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Plumbing
and Heating
Course Descriptions
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING AND HEATING (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of plumbing and heating will be exposed to the basics
of safety and sanitation, as well as the use and care of hand
tools, power tools and stationary equipment. The students will
use basic math computations and measurements necessary to calculate
necessary plumbing materials and piping. Students will be introduced
to the plumbing and mechanical codes and demonstrate basic-level
skills in soldering, using basic solvents and steel piping
techniques. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing,
vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL
PLUMBING (3 credits)
The Grade 10 Plumbing and Heating program is designed to provide
students with information regarding safety, beginning with
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) electrical safety, and the
safe use of power and hand tools. Students will examine the
installation of drain, waste and venting, the use of copper
tubing and steel piping and the installation of hangers and
supports. Pipe sizing, residential fixtures and appliances,
and the proper use of fittings are also covered. Students will
demonstrate the installation of drain, waste and vent (DWV)
pipes using copper, steel, cast-iron, plastic, pipe and fittings.
Students will perform both in-school and outside plumbing and
heating projects for customers as it relates to the current
curriculum and their skill level. They will also be able to
install residential plumbing fixtures, thread pipe and explain
basic drain cleaning. Technology-related mathematics, reading,
writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PLUMBING (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students will demonstrate theoretical competency
in International and Mechanical Plumbing Codes. Students will
be able to size drain, waste and vent (DWV), storm and sewage
pumps, water distribution systems and venting gas appliances.
Students will demonstrate the ability to install and repair
DWV, water systems and residential and commercial fixtures
and appliances. They will demonstrate the ability to complete
a job application and interview. Students will perform in-school
and outside plumbing projects for customers as it relates to
the current curriculum and their skill level. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work
Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics, reading,
writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
HEATING/RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PLUMBING (3 credits)
In Grade 12, instruction expands into the heating field. Students
will continue with safety and be introduced to Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, ground water pollution,
and carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NoX), mercury and
lead dangers. Students will demonstrate theoretical competency
in related sciences (heat-expansion-volume-combustion) and
math (heat loss calculations). Students will also be able to
complete a take off from prints including symbols and isometrics,
interrupt the heating mechanical code and produce an estimate
for a customer. Students will demonstrate the ability to install
gas and oil boilers and heating equipment. They will be able
to complete a set-up of a boiler, perform an efficiency test
and make necessary adjustments. Students will advance in their
participation in both in-school and outside plumbing projects
for customers as it relates to the current curriculum and their
skill level. Students will demonstrate the ability to
complete a job application and interview and to perform entry-level
job readiness and trade skills. Each student will take
the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
exam, which is a performance-based test. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work
Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science
are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two year or a four year engineering degree. Students
can obtain immediate employment in the plumbing and heating
field. Employment includes: residential and
commercial plumbing and heating apprenticeship; sprinkler-fitters
apprenticeship; pipe-fitters apprenticeship; steamfitters
apprenticeship; gasfitters apprenticeship; estimators;
plumbing and heating service technician; plumbing and heating
maintenance; plumbing and heating sales representative
and, wholesale supply representative.
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