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This initial course in our Plumbing program offers students of all experience levels training in the fundamental elements of the plumbing trade. Join lead instructor Robert Keith as he covers lessons on a vast range of topics. The Certified Service Technician course is designed to give new technicians a well-rounded look at plumbing while providing updated training and refreshers for more experienced students. Robert has a career in the plumbing trade over three decades long, and the information provided in these lessons comes from his own professional experience and research. Our online plumbing certified service technician course offers a wealth of knowledge.
First, students are instructed on the history of plumbing, with videos covering everything from the development of indoor plumbing to the materials used to make piping over time. These lessons are highly relevant when technicians are working on older systems in the field. Next, Robert discusses plumbing theory, disclosing the fundamental ideas that affect the plumbing trade as a whole, and give technicians the knowledge they need to resolve many plumbing issues.
Following that, we will begin to discuss the vast array of tools and equipment used in the trade. Robert will explain and demonstrate everything from basic tools like tape measures and speed squares to more specialized instruments like plumb bobs and fitting savers as well as several kinds of pliers, wrenches, and more.
The next lessons primarily cover various types of piping and tubing, starting with Pex, before moving on to copper, PVC, and CPVC pipes. In each lesson, Robert discusses the material itself as well as the proper use for each kind of piping. Similarly, Robert goes on to cover the different varieties of fittings, including threaded fittings and Fernco couplings, discussing their uses and qualities, as well as the proper techniques for working with these items.
In the Various Water Fittings lesson, Robert takes a look at SDR couplings, as well as saddles, Victaulic, and flanged couplings. The next lesson shows students the different kinds of pipe strapping and hangers, like unistrut strapping, clevis hangers, and others. Robert also explains how and in what situation to apply each variety.
Some common, water-using household appliances are the subject of the next group of lessons. First, Robert will demonstrate how to install or replace dishwasher units. Up next, students will see the same with washing machines and refrigerators. Since all three appliances tend to be connected to water lines, aspiring plumbers need to observe these lessons, which also contain real-life examples from the field.
The final lesson for the Certified Service Technician badge features lessons on the principles of electricity, as well as a look at various wiring configurations. As household technology advances ever forward, today’s plumbers need to know more about electricity than ever.
As students take these lessons, they will need a score of 100% on the accompanying quizzes at the end of each lesson. Each quiz consists of a few brief questions concerning material relevant to the lesson. Since the goal of the quizzes is to ensure the students have absorbed the information given, they can be retaken as many times as needed.
After completing the final lesson, students will take a final exam with questions drawn from the material covered throughout the chapter. Like the quizzes, students will need to score 100% to pass. Once a student has passed the final exam, they should be ready to handle working in the field. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also suggests that they move on to one of our more specialized badges as they continue to grow as plumbing technicians.
Once a plumbing technician has finished the job they were called to perform, some would think their work is complete. However, professional plumbers know that to grow their business, it is crucial to maximizing the potential work that can be done every call. One important way to optimize these calls is by performing plumbing safety inspections on a client’s home or business. In this badge, lead instructor Robert Keith will provide professional insight on the importance of these inspections, as well as instructions for how to properly inspect a home or place of business.
Our video lessons begin with a discussion on why plumbing safety inspections are so vital. Robert tells students about the importance of maximizing every job and how this idea has developed within the plumbing trade over time. Plumbers of years past would often emphasize the number of calls they could make over the quality and thoroughness of each call. Over time, it was shown that it was more efficient and beneficial to perform as much work as possible for each client. A significant part of this method is performing the inspections.
Next, Robert discusses how the inspections provide benefits to the client, the technician, and the company alike. Having knowledge of potential plumbing issues in their home or business spares clients the high costs and inconvenience that can happen when the problem becomes more serious. Likewise, by telling the clients about these issues, technicians are protected from being blamed by the client when unrelated malfunctions occur.
Technicians also benefit from plumbing inspections by increasing their potential sales, preventing callbacks, and building trust with the client. Plumbing businesses benefit from the inspections by increasing their bottom line and forming a relationship with clients that improves client retention, further adding to their potential for growth.
After explaining why plumbing inspections are so necessary and beneficial, our lessons move on to performing the inspection itself. Robert discusses how inspections should begin even before a technician sells a job to a client. It is encouraged to keep open communication with clients, even inviting them to join the technician during the inspection. Students will learn Robert’s “green light/yellow light/red light” system for showing the severity of each issue found on an inspection. In this system, “red light” issues represent problems that require the most immediate attention.
Subsequent videos feature Robert explaining how to inspect each aspect of a building’s plumbing system. Subjects in these lessons include both gas and electric water heaters, water pressure, faucets, and drains. Students will know the correct, professional method for inspecting all these areas and more in both residential and commercial buildings.
As with other badges, there will be a brief quiz after each lesson based on the material from the videos. After the final lesson, students will be prompted to take a final exam where their knowledge of all of the lessons will be tested. A score of 100% on the final exam will be needed for students to earn their plumbing badge.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Leak Source Diagnostic badge expands on its plumbing program to offer training on diagnosing and locating leaks in residential and commercial buildings. Students with no experience in leak diagnostics will be able receive a proper introduction to the latest and most professional methods. Even the most experienced students will also find these lessons useful.
They contain new information on state-of-the-art techniques and equipment and as a helpful guide to the fundamentals of leak diagnostics. Leaking pipes, equipment, and fixtures are a very common cause for plumbing calls, and this badge is highly recommended for anyone wishing to become a certified professional plumber.
Our online video lessons will be taught by lead plumbing instructor Robert Keith and draw from Robert’s over 30 years of experience as a plumbing technician. Videos will feature not only verbal instruction and discussion of leak source diagnostics, but also in-field demonstrations of methods and equipment, as well as visual aids to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of how to diagnose and find leaks in almost any situation.
In the first lesson, Robert begins by discussing the various reasons clients may be concerned over a leak, including wet spots, water stains, and unusually high water bills. Robert teaches students about using the emergency shut-offs in the building to find the general location of the leak.
