50-435-719Hot Water Heating Systems for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course examines hot water heating systems and boilers found in industrial plants.  Course competencies include hot water heating equipment and components, boiler operations and safety, insulation, heat loss, and maintenance.
Total Credits
0.75

Course Competencies
  1. Apply related science to hot water and heating systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  2. Evaluate insulation options and alternatives used in the trade.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  3. Analyze the various types of hot water heating systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Hot Water Heating 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
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Classify the types of boilers used for industrial heating applications
    Assessment Strategies
    Boiler Operations 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
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Apply maintenance techniques to hot water heating systems.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    assessment identifies safe work practices associated with hot water heating systems
    apprentice describes tools and equipment used by the trade
    assessment lists the electrical safety rules to follow when troubleshooting inoperative or malfunctioning equipment
    apprentice lists chemical handling and safety requirements associated with hot water heating systems
    apprentice lists the safety rules for using an acetylene torches on hot water heating systems
    apprentice outlines the proper sequence of steps involved charging [filling] a system
    apprentice outlines the proper sequence of steps involved in emptying a system and removing liquids
    apprentice explains the 7-step troubleshooting process as it applies to hot water heating systems and equipment
    apprentice describes how predictive and preventative maintenance concepts apply to maintaining  equipment and components
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and feedback

  6. Install selected devices on a hot water heating system
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Simulation
    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