Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
1 ) Calculate 11 1/4, 22 1/2, 45, 60, and 72 degree offsets, parallel offsets, and rolling piping offsets, including using a framing square to find the travel in a piping offset and using a folding rule to find given angles.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
2 ) Interpret information from a site plan to locate plumbing entry points, wall chases, material takeoff, and drain water, vent pipe, and water supply systems.

•  Developing estimates for installation of piping systems
•  Establishing piping fixture locations
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
3 ) Explain the use of shoring materials and premanufactured support systems used in pipeline installation.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
4 ) Determine the grade and elevation of a trench for a sewer line.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
5 ) Identify types of underground piping materials and fittings by size and classification.

Examples: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), ductile iron, carbon steel

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
6 ) Demonstrate the installation of various drain systems.

Examples: floor, roof, other specified areas

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
7 ) Demonstrate how to service various types of valves used in plumbing and pipefitting applications.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
8 ) Install a water distribution system using various hangers and fittings.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
9 ) Install a properly-sized water service line, including backflow prevention.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
10 ) Demonstrate the installation of bathtubs, shower stalls, valves, faucets, water closets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, and pop-up drains.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
11 ) Demonstrate safety precautions that must be followed when working on or near electrical equipment.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
12 ) Calculate wattage consumed by an energized circuit.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
13 ) Determine voltage, current, and resistance measurements using electrical test equipment.

•  Determining the position of leads for reading voltage, current, and resistance
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
14 ) Identify hangers and supports used to install drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) and water supply systems.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
15 ) Install pipe hangers and supports according to local codes and manufacturer's specifications.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
16 ) Demonstrate the installation of common types of fire-stopping materials used in penetrations through fire-rated structural members.

Examples: walls, floors, ceilings

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
17 ) Develop a material takeoff from a given set of piping plans.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
18 ) Determine the location of fixtures and field routing of plumbing from plans and fixture rough-in sheets.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
19 ) Describe a building sewer system, a building drain, and a DWV system using appropriate hangers on correct grade.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Plumbing and Pipefitting II
All Resources: 0
20 ) Determine correct function by testing a DWV system.