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Plumber Unit: B1 Piping Valves

Level: Two

Duration: 25 hours Theory: 20 hours Practical: 5 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of piping valves.

Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with piping valves. 7% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to piping valves. 7% 3. Interpret codes, regulations and standards pertaining to piping valves. 7% 4. Interpret information found on drawings and specifications pertaining to piping

valves. 7%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to piping valves and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 7%

6. Identify types of piping valves and describe their characteristics, operation and

applications. 7%

a. gate b. globe c. ball d. plug e. butterfly f. check g. relief h. pop safety i. pressure reducing j. float operated k. diaphragm l. mixing 7. Identify types of valve actuators and describe their purpose. 7%

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a. electric b. pneumatic c. manual 8. Explain piping valve rating systems. 7% a. pressure b. temperature 9. Identify the methods used to join piping valves and describe their associated

procedures. 7%

10. Describe the procedures used to install piping valves. 7% 11. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair piping valves. 5% 12. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot piping valves. 5% 13. Demonstrate the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and troubleshoot

piping valves. 20%

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Plumber Unit: B2 Water Service

Level: Two

Duration: 17 hours Theory: 12 hours Practical: 5 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of water service. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%) 1. Define terminology associated with water service. 4% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to water service. 4%

3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to water service. 4% a. Residential: single family dwelling homes, mobile homes b. commercial/institutional 4. Interpret information pertaining to water service found on drawings and

specifications. 4%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to water service systems and describe their

applications and procedures for use. 4%

6. Identify types of water service and describe their characteristics and applications. 4% 7. Identify water service equipment and components and describe their purpose,

operation and applications. 4%

a. corporation main stop b. expansion loop c. curb stop d. meters e. bypass f. strainers g. check valves h. backflow preventers i. piping and fittings j. main shut-off k. pressure reducing valve

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8. Identify water service supply piping supports and restraints and describe their purpose and applications.

4%

a. anchors b. rods c. tie rods d. thrust blocks e. mega lugs 9. Identify the factors to consider in determining elevations and grades for water

service supply piping. 4%

10. Determine and transfer grade, percent of grade and elevation for piping in water

service systems. 4%

11. Identify the factors to consider in sizing piping for water service. 4% a. number of fixture units b. developed length of pipe c. elevation d. available pressure 12. Calculate piping size requirements for water service. 4% 13. Describe the procedures used to layout and install water service supply piping in

trenches. 4%

a. safety consideration b. support c. protection 14. Describe the procedures used to rough-in and install water service supply piping

and their associated supports and restraints. 4%

15. Describe the procedures used to protect water service supply piping. 4% a. recirculation pump b. frost box c. heat tracing d. insulation 16. Describe the procedures used to install water service components. 5% 17. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair water service components.

5%

18. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot water service components. 19. Demonstrate of the procedures used to determine and transfer grade and elevation

measurements for water service equipment and components. 15%

20. Demonstrate of the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and

troubleshoot water service. 15%

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Plumber Unit: B3 Potable Water Distribution

Level: Two

Duration: 31 hours Theory: 16 hours Practical: 15 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of potable water distribution. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with potable water distribution. 3% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to potable water

distribution. 3%

3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to potable water distribution. 3% 4. Interpret information pertaining to potable water distribution found on drawings

and specifications. 3%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to potable water distribution and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 4%

6. Explain water hammer, its causes and methods of prevention or control. 4% 7. Identify potable water distribution components and describe their characteristics

and applications. 5%

a. piping b. fittings c. valves d. shock arrestors e. recirculation lines and pumps f. hose bibs g. fire stopping h. cross connection control i. expansion tanks j. pressure reducing valves 8 Identify the factors to consider for sizing potable water distribution system

components and equipment. 3%

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9. Describe the procedures used to size potable water distribution system

components and equipment. 3%

10. Describe the procedures used to rough-in and layout potable water distribution 3% 11. Describe the procedures used to install potable water distribution components. 3% 12. Describe the procedures used to protect potable water distribution components. 5% 13. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair potable water distribution

components. 5%

14. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot potable water distribution

systems. 5%

15. Demonstrate of the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and

troubleshoot potable water distribution systems. 48%

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Plumber Unit: B4 Residential Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories

Level: Two

Duration: 25 hours

Theory: 15 hours Practical: 10 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of Residential Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with residential plumbing fixtures and accessories.

