APR 211B - Plumbing DWV and Compressed Air

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Area V Plumbers JATC.

Course Description: Covers sizing Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) piping as well as sizing storm drains, roof drains and roof storage and drainage systems. There will be coverage of sewage pumps and sump pumps which includes sizing, installations, troubleshooting and repair. The course will also cover compressed air line installation, sizing and troubleshooting.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Calculate drainage fixture units for waste system, building drain size, sewers and vent systems.
CLO#2: Calculate fixture size of roof drainage systems. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Identify and explain sizing requirements of special kinds of waste and vent systems.
CLO#4: Explain the functions, components, and operation of sewage and sump pumps and calculate sizing of storm water sump and sewage pump.
CLO#5: Install, adjust sensors, troubleshoot and repair switches and alarms in sewage and sump pumps.
CLO#6: Using a detailed drawing identify system components, code requirements and installation requirements of sump pumps.
CLO#7: Explain compressed air systems, their components and accessories, procedure for installation and considerations in selection.
CLO#8: Identify the types, functions, and capacities of different air compressor systems including the safety issues related to each type.
CLO#9: Install a basic compressed air system.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: CI Construction Master Pro 4060 Calculator or equivalent, notebook, paper and writing tools, ruler, 30- 60-degree triangle, eraser, mechanical pencil or lead holder and lead.

ACTI Code and Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.