After finding the initial leak location, Robert instructs students to learn the type of piping in which the leak is occurring. Robert also encourages technicians to educate the client on the proper care and various issues that may arise with whatever pipes they may be using. Students will learn the finer points of finding leaks in the internal piping, external piping, as well as in supply lines and valves.
The next lesson will help students learn to find leaks in drain piping. This lesson includes DWV systems, as well as leaks in ceilings, behind walls, and even under concrete flooring.
Leaks in concrete-constructed buildings are notoriously difficult to locate, and our online videos are here to equip students of all experience levels with the necessary knowledge.
Students will also learn how to diagnose leaks in conventional household fixtures like tubs, showers, faucets, toilets, and more. There will also be a lesson on leak diagnostic concerning appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
Once Robert has covered the theory and practice behind locating leaks, we move on to the wide variety of methods and tools used in leak source diagnostics.
Robert will discuss and provide demonstrations for state-of-the-art equipment like thermal imaging tools that can be accessed with a smartphone or tablet and modern acoustic leak detection equipment.
Other methods, like leak isolation, smoke tests, and dye tests, will also be demonstrated just as they would be done on a call.
Just like our other badges, there will be a few brief quiz questions at the end of each lesson and a final exam afterward. Students may retake quizzes until they achieve a passing 100% score. The final exam must also be passed with a score of 100% to complete the leak source diagnostic badge.
With Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Drain Cleaning badge, students will be professionally trained in the theory, methods, and equipment used to diagnose issues and remove blockages. Lead instructor Robert Keith will guide students through the various processes for drain cleaning and demonstrate tools and equipment used in the process just as they are used in the field.
This badge is designed for individuals of all experience levels. Beginner students will be able to get a grasp of drain cleaning, while more experienced students can learn new techniques. The more seasoned students can also correct any incorrect practices they may be using before taking our course.
The initial lesson features a discussion on the various sources of stoppages. Stoppages may come from anything from grease buildup to objects flushed down toilets to more severe issues like pipe misalignment or bellying.
Robert provides his insight on each type of stoppage with the help of visual aids to give students a better idea of how each stoppage looks. Robert also takes a look at some problems that may cause clients to incorrectly think they have a blockage, like pump failure or improper venting.
In the second lesson, we take a look at the different methods for removing blockages from drains. The conventional methods of cabling and jetting are discussed in-depth, while Robert also touches on the use of drain bladders, also known as “blow bags.” Students will find out which methods work best to remove certain kinds of stoppages, as well as techniques to avoid in certain situations.
Robert also gives his advice concerning some less-than-professional methods that many technicians may attempt, but may ultimately hurt their credibility as a certified plumbing professional.
Up next, our focus turns to the drain cleaning equipment itself. In this lesson, Robert will demonstrate drain cleaning tools of all shapes and sizes. Featured tools and equipment include augers, various cable machines, gas and electric jetters, a variety of cameras, and more.
Students will be shown how to properly operate and maintain the equipment with demonstrations that follow each step of the process.
The final lesson in the Drain Cleaning badge covers the procedure technicians should use for removing leaks at different locations within a given plumbing system.
Video lessons in this lesson utilize a layout of a typical residential plumbing system as Robert discloses the best methods for removing blockages at various points. Robert will take students from room to room as he instructs the professional approach to accessing drain lines for cleaning.
Just like the previous badges, students will be subject to take a short quiz after completing each set of video lessons and need to pass with a score of 100% to move onto the next lesson.
Likewise, the final exam will use material covered throughout the badge and also requires a 100% score to pass. Once students have completed the exam, they have earned their Drain Cleaning badge and are set to work on drain cleaning calls as a professionally trained technician.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy expands its online plumbing training into a specialized badge for installing, replacing, troubleshooting, and repairing faucets. In the Faucets badge, students will learn the ins and outs of faucets from a wide range of manufacturers, like Moen, Kohler, Delta, Price Pfister, and more.
Robert Keith, a certified plumbing technician with over three decades of experience in the field, will be the lead instructor in our video lessons. The material in our lessons is designed to be useful for students of all experience levels, from beginning technicians to more experienced plumbers.
Lesson one features an introduction where Robert discusses how to approach faucet-related calls. Robert encourages students to ask clients if faucets are meeting the clients’ needs and help them decide whether to repair the faucet or replace it with a more appropriate model. Other subjects covered in the first lesson include using genuine parts from the manufacturer versus using discount parts from a third-party manufacturer.
Robert also informs students of some historical context on older faucets and lays out some universal guidelines for servicing any kind of faucet. We then demonstrate how to remove the handles from a series of common faucets found in many homes and businesses.
In the next lesson, Robert offers students demonstrations of how to make many common repairs on the different types of faucets, such as replacing cartridges and O-rings on cartridge-type faucets, replacing ball and cam assemblies on ball-and-cam faucets, and much more.
Along with showing students the proper methods to use when performing the repairs, Robert also discusses and uses the various tools that are needed. Robert will also demonstrate repairs on some more obscure and lesser-seen faucet styles, like electronic sensor faucets, air gap faucets, and metering faucets.
New installations are the main focus of the next lesson, as Robert discusses how to drill new holes in both stainless steel and porcelain countertops. Along with the instruction, he will also provide demonstrations so students can see the methods in action. Other topics in this lesson will be installing new faucets in tub and shower units, kitchens, and hose bibs. Likewise, these videos will also feature demonstrations alongside the information given.
Just like the previous badges in the program, each lesson in the Faucets badge will conclude with a brief quiz on the information in the lesson. Students have as many chances as possible to answer all of the questions correctly. After the last lesson has been completed, students will take an extensive final exam that draws from information given in all of the lessons in the Faucets badge.
As with the quizzes, students must score 100% to pass, but cannot retake the exam. Once finished with the final exam, students should now be well prepared to answer calls concerning faucet issues.
