APPT 185: PIPE MATERIALS, SAFETY & TOOLS, SOLDERING & BRAZING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 5 |
| Hours: | 37 lecture, 86 laboratory per quarter (123 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Student is a registered State indentured apprentice. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A student will be able to define common terms used in the plumbing industry.
- A student will be able to demonstrate the proper use of pipe cutting and threading tools.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Recognize and classify materials used in the plumbing industry
B. Demonstrate the proper use and care of plumbing tools
C. Demonstrate assembly of piping
D. Recognize and apply on-the-job safety standards
E. Solder and braze various piping systems
Course Content
A. Materials used in the plumbing industry
1. Identification of materials
2. Selection of materials to code
3. Relationship between plan and specification
4. Material classification
B. Use and care of plumbing tools
1. Use of wrenches
2. Use of plumb bob
3. Use of hand tools
4. Cleaning tools
5. Maintaining tools
C. Shop assembly of piping
1. Soldering
2. Lead and oakum joints
3. Pipe threading
4. No-hub joint
5. Plastics
6. Compression joints/flared joints
D. Safety
1. At the work site
2. Hazardous materials
3. Forms used for OSHA
E. Solder and brazing techniques
1. Preparation of pipe and fittings
2. Applying heat to the pipe and fittings
3. Finishing soldering and brazing joints
Lab Content
A. Students will work individually and in teams on the proper use and care of plumbing tools. Soldering and brazing will also be performed. Safe working practices are reviewed
B. Safety review
C. Soldering and brazing on equipment
D. Layout of piping systems
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Written examination
Hands-on demonstration
Classroom discussion
Group exercises
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
United Association. Use and Care of Tools. 2000.
United Association. UA Heritage. 2001.
United Association. Job Safety and Health. 2006.
United Association. Soldering & Brazing. 2006.
NOTE: Although one or more may not be within 5 years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Readings from textbooks, Use and Care of Tools and UA Heritage. Examples include:
1. History & heritage of the union, chapters 1 through 3
2. Application of job safety & health, chapters 3 through 5
3. Application & use of tools, chapters 1 through 5
4. Soldering & Brazing, chapter 2
B. Writing assignments are related to the assignments given in the laboratory. Examples include:
1. Group assignment to discuss and contrast individual views of the heritage of the Unions
2. Prepare statement from individual perspective
3. Review the OSHA Safety Pocket Guide
4. Discuss each personal experience and provide examples
5. Complete end of chapter assignments from Use and Care of Tools textbook and Lab Manual