Plumber
Hybrid-based
ONET: 47-2152.02
4
Years
33
Skills
621h
Related instructions
8000h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Weekly Tool Box Safety Talks
- Basic Safety
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools
- Introduction to Power Tools
- Introduction to Construction Drawings
- Basic Riggings
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Introduction to Materials Handling
- Introduction to the Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing Safety
- Plumbing Tools
- Introduction to Plumbing Math
- Introduction to Plumbing Drawings
- Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Copper Pipe and Fittings
- Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings
- Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings
- Fixtures and Faucets
- Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems
- Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
- Plumbing Math Two
- Reading Commercial Drawings
- Hangers, Supports, Structural Penetrations, and Fire Stopping
- Installing and Testing DWV Piping
- Installing Roof, Floor, and Area Drains
- Types of Valves
- Installing and Testing Water Supply Piping
- Installing Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets
- Installing Water Heaters
- Fuel Gas Systems
- Servicing of Fixtures, Valves, and Faucets
- Applied Math
- Sizing Water Supply and Piping
- Backflow Preventers
- Types of Venting
- Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping
- Compressed Air
- Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader
- Water Pressure Booster and Recirculation Systems
- Indirect and Special Waste
- Codes
- Servicing Piping Systems, Fixtures, and Appliances
On-the-job training
- General Trade Orientation
- Care and use of tools
- Tests and Measuring
- Types and uses of pipe, fittings, and fixtures
- Equipment repair records
- General Pipefitting Practice
- Cut, ream, thread, burr, drill, and assemble pipe and fittings
- Measure, cut, and caulk cast iron pipe
- Break and make joints for flanging piping; renew gaskets
- Care and use of oxygen/acetylene torch
- Service Installation
- Sketch and read blueprints and specifications
- Layout work assignment
- Measure, plumb, square, and level layout
- Determine materials take-off
- Cut openings
- Hang and brace pipe
- Fabricate riggings and supports
- Install hot and cold water supply lines, valves, strainers, faucets, gas lines, etc.
- Rough-in drain in ground, suction and discharge lines
- Lay and connect drainage and soil pipe system
- Install vent systems and soil tracks
- Connect to main supply
- Connect to sewer
- Fixture Installation
- Sinks and tubs
- Water closets and urinals
- Showers and shower controls
- Drinking fountains
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Remove stoppages
- Stop leaks
- Repair/renew valves, faucets, connections,sprinkler heads
- Repair and reseat fixtures
- Miscellaneous
- Orientation
- Housekeeping
- Safety Awareness
- General Maintenance
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