April 09, 2019
Perry Technical Institute’s newest program for plumbing is thriving, with students learning inside and outside of the classroom. The Plumbing Technician program launched in September of 2018, with a scheduled graduation date of September 2019.
Plumbing students recently had the opportunity to become certified in Aquatherm, an advanced plumbing system and material. During a development training in the convenience of Perry Tech's plumbing lab, students learned from Marty Newlander of Ridgeline Mechanical Sales. He taught the class the ins and outs of Aquatherm pipes and fittings, which offer benefits over metals and other plastics, such as reliability, longevity, and chemical purity. In the hands-on lab, students learned many things including the proper installation, potable water system, and reclaimed water system.
See the training in action below, as well as other work the Plumbing students have had the opportunity to do on and off campus.
Plumbing students being certified in Aquatherm
Plumbing students received complimentary installation kits as part of their Aquatherm certification training
Plumbing students received hands on training as part of their certification in Aquatherm
A plumbing student practices the new training he received as part of the Aquatherm certification
Marty Newlander from Ridgeline Mechanical Sales led the plumbing students in their Aquatherm certification
One of the labs in the plumbing program at Perry Tech
Plumbing students working on a Habitat for Humanity house in Granger
The hands-on Plumbing program teaches students the fundamental skills of plumbing
Plumbing students working on a Habitat for Humanity house in Granger
Plumbing students working on a Habitat for Humanity house in Granger
Plumbing students working on two Habitat for Humanity house in Granger
Plumbing students working on a Habitat for Humanity house in Granger
Plumbing students take a field trip to the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Facility
Plumbing students take a field trip to the Yakima Wastewater Treatment Facility
