PreApprenticeship - Construction - Plumber
PreApprenticeship-based
ONET: 47-2152.00
1
Years
29
Skills
272h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Orientation to the Trade
- Basic Safety and OSHA-30
- Introduction to Hand & Power Tools
- Introduction to Basic Rigging
- Introduction to Trade Math
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Introduction to Material Handling
- Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout
- Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures
- Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems
- Introduction to Water Distribution System
- Installing fixtures and valves
- Installing floor and area drains
On-the-job training
- Introduction to Preparation and Use of Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- Use and maintain trade tools and equipment
- Cut, thread, ream and flange pipe
- Welding and soldering pipes
- Load and unload required material and equipment safely
- Introduction to Pipe Systems and Fittings
- Know the types of pipes used underground, within a building, above grade, and in agreement with code
- Installation of cast iron, steel, plastic or other drainage piping
- Pitch pipes for proper drainage
- Use recessed drainage fittings
- Determine number of hangers required by certain size waste lines
- Know the types of pipe and fittings and proper use for Drain Waste Vent (DWV)
- Know the workings of septic tanks and systems
- Know the methods for testing pipes for leaks
- Introduction to Water Systems
- Sizing of lines
- Install and connect steam and hot water heating systems
- Measure and cut pipes to specifications
- Select, fit and install valves
- Properly size water heaters
- Learn difference between heat sources
- Venting of appropriate units
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair as required according to code
- Know lift principles
- Know pressure calculations
- Know types and use of pistons, rotaries, vanes and submersibles
- Install and test boilers
- Introduction to Fixtures
- Know how to install, test, and maintain fixtures
- Know how to prepare blocking and supports
- Cut and patch walls
- Introduction to Safety, Tools and Equipment
- Care and safe of tools, materials and equipment used on the job; Job lay-out and site safety practices and requirements.
- Safe driving of equipment used on the job.
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