BCTI 150 - Introduction to Plumbing Part 1

1. Examine the many career options available in today’s plumbing profession. Investigate the history of plumbing and also discuss the current technology, industries, and associations that make up the modern plumbing profession. Review human relations and safety skills.
2. Discuss the causes of accidents and their consequences and repercussions in terms of delays, increased expenses, injury, and loss of life. Review the types and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Describe the use of critical safety information conveyed in hazard communication (HazCom), safety signs, signals, lockout/tagout, and emergency response. Explain confined-space safety, and review safety issues related to hand and power tools.
3. Demonstrate the care and use of the different types of hand and power tools used on the job. Select the appropriate tools for different tasks, and review tool maintenance and safety issues.
4. Discuss basic math concepts, such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and squares, and demonstrate how they apply to on-the-job situations. Describe how to measure pipe using fitting tables and framing squares and how to calculate 45-degree offsets.
5. Navigate the different types of plumbing drawings encountered on the job and discuss how to interpret and apply them when laying out and installing plumbing systems. Discuss the symbols used in plumbing and mechanical drawings and review isometric, oblique, orthographic, as well as schematic drawings. Render plumbing drawings and recognize how code requirements apply to plumbing drawings.
6. Describe the different types of plastic pipe and fittings used in plumbing applications, including ABS, PVC, CPVC, PE, PEX, and PB. Demonstrate how to measure, cut, join, and support plastic pipe according to manufacturer’s instructions and applicable codes. Discuss pressure testing of plastic pipe once installed.
7. Attain readiness to take the first half of NCCER Plumbing Level I certification exams.

• Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
• Plumbing Safety
• Tools of the Plumbing Trade
• Introduction to Plumbing Math
• Introduction to Plumbing Drawings
• Plastic Pipe and Fittings

 
GRADING POLICY
Students must score 70 percent or higher on all module examinations to receive recognition from NCCER. Students must also complete each performance task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If either of the above requirements are not met the student will forfeit NCCER certification and will receive a one letter grade reduction for the class.
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