Water heaters are an essential part of almost any plumbing system and a common reason for calls to plumbing businesses. Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s online Water Heaters badge will provide students with much-needed knowledge and training on the installation, service, and science of water heaters. Robert Keith has over 30 years of experience in the plumbing trade and will serve as the lead instructor for the Water Heaters course. The information divulged in this video will cover a wide range of topics and comes from Robert’s own professional experience and research.
Our first lesson covers some general information that applies to all types of water heater units. Robert will discuss water heater accessories such as expansion tanks, T&P relief valves, drip pans, and more. Another video will explain the proper temperature to set water heaters while preventing both burns and bacteria growth. As Robert discusses the topics, visual aids such as graphics, charts, and real-life examples will help further students’ understanding of the subject matter.
In the next lesson, the focus will be on electric tank water heaters. Robert will be explaining the different types of electric tank units, as well as their proper installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Students will be shown the codes for electric tank water heaters so they can ensure units are installed safely.
Robert will also be demonstrating the wiring layout for both 240V and 120V units. Other electric tank water heater topics will include repairing and replacing thermostats, fixing leaking relief valves, flushing tanks, and more. There will also be lessons on new installs that include real-life examples from the field.
The next lesson will concentrate on gas-powered tank water heaters. Robert will provide discussion and advice on propane and natural gas units alike. Just as with the electric tank lesson, this lesson will show students the proper way to install, diagnose problems, and service gas-powered water heaters.
Students will learn the differences between atmospheric and power vent type units and how to service each. The examples in the video lessons will use real working water heaters and gas lines, similar to what will be seen on calls. Robert will also be providing health and safety lessons to keep in mind when working with gas.
Students will also be trained on the latest technology with both gas and electric tankless water heaters. Robert will display the inner workings of these units and explain how to diagnose problems, make repairs, and install tankless water heaters.
Students of all experience levels can benefit from the Water Heaters badge, which covers a breadth of basic and more advanced training. Each lesson ends with a short quiz that must be passed with a perfect score before advancing to the next lesson.
After the final lesson, students will be prompted to take a quiz based on all the training from the Water Heaters badge. Like the lesson quizzes, the exam will need to be passed with a score of 100% to complete the course.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers a course for any plumbing student looking for online training concerning toilets. Toilets are a part of virtually any indoor plumbing system. This online course will train students in installs, diagnosing problems, and servicing toilets and similar fixtures. Lessons in the course are designed for the benefit of students of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Anyone looking to be a plumbing technician should have training in toilets, making this course essential and high in value.
Our video lessons begin with a discussion on why plumbing safety inspections are so vital. Robert tells students about the importance of maximizing every job and how this idea has developed within the plumbing trade over time. Plumbers of years past would often emphasize the number of calls they could make over the quality and thoroughness of each call.
Over time, it was shown that it was more efficient and beneficial to perform as much work as possible for each client. A significant part of this method is performing the inspections.
Lead instructor Robert Keith will be the host of our video lessons. The discussions and other materials in the video lessons draw from Robert’s own professional experience, which spans over three decades in the plumbing trade. These video lessons will cover a vast range of topics, including the history of toilets as well as the various styles of toilets like one-piece, two-piece, corner, and even urinals.
Along with the lectures and discussions, Robert will be demonstrating tools, techniques, and equipment as it would be seen and used on an actual plumbing call. There may also be diagrams, graphs, and other visual aids to help students understand concepts and additional information. Students will be trained in service and troubleshooting, as well as new installs.
Our lessons are designed for students with any amount of experience, from brand new plumbing technicians to more experienced students who want a refresher on professional techniques. If at any point after the course, a student may need a reminder of any of the material, they can simply rewatch the video lessons. This convenience is thanks to Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s 24/7 online access to resources.
There will be a brief quiz at the end of each lesson. Quizzes will consist of three or more questions based on the information Robert gives in the lessons above. All of the items must be answered correctly in order for students to proceed to the next lesson. Students are able to rewatch any of the previous video lessons and retake the quiz until they reach a 100% score.
This way, we allow students to repeat any information they may have missed or misunderstood, which should help with retaining the lesson materials. At the end of the Toilets course, students will need to take a final exam. The questions on the exam come from topics covered throughout the course. Just as with the lesson quizzes, a perfect score will be needed to pass the final exam and complete the course.
Once a student has finished and passed the final exam, they have earned their Toilets badge. This badge signifies to both the student and their supervisors that the student is capable of answering toilet-related calls in the field. In order to further their training and expand their overall knowledge of the plumbing trade, Alpha Tradesmen Academy suggests that they also take one of our many other courses in the plumbing program. Other plumbing courses include Septic Systems, DWV, and more.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers a Garbage Disposals course for students looking to expand their knowledge and training. Garbage disposals are a fixture of countless residential and commercial plumbing systems. This online course will train students to diagnose problems, service, and install garbage disposal systems.
Due to the nature of garbage disposal units, this course will integrate some knowledge of electrical work as well as plumbing. Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s course is made to benefit students with any level of experience in the plumbing trade. This Garbage Disposal course is an excellent way for newer and more seasoned plumbers to expand their knowledge and skillsets.
Our lead instructor for this course is Robert Keith. Robert has over 30 years of experience as a plumbing service technician and will be using his own experiences and research in the lessons. Robert will provide discussions of various aspects of garbage disposal systems, as well as demonstrate the proper methods for installing new units, troubleshooting, and solving common issues.
There may also be visual aids like diagrams, charts, and more to help illustrate the lesson material. Video lessons will cover batch feed, standard, and commercial types of garbage disposals.
Other topics discussed include sizes, new installations, and state-of-the-art features like air switch controls. As previously noted, there will also be lessons in electrical wiring for garbage disposal units. The lessons in the videos are made to benefit students with any amount of experience in the field.
Should a student need to refresh their memory on the material after completing the course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s 24/7offers online access. This feature allows them to rewatch the video lessons from almost any computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device.
Each of the lessons in our course will end with a brief quiz. These quizzes consist of at least three questions based on information covered in the lesson. Students will need to take the quiz and score 100% to advance to the next lesson. Students may rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they receive a passing score.
