ATPP 1220 - Water Supply & Distribution Systems

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: 

1. Describe general safety rules.
2. Use appropriate personal protective gear (PPE) when performing a task.
3. Identify risk potential on a work site.
4. Understand OSHA’s role in relation to the employer and employee responsibility on the jobsite.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to correctly use basic tools common to supply and distribution system. 

Objectives: 

1. Select the proper tools for a given application.
2. Have basic knowledge of how to properly use the tool for a task.
3. Understand cleanup and maintenance procedures for tools used.
4. Demonstrate proper storage and handling of tools used.

Outcome 3: Students will identify proper installation procedures for piping materials.

Objectives:

1. Identify proper installation procedures for various piping materials.
2. Identify proper installation procedures for various valves.
3. Identify proper installation procedures for common fitting connection types.
4. Identify proper installation procedures for common trade fixtures.

Outcome 4: Students will be able correctly use trade math common to the drain waste and vent system.

Objectives:

1. Use common measuring tools.
2. Calculate simple mathematical conversions.
3. Locate measurements on a blueprint.
4. Generate basic isometric blueprints.
5. Identify appropriate trade formulas for a given task.

Outcome 5: Students will be able to determine the local code and the jurisdiction having authority.

Objectives:

1. Identify the need for the state and local code requirements.
2. Understand the relationship between the state and local code requirements.
3. Locate the correct code chapter pertaining to a task.
4. Apply the code ruling pertaining to the project.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Intro to Syllabi and Safety
2. Piping materials water
3. Connections
4. Specialty Fittings
5. Sizing water supply
   • Reference code book
6. Piping materials and connections for gas
7. Sizing for gas pipe
8. Science of solder
9. Solder lab
   • Solder joint
   • Clean up
10. Hot water tank
11. General Appliance connections
12. Bathroom fixtures
13. Servicing
14. Rough in dimensions
15. Backflow protection
16. Final exam