APR 111B - Plumbing Principles I

Registered Apprentice with Area V Plumbers JATC.

Course Description: Provides the plumbing apprentice with knowledge to combine appropriate tools with materials required for the job. Students will use math and science principles in completion of plumbing tasks. Intermediate blueprint reading skills will be included in the course. An overview of fixture types, operation of water heaters and other hot water systems along with characteristics of water in pressure piping will be included.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Select appropriate tools and demonstrate techniques most effectively used on various plumbing materials in common plumbing installations.
• CLO#2: Demonstrate competence in using basic math concepts in on-the-job plumbing situations. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#3: Apply the principles of science to applications in plumbing.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate ability to read and create detailed blueprints containing plumbing symbols and specifications related to installation of plumbing.
• CLO#5: Select plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and hot water systems based on desired results and related Code.