Title: Plumbing I (17058-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Basic Safety)
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety laws and requirements.
  Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Maintain a safe working environment.
  Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
  Identify emergency first-aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Demonstrate safe laddering techniques.
  (Optional) Demonstrate safe scaffolding techniques.
  Report personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Earn the Construction Industry OSHA 10 card.
  Pass a safety exam for lab/site safety and the use of tools and equipment specific to the plumbing industry.
Focusing on the Plumbing Profession
  Discuss the historical development of the plumbing trade.
  Describe the importance of plumbers in modern society.
  Explain the importance of code compliance to the profession.
  Discuss the role of teams in a plumbing trade.
  Develop a list of tools and safety equipment to be carried in work vehicle.
  Describe chemical risks associated with the plumbing occupation.
  Identify plumbing-related career and educational opportunities.
  Identify how green technology is incorporated into plumbing.
Applying Basic Mathematics to the Plumbing Profession
  Measure pipe dimensions.
  Calculate fitting allowance.
  Calculate offsets.
  Calculate a 45-degree offset, using the constant method.
  Perform mathematical calculations.
  Convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.
  Convert metric measurements to standard measurements.
Reading Drawings for the Plumbing Profession
  Identify fixtures depicted on blueprints/contract documents.
  Read different scales.
  Develop an overhead and an isometric drawing.
  Interpret the schedule on blueprints/contract documents.
  Interpret specifications on blueprints/contract documents.
  Describe how code requirements apply to certain drawings.
Working with Plastic Pipe and Fittings
  Identify the types of plastic pipe.
  Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of plastic pipe.
  Identify the types of fittings and valves used with plastic pipe.
  Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting plastic pipe.
  Join plastic pipe.
  Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with plastic pipe.
Working with Copper Tube and Fittings
  Identify types of copper tube.
  Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of copper tube
  Identify the types of fittings and valves used with copper tube.
  Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting copper tube.
  Join copper tube.
  Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with copper tube.
Working with Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings
  Identify types of cast iron pipe.
  (Optional) Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of cast iron pipe.
  Identify the types of fittings and valves used with cast iron pipe.
  Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting cast iron pipe.
  Join cast iron pipe.
  Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with cast iron pipe.
Working with Steel Pipe and Fittings
  Identify types of steel pipe.
  Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of steel pipe.
  Identify the types of fittings and valves used with steel pipe.
  Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting steel pipe.
  Join steel pipe.
  Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with steel pipe.
Performing Pipe Cuttings and Joining
  Cut copper tubing.
  Operate torches commonly used in the plumbing trade.
  Construct a copper tubing assembly using solder joints.
  Install press fittings.
Installing DWV Systems
  Identify the steps of roughing-in a DWV (assembly of PVC/ABS).
  Explain how waste moves from a fixture, through the drain system, to the environment.
  Identify the major components of a drainage system and their functions.
  Identify types of traps and their components.
  Identify significant code and health issues, violations, and consequences related to DWV systems.
Exploring Rough-in of Water Distribution Components
  Demonstrate the installation of a water distribution system of hard drawn copper, CPVC, and PEX.
  Demonstrate air- and water-pressure tests.
Exploring Plumbing Fixtures
  Identify the basic types of materials used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures.
  Identify common types of sinks, lavatories, and faucets.
  Identify common bathtubs and showers.
  Identify common toilets, urinals, and bidets.
  Identify common drinking fountains and water coolers.
  Identify common types of appliances connected by a plumber.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8551_Student Competency Record_2025.xlsx
  8551 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
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