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Apply safety procedures, Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO)
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
describe basic shop safety rules
perform lockout/ tagout procedures
choose the correct personal protective equipment for given tasks
identify potential safety hazards that can be minimized by shop cleanliness
describe safe practices for lifting and transporting heavy objects
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Select appropriate plumbing tools for plumbing tasks
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
choose common tools utilized in industry
explain proper use of common tools utilized in industry
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Apply mathematics for plumbing systems
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
calculate area
calculate volume
calculate weight
apply math to determine pipe take up and fitting allowance for given pipe drawing
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Identify appropriate piping material, fittings, and components for plumbing systems
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
recognize and name different grades and material used in piping and fittings
identify plumbing distribution types
identify different types of faucets
identify different types of valves
identify different types of meters
compare advantages of various plumbing systems
compare disadvantages of various plumbing systems
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Sweat and join copper
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
demonstrate lead free 95/5 pipe sweating
demonstrate a swage
demonstrate a flare
demonstrate a compression
work passes a leak test
solder must be evenly distributed - no globbing
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Cut and fit schedule 10 - 40 pipe
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
demonstrate pipe assembly to specification
demonstrate proper use of nipple maker
demonstrate 4" drop head cutting
measurements are within tolerance
demonstrate proper sealant application
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Design plumbing systems
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
apply various tables for determining adequate size of drainage and water supply piping
explain the relationship of height to water pressure - static and dynamic
compare and contrast sprinkler systems
disassemble, repair, and reassemble pumps
compare and contrast water heaters
utilize various leveling instruments
interpret plumbing symbols and abbreviations used in architectural drawings
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Connect soil pipe
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
use proper fittings
demonstrate proper application technique
demonstrate transition from cast to plastic
explain how to join hub and spigot cast
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Apply plastic potable fluidic systems
Assessment Strategies
written objective test
lab performance
Criteria
identify at least 4 ways to connect plastic pipe fittings
demonstrate work passes a leak test
demonstrate lab project is in tolerance
assemble PVC to industry standards
assemble PEX to industry standards
assemble PE to industry standards