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Major: 5427
Effective Term: 2013 Spring   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 34-64
CIP Code: 46.0503
Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators (53)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code:


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Plumbing program is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the plumbing trade. Course work includes safety procedures in shop and field work, materials selection, and installation of plumbing systems. Installation procedures for special projects such as swimming pools and sprinklers are also part of the curriculum.

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Required Courses
Students should select from thirty-four (34) to sixty-four (64) credits from the following courses based on their apprenticeship standing upon program enrollment and in consultation with Apprenticeship- Program Coordinator.

+ PFT101 Tools, Safety and Math 6
+ PFT101AA Trade Safety 2
+ PFT101AB Trade Tools 2
+ PFT101AD Trade Calculations 2
+ PFT102 Basic Piping and Applications 6
+ PFT102AA Basic Piping and Applications I 2
+ PFT102AB Basic Piping and Applications II 2
+ PFT102AC Basic Piping and Applications III 2
+ IRW/PFT103 Science, Rigging and Hoisting 6
+ PFT103AA Science and Mechanics 2
+ PFT103AB Rigging and Cranes 2
+ PFT103AC Hoisting and Intermediate Fitting Projects 2
+ PFT110 Drainage 6
+ PFT113 Isometric Drawing 6
+ PFT113AA Isometric Drawing I 2
+ PFT113AB Isometric Drawing II 2
+ PFT113AC Isometric Drawing III 2
+ PFT201 Drawing, Prints and Specifications 6
+ PFT201AA Drawing, Prints and Specifications I 2
+ PFT201AB Drawing, Prints and Specifications II 2
+ PFT201AC Drawing, Prints and Specifications III 2
+ PFT203 Gas and Water Plumbing 6
+ PFT203AA Gas and Water Plumbing I 2
+ PFT203AB Gas and Water Plumbing II 2
+ PFT206 Fixtures, Service and Special Purpose Installations 6
+ PFT206AA Fixtures 2
+ PFT206AB Service Work 2
+ PFT208 Uniform Plumbing Code 6
+ PFT212 Steamfitters and Plumbers Journeyman Examination Review, Application, and Supervision 6
+ PFT273 Cross-Connection Control 2
+ PFT280 Medical Gas Installer Certification 2
Credits: 34-64

Program Competencies
1. Describe the safety precautions to be followed when installing fittings. (PFT101, PFT101AA, PFT101AB, PFT101AD)
2. Demonstrate use and care of Builders Level and Transit by laying out and staking above ground and underground utilities. (PFT102, PFT102AA, PFT102AB, PFT102AC)
3. Calculate safe loads and configure proper knots, hitches and slings when loading and unloading. (PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
4. Perform hoisting signals. (PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
5. Discuss the physics concepts related to hydraulics and physics encountered in plumbing. (PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
6. Discuss the types of corrosion and how to protect against them. (PFT103, PFT103AA, PFT103AB, PFT103AC)
7. Identify and install plumbing materials for water distribution systems. (PFT110)
8. Select and install water valves and pumps. (PFT110)
9. Create and interpret isometric drawings. (PFT113, PFT113AA, PFT113AB, PFT113AC)
10. Read and interpret plumbing blueprints and plans. (PFT201, PFT201AA, PFT201AB, PFT201AC)
11. Prepare material lists from plans and drawings. (PFT201, PFT201AA, PFT201AB, PFT201AC)
12. Apply installation procedures and code requirements for Natural and L.P. gas systems. (PFT203, PFT203AA, PFT203AB, PFT273)
13. Size draw, waste, and vent pipe according to codes and specifications. (PFT203, PFT203AA, PFT203AB, PFT273)
14. Handle and install plumbing fixtures and appliances. (PFT206, PFT206AA, PFT206AB, PFT280)
15. Apply human relations skills when performing service work. (PFT206 PFT206AA, PFT206AB, PFT280)
16. Troubleshoot problems in existing plumbing systems. (PFT206 PFT206AA, PFT206AB)
17. Apply Uniform Plumbing Code requirements for plumbing materials and installations. (PFT208)
18. Apply Uniform Plumbing Codes to a given plumbing situation. (PFT208)
19. Discuss code requirements for commercial and residential sewer systems. (PFT208)
20. Solve mathematical problems encountered in shop and field work and apply to given projects. (PFT212)
21. Select and install materials for plumbing systems. (PFT212)
22. Demonstrate supervisory skills in shop and field work. (PFT212)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 23, 2012

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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