6%

2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to residential

plumbing fixtures and accessories. 6%

3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to residential plumbing fixtures and

accessories. 6%

4. Interpret information pertaining to residential plumbing fixtures and accessories

found on drawings and specifications. 6%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to residential plumbing fixtures and

accessories and describe their applications and procedures for use. 6%

6. Identify types of residential plumbing fixtures and describe their characteristics

and applications. 5%

7. Identify types of residential plumbing fixture supports and describe their

characteristics and applications. 5%

8. Identify residential plumbing accessories and describe their characteristics and

applications. 5%

9. Describe the procedures used to install residential plumbing fixtures, supports

and accessories. 5%

10. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair residential plumbing

fixtures and accessories. 5%

11. Describe the procedures used to test and repair residential plumbing fixtures and

accessories. 5%

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12. Demonstrate of the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and

troubleshoot residential plumbing fixtures and accessories. 40%

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Plumber Unit: B5 Rural Water Supply

Level: Two

Duration: 45 hours

Theory: 30 hours Practical: 15 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of Rural Water Supply systems. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with rural water supply 3% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to rural water supply 3% 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to rural water supply. 3% 4. Interpret information pertaining to rural water supply found on drawings and

specifications. 3%

5. Interpret well driller’s information reports. 3% 6. Interpret information found on pump charts. 3% 7. Identify tools and equipment relating to rural water supply systems and describe

their applications and procedures for use. 3%

8. Identify surface sources of water supply and describe their characteristics. 3% a. rivers b. lakes c. ponds d. streams e. cisterns f. springs 9. Identify common contamination sources of rural water supplies. 3% 10. Identify types of wells and describe their characteristics and applications. 3% a. shallow b. deep

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c. dug d. bored e. driven f. drilled 11. Identify considerations for determining location of wells. 3% 12. Explain forces that impact on pipe and tubing in rural water supply systems. 3% a. weight b. friction loss c. turbulence d. galvanic action 13. Identify rural water supply system components and describe their characteristics

and applications. 3%

a. foot valves b. piping c. clamps d. pumps e. pressure tanks f. controls g. shut-off valves h. relief valves i. air volume controls j. drain valves k. pitless adapter l. torque arrestors 14. Identify types of pumps and describe their components, applications and

operation. 3%

a. positive displacement pumps b. variable displacement pumps 15. Identify types of pressure tanks and describe their components, applications and

operation. 3%

a. galvanized b. diaphragm c. bladder d. floated e. in-line 16. Identify types of pressure tank controls and describe their components,

applications and operation. 3%

17. Identify the factors to consider for sizing rural water supply system components

and equipment. 3%

18. Describe the procedures used to size rural water supply system components and

equipment.

3%

19. Describe the procedures used to layout and install rural water supply system

piping in trenches. 3%

a. safety considerations

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b. supporting c. protection 20. Describe the procedures used to install rural water supply system components

and equipment. 3%

21. Describe the procedures used to protect rural water supply system components

and equipment. 3%

22. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair rural water supply system

components and equipment. 2%

23. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot rural water supply system

components and equipment. 2%

24. Demonstrate of the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and

troubleshoot rural water supply. 33%

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Plumber Unit: B6 Private Sewage Disposal Systems

Level: Two

Duration: 38 hours

Theory: 23 hours Practical: 15 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of private sewage disposal systems. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with private sewage disposal systems. 4% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to private sewage

disposal systems. a. health hazards

4%

b. environmental hazards 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to private sewage disposal systems. 4% 4. Interpret information pertaining to private sewage disposal systems found on

drawings and specifications. 4%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to private sewage disposal systems and

describe their applications and procedures for use. 4%

6. Identify types of private sewage disposal systems and describe their

characteristics and applications. 4%

7. Identify private sewage disposal system components and describe their purpose

and applications. 4%

a. septic tank b. disposal field c. lift pumps d. holding tanks e. bio filter 8. Identify the factors to consider when planning and installing private sewage

disposal systems 4%

a. Location: system position, clearances, and relation to water table b. soil conditions/properties: percolation test and soil test

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9. Identify the factors to consider when sizing private sewage disposal system

components. 4%

10. Describe the procedures used to size private sewage disposal system

Components. 4%

11. Describe the procedures used to install private sewage disposal systems. 5% 12. Describe the procedures used to protect private sewage disposal systems. 5% 13. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair private sewage disposal

systems. 5%

14. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot private sewage disposal

systems. 5%

15. Demonstrate the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and troubleshoot

private sewage disposal systems. 40%

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Plumber Unit: B7 Water Treatment Systems

Level: Two

Duration: 45 hours

Theory: 30 hours Practical: 15 hours Overview: Plumbers require a good, practical grasp of water treatment systems. This unit of instruction is the program gateway to further learning about these topics.

Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%) 1. Define terminology associated with water treatment systems. 4% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to water treatment

systems. 4%

3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to water treatment systems. 4% 4. Interpret information pertaining to water treatment systems found on drawings and 4% specifications.

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to water treatment systems and describe their applications and procedures for use.

4%

6. Identify types of water problems and describe their characteristics and causes. 4% a. hardness b. minerals c. contamination/pollution d. pH e. taste/odour f. turbidity 7. Identify types of water tests and describe their associated procedures. 4% 8. Interpret results of water tests to determine water treatment requirements. 4% 9. Identify methods of water treatment and describe their characteristics and

applications. 4%

a. filters b. softeners

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c. purifiers d. chemical feeders e. sterilizers f. reverse osmosis g. de-ionizers h. neutralizers i. distillers 10. Identify water treatment components and describe their applications and operation. 4% 11. Describe the procedures used to install water treatment systems and components. 5% 12. Describe the procedures used to protect water treatment systems and

components. 5%

13. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair water treatment systems and

components. 5%

14. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot water treatment systems

and components. 5%

15. Demonstrate the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and troubleshoot water treatment systems.

50%

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Plumber Unit: B8 Hot Water Storage Tanks and heaters

