APR 111C - Plumbing Principles II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Apprentice with Area V Plumbers JATC.

Course Description: Upon satisfactory completion the student will be able to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools in the plumbing trade, render isometric drawings from blueprints, define the characteristics of water, select proper water pipe size, and explain the principle of backflow prevention and hot water heaters.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Operate hand and power tools using safe, industry approved techniques.
CLO#2: Accurately render isometric drawings from blueprints.
CLO#3: Uses the principles of applied isometrics in plumbing. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Explain the characteristics of water.
CLO#5: Select proper water pipe sizing based on specification.
CLO#6: Explain the characteristics and importance of backflow prevention.
CLO#7: Explain how hot water heaters function.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Three-ring binder for handouts, 30- 60- 90-degree triangle, blank paper, pencils, calculator.

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.