This way, students get a better opportunity to understand the material and retain the information. The final exam will take place after the completion of the last lesson. The final exam questions will come from all the lessons in the course. Just like with the lesson quizzes, students will need a score of 100% to pass the final exam.
Once a student has passed the final exam, they have finished the course and have earned their badge for the Garbage Disposals course. This badge serves to show the student, as well as any supervisors, that the student has completed the course and is competent enough to handle garbage disposal-related calls. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also encourages any students to further expand their technical training by taking any of the other courses in our plumbing program.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy presents a badge specifically designed to train plumbing students to perform odorous smell diagnostics. Odd or unpleasant smells can often be a warning of a serious, even deadly issue in a home or business. Odorous smell diagnostics can be a vital part of any plumber’s skillset.
Our online lessons will teach students of all experience levels to diagnose, locate, and repair problems related to smells detected by technicians in the field or by clients reporting an issue. This course is specially made so that students with any level of plumbing experience can effectively learn the material and apply it while performing jobs.
Lead instructor Robert Keith will lead our online video lessons. Robert has spent over three years as a professional plumber and will be offering insight from his own research and experience in the trade. The videos will feature not only Robert’s advice and lectures, but accurate examples of the various tools and methods discussed in the badge.
There may also be other visual aids, such as photos, charts, and more, that will further students’ understanding of odorous smell diagnostics. The lessons in this course will cover a range of topics relevant to odorous smell diagnostics. These include gas leaks, isolation techniques, visual leak checks, and more. If, at some point in the future, a student needs a refresher on the material in this badge, they can take full advantage of our 24/7 availability and rewatch the videos from their computer or smartphone.
At the end of each lesson, students will need to take a quiz consisting of a few brief questions concerning the topics discussed in that lesson. Once a student has passed that quiz with 100% of the answers correct, they will be permitted to proceed to the next lesson in the Odorous Smell Diagnostics badge.
If a student answers a question incorrectly, they will be allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they achieve a perfect score. The goal of these quizzes is to ensure students absorb and retain the information and techniques discussed in the video lessons. Once the student has completed every lesson and quiz in the badge, they will have to complete a final exam.
This exam must also be passed with a 100% score. Once the final exam has been completed, students should be able to competently and professionally handle odorous smell diagnostic calls. After completing our course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy encourages students to enroll in our other courses to gain a more well-rounded understanding of plumbing as a whole.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers a course made specifically for aspiring plumbers to learn how to work with gas-related equipment, piping, and more. Gas-powered utilities have many benefits, but improper service, maintenance, or installation can have severe, even life-threatening, consequences. Our online course will train students of all experience levels on the proper methods for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing gas-related lines and utilities in residential and commercial settings alike.
Lessons in this video will discuss both municipal gas lines and propane-based gas power found in rural areas, making it applicable to any location. Alpha Tradesmen Academy has designed this course is for students with any level of plumbing experience, from beginners to more seasoned technicians.
This method allows all students to effectively learn the material and apply it while performing jobs. Many homes and businesses utilize gas power for their water heaters and other needs, making this badge a vital one for any plumbing technician.
Lead instructor Robert Keith will host our video lessons. An experienced plumber, the material in this lesson draws from Robert’s 30-plus years in the field, as well as his own research. These video lessons feature not only brief lectures and discussions with Robert, but also include demonstrations of various methods, tools, and equipment just as they would be used in the field.
Other visual aids, like charts and diagrams, may also be used to further illustrate key points within the realm of gas in the plumbing trade. The video lessons in this badge will cover a wealth of topics concerning gas lines, gas-powered equipment, and more. Addressed topics include, but are not limited to, installations, diagnostics, repairs, and the differences between natural gas and propane.
Students will be trained on the finer points of pressure regulating valves, the techniques used for sizing systems, and other specialized information pertaining to the use of gas in the plumbing trade. Remember that the video lessons can still be accessed afterward if students ever need a refresher on any subject in the badge.
After a student has completed all the videos in a lesson, they will take a short quiz that draws from subjects covered in that lesson. When the student has answered every question on the quiz correctly, they will be allowed to progress to the next lesson in the badge. Students may rewatch the videos and retake quizzes until they have comprehended the material and passed the quiz.
After the final lesson has been completed, the students will need to take the final exam. This exam will have questions based on material discussed throughout the badge. To pass the final exam, the student will need to score 100%.
After passing the exam, the student will be certified with the Gas badge and should have the confidence and competency to work gas-related jobs in the field. Students are also encouraged to take our other courses to develop a broader understanding of the plumbing trade.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy presents a badge designed specifically to educate students on drains, waste, and vent systems, more commonly called DWV. DWV systems are a cornerstone of any modern plumbing system in homes and businesses alike. This online course will train students in installing, troubleshooting, and other areas related to DWV systems.
The lesson material will draw from both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), ensuring that the lessons will be relevant to whatever area students may be working. Novice students and more experienced students can both find useful, up-to-date information in this course and will be easily able to utilize it in the field. This information is vital for any aspiring plumbing technician since DWV systems can be found in almost any home or place of business.
Robert Keith will be the host and lead instructor of the video lessons in the DWV course. Robert is a highly seasoned plumber with over three decades of experience in the field. In these video lessons, Robert will be providing instruction, as well as live demonstrations, of proper tools, methods, and other information any plumbing technician needs to know.
Diagrams, charts, and other visuals may also be used in order to illustrate points within the lessons thoroughly. The lessons will cover a broad variety of topics relating to DWV, including sizing, installation, diagnostics, and more. These video lessons are specially crafted so that plumbing students with any level of experience will be able to learn from the material and apply the lessons when working calls in the field.
Students can take advantage of our 24/7 access to online materials and can easily rewatch the videos on a computer, tablet, or smartphone for a refresher course on any of the content covered.
