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
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Apply related science to hot water and heating systemsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou offer questions or comments during classyou engage in the electronic learning forumyou offer questions or comments via e-mailyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Evaluate insulation options and alternatives used in the trade.Assessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou offer questions or comments during classyou engage in the electronic learning forumyou offer questions or comments via e-mailyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Analyze the various types of hot water heating systems.Assessment StrategiesHot Water Heating 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 freeanswers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Classify the types of boilers used for industrial heating applicationsAssessment StrategiesBoiler Operations 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 freeanswers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Apply maintenance techniques to hot water heating systems.Assessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaassessment identifies safe work practices associated with hot water heating systemsapprentice describes tools and equipment used by the tradeassessment lists the electrical safety rules to follow when troubleshooting inoperative or malfunctioning equipmentapprentice lists chemical handling and safety requirements associated with hot water heating systemsapprentice lists the safety rules for using an acetylene torches on hot water heating systemsapprentice outlines the proper sequence of steps involved charging [filling] a systemapprentice outlines the proper sequence of steps involved in emptying a system and removing liquidsapprentice explains the 7-step troubleshooting process as it applies to hot water heating systems and equipmentapprentice describes how predictive and preventative maintenance concepts apply to maintaining equipment and componentsapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and feedback
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Install selected devices on a hot water heating systemAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationSimulationCriteriayou 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