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
  1. Apply related science to steam and steam systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Steam Related Science Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  2. Analyze steam boiler systems used in industrial plants
    Assessment Strategies
    Boiler Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Examine boiler operations, fittings, and accessories
    Assessment Strategies
    Steam Boiler Fittings and Accessories Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Compare boiler make-up and feedwater systems and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Feedwater Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Maintain steam heating systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Steam Heating Systems Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  6. Service steamtraps
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Steamtraps Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    you select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  7. Explore high pressure steam systems
    Assessment Strategies
    High Pressure Steam Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  8. Apply safety requirements and safe work practices to boiler and steam related job duties and tasks performed by the trade,
    Assessment Strategies
    Boiler & Steam Safety Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable worksheet identifies PPE requirements for working with boilers and steam systems
    worksheet summarizes what workers need to do to adhere to company safety policies
    worksheet outlines safe work practices related to boilers and steam systems
    worksheet lists the potential hazards involved with steam and boilers

  9. Examine steam systems applied to an industrial setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Field Trip and Report
    Criteria
    report includes the purpose of the investigation
    report includes an explanation of the problem/issue
    report presents an accurate account of the background information
    report presents an accurate account of the current situation
    report documents actions that have been taken to solve or clear up the problem/issue
    report includes a logical recommendation for solving or clearing up the problem/issue
    report is written in a factual manner
    report presents information in an organized (chronological) fashion
    source information is properly cited in the report
    works cited page is included
    report includes appropriate headings to break up and format the text
    report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    field trip summary identifies the key points
    field trip summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    field trip summary is concise without being sketchy field trip summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling