This course develops skills in solving plumbing problems in a home or apartment community. The students will learn the anatomy of a plumbing system and how to make repairs at kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, and water heaters. The students will also learn drain cleaning techniques via plungers, pressure, and toilet augers. Other topics include tools of the trade, minimizing foul smells, thawing frozen pipes, and winterizing plumbing components. Emphasis will be placed on making repairs in a safe, efficient and productive manner.