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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Construction: Plumbing/Pipes and Fittings
Course: CON122AA

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 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 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-VII)
2. Demonstrate industry-standard professionalism that includes safety, dress, attendance communication, and customer service. (I-VII)
3. Document work performed according to industry standards. (I-VII)
4. Effectively operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. (II)
5. Explain the purpose of valves, fittings, and pipes on water pressure reduction. (IV, VII)
6. Describe defects and repairs in plumbing. (V)
7. Discuss proper maintenance of plumbing systems including water system issues and corrective measures. (VI)
8. Install plumbing system. (VII)
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
IV. 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
V. Defects and repairs in plumbing systems
VI. Maintenance
VII. Installation of plumbing systems
   A. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
   B. Copper
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2023

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