Description
This course provides an overview of the plumbing systems and the materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of the fixtures and appliances found in a building. Included are safety precautions, tool selection, and an introduction to the codes that apply to a plumbing system.
Recommended
"C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in CARP 120B.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Describe the three systems that comprise the plumbing system in a typical building.
- Demonstrate the ability to describe a supply system and its components.
- Demonstrate the ability to describe the waste and vent systems and their components.
- Demonstrate the ability to select and use the proper tools for a given task in the supply system.
- Demonstrate the ability to select and use the proper tools for a given task in the waste or vent systems.
- Demonstrate the proper selection and installation of the materials for a supply system.
- Demonstrate the proper selection and installation of the materials for a waste or vent system.
- Describe the fixtures and appliances found in a typical plumbing system.
- Demonstrate the ability to determine the type of valve assembly and the repair techniques for a given assignment.
- Demonstrate the ability to repair and replace various components of a water closet and toilet.
- Describe the sequence used to replace a hot water heater.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform basic troubleshooting techniques on a plumbing system.