The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate piping layout methods
2. Describe residential copper pipe and tube installations
3. Identify residential valves and back flow devices
4. Demonstrate installation and servicing of residential fixtures

1. Piping layout methods
   1. Coordinate plumbing, architectural, structure, and mechanical drawings
   2. Create material list
   3. Demonstrate use of cut sheets and fitting books
   4. Sketch a basic isometric by hand
   5. Transfer a scaled drawing to an actual installation
   6. Measure elevations with ruler, line, and hand level
   7. Measure elevations, depth, and horizontal angles using a transit or builder's level
   8. Grade and align pipelines using pipe laser
2. Copper pipe and tube installation
   1. Describe methods of fire prevention
   2. Identify the common types of fittings used with copper tubing
   3. Describe the manufacture and materials of copper pipe and copper tubing
   4. Describe the types of solders used for joining copper tube
   5. Describe the types of brazing filler metals used for joining copper tube
   6. Describe the types of fluxes used for soldering and brazing copper tube
   7. Prepare and assemble copper joints
   8. Make a soldered joint and perform soldering joint test
   9. Make a brazed joint and perform a brazed joint test
3. Residential valves and back flow devices
   1. Identify and select the appropriate valve for a particular application
   2. Install a main supply shut off valve
   3. Install and/or replace a defective valve
   4. Replace various valve components
   5. Install a variety of valves properly
   6. Install a reduced pressure back flow device
   7. Install a double check valve assembly
   8. Install a pressure vacuum breaker
   9. Identify the purpose and function of a back flow device
   10. Describe the potential hazards of not installing proper back flow prevention
4. Installation and servicing of residential plumbing fixtures
   1. General safety, sanitary, and Americans with Disabilities Act regulations
   2. Plumbing code requirements
   3. Special tools and equipment for setting fixtures
   4. Select and install anchors, fasteners, backing, and carriers
   5. Installation procedures for plumbing fixtures, faucets, and flush valves
   6. Installation and code requirements for water heaters
   7. Hot water return circulating pumps
   8. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for fixtures, faucets, and flush valves
   9. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for water heaters
   10. Drain line service

1. Layout drainage system
2. Install floor mounted water closet
3. Solder copper tube assembly

Results of written exercises, short quizzes, and end of session and end of module assessment
Class participation
Maintenance of a student's workbook with questions drawn from text

Lecture
Lab assignments
Group discussions
Demonstrations

International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc.. Related Math. 2016.

United Association of Journeyworkers and Apprentices. Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances. 2009.

Ripka, L.V.. Plumbing Design and Installation, 4th ed. with workbook. 2012.

International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc.. UA Pipe Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners. 2015.

International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc.. Soldering and Brazing. 2015.

These are the standard textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although they are older than 5 years, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.

1. Readings from assigned textbook
   1. Manufacturer's specifications
2. Writing assignments given in the laboratory
   1. Quizzes on assembly and repair techniques
   2. List and describe function of components of a flushometer valve