PLUM 106 - Plumbing Apprenticeship VI

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): PLUM 100, PLUM 102, PLUM 103, PLUM 104, PLUM 105.
This course is for plumbing apprentices in the third year of their apprenticeship program. In this sixth and final course of the FVCC Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, apprentices will finish NCCER Plumbing Level 4, while continuing to review the Uniform Plumbing