PLU 120 - Applied Plumbing Practices

8 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 150
Course Description:
This course takes what students have learned during their first semester and allows them to apply those skills in a real-world setting. Students will use tools, codes practices, fasteners, fitting joints and other materials to practice plumbing fundamentals such as selecting and installing correct plumbing fixtures, gas, and water lines, testing equipment, as well as recognize, identify, and discuss their use in the plumbing trade.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $150.00

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:

Safety
Fundamental Skills
1. Fittings
2. Material Types
  1. PVC
  2. Cast iron
  3. Galvanized
  4. When, where, why, and how are each used above ground or underground
3. Joints
4. Fastening Procedures
  1. Threading
  2. Gluing
  3. Soldering
  4. Sweating
5. Hangers
  1. Support and spacing
6. Testing
  1. Water and air
  2. Pressure leaks

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CAMPUS COMMUNICATIONS

POLICIES/ADMIN INFORMATION

IOWA CENTRAL SOCIAL MEDIA

PLU 120 - Applied Plumbing Practices