At the end of each lesson, students will be asked to take a brief quiz consisting of three or more questions based on information from the videos. In order to proceed to the next lesson, students will need to answer every question correctly. If any quiz question is answered incorrectly, students are allowed to rewatch the videos and retake the quiz until they achieve a 100% score.
This system is used so students may better absorb the material. There will be a final exam at the end of the course. Questions on the final exam will draw from material discussed throughout the DWV badge. Just as with the lesson quizzes, a score of 100% will be needed to pass the final exam. Once a student has passed the final exam, they have completed the course and have earned their DWV badge.
As plumbing technicians, these students should feel confident enough in their abilities to take on calls related to drains, waste, and vent systems in residential and commercial buildings. We also encourage students to try our other badges to further their training and progress as a certified plumbing service technician.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Underground Utilities course was designed to professionally train students on the various lines that are installed below the earth, as well as concrete and asphalt. Underground utilities are found in almost any residential or commercial building, making the training found in this badge invaluable to any aspiring plumbing technician.
This course will provide lessons in every area of underground utilities, including safe digging methods, working in confined spaces, compaction, and more. Students will learn about shoring and sloping techniques, as well as installing underground lines under driveways and parking lots. Alpha Tradesmen Academy designs its courses for training students of all levels of experience.
Novice students can be appropriately introduced to the material, while more seasoned technicians can benefit from an up-to-date look at some new innovations, such as trenchless technology. All plumbing technicians will eventually encounter underground utilities in their career, making this badge crucial for plumbing students.
Video lessons in this badge will feature lead instructor Robert Keith. Robert has over 30 years of experience as a certified plumber, and the material in these lessons comes from his own professional experience and research.
The lessons will consist of discussions as well as examples and demonstrations of proper methods, techniques, and tools used in work with underground utilities. The videos may also use visual representations like charts and diagrams to help illustrate concepts and data.
Lessons in this course will show students the safe and professional methods to install and service underground lines. Our lessons are made for students of all experience levels. Since Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers 24/7 access to materials, students can access the video lessons from a computer, smartphone, or other devices if they need a refresher after completing the badge.
After watching all the videos in a lesson, students will be prompted to take a short quiz with three or more questions based on the material covered in the video lessons. A score of 100% will be needed for students to proceed to the next lesson. Students are allowed to rewatch the lessons and retake the quiz until they pass.
This way, students can better retain any information they may have missed the first time. At the conclusion of the course, students will need to take a final exam based on all the material covered in the Underground Utilities course.
Like the lesson quizzes, students can only pass with a 100% score. After a student passes the final exam, they have finished the course and have earned their Underground Utilities badge.
This course should make students and their supervisors feel confident in their knowledge and abilities in the field relating to underground utilities. Students are also encouraged to expand their plumbing knowledge by enrolling in our various other badges.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Septic Systems course provides in-depth training for septic systems. Septic systems are found in many homes and places of businesses throughout the country, making this an extensive and vital lesson for any plumbing student.
Students will learn how to install, maintain, and diagnose a variety of problems with septic systems. Lessons in this course will offer information and training on topics such as septic tanks, conventional gravel systems, effluent pumps, and more.
The training in the video lessons is intended for students of any experience level, from novice to advanced. This Septic Systems course is an excellent primer for aspiring plumbers to better understand septic tanks, lines, and other aspects of septic systems.
The lead instructor of this course will be Robert Keith. Robert has been a professional plumbing technician for over three decades and will be sharing his knowledge and research in the video lessons.
In the video lessons, Robert will discuss proper techniques and theory, as well as providing demonstrations just as they would be seen in the field. Some lessons will also be shot on-location at actual work sites for even greater accuracy to what students will encounter in the real world.
Other visual aids, like charts and diagrams, may also be shown to help students better understand the material. The lessons will cover a wide variety of topics relating to septic systems, including sizing, installation, diagnostics, and more.
The information in the video lessons can be found useful by students of any background or experience level. Newer students can receive a proper introduction to septic work, while seasoned students can brush up on the basics and get up-to-date lessons on the latest technology, like leach field chambers.
We understand that students may need a refresher on the material at some point in the future. They can take full advantage of our online resources and rewatch the lessons on a smartphone, computer, tablet, or other devices.
There will be a quiz at the end of each lesson consisting of three or more questions based on the material covered in that lesson. A score of 100% is required in order for students to progress to the next lesson in the course. Students are allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quizzes until they get a passing score.
This way, students can refresh their knowledge on any questions they may have missed. At the end of the lesson, students will take the final exam. Exam questions will draw from all of the lessons from the course. A score of 100% will be needed to pass the final exam as well.
After passing the exam, the student will earn their Septic Systems badge. Both students and their employers should feel confident in their ability to handle tasks related to septic systems. Students are also encouraged to further their training with the other badges in our plumbing program, such as Pumps, Water Treatment, and more.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Pumps course offers training and education on the ins and outs of pumps used in plumbing. Pump-related issues are a common cause of plumbing calls, and this course has the information plumbing technicians need to know when they answer those calls.
Our online course will train plumbing students to install, maintain, and diagnose problems with various pumps used in plumbing systems. Completing our Pumps course helps students and businesses alike ensure their technicians have received professional training.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy designed this course for the benefit of students at all levels of training, from beginners to more seasoned technicians. Our Pumps course is an intensive look at an essential part of the plumbing trade.
Lead instructor Robert Keith will be presenting the video lessons in this course. Robert has over thirty years of experience as a professional plumber and will be sharing his knowledge and research in the material for this course. The video lessons will feature Robert discussing the topics as well as demonstrations of techniques similar to how they will be seen in the field.
The videos may also use charts, diagrams, and other visual aids to help students understand the lesson material. Students will receive training on water pumps, sewage pumps, condensation pumps, and more. This course will also integrate some electrical and HVAC training by teaching students about the wiring and circuit boards used by different pumps as well as pumps used in heating and air units.
Novice and experienced plumbing students will both be able to learn and grow as tradespeople in our Pumps course and apply the lessons to their work. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also provides 24/7 online access to the lessons so that students can watch the video lessons on computers, smartphones, tablets, or other similar devices.
