Education
Welcome to The Plumbing Ministry Foundation's
Training Course
This short course will educate you on the basic fundamental rules, laws, codes & installations of most residential and commercial plumbing systems. Education to include plumbing system design, installations, repairs, replacements, alterations and testing procedures.
First we will be learning the history of plumbing, job-site etiquette, safety equipment and procedures, customer service, and hygiene. Then plumbing tools, plumbing materials, plumbing installation, and testing in service/repair — from utility supply points to fixture and appliance use.
Our student tuition costs are $5,900, which covers the entire program, teacher fees, and includes a plumbing code book.
- Our Pre-Requisites:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Men & Women 18-35 years of age
- Must be a Bay Area resident within 75 miles of class location
Clothes Washer Installation
Installation of a new clothes washer, including connection to the hot and cold water supply plus drain and vent pipe.
Sewer Lateral Excavation
Sewer systems often 5-10ft in depth, under roadways and can even located on private property.
Underground Storm Drainage
Installation of underground sump pump system.
Loupo Training Program
Class Schedule
1st month – Safety training, mental toughness and determination, material Identification, tool recognition, underground systems installation, work ethic, jobsite etiquette, image and hygiene.
2nd month – Recap of first month. Safety, various material & systems installations, specialty certification, gas, water, drain and vent sizing, Blueprint reading.
3rd month – Recap of the first and second month. Rough plumbing installations, top out, water & gas system sizing.
4th month – Finish fixture installation, troubleshooting, service and repair. Specialty certifications.
Specialty Certificates
- PEX
- CSST
- Fusing
- Confined Space
- Traffic Control
- Trench Safety
- CPR
- Pro-Press
Topics of Study
- Demolition Design
- New Rough Installation
- New Finish Installation
- Plumbing History
- Tools
- State, Local Codes
- Safety Gear
- Preparation
- Property Protection
- Blueprint Reading
- Material description, sizes, identification & ordering
- Underground plumbing, sewer & storm drain construction
- Water/drain and vent/gas/exhaust systems design, sizing, pump systems, installation and testing.
Week-By-Week Class Breakdown
***Classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 6:00PM to 8:30PM & Saturdays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM***
- Day 1 - Plumbing History & Importance
- Day 2 - Standard household fixture/appliance function. Tools and material definitions
- Day 3 - Household fixture related systems operation
- Day 4 - Measuring and pipe cutting
- Day 5 - Review & quiz, Systems design/Blueprint Reading
- Day 1 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (DWV)
- Day 2 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (DWV)
- Day 3 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (DWV)
- Day 4 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (DWV)
- Day 5 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (DWV)
- Day 1 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (water supply)
- Day 2 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (water supply)
- Day 3 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (water supply)
- Day 4 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (water supply)
- Day 5 - DWV and water system rough installation for basic household fixtures (water supply)
- Day 1 - Systems design/ blueprint reading, water & gas DWV parts described and sizing
- Day 2 - Saw cutting and jackhammering, pavement removal/offhaul
- Day 3 - Concrete forms and paving
- Day 4 - Concrete installation
- Day 5 - Asphalt installation
- Day 1 - Trenching and excavation
- Day 2 - Trenching and excavation
- Day 3 - Sewer, water, gas, storm drains installation
- Day 4 - Sewer, water, gas, storm drains installation
- Day 5 - Sewer, water, gas, storm drains installation
- Day 1 - Water Public system connection
- Day 2 - Sewer, Public system connection
- Day 3 - Gas, public system connection
- Day 4 - Storm drains public system connection
- Day 5 - Sewer, water, gas, storm drains review/quiz
- Day 1 - sewer, water, gas, storm drains
- Day 2 - sewer, water, gas, storm drains
- Day 3 - sewer, water, gas, storm drains
- Day 4 - sewer, water, gas, storm drains
- Day 5 - sewer, water, gas, storm drains
- Day 1 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 2 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 3 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 4 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 5 - Isolation valves
- Day 1 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 2 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 3 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 4 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 5 - DWV, water, gas, straps, nail plates
- Day 1 - Pump installation and special valves
- Day 2 - Pump installation and special valves
- Day 3 - Pump installation and special valves
- Day 4 - Pump installation and special valves
- Day 5 - Pump installation and special valves
- Day 1 - Water heater installation (Tank)
- Day 2 - Water heater installation (Tank)
- Day 3 - Water heater installation (Tank)
- Day 4 - Water heater installation (Tankless)
- Day 5 - Water heater installation (Tankless)
- Day 1 - Troubleshooting, service & repair work (Water heater)
- Day 2 - Troubleshooting, service & repair work (Sewer)
- Day 3 - Troubleshooting, service & repair work (Hose bibb)
- Day 4 - Troubleshooting, service & repair work (Faucets)
- Day 5 - Troubleshooting, service & repair work (Tubular drainage)
- Day 1 - Specialty certification (Confined Space)
- Day 2 - Specialty certification (CPR)
- Day 3 - Specialty certification (Upnor PEX)
- Day 4 - Specialty certification (CSST Gastite)
- Day 5 - Specialty certification (CSST Tracpipe)
- Day 1 - Specialty certification (Traffic Control)
- Day 2 - Specialty certification (Butt Fusion)
- Day 3 - Specialty certification (Pro-Press)
- Day 4 - Pg&e Greenbook training
- Day 5 - Pg&e Greenbook training
- Day 1 - Recap and exams (Fixture Installation)
- Day 2 - Recap and exams (Safety)
- Day 3 - Recap and exams (Sewer Laterals)
- Day 4 - Recap and exams (Storm Drainage)
- Day 5 - Recap and exams (Systems Testing)
- Day 1 - Recap and exams (Water Heaters)
- Day 2 - Recap and exams (Water Supply)
- Day 3 - Recap and exams (Gas Supply)
- Day 4 - Recap and exams (Public Utilities)
- Day 5 - Class Celebration