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Pressing for HVAC & Plumbing

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

Certification

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RIDGID certification on press-fit connections for copper, stainless steel, and PEX pipe using manual and battery-powered press tools.

Format

Hybrid

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

NC3 and RIDGID introduce pressing for HVAC and plumbing. Content introduces types and sizes of piping materials suited for pressing and their uses, explains the design principles and function of various press-type fittings for copper, stainless steel, and PEX pipe, and demonstrates the safe and proper operation of manual and battery-powered press tools on copper and PEX tubing including preparation for press connections. Students' ability to safely and properly use professional press tools is evaluated through hands-on joining of copper and PEX tubing.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify pressable piping materials
  • Explain press fitting design principles
  • Operate manual press tools safely
  • Operate battery-powered press tools
  • Press copper tubing connections
  • Press PEX tubing connections
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Pipe system shutoff procedures — execute independently using valve keys and wrenches to isolate sections safely during repair work on multi-unit residential buildings.
  • Copper, PVC, and steel pipe assemblies — join using soldering, brazing, cement, or threaded couplings with consistent quality across routine residential and light commercial installations.
  • Pipe layout positions and passage holes — mark accurately using levels and rulers with minimal oversight on standard new-construction framing packages.
  • Cutting torches, pipe threaders, and pipe benders — operate routinely to fabricate pipe sections to specification on commercial construction projects.
  • Blueprints and building codes — review and apply to plan pipe routing and select appropriate materials for familiar installation scenarios.
  • Underground storm and sanitary piping systems — install and extend to connect fixtures following engineered drawings on residential subdivision projects.
  • Troubleshooting common pipe leaks and blockages — diagnose and repair using systematic inspection techniques during service calls with limited supervision.
  • Full-scale pipe layout drawings — lay out on-site from blueprint dimensions to guide installation of supports and equipment in standard mechanical rooms.
  • Time and task sequencing — manage personal workload across concurrent plumbing tasks to meet project milestones on mid-size commercial job sites.
  • Customer and building occupant communication — explain repair scope and expected disruption clearly and professionally during service and maintenance visits.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
92%
Placement Rate
54%