PLUM 280 Plumbing Apprenticeship
This course allows credit for the completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program at the journeyman level, equivalent to at least 6000 hours of training. It is intended for students completing the Applied Technology and Apprenticeship AAS.
Notes
Only students completing an approved, plumbing apprenticeship program are eligible for this course.
PLUM 280Plumbing Apprenticeship
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry Technical
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
45 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Only students completing an approved, plumbing apprenticeship program are eligible for this course.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course allows credit for the completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program at the journeyman level, equivalent to at least 6000 hours of training. It is intended for students completing the Applied Technology and Apprenticeship AAS.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand the common hazards associated with plumbing work and the OSHA requirements for working safely.
- Identify the major components of drain, waste, and venting systems and how to install and test them.
- Recognize and describe the purpose and operation of the various electrical components used in plumbing equipment.
- Understand how to lay out and install plumbing systems based off information found on various construction plumbing drawings.
- Demonstrate basic soft skills and customer service etiquette when responding to residential and/or commercial requests.
- Understand the major components of natural gas, LP gas, and fuel oil systems and describe the function of each component.
- Understand the history and purpose of the UPC as well as how to use the local code book to find applicable requirements for service/installations.
- Perform basic math concepts to read plumbing plans, calculate pipe length, lay out fixtures, etc.
- Understand the application and use of different types of pipes/fittings and how to measure, cut, join, and support each pipe system according to manufacturer's instructions and applicable codes.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Credit for this course requires the completion of an approved, plumbing apprenticeship program.