The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation was founded in 1987 by a partnership of contractors, manufacturers and wholesalers. Its mission is to provide workforce development, management education and technical training to advance the growth and career success of those employed in the plumbing and HVACR industry. Edward T. Moore is the author of "Plumbing 101," "Plumbing 201," "Plumbing 301," "Plumbing 401" and reviewer of several other trade publications. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology and a master’s degree in technology systems with a concentration in manufacturing engineering. Ed is currently the facilities manager for Carowinds theme park in Charlotte, NC. Ed retired from his previous position as the department manager and instructor for the Building Construction Trades and Air Conditioning Program at York Technical College in Rock Hill, S.C., where he has also served as an instructor for the Industrial Maintenance and Welding programs. Additionally, Ed was a licensed master plumber for South Carolina. He currently holds certification with NATE in Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps and is a certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Ed was previously certified as a HERS (Home Energy Rating Services) instructor through RESNET.

• 1. Communication Skills and Professionalism.2. Pipe Joining Techniques.3. Plastic Pipe and Fittings.4. Introduction to Welding, Gas Welding, and Safety.5. Soldering, Brazing, Cutting, and Gas Welding.6. Piping Materials, Sources, and Distribution for Potable Water.7. Water Pipe Sizing: Main and Branch and Individual Run Systems.8. Water Heaters and Hot Water Distribution.9. Cross-Connection Protection and Pipe Identification.10. Sewage Disposal Methods.11. Drainage Fixture Units.12. Building Drains.13. Stacks.14. Mathematics Review and Linear Measure.15. Offsets.16. Properties of Water.17. Venting Plumbing Drainage Systems.18. Sump Pumps, Sewage Pumps, and Sewage Ejectors.19. Plumbing Traps.20. Fixture Supports.21. Hoisting and Rigging.22. Safety Concepts.23. Rough-In Sheets.24. Details, Sections, and Exploded View Drawings.