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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Construction: Plumbing
Course: CON122

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lec + Lab   9.0 Credit(s)   12.0 Period(s)   12.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: Introduces students to materials, hardware, and systems related to the plumbing profession. Provides instruction in drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems as well as installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures and appliances.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), trade, and local safety standards in daily work. (I-VIII)
2. Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism that includes safety, dress, attendance communication, and customer service. (I-VIII)
3. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-VIII)
4. Effectively operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. (II)
5. Interpret specifications and drawings to determine plumbing and Drain Waste and Vent (DWV) materials. (II, III)
6. Explain a water distribution system, including water supply and movement, components and function, and the relationships between components of a water distribution system. (IV)
7. Explain the purpose of valves, fittings, and pipes on water pressure reduction. (IV, V)
8. Discuss types of plumbing fixtures and appliances, fixture codes, and operating functions of plumbing systems. (V)
9. Describe defects and repairs in plumbing, DWV systems, water heating systems, water distribution systems and potable water service. (VI)
10. Discuss proper maintenance of plumbing systems including water system issues and corrective measures. (VII)
11. Install plumbing systems, DWV systems, water heating systems, potable water services, and water distribution systems using appropriate codes, tools, and materials. (VIII)
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. Materials for plumbing systems
   A. Identify
   B. Codes
   C. Estimating
   D. Tool selection and use
      1. Hand tools
      2. Power tools
      3. Equipment
III. Interpret specifications and drawings for plumbing systems and Drain Waste and Vent (DWV)
IV. Water distribution systems
   A. Supply
   B. Components
   C. Types of anti-siphon devices
   D. Code
   E. Installation
      1. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
      2. Copper
   F. System diagnostics
      1. Testing
      2. Pressure issues
      3. Repairs
V. Fixtures and faucets
   A. Types
   B. Plumbing codes
   C. Operating function
   D. Valves
   E. Traps
   F. Installation
VI. Defects and repairs in plumbing systems
VII. Maintenance
VIII. Constructing a plumbing assembly
   A. Layout
   B. Cut
   C. Prep
   D. Join
   E. Water heating systems
      1. Tank
      2. Tankless
      3. Solar thermal
      4. Expansion tanks
   F. DWV systems
      1. Identify materials
      2. Calculate equivalent lengths
      3. Layout
      4. Construct
      5. Defects and repairs
      6. Test
   G. Troubleshooting and maintenance
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

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