Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA171   19972-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
ABA171 19972-20046 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Plumbing Theory and Task Organization
Properties of liquids and the effect of pressure, buoyancy and temperature. Calculations for volume, friction loss, and flow estimates. Plumbing code requirements for installation procedures, pressurized piping, waste piping and cross connections. Job task organization including attitude, communications, safety, task planning and cost control analysis. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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ABA171   19972-20046 Plumbing Theory and Task Organization
1. Explain the relationship of pressure and volume of air and water. (I)
2. Identify local plumbing code requirements regarding pressure, temperature and volume. (II)
3. Describe the importance of buoyancy to plumbing and calculate buoyant force. (III)
4. Identify local plumbing code requirements regarding flow of liquids in pressurized piping and through horizontal and vertical waste piping. (IV)
5. Describe the interrelationship between plumbing design, plumbing code and installation practices. (V)
6. Define and describe cross connections, the inherent dangers, related local codes and avoidance practices. (VI)
7. Define attitude and describe how they differ from action and their impact on success and productivity. (VII)
8. Describe effective communication techniques, specific methods of communication and how it relates to productivity, quality and safety. (VIII)
9. Describe the relationship between job cost and safety. (IX)
10. Describe and demonstrate task planning and cost control analysis. (X)
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ABA171   19972-20046 Plumbing Theory and Task Organization
    I. Pressure and Volume
        A. Relationship of air and water
        B. Pressure, area and force relationships
        C. Pressure, weight and height relationships
        D. Maximum static lift
      II. Plumbing Code
          A. Pressure
          B. Temperature
          C. Volume
        III. Buoyancy
            A. Displacement
            B. Buoyancy
            C. Buoyant force
          IV. Liquid Flow
              A. Flow rate
              B. Friction loss
              C. Velocity distribution
              D. Wetted perimeter
              E. Code requirements
            V. Interrelationships
                A. Design
                B. Code requirements
                C. Installation practices
              VI. Cross Connections
                  A. Causes
                    1. Design
                    2. Installation
                  B. Dangers
                    1. Contamination
                    2. Illness
                  C. Avoidance
                    1. Proper design
                    2. Vacuum breakers
                  D. Code requirements
                VII. Attitudes
                    A. Self esteem
                    B. Honesty
                    C. Punctuality
                    D. Personal hygiene
                    E. Physical conditioning
                    F. Responsibility
                      1. Use of time
                      2. Safety
                  VIII. Communication
                      A. Effective communication
                      B. Face-to-face
                      C. Telephone
                      D. Written
                      E. Productivity, quality and safety
                    IX. Job Cost and Safety
                        A. Pain and suffering
                        B. Lost productivity
                        C. Loss/damage to property
                        D. Medical costs
                        E. Insurance costs
                        F. Workman's compensation
                        G. Liability
                      X. Task Planning and Cost Control Analysis
                          A. Task organization
                            1. Planning
                            2. Tools
                            3. Materials
                          B. Cost control
                            1. Ordering and receiving materials
                            2. Material storage
                            3. Use of materials, tools and equipment
                            4. Company vehicles
                            5. Working to contract
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