Requirements

1. 1

   1. Health and Safety Basics

   Healthy Plumbing Habits

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Describe how a properly working plumbing system protects your family’s health and safety.

   2. b.

      List five important local health regulations related to plumbing and tell how they protect health and safety.

   3. c.

      Describe the safety precautions you must take when making home plumbing repairs.

2. 2

   2. Water Supply and Drainage

   Home Water Systems

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Make a drawing and explain how a home hot- and cold-water supply system works

      Make a drawing and explain how a home hot- and cold-water supply system works. Tell how you would make it safe from freezing.
   2. b.

      Make a drawing and explain the drainage system of the plumbing in a house

      Make a drawing and explain the drainage system of the plumbing in a house. Show and explain the use of drains and vents.
3. 3

   3. Tools of the Trade

   Essential Plumbing Tools

   Show how to use five important plumber’s tools.
4. 4

   4. Plumbing Vocabulary

   Plumbing Parts and Terms

   Identify and explain the following terms: washer, retaining nut, plunger (rubber force cup), solder, flux, elbow, tee, nipple, coupling, plug, union, trap, drainpipe, and water meter.
5. 5

   5. Choosing the Right Pipe

   Common Pipe Materials

   Name the kinds of pipe that are used most often in a plumbing system. Explain why these pipes are used.
6. 6

   6. Hands-On Plumbing Practice

   Choose Four Supervised Tasks

   Choose 4

   Do FOUR of the following, each under the supervision of a knowledgeable adult:

   1. a

      Hardware Store Field ID

      Do all

      Visit the plumbing section of a hardware store or home center and identify:

      1. PVC pipe and fittings

         1 PVC pipe and fittings

      2. CPVC pipe and fittings

         2 CPVC pipe and fittings

      3. PEX pipe and fittings

         3 PEX pipe and fittings

      4. Copper pipe and fittings

         4 Copper pipe and fittings

      5. Steel pipe and fittings

         5 Steel pipe and fittings

      6. Specialty plumbing tools

         6 Specialty plumbing tools
   2. b

      Solvent-Welded Plastic Pipe

      Cut, clean (debur), PVC or CPVC pipe; solvent weld at least three connections to include a coupling, tee, and elbow.
   3. c

      PEX Connections

      Cut PEX pipe; make at least one connection using either a quick-connect fitting or a crimp fitting (using specialized tools).
   4. d

      Soldering Copper

      Solder a copper connection using a gas torch.
   5. e

      Replacing a Faucet

      Replace a kitchen or lavatory faucet.
   6. f

      Cleaning a Drain Trap

      Remove, clean or replace, and reinstall a sink or lavatory drain trap.
   7. g

      Applying Thread Tape

      Properly apply pipe thread tape to a pipe or a plumbing connector.
7. 7

   7. Plumbing Careers

   Exploring Plumbing Careers

   Identify three career opportunities that would use skills and knowledge in plumbing. Pick one and research the training, education, certification requirements, experience, and expenses associated with entering the field. Research the prospects for employment, starting salary, advancement opportunities and career goals associated with this career. Discuss what you learned with your counselor and whether you might be interested in this career.