APR 211A - Apprenticeship / Water Supply Systems

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Registered Apprentice with Area V Plumbers JATC.

Course Description: Provides applied math concepts that include geometry, instruction on how to size water piping in all applications and treatment of potable water for private and public water systems.

Course Level: Career/Tech Apprenticeship

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Weigh and measure water using both the English and metric system.
CLO#2: Calculate area and volume in practical plumbing applications.
CLO#3: Use the concepts of temperature and pressure to assess effects on plumbing installations.
CLO#4: Explain the function and application of six simple machines: inclined plane, lever, pulley, wedge, screw, wheel and axle in relation to plumbing.
CLO#5: Size water systems for differing flow rates using the four factors that affect a potable water supply.
CLO#6: Determine system installation based on the difference between a continuous-flow system and an intermittent-flow system.
CLO#7: Calculate flow rates for high-flow-rate fixtures and identify high-flow-rate fixtures. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#8: Estimate the affect friction and flow have on water supply systems.
CLO#9: Lay out a water supply system efficiently by calculating delivery lengths and pressure drops.
CLO#10: Flush and disinfect a visible contaminate from a potable water system.
CLO#11: Identify common water problems and the basic techniques and equipment to solve problems.
CLO#12: Test water to determine conditioning required.
CLO#13: Select and install water conditioning equipment that treats water characteristics.