For the apprentice and journeyman. Covers the subject of pipes and tubes, their uses, the materials of which they are made, and some of the related general specifications. Also covers existing and new process skills related to plumbing-pipefitting. Course is 25% lecture related to safety, tools, equipment, and demonstrations prepping; the rest of the course emphasizes laboratory activities.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Plumbing and pipe-fitting and their differences.
- Various types of piping used in plumbing and pipe-fitting
- Various types of industry piping joints.
- State of Michigan Piping Test Project.
- Drains, wastes, and vents.
- Gas, hydronic, and refrigeration piping.
Explain the various types of joints used with common piping materials.
Demonstrate an understanding of pipe sizes and schedules as required by blueprints and specifications.
Describe the two general processes for manufacturing steel pipe.
Compare and contrast pipe, mild steel, extra strong, double extra strong, piping ID, and OD dimensions.*
Perform threading pipe with fittings and install fittings per piping diagrams.
Demonstrate proper skills when administering the four types of piping end finishes.
Understand standard pipe nomenclature related to carbon and alloy steel.
Describe brass and copper pipe, how they are manufactured, and their uses and applications.
Demonstrate appropriate skills on cutting and joining of cast iron vent piping.
Repair exist cast iron piping.
Define the two principle classes of copper tubing.
*Demonstrate proper skills for preparing copper tubing for various applications.
Demonstrate proper skills for PVC piping and thermal plastic.
Demonstrate proper assembly of drains, wastes and vents according to the plumbing codes.
Define the types of piping, gas, hydronic and refrigeration.
Assessment and Requirements
Practical testing in the lab environment.