Level: Two

Duration: 22 hours

Theory: 12 hours Practical: 10 hours Overview: Plumbers require a good, practical grasp of hot water storage tanks and heaters. This unit of instruction is the program gateway to further learning about these topics. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with hot water storage tanks and heaters. 3% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to hot water storage

tanks and heaters. 3%

3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to hot water storage tanks and heaters. 3% 4. Interpret information pertaining to hot water storage tanks and heaters found on

drawings and specifications. 3%

5. Identify tools and equipment relating to hot water storage tanks and heaters and

describe their applications and procedures for use. 3%

6. Identify types of hot water storage tanks and describe their characteristics and

applications. 3%

7. Identify hot water storage tank components and describe their purpose and

operation. 3%

a. vacuum relief b. temperature/pressure relief valve c. expansion tanks d. drain pans

8. Identify types of hot water heaters and describe their characteristics and

applications. 3%

a. direct b. indirect

9. Identify heat sources for hot water heaters and describe their characteristics and

applications. 3%

a. oil

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b. gas c. electric d. solar

e. solid fuel 10. Identify hot water heater components and describe their purpose and operation. 3% 11. Identify the factors to consider for sizing hot water storage tanks and heaters,

their components and equipment. 3%

12. Describe the procedures used to size hot water storage tanks and heaters, their

components and equipment. 3%

13. Describe the procedures used to install hot water tanks and their components. 3% 14. Describe the procedures used to protect hot water tanks and their components. 3% 15. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair hot water tanks and their

components. 3%

16. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot hot water tanks and their

components. 3%

17. Describe the procedures used to install hot water heaters and their components. 3% 18. Describe the procedures used to protect hot water heaters and their components. 3% 19. Describe the procedures used to maintain and repair hot water heaters and their

components. 3%

20. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot hot water heaters and their

components. 3%

21. Demonstrate the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and troubleshoot

hot water storage tanks and heaters. 40%

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Plumber Unit: B9 Appliances (includes gas appliances)

Level: Two

Duration: 22 hours

Theory: 12 hours Practical: 10 hours Overview: Plumbers require a good, practical grasp of appliances. This unit of instruction is the program gateway to further learning about these topics. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define terminology associated with appliances. 4% 2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to appliances. 4% 3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to appliances. 4% 4. Interpret information pertaining to appliances found on drawings and specifications. 4% 5. Identify tools and equipment relating to appliances and describe their applications

and procedures for use. 4%

6. Identify types of appliances and describe their characteristics and applications. 11%

a. residential b. commercial c. institutional

7. Describe the procedures used to rough-in and install appliances. 4% 8. Describe the procedures used to protect appliances. 4% 9. Describe the procedures used to maintain appliances. 4% 10. Describe the procedures used to repair plumbing related appliance problems. 4% 11. Describe the procedures used to coordinate non-plumbing related repair of

appliances. 4%

12. Describe the procedures used to test and troubleshoot appliances. 4% 13. Demonstrate the procedures used to install, maintain, repair, test and troubleshoot

appliances. 45%

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Plumber Unit: B10 Science II (includes heat load calculations, fan laws and pumps)

Level: Two

Duration: 20 hours

Theory: 20 hours Practical: 0 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction apprentices will be able to show understanding of science fundamentals related to plumber situations which includes electricity. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Describe basic electricity. 33% a. Identify and explain electron theory b. Identify and explain Ohm’s Law c. Identify and explain basic series circuits d. Identify and explain parallel circuit e. Identify and explain mill voltage f. Identify and explain 24 volt circuit g. Identify and explain 110 volt circuit h. Identify and explain open and closed circuits (controls) i. Identify and explain relay circuit j. Identify and explain voltage drops in circuit 2. Describe electrical devices. 33% a. Identify and explain thermopile and thermocouple b. Identify and explain transformer c. Identify and explain gas valves d. Identify and explain thermostats e. Identify and explain safety controls f. Identify and explain connectors and connections g. Identify and explain wire sizes and types h. Identify and explain meters i. Identify and explain Code requirements j. Identify and explain motors 3. Describe gas appliances, sequence of operation. 34% a. Identify and explain basic wiring systems b. Identify and explain circuit wiring systems c. Identify and explain wiring diagrams of the appliances d. Identify and explain troubleshooting controls and circuits e. Identify and explain electronic ignition systems

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Plumber Unit: B11 Mathematics II

Level: Two

Duration: 25 hours Theory: 25 hours Practical: 0 hours Overview: This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Plumber apprentice with the basic knowledge and understanding of intermediate Mathematics. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Describe by reviewing level one contents relating to elevations and grades. 10% 2. Describe rolling offsets. 10% 3. Describe jumper offsets. 10% 4. Describe special case of 45 offset. 10% 5. Describe water pressure: head and force. 10% 6. Describe air pressure and air chambers. 10% 7. Describe ratio of pipe capacities. 10% 8. Describe ratio and proportion. 10% 10. Describe by reviewing any problem contents. 10%

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