These stand-up workstations include a see-through locking tool cabinet, padlock/key, supply drawer, and power strip. Students assemble, install, and repair plumbing fixtures and pipe in a section of stud wall, then determine labor and material costs. Students will learn to assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Students are exposed to typical plumbing using plastic, copper, and galvanized pipe.
Curriculum
Curriculum manual is provided in a three ring binder, with pages contained in page protectors. Easy to follow step by step activities are highlighted using full color photographs. Once introduced to career related information (job description, education, and training requirements, job prospects, and income ranges) the student begins a "hands on" work experience, using professional tools of the trade to complete projects or tasks. Pre and post tests, worksheets, answer sheets, and instructor's guide.
Materials Include:
- Safety Glasses
- 8" Adjustable Wrench
- Tape Measure
- Pipe Reamer
- 10" Pipe Wrench
- Flux Brush
- 1/2" Die & Head
- Propane Torch Kit
- Leather Gloves
- Pipe Cutter
- Tubing Cutter
- Pipe Threader Ratchet
- #2 Phillips Screwdriver
- Bottle of Cutting Oil
- Paper Towel Holder
- Mounted Chain Vise
- Hose Bib
- Drip Pan
- 4" Copper Nipple
- PVC 4" Nipple
- 1/2" Galvanized Flange
- Aprons
- Hose Bib Cutaway
- 1 Qt. Metal Pail
- Drip Pan
- 90 Degree Copper and Galvanized Elbows
- 8" PVC Vent Pipe
- PVC P-Trap
- 1 1/2" PVC Waste Tee
- 1 1/2" PVC Couplers
- Copper Couplers
- Copper Galvanized-Copper Adapters
- Galvanized Nipples
- 4" Copper Nipples
- PVC 4" Nipple
- Paper Towel Rolls
- 1/2" Copper Couplers
- Rubber Washers
- Roll Emery Cloth
- Pipe Dope
- Roll of Lead-Free Solder
- 1/2" x 24" Copper Pipe and Galvanized Pipe
- 11/2" x 24" PVC Pipe
- Solder Flux
Hands-On Activities Include:
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Disassembling a water faucet
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Replacing a seat gasket
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Reassembling a faucet
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Clamping galvanized pipe in vice
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Cutting thread and reaming pipe
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Cutting copper tubing
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Cleaning tubing for soldering application
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Lighting and adjusting torch
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Applying solder paste and solder copper fitting to pipe
