Plumbing Level 4, 5th edition

For courses in plumbing.

A complete curriculum, for a fast-growing profession

Plumbing, Level 4, is the final installment of NCCER’s four-part plumbing program. The Level 4 plumbing curriculum covers the concepts technicians need to safely install, test, maintain and repair many different types of plumbing systems for residential, commercial and public buildings. Learners also develop the critical-thinking skills needed for sound decision-making as they prepare to launch their plumbing career.

Developed with industry partners, the 5th Edition improves the training experience for both learners and instructors. Featuring a new, easy-to-follow design, it turns the focus to service and reflects the tools and methods of modern plumbing.

Key features of this title

Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through technical procedures and tasks.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Figures and tables throughout each module illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.

New and updated features of this title

Series-wide revisions

• REVISED: A greater focus on service, across modules, ensures that the most relevant job skills are covered. This reorientation reflects the fact that more plumbing work is geared toward service.
• REVISED: Modern equipment, tools, approaches and best practices have been incorporated into both the text and art. Examples include press fittings and the latest PEX connection methods.
• NEW: A new, improved design builds upon the visual appearance and readability of the material.

Content changes based on industry updates

• EXPANDED: New information from the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management was added to the module Business Principles for Plumbers (02401). This module also includes expanded coverage of unexpected costs and warranties.
• UPDATED: The most up-to-date terminology and codes now appear in the modules Water Pressure Booster and Recirculation Systems (02403) and Indirect and Special Waste (02404).
• EXPANDED: New exam questions were added to module 02403, along with added content on storage tanks.