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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Plumbing: Water Disposal Systems
Course: CON225

First Term: 2020 Summer
 Lec + Lab   4.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   5.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: Examines water disposal and drainage systems, to include the types, components, functions, codes, safety, design, installation and repair.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I- IV)
2. Calculate size of drain, waste, vent, and storm systems. (II)
3. Explain the types, components, and functions of different water disposal systems. (III)
4. Apply local or IPC codes to determine size and type of water disposal system for different applications. (III)
5. Install water disposal systems according to code and plan. (I- III)
6. Service water disposal systems. (I, IV)
7. Test water disposal systems. (I, IV)
8. Repair water disposal systems. (I, IV)
9. Demonstrate efficient and quality work. (I- IV)
10. Effectively communicate with stakeholders. (I- IV)
11. Effectively work within a team structure. (I- IV)
12. Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics. (I- IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety
II. DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) and storm system calculations
   A. Area
   B. Volume
   C. Temperature
   D. Pressure
III. Water Disposal Systems
   A. Codes
   B. Types
      1. Special waste
      2. Indirect waste
      3. Storm systems
      4. Private waste disposal systems
   C. Pumps
   D. Components
   E. Functions
   F. Backflow prevention
   G. Assembly
   H. Installation
IV. Service
   A. Maintenance
   B. Troubleshooting
   C. Testing
   D. Repair
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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