A student successfully completing this program will be able to do the following:   Communicate effectively with peers, customers, technical support staff, and supervisors through verbal and written modes.  Perform required mathematical calculations for the trade, including pipefitting calculations. Perform required work safely in accordance with federal and state regulations.  Understand the natural physical laws that govern the plumbing and heating trades. Read and interpret the blueprints of the plumbing and heating trades as well as other related trades.  Recognize, troubleshoot, and install safe electrical wiring for the associated heating and plumbing appliances, lighting, receptacles, and supply circuits from the electrical service panel. Perform pipe joining procedures for all major piping systems, including PVC, copper, iron, and plastic (PEX).  Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools. Demonstrate correct installation and servicing of jet and submersible pumps.  Install plumbing pipes and fixtures according to the Maine Plumbing Code. Demonstrate correct and safe implementation of routine plumbing service procedures.  Demonstrate proper welding and soldering techniques for copper and iron pipe installations. Demonstrate the safe and correct procedure for wiring heating appliances, such as warm air furnaces and boilers.  Install oil or gas supply lines in a building. Estimate heating loads for a building.  Design a warm air duct system. Size and install piping systems for hot water boilers according to the Maine codes.  Install control systems for various types of heating systems. Perform routine service and troubleshooting on #1 and #2 fuel oil and gas fired heating equipment.