Class Descriptions
NEW! Micro Robotics & Lateral Cutting – Journeyman (2‑Day Course)
Prerequisite: Completion of NuDrain installations totaling 800 linear feet or a supervisor’s recommendation.
The Micro Robotics & Lateral Cutting – Journeyman course is designed to advance a technician’s ability to execute precision reinstatement work inside CIPP-lined piping systems using the IMS robotic cutting platform. This hands‑on training focuses on operational mastery of the cutter, safe and effective navigation inside various pipe diameters, and the maintenance skills required to ensure equipment longevity and field‑ready performance.
NEW! Spraypoxy – Apprentice (2‑Day Course)
Prerequisite: Minimum 90 days field experience.
The Spraypoxy – Apprentice course introduces technicians to the fundamental skills, safety principles, and application methods required to perform internal pipe coating using the Spraypoxy system. This hands‑on training focuses on proper machine setup, material preparation, coating techniques (including spray and brush coating), and safe operational practices. Participants will learn how to achieve consistent, code‑compliant coating results while understanding the limitations, best‑use scenarios, and maintenance needs of the Spraypoxy equipment.
NuDrain Lining - Apprentice (3 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Minimum 90 days
By the end of this course, the participant will understand different drainage systems and learn the skills needed to be an Apprentice Lining Tradesman. They will be taught how to properly identify, disassemble, and reassemble drainage systems while understanding how to properly use “no-hub” couplings, strong back “no-shear” couplings, cutting access panels into drywall and installing an access point and/or cleanout for cleaning and lining, Teflon taping and pasting threaded connectors and caps, as well as, performing a 10-foot head pressure test is taught Drain/Waste/Vent. They will also learn about different tools of the plumbing and NuDrain lining trades, how to properly protect a work area and themselves, learn the basics of cleaning, measuring, building, and installing liners for 2”, 3”, and 4” pipe.
D.W.V. Investigation & Diagnostics - Apprentice (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Minimum 90 days
By the end of this course, the participant will understand how to properly diagnose a drainage system using an abridged version of the NASSCO PACP coding in preparation for CIPP installation. Proper CCTV techniques including narration of what can be seen, line locating and tracing will be discussed. In addition, the participant will learn how to use a multiple bladder to leak check pressurized pipe (i.e. vacuum lines, pools) joints and connections. Participants shall be able to identify and document a drainage system CCTV and submit a written report which includes a drawing when done.
NuDrain Advanced Tech - Journeyman (3 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Completion of NuDrain installations totaling 800 linear feet or a supervisor’s recommendation.
This class will teach an understanding of the important intricacies within the NuDrain product and the variables which can be adapted to successfully line mechanical systems of all types. Product variables, various resins, the importance of calibration, hot and cold weather applications, water infiltration, channel rotting, handling connections via gapping and reinstating, accelerated curing mechanisms utilizing fast curing resins and heat assist, reforming collapsed or wrinkled lines using the hot water cure, handling small diameter, cleaning, measuring, camera manipulation, when and why to use a long/short bladder on air/pull end, push/pull combination method, proper use of scoring to allow material to lay even through short sweep bends.
NuDrain Vertical & Horizontal Connection Lining (VHCL) - Master (2 Day Course) Prerequisite: Certification as a NuDrain Journeyman, Crew Foreman, Project Manager, or a supervisor’s recommendation.
The participants will learn the proper method of building and installing the various sizes of connection liners (VHCL) in both vertical and horizontal applications. This class covers the techniques of installing both the Picote Connection Collar system and NuFlow’s Precision Push/Pull-in-Place. Upstream & downstream installation and curing with the Heat Assist and/or Picote steamer will also be taught.
NuDrain Pull-in-Place - Master (5 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Completed all Apprentice, Journeyman & Master courses.
The NuFlow PIP Master class is the pinnacle of pull-in-place lining. We test the attendee’s skills with master installation scenarios including large diameter patching, window cutting & lining custom built short radius ninety-degree sweeps in a 8-inch x 12-inch pipe configuration while dealing with active water infiltration and cold spots. Attendees will also work as a team to complete a full system CIPP rehab utilizing connection liners (VHCL) with 2-inch, 3-inch & 4-inch NuFlex liners.
