APR 111E - Apprenticeship / Water Piping and Fixture Installation

4 Credit(s)

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

Course Description: Includes techniques for installation and testing of water supply piping, installation of basic plumbing fixtures and an introduction to the principles of electricity common to plumbing-related electrical applications. Code requirements will be included for each section.

Course Level: Career/Tech Apprenticeship

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Prepare take offs from plans, locate fixture route pipe, locate and size water meters for installation of a water system.
CLO#2: Explain requirements and techniques necessary to modify structural members in plumbing installation. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Explain sizing and installation of a water service line, including back flow prevention, and proper testing of a water supply system.
CLO#4: Describe procedures required in safely installing and repairing bathtubs, shower stalls, valves, faucets, water closets, sinks, lavatories and urinals.
CLO#5: Identify circuit, voltage and ohms when using electrical testing equipment on electrical components found in plumbing.