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Explore pipes and fittings
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
underground piping explored considers soil conditions, location, usage, and atmospheric temperatures
aboveground piping explored considers usages and fire rating
fitting explored is compatible with pipe being used
learner determines if pipe and fittings meet code book and American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards
exploration considers longevity of pipe and fittings
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Select method for joining pipe
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
method selected considers pipe material being used
method selected considers intended use or application of pipe
method selected is most cost effective
method selected meets code book and American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards
method selected is least labor intensive
method selected ensures longevity of use
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Select hangers, supports and anchors
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
selected hangers and supports are compatible with intended use or application of the pipe and support requirements, specifically spacing
selected hangers and support materials are compatible with pipe being used
selected hangers and support design are compatible with the weight of pipe or equipment
selected hangers and supports are most cost effective
selected hangers and supports meet code book and American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards
selected hangers and supports are least labor intensive
selected hangers and supports ensure longevity of use
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Use rigging techniques
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
selected equipment meets or exceeds load capacity of material being lifted to avoid damage
selection of lifting material (between load and equipment) meets or exceeds weight of load
lift is rigged to prevent sliding, shifting, and twisting
lift is rigged considering desired placement outcome
learner test lifts object several feet from foundation to ensure balance
learner positions himself/herself and others away from suspended load
learner uses standard hand signals established by operator
learner reviews hand signal commands with operator prior to beginning rigging process
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Apply hydraulic and pneumatic principles to pumps
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner investigates well, sewage, sump, and circulation pumps
learner calculates pump size
learner calculates volume of water being pumped
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Assess wells
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner identifies drinking water quality standards
learner identifies potential hazardous conditions
learner recognizes limits of authority and identifies agencies to contact if necessary
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Determine treatment of drinking water based on assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner recognizes common water problems
learner selects device that best controls or treats water problem
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Assess private onsite wastewater treatment systems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner identifies limiting factors of POWTS (Private On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems)
assessment considers maintenance requirements and longevity
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Explore devices or methods used to eliminate cross-connection hazards
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner identifies potential cross-connection hazards
learner identifies the advantages and disadvantages of various cross connection control devices and methods
learner identifies cost, maintenance, and inspection of devices and methods
learner identifies code requirements
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Select size/type of piping for various applications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
selected size/type pipe accommodates the required BTU of appliance
selection is compatible with gas source
selection withstands gas pressure
learner contacts local gas municipality to determine codes and regulations
selection meets gas codes
selection is most cost effective
selection ensures longevity of use
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Pipe typical gas-fired equipment and regulator venting
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
learner selects materials to best match outcome
learner cuts materials to desired length
piping installation is gas tight
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Determine electrical equipment connection requirements
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
learner recognizes wiring requirements
learner uses safety precautions
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Use testing equipment
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
learner selects equipment (ohmmeters, amprobes, or voltage meter) based on intended purpose
learner uses test equipment to measure four basic electrical qualities (power, current, voltage, resistance)