This course will provide students with a solid foundation in plumbing systems and the materials used for each system. Topics include material identification, piping systems, proper lifting techniques and skills assessment testing.
Course Outcomes
- Identify materials by type and usage.
- Describe types and components of mechanical systems highlighting their differences.
- Describe types of piping systems, differences with each system and materials used in each system.
- Demonstrate proper lifting and setting of varying lengths of pipe in above head hangers.
- Demonstrate successful completion of skills assessments:
- Tape measure
- Proper lifting and setting of lengths of pipe in above-head hangers
- Sorting fittings
- Climbing ladders
- Lifting and carrying pipe weighing over 50 lbs
- Measuring and cutting of materials with a focus on fundamentals