Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC190   19886-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
GTC190 19886-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Residential Plumbing
Presents brief history of plumbing, explains components and materials used in a typical residential plumbing system. Includes procedures and tools used in installing drain, waste and vent system; water distribution systems; fuel gas systems; and fixture installation and repair. Emphasis placed on safe use of tools and equipment.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC190   19886-20086 Residential Plumbing
1. Describe the development of sanitary plumbing systems from ancient to modern times. (I)
2. List and describe the components of a modern residential plumbing system. (II)
3. Select and demonstrate the safe use of appropriate hand and power tools. (III)
4. Identify drain, waste, and vent (DWV) fittings and materials. (IV)
5. Construct a simple residential DWV system. (IV)
6. Identify water distribution fittings and materials. (V)
7. Assemble and solder copper fittings and pipe. (V)
8. Assemble PVC fittings and pipe. (V)
9. Identify plumbing fixtures. (VI)
10. Describe materials needed for fixture installation. (VI)
11. Assemble plumbing fixtures and components. (VI)
12. Perform simple residential plumbing repairs. (VI)
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GTC190   19886-20086 Residential Plumbing
    I. History of Plumbing
        A. Ancient plumbing
        B. Plumbing in America
        C. Plumbing and space travel
      II. Introduction to Plumbing Systems
          A. Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems
          B. Potable water systems
          C. Fuel gas systems
          D. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
        III. Tools
            A. Safe and appropriate use of hand tools
            B. Safe and appropriate use of power tools
          IV. Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) System
              A. Establishing grade
              B. Identifying fixtures
              C. Determining materials
              D. Reading rough-in sheets
              E. Constructing the system
            V. Potable Water Systems
                A. Cross connections
                B. Soldering and installing copper pipe
                C. Installing PVC pipe
                D. Mechanical joints
              VI. Plumbing Fixtures
                  A. Appropriate tools
                  B. Component parts
                  C. Installation
                  D. Faucet and water closet repair
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