2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CBT 120 - Basic Residential Plumbing


Description: Basic knowledge and skills used in the residential plumbing trade.  Includes safety, materials, measurement, and installation of water, waste, and gas plumbing systems.  

Credits: 5
Lecture: 3
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Personal workplace health and safety for plumbers
  2. Tool identification and usage
  3. Measurements and calculations
  4. Diagrams and plans
  5. Plumbing related codes
  6. Fixtures and equipment
  7. Installations

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe jobsite safety rules, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures. (1-6)
  2. Demonstrate plumbing as part of the entire residential construction process and its interrelationships with other residential trades. (3-5, 7)
  3. Demonstrate safe use of basic hand and power tools. (1,2)
  4. Perform plumbing measurements and calculations. (3)
  5. Relate information from plans and drawings to actual locations. (3,4)
  6. Interpret plumbing building codes. (5)
  7. Explain function and purpose of plumbing fixtures and equipment. (6)
  8. Explain the different types of piping materials commonly used in residential plumbing.
  9. Measure and cut tubes and piping.  (3-6)
  10. Demonstrate placement and installation of various types of tubes, pipes, hangers, and supports. (1-7)