Each lesson will consist of one or more videos and a quiz at the end. These quizzes typically have three or more questions based on material discussed by Robert in the videos. Students will need to score 100% on the quiz to pass and move on to the next lesson. Lessons can be retaken until students have achieved a 100% score. This method ensures that students have gotten a full grasp of the material before proceeding to the following lesson.
At the end of the course, students will be prompted to take the final exam, which draws questions from every lesson in the Pumps course. Just as with the quizzes, a perfect score will be needed to pass the final exam and finish the course successfully. Passing the final exam means students have completed the course and have earned their Pumps badge.
The badge system lets business owners, as well as the students themselves, know that the student has received professional training in that area and can now confidently perform pump-related tasks. Alpha Tradesmen Academy encourages all its students to expand their plumbing training and knowledge by enrolling in some of our other courses.
In this course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy will be offering professional training on the valves in the plumbing trade. Virtually any plumbing technician can expect to encounter a wide variety of valves in their career, making this course an essential part of well-rounded plumbing training. This online course will train students to install, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot problems with valves.
After passing this course, students should be able to fulfill all of these tasks and more. Alpha Tradesmen Academy designed this course to benefit beginning plumbing students as well as more experienced ones. Our Valves badge is highly beneficial for any student looking to further their plumbing training.
In the Valves course, the lead instructor will be Robert Keith. Drawing from Robert’s thirty-plus years as a plumbing technician, the material comes from Robert’s own professional experience and research. These video lessons will feature Robert’s instruction, as well as live demonstrations of tools, methods, and other information any plumbing technician may need to know.
The lessons may also feature charts, diagrams, and other helpful visual aids to further students’ understanding of concepts and data. Students will receive lessons in installing and replacing valves, PRV, copper, as well as codes for correct use and installation of valves. The material in these lessons is designed to be of use to both new and more experienced students.
Any plumbing student can benefit from our program and easily apply the lessons to their real-life work. Students can also take advantage of our 24/7 access to online materials. The students can easily rewatch the video lessons on a computer, tablet, or smartphone if they need a quick refresher course on any of the lesson material covered before going into a job.
After students have watched all of the videos in a lesson, they will be asked to take a brief quiz consisting of at least three questions based on information from the videos. In order to open the next lesson, students will need to answer all of the questions correctly. If any quiz question is incorrect, students are allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they achieve a passing score.
This way, the students can focus on learning and understanding the material. Students will have a final exam after completing all the lessons and quizzes. Questions on the final exam will draw from all the topics discussed in the Valves badge. Just like the lesson quizzes, a score of 100% will be needed to pass the final exam successfully. Once students have completed the final exam, they are finished with the course and have earned their badge for the Valves course.
As plumbing technicians, these students, as well as their supervisors, should feel confident enough in their abilities to take on calls related to Valves in residential and commercial buildings alike. We also encourage students to try our other plumbing courses to further their training as a certified plumbing service technician.
In our Water Treatment course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy strives to train and educate plumbing students on the finer points of treating water. The chemicals used in water treatment facilities serve the purpose of protecting water until it reaches homes and businesses. Once the water has reached these areas, the chemicals are no longer needed.
These chemicals can lead to undesirable smells, tastes, and other qualities in tap water. Likewise, water can be chemically tainted in other ways that make it undesirable or even dangerous. Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s Water Treatment course is designed to train plumbing students on the methods, tools, and substances used to keep water safe and pure.
Both newer and more experienced students will find new and beneficial information and demonstrations in our course. The Water Treatment course is an excellent way for students to expand their professional plumbing training.
For this course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy will be hosting a special guest instructor who will lead our video lessons. This guest instructor is an industry insider with a nationally recognized water treatment company who has extensive experience with testing and treating water systems. Video lessons will include discussions of a wide range of topics, as well as examples of techniques used in water treatment.
Students will be educated on the various problems that may arise in water quality as well as the professional way to address the issues. Students of all experience levels will be able to grow as technicians and apply this new information to their work. Even after students have completed the course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers 24/7 online availability.
This feature allows students to rewatch the video lessons on their smartphones, tablets, computers, or other devices anytime they need a refresher course on water treatment.
After viewing all the videos within a given lesson, students will take a short quiz. The lesson quizzes will consist of at least three questions based on information from that lesson. Students will need to answer all of the questions correctly in order to pass and proceed to the next lesson. Students may go back afterward, rewatch the video lessons, and retake the quizzes to correct any wrong answers. This way, the students can focus on learning and understanding the course material.
At the end of the Water Treatment course, there will be a final exam that will draw from all the material covered in the course. Just as with the lesson quizzes, students will need a score of 100% to pass the final exam and complete the course. After passing the final exam, the students have earned their badge for the Water Treatment course.
The students, their supervisors, and their peers alike will be able to know that the student has been fully trained for treating and purifying water. These students are also strongly encouraged to grow in their plumbing training by signing up for another one of the many available courses in Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s plumbing program.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy presents a course for plumbing students looking to receive training in water piping. Piping is a massive aspect of plumbing as a whole, making this course very important for any prospective plumbing technician. This online course will teach students piping theory, re-piping, new installs, diagnostics, and more.
The course material will be relevant to water piping in both commercial and residential settings. Plumbing students with any level of experience will be able to find the information in this Water Piping course useful for performing jobs in the field. Our course contains vital training plumbing technicians need to learn.
The lead instructor for the Water Piping course will be experienced plumber Robert Keith. Robert has spent over three decades as a trained professional plumbing technician and will be giving lessons based on his own experiences and research. These video lessons include discussions of the lessons as well as demonstrations of methods, tools, and equipment. We will also be utilizing footage from actual job sites to help students see what they will likely encounter on calls.
The lessons may also feature charts, diagrams, and other visual aids for added convenience. The lesson material in this course is designed to line up with the up-to-date specifications of the International Plumbing Code (IPC). The course will also include a prompt for students to attend a live certification class from Uponor, a major piping manufacturer.