Advanced Plan Reading & Estimating - Master (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Completion of Bluebeam University online classes and Certification as a NuDrain Journeyman, Crew Foreman, Project Manager, Estimator, Salesman, Account Manager, or a supervisor’s recommendation.
The participant will learn how to evaluate and breakdown potential jobs for mobilization and estimating the NuDrain CIPP, NuCure UV, and NuTube Inversion technologies. The course will encompass gauging all associated job costs including labor, duration of job, mobilization, equipment rental costs, shipping, per diem, travel and accommodations, materials, and miscellaneous aspects of estimating and implementing NuFlow technology utilizing excel worksheets and Bluebeam software to produce accurate take offs, budgets, and estimates. A brief overview of Bluebeam take-off software will be shared.
Project Development, Project Management, & Technical Standards - Master
(2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Certification as a NuDrain Journeyman, NASSCO PACP, or NASSCO LACP
Learn industry standards to follow relevant ASTMS and plumbing jurisdictions. Sharpen your Project Management skills using Microsoft Planner and Project with a real-life large project. Learn how to use construction industry tools implemented into our trade, such as building a schedule of values, using a Gantt chart to schedule tasks, implementing change orders, to produce an in-depth schedule. Understand true project assessment, flow analysis and how different variables can affect liner selection (choice of resin, type of liner material, coating of liner material, etc.) to help mitigate risk. Understanding certifications, testing, professional qualifications, local, state, and federal guidelines surrounding our industry (ASTM 1216, ASTM 1743, UPC, IPC). This course also touches on NuFlow’s current product offerings, best practices, and technical standards.
NuCure CCUV Lining - Apprentice (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Minimum 90 days
This class will allow the installer to understand the NuCure equipment including vital mandatory daily maintenance (filters, drains, vacuum oil, blow-out procedures, Kellum-schedules). Proper use of double helix light cores (lengths, care and storage). Proper building of launchers, air and light testing, vacuum and calibrated wet-out. Proper pipe measuring using S.C.I.D.S. Necessary scoring for bends and removal of jacket when necessary. The class also covers pre-install checklists, push/pull in place installation, exposed ends, and the use of UV adhesive.
NuCure CCUV - Journeyman (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: NuCure CCUV Apprentice certification
Progressing to journeyman level we again touch on the importance of the mandatory NuCure equipment maintenance, vacuum and calibrated wet out. Learn how to build a launcher for a ‘pull back’ installation (allowing for a longer liner than the launcher), lining bends and how to build your launcher for lining transitions; covering how to calculate for loss of material length in transitions and stopping active water infiltration. The class will also demonstrate lining of vertical pipes with gapping.
NuCure CCUV - Master (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: NuCure CCUV Apprentice and NuCure CCUV Journeyman certifications.
The final step in the NuCure CCUV curriculum is the NuCure Master Level. The first Master class, a 2-day course, focuses on imparting installers with the necessary skills for the proper construction and installation of various sizes of connection liners, encompassing both vertical and horizontal applications, and how to launch from upstream and downstream to rehabilitate. The proper use of 2” CCUV will be taught, as well as, how to remove the push rod and applicate without or utilizing the “fake” push rod method.
NuTube Inversion Lining - Apprentice (2 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Minimum 90 days
Participants will gain foundational insights into the inversion process through topics such as equipment selection, mastering one and two-stage shots, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the NuTube technology. This class is usually taught before going “live” into the field with the technicians or in a training facility.
NuTube Inversion - Journeyman (3 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Active foreman with a minimum of 800’ installed.
Participants will learn correct curing methods including use of a steamer to accelerate cure times and resins with different working times, installation of transitional liners with drawback calculations and use pull assist techniques for short turns and/or difficult shots. The use of the continuous shooter for extended runs, proper vacuum and installation curing pressures, tips and tricks including remote starts for installation through cleanouts.
NuTube Inversion - Master (3 Day Course)
Prerequisite: Completed NuTube Inversion - Apprentice and NuTube Inversion - Journeyman The NuTube Master class will explore the use of the VeriCure CIPP curing system to understand that the liner has been exposed to its proper exothermic curing and cooling cycle to assure a quality cured liner. Advanced techniques such as combining inversion with the use of water, while utilizing remote starts and/ or tearaways through cleanouts for optimal no dig NuTube installations. Finally internal reinstating through the main utilizing robotic cutters such as the IMS cutter is taught during this 3 day master class.