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Examine pipe sizes, materials and schedules
Assessment Strategies
by matching pipe types to a given specific application
Criteria
apprentice correctly identifies pipe type and size
apprentice correctly identifies pipe material
apprentice correctly identifies type of thread
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Examine types of pipe fittings
Assessment Strategies
by examining pipe fittings
Criteria
apprentice correctly identifies a specific fitting
apprentice correctly identifies a specific thread
apprentice can explain the use for a given fitting
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Examine different types of tubing and their related components
Assessment Strategies
by identifying tubing, materials, and components
Criteria
apprentice correctly identifes tubing size and type
apprentice explains how tubing is sized
apprentice correctly identifes tubing material
apprentice correctly identifes tubing connectors
apprentice correctly identifes tubing valves
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Install tubing with fittings
Assessment Strategies
by selecting tubing and related components for a specific application
by cutting tubing
by flaring tubing
by installing a fitting
Criteria
apprentice cuts tubing to correct length
apprentice deburrs cut as required
apprentice makes flare to correct angle as required
apprentice selects the correct tool for cutting/deburring/flaring/bending etc.
flare is not cracked and does not stress metal
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Examine different types of valves and their related components
Assessment Strategies
by disassembling and repairing a valve
Criteria
apprentice uses valve nomenclature
apprentice explains how a given valve works and identifies it by its components
apprentice properly locks out or describes how to properly lockout and bleed a valve
apprentice identifies why a valve failed and can give examples
apprentice selects a correct valve for a given application
apprentice correctly replaces a valve or describe its replacement
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Layout a piping system
Assessment Strategies
by designing a piping system for a given application
by drawing a simple schematic
Criteria
apprentice selects the correct pipe for an application
apprentice selects the proper joining procedure i.e. threading, compression, weld, etc.
apprentice explains safety procedures for the system
apprentice creates a simple installation schematic
apprentice selects valves and valve material according to the application
layout includes routing and pipe support locations
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Install a piping system
Assessment Strategies
by installing a piping system mock up
Criteria
apprentice follows safety procedures for piping installation
apprentice installs the correct fittings and elbows
piping system operates properly as per the layout
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Maintain piping systems
Assessment Strategies
by completing a scheduled maintenance task
Criteria
apprentice follows established maintenance precautions
apprentice follows established maintenance procedures