Receiving this training will significantly increase a student’s value as a plumbing technician. Virtually any plumbing student, regardless of experience level, can benefit from our program and apply this material to their real-life work. Since Alpha Tradesmen Academy offers 24/7 online access to video lessons, students can rewatch the videos anytime from their smartphones, computers, or other devices.
Every lesson in the course will conclude with a quiz based on the topics discussed in that particular lesson. The quizzes will typically be three or more questions, and students will need to pass each quiz by answering all the questions correctly to progress to the next lesson. If any questions on the quizzes are answered incorrectly, students are allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they achieve a passing score.
This method enables the students to focus on fully understanding the lessons. Students will take a final exam after finishing all the lessons and quizzes. The questions on the exam will come from material covered in every lesson in the course. Just like with the lesson quizzes, a perfect score is needed to pass the final exam and finish the course successfully.
After completing the course, the student has earned their Water Piping badge. This badge denotes to the student and their employer that the student has received and completed professional training in water piping. We also encourage students to try our other courses in our plumbing program to further their training and skills as a certified plumbing service technician.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy is offering a Winterization badge for any student who needs to train on preparing for and servicing pipe issues related to cold weather. Regardless of where a technician will be working, cold weather-related problems can happen to almost any plumbing system. Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s online Winterization course will train students to troubleshoot frozen pipes, winterizing techniques, and much more.
Students will gain a well-rounded knowledge of winterizing plumbing systems that they can apply in their work as professional plumbing technicians. Alpha Tradesmen Academy has designed this course to benefit beginning plumbing students as well as more experienced technicians.
In the Winterization course, our lead instructor will be experienced plumbing technician Robert Keith. The lessons Robert teaches in the video lessons use the knowledge he has gained in his own professional career. These lessons will feature Robert’s instruction, along with real demonstrations of tools, techniques, and other vital winterization training.
The video lessons may also use diagrams, charts, and other equipment as visual aids to help students have a better grasp of the course material. Students will learn about freeze protection for piping, professional diagnostic techniques, the differences in winterizing occupied and unoccupied buildings, and more. The lessons are created with students of all levels of experience in mind so any student can benefit from the course.
The information in this course can be easily transferred to what plumbing technicians do in the field every day. Students can take advantage of our 24/7 access to the video lessons. The students are allowed to conveniently rewatch the videos with a computer, tablet, or smartphone if they could use a refresher course on winterization before approaching a related job in the field.
At the end of every lesson, students will be asked to take a quiz based on the information covered in that lesson. These quizzes usually consist of at least three questions, and students need to score 100% to pass and move on to the following lesson. Students are allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz afterward to correct any wrong answers.
This system enables the students to focus on the information and ensures that they will finish the course with a full understanding of the material. Students will take the final exam after completing all the lessons and quizzes. The final exam is based on material discussed in all the previous lessons in the Winterization course. Just as with the quizzes, students will need to score 100% to pass the final exam.
After finishing the final exam, the students will have completed the course and have earned their Winterization badge. The students, their peers, and their employers alike will be ensured that the students have been adequately trained in winterization techniques when performing jobs for clients. Alpha Tradesmen Academy encourages its students to enroll in our other courses, which provide quality, professional training in a wide range of subjects within the plumbing trade.
In this course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy will be providing high-quality, professional training for plumbing jobs involving grease traps. Grease traps are common in a variety of businesses, especially restaurants. In this online course, students will be trained in installations, diagnostics, codes, and more concerning grease traps.
Completing our Grease Traps course will provide students with the necessary training to perform a vast range of tasks in the field. This course has been made with all experience levels in mind, from experienced plumbers to brand new plumbing students. Any technician will be able to benefit from this course and utilize the training when responding to calls.
Robert Keith will be the lead instructor for this course and host of the video lessons. Robert’s lessons will be taken from his own professional experience, which covers over thirty years as a plumber in the industry. The video lessons will include discussions about concepts and techniques, as well as real-life demonstrations of methods, tools, and equipment as they would be encountered on assignments. Visual aids such as graphs and diagrams may also be used in the videos to help students better understand the lessons.
These lessons will cover topics like health department codes, safety, sizing systems, pumping, and more. Students will also learn of environmental concerns to keep in mind when installing and servicing grease traps. New and more experienced students can all benefit from the material and use in their professional work.
Students can also take full advantage of our 24/7 online access to video lessons and other materials. They can rewatch any video lessons on a computer, smartphone, or tablet for a refresher course is needed before starting work on a job.
Following the videos on each lesson, there will be a brief quiz with three or more questions from the material discussed. Students will need to answer all the quiz questions correctly to proceed to the next lesson in the course. If a student answers any of the questions incorrectly, they are allowed to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they get a passing score.
This method enables the student to focus on any areas where they may have misunderstood the material and ensures that students will need to comprehend the lessons in order to pass fully. Students will take their final exam after completing all the lessons and quizzes. The final exam will have questions drawing from information given throughout the Grease Traps course.
Just like the lesson quizzes, the final exam can only be passed with all the questions answered correctly. After completing the final exam, students will have completed the course and have received their Grease Traps badge.
This badge indicates to the students, as well as their supervisors and coworkers, they have been professionally trained to service grease traps. Students are also encouraged to expand their training and knowledge by signing up for other courses in Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s plumbing program.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy is offering a Well Systems course to plumbing students looking to expand their training. Well systems are highly prevalent in many places, and this course will provide training in the ins and outs of working with wells. Students in this course will be taught the general knowledge of well systems, as well as receive training on diagnosing and servicing wells.
Passing the course should signify that students have been professionally trained in well systems. This course was made for students of all experience levels to grow as plumbing technicians and receive professional well systems training. Proper training in well systems is a crucial element of being a well-rounded plumbing professional.
In the Well Systems course, the lead instructor will be Robert Keith, an experienced plumber with over three decades in the plumbing trade. The information given in these lessons comes from Robert’s own experience and expertise. Video lessons in this course will include brief discussions with Robert, where he discusses topics. In other videos, Robert demonstrates equipment and techniques just as they would be encountered in the real world.
The lessons may also feature diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to further students’ understanding of concepts discussed in the lessons. Topics addressed in the video lessons include pressure switches, expansion tanks, booster pumps, aeration systems to remove methane, and more. This course will also show students how to treat water in well systems to ensure it is safe for clients to drink, bathe in, etc.
As previously stated, students of any experience level will be able to learn from the lessons and use the training in their professional plumbing work. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also offers 24/7 online access to materials like videos and other resources. We allow students to quickly refresh their memories with videos on smartphones, tablets, computers, or other devices before going into jobs involving well systems.
After students have watched all of the videos in a lesson, they will take a short quiz drawing from that particular lesson. Quizzes will consist of at least three questions, and students will need to answer all of the questions correctly to advance to the next lesson. Students are permitted to rewatch the video lessons and retake the quizzes until they have scored 100% correct.
This way, the students must have a full understanding of the material before finishing the course. At the end of the course, students will need to take a final exam with questions using the information given throughout the course. Just as in the quizzes, students can only pass by correctly answering every question. Completing the course grants students their badge for the Well Systems course.
The Well Systems badge signifies to business owners, other technicians, and the students themselves that they have completed a professional training course for working with well systems. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also strongly recommends that students continue to pursue their plumbing training by signing up for more badges in our program.
In this course, Alpha Tradesmen Academy will offer a course specifically designed to train students to test water quality and purity. The additives used in water treatment plants are designed to protect water until it reaches businesses and homes through piping. The chemicals are no longer necessary after this, leaving many unneeded additives in water that can affect its taste, smell, or even safety.
Similarly, many otherwise clean water sources can be contaminated by natural or human-made issues. This Water Testing course is crafted to teach plumbing students to properly inspect water sources, diagnose contamination issues, install treatment systems, and much more. The material in this course was designed to be of use to plumbers of all experience levels, from novice apprentices to experienced technicians. This Water Testing course is an excellent way to add to any plumbing technician’s set of skills.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy will have a special guest instructor for the video lessons in the Water Testing course. The guest instructor has extensive experience with water testing and treatment, and works with one of the largest, nationally recognized water treatment companies. The videos in the course will utilize brief lectures as well as demonstrations of various techniques and equipment.
Students will learn how to test the chlorine, iron, hardness, and pH levels in water, as well as the equipment used in the testing processes. The material in this course can be used in regular calls when students begin their work in the plumbing field.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy utilizes 24/7 online resources. Video lessons can be rewatched even after students have completed the course if they need a refresher on any of the material. This also means the videos can be easily viewed on a tablet, smartphone, computer, or other devices.
At the end of each lesson, there will be a brief quiz for students to take. These quizzes typically have at least three questions that draw from information from the lesson. In order to pass the lesson quizzes, students will need to answer every question correctly. If a student has any incorrect answers, they can go back and rewatch the video lessons and retake the quiz until they can go on to the next lesson in the course.
We use this method to ensure students have a clear grasp of the material before progressing through the course. A final exam will be given at the end of the course that uses materials covered in all of the previous lessons. Just like all the lesson quizzes, students must get a score of 100% to pass the final exam. After passing the exam, the students have earned the Water Treatment badge.
This badge should signify to employers, fellow technicians, as well as the students themselves that the students have completed a professional training course on water testing. Alpha Tradesmen Academy also recommends that students continue expanding their training with any of our other online plumbing courses.
We have taken a unique approach to teaching each trade by clarifying it into job types or rather categories of the trade that we call “Badges.”
By this being an online trade school that incorporates recorded lessons, you can learn on your own timing. You can also refer to the training as a reference while on a job.
Students will learn each Badge by completing a series of lessons that get broken down into modules. The training is provided in video format.
After completing each lesson, students will be required to pass a quiz to ensure learning retention.
After completing all of the lessons and quizzes within a Badge, a student must then pass the final exam that is compiled with numerous questions relating to the materials taught in that Badge.
After successfully completing all modules, lessons, quizzes, and the final exam, a student will then be awarded the Badge Certification. Each certification earned can be used to encourage employment and/or optimized dispatching.
Each Badge will have a list of tasks that should be conducted by the student to incorporate hands-on training alongside our online classroom training. These task sheets serve in allowing a qualified witness to sign off on the student’s accomplishments.
Our online platform can be used on any device type, allowing you to access the materials whenever and wherever.
Alpha Tradesmen Academy is designed to train students of all experience levels. Our online trade programs start by teaching the basics of the field in the Certified Service Technician course. Lessons in these courses will introduce even completely novice students to the theory, tools, materials, and methods they need to know to enter their respective trades. Likewise, more experienced students will also benefit from our programs, since they provide students with up-to-date information on modern practices, techniques, and equipment.
In the past, traditional trade schools forced students to arrange their schedules around attending classes and taking quizzes and tests. Since all of Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s resources are available online, students can watch video lessons and take assessments at their own time and pace. Our program works along with the hands-on experience students will gain while working as apprentices, so it is designed to be flexible with students’ working hours and personal lives. MOBILE FRIENDLY
Students gain access to Alpha Tradesmen Academy’s video lessons and assessments for a year upon enrolling in a course. This system allows students who have completed the course to rewatch the videos if they need a refresher course before embarking on a job. Our online lessons are available 24/7 on our mobile-friendly site, making it easy to watch the videos anytime.
Students of Alpha Tradesmen Academy are strongly encouraged to become apprentices with local companies to earn real-world experience in the field. Our program was made to work alongside the experience students will gain as apprentices. With our system, students will be able to work and earn wages as apprentices and train online on their own time.
The convenient badge system is unique to Alpha Tradesmen Academy. All of our online trade programs are divided into courses that cover a specific subject within the trade. After completing all of the video lessons, quizzes, and final exam in the course, students are awarded the corresponding badge. These badges help students, business owners, and coworkers easily understand the subjects in which students have or have not been trained.
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