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Two Days to the Code: Harding’s Intensive Plumbing Crash Course in South Portland
An 18‑hour, instructor‑led workshop designed to sharpen trade fundamentals and prepare candidates for the journeyman/master plumbing license test.
Two Days to the Code: Harding’s Intensive Plumbing Crash Course in South Portland.
Set in South Portland, Harding’s Plumbing School runs a focused, classroom‑based crash course designed expressly to help tradespeople pass the state plumbing code exam; the curriculum concentrates on safety practices, basic print reading, shop math and the Uniform Plumbing Code (chapters 1–11).
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Exam‑ready curriculum
A concentrated syllabus targets the key areas the state exam tests: trade safety practices, basic construction print reading, basic shop math and the Uniform Plumbing Code (chapters 1–11).
Brad Harding — veteran instructor and master plumber
The course is taught by Brad Harding, owner of Harding’s Plumbing and Heating, a former plumbing instructor at BRCOT and KVCC, PHCC National Plumbing Instructor of the Year (2014) and a master plumber with more than 30 years of field experience.
Intensive, classroom‑based two‑day workshop
Delivered as an intensive 18‑hour classroom course over two days, the crash course emphasizes code familiarity and practical exam preparation; students are advised to bring a current codebook for reference.
What the day feels like
What the two‑day course feels like
Expect back‑to‑back classroom sessions that move from safety and print reading into shop math drills and a chapter‑by‑chapter review of the Uniform Plumbing Code (Chapters 1–11), all structured to tighten gaps in knowledge and boost readiness for the state licensing exam.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two‑day course totaling 18 hours of classroom instruction.
Students are recommended to bring a copy of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code book; the state test is based on the 2015 edition, and the 2009, 2015 or 2018 editions are sufficient for study.
Price per person is $450.
Classroom‑instructed sessions led by an experienced master plumber with lecture, code review and Q&A components; more detailed content outlines are available upon request.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Plumbing Code Crash Course?
The course runs two days and comprises 18 hours of classroom instruction.
How much does the course cost?
The rate is $450 per person.
Who should attend this course?
Apprentice plumbers, journeymen plumbers, local plumbing inspectors and tradespeople who have been in the field for several years but need focused preparation to pass the state plumbing exam.
What topics are covered?
The curriculum includes trade safety practices, basic construction print reading, basic shop math and a review of the Uniform Plumbing Code (Chapters 1–11).
What course materials do I need?
Students are recommended to have a copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code—2024 is recommended for reference; the state exam is based on the 2015 edition, and the 2009, 2015, or 2018 editions are acceptable.
Who teaches the course?
Brad Harding, owner of Harding’s Plumbing and Heating, a master plumber with over 30 years of experience and a former plumbing instructor at regional technical schools, teaches the course.