50-435-715Steam Systems for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include steam trapping, boiler accessories, boiler valves, steam heating, steam systems, and high pressure steam. Course includes a field trip to examine steam systems applied to an industrial setting.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Apply related science to steam and steam systemsAssessment StrategiesSteam Related Science WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Analyze steam boiler systems used in industrial plantsAssessment StrategiesBoiler WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Examine boiler operations, fittings, and accessoriesAssessment StrategiesSteam Boiler Fittings and Accessories WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Compare boiler make-up and feedwater systems and equipmentAssessment StrategiesFeedwater Systems WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Maintain steam heating systemsAssessment StrategiesSteam Heating Systems WorksheetSkill DemonstrationCriteriayou select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]you perform all critical steps in the right orderyou position yourself correctlyyou employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]you wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform ityour explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the processapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Service steamtrapsAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationSteamtraps WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readableyou select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]you perform all critical steps in the right orderyou position yourself correctlyyou employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]you wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform ityour explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Explore high pressure steam systemsAssessment StrategiesHigh Pressure Steam Systems WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Apply safety requirements and safe work practices to boiler and steam related job duties and tasks performed by the trade,Assessment StrategiesBoiler & Steam Safety WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable worksheet identifies PPE requirements for working with boilers and steam systemsworksheet summarizes what workers need to do to adhere to company safety policiesworksheet outlines safe work practices related to boilers and steam systemsworksheet lists the potential hazards involved with steam and boilers
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Examine steam systems applied to an industrial settingAssessment StrategiesField Trip and ReportCriteriareport includes the purpose of the investigationreport includes an explanation of the problem/issuereport presents an accurate account of the background informationreport presents an accurate account of the current situationreport documents actions that have been taken to solve or clear up the problem/issuereport includes a logical recommendation for solving or clearing up the problem/issuereport is written in a factual mannerreport presents information in an organized (chronological) fashionsource information is properly cited in the reportworks cited page is includedreport includes appropriate headings to break up and format the textreport evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spellingfield trip summary identifies the key pointsfield trip summary includes only relevant and necessary detailsfield trip summary is concise without being sketchy field trip summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling