build your future
INTERESTED IN THE PLUMBING
AND GAS-FITTING TRADE?
Apprentice/journeyman-plumber/gas-fitter preparing for licensing examinations?
High school student considering a career?
Novice?
Building Professional?
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH
THE PLUMBING ACADEMY, Inc.!
“The median annual wage for plumbers was $56,330 in May 2020.”* Our “Live” online classes will prepare you to successfully pass Massachusetts licensing exams and enter the plumbing and gas-fitting workforce. Master these skills from the convenience of your home. Use your brain, use your hands.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
we teach you right…
the first time
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Norm
Norman St. Hilaire, Jr.
President
Norman administrates the online education and training content and is the architect of TPA presentation-design.
As the primary instructor for all online activities, his passion, mentorship and coaching skills engages all students with the will to invest-in-learning the trade/business of plumbing, gas-fitting, laws, regulations and math. His instruction and primary goal is to teach you how to do it right the first time.
Norman is a former Associate Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of the Examiners of Plumbers and Gas-fitters, the Plumbing Code Coordinator for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials-IAPMO, Education Director for Quench USA and Town of Danvers, West Newbury Plumbing and Gas-fitting Inspector. He has also functioned as a fire investigator, instructor, code and licensing consultant.
Norman’s experience encompasses 40+ years in the plumbing, gas-fitting and building trades.
ERIC
Eric Tinney
Vice President
Eric serves as a Producer/Engineer focusing on the daily operational responsibilities of The Plumbing Academy, Inc. which includes student licensing consulting and educational guidance.
Eric is a former Educational Workforce Specialist for a National Corporation, producing online training materials that included educational videos, documents and installation test-content for water filtration technicians.
Eric’s experience encompasses more than 20-years as an Estimator/Project Manager in the plumbing, electrical and building fields with focus on trade related Government contracts.
Let’s hear what the students are saying…
testimonials
Revolution Plumbing
January 2024
If you want the best, The Plumbing Academy is it. I've been to many different plumbing classes and this one takes the win. It's not going to be easy, but nothing worth doing comes with ease. Hands down the best structured class I've ever taken. After being licensed since 2008 this class has given me the confidence needed going into my masters exam. I cannot thank the team @ The Plumbing Academy enough. Thank you for your dedication to the plumbing industry.
Arthur Koskinas
December 2023
The Plumbing Academy is made up of good people who are experienced and committed to your success, so come prepared to work hard and learn more than you could have ever imagined. I just finished up Plumbing Tier 1, and I'm very happy and looking forward to another 4 years of learning Plumbing and Gas-Fitting the right way on the first try! I appreciate the opportunity to learn from a passionate, caring, and extremely knowledgeable Professor named Norm. Eric is the wizard and technical genius behind the scenes making sure that you're connected and ready to explore. Bring a good attitude, a desire to learn, and you'll be as happy as I am in pursuit of a well earned dream.
STUDY & LEARN
FROM HOME
“live” online classes
THE PLUMBING ACADEMY,INC.
is certified to provide Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing and gas-fitting Tier Classes, 55-Hour Refresher Course and Continuing Education Sessions online.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of the Examiners of Plumbers and Gas-fitters-BOE, has established and implemented a formal academic plumbing and gas-fitting curriculum and syllabus known as the
TIER PROGRAM.
The Plumbing Academy, Inc.-TPA has structured the BOE Tier-Program into “LIVE” online eLearning sessions.
Prepare
to Succeed
quizzes, tests & exams
Test your knowledge of plumbing codes, math, drawings, sizing and other subjects.
Identify strengths & weaknesses as you prepare for licensure in the plumbing and gas-fitting workforce.