United Association Plumbers Courses

Course Code Title & Description Credits Schedule
UAP 100

Introduction to Plumbing Practices

This course is the introduction to plumbing for new apprentices. Course topics include the heritage program, use and care of tools, pipe, fittings, valves, supports and fasteners, job safety and health, and soldering and brazing. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading ...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 102

Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering and Brazing

This is the introductory course in welding, soldering and brazing. Topics include: safety in welding, cutting and allied processes, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, procedure for setting up oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 104

Drawing Interpretation and Plan Reading

This is an introductory course in drawing and reading blueprints. Course topics include: introduction to basic drawing tools, measuring tools, lettering skills, three-view, plan view, elevation view drawings, graphic symbols for pipe fittings and valves, interpretation of technical diagrams, piping drawings and interpretation of building plans and ...

(2 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 106

Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc Welding

All phases of welding are covered in this course beginning with oxyacetylene and oxy-fuel cutting and welding progressing through shielded metal-arc welding test procedures. Topics include tools, equipment, types of rod, weld positions, proper gaps, bevels and the various types of lap and butt joints. Safety is stressed throughout. Limited to Unite...

(2 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 108

Water Supply and Drainage

Water supply topics include: water treatment, water mains and services, building water supply systems and hot water supply. The course provides a detailed description of the purpose and function of the various components of a water supply system. The drainage portion of this course presents the various types of drainage systems installed and mainta...

(2 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 110

Customer Service Techniques

This training encompasses all aspects of customer service. Topics include customer relations, appearance and on-the-job conduct. Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

(2 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 112

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances

This course presents the handling and installation of the various types of plumbing fixtures and appliances including information on accessories and fixture controls (flushmeters, faucets, etc). Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

(3 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 114

Plumbing Codes and Regulations

This course covers plumbing code construction, general use of codes and code application. Appropriate state, local, or provincial codes are reviewed. Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

(3 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 116

Medical Gas and Backflow Prevention Techniques

This course provides introduction to the concepts and procedures of Medical Gas installation. Topics include certification procedures and requirements for installers of medical gas systems, including brazer qualification. This course also presents the importance of backflow prevention and the dangers of cross connections. Topics include guidelines ...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
UAP 118

Advanced Plumbing Practices

This course addresses advanced plumbing practices including supervision/leadership, pipe systems design and advanced drawing procedures. Limited to United Association students. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

(3 Credits) View Schedule
Revised on February 4, 2026

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