register Here.
Module 1: Introduction to the Trades
- Demand for Workers
- Average salaries (based on Bureau of Labor Statistics web data)
- Career Ladder
- What Plumbing and HVAC Technicians Do
- Work Environment
- Educational Requirements for Entering the Trades
- Licenses and Certifications
- Essential skills
- Business Skills
- Customers Service Skills
- Mechanical Skills
- Physical Strength
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Job Outlook
- History of the Trades
Module 2: Soft Skills
- Appearance
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Time management Skills
- Problem-solving/Troubleshooting
Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Work Ethic
- Employer Expectations
Module 3: Basic Math for Plumbing and HVAC
- Integers
- Labeling
- Fractions
- Mixed Numbers
- Decimals
- Changing Feet and Inches to Decimals
- Scale Rulers
Module 4: Tools
- Hand tools used in plumbing and HVAC
- Common power tools
Module 5: Safety
- Hand and Power Tool Safety
- General Jobsite Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Material Handling
- Excavation Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
- Ladder Safety
- Scaffolding Safety
- Motor Vehicles and Heavy Equipment Safety
Module 6: Introduction to Construction Drawings (Plumbing)
- Scale Rulers
- CAD Drawing
- Product (Mechanical) Drawings
- Construction (architectural) Plans
- Plumbing Symbols
- Drawing Projections
Module 6: Introduction to Construction Drawings (HVAC)
- Scale Rulers
- CAD Drawing
- Electrical Symbols
- Schematic Diagrams
- Pictorial Diagrams
- Point-to-Point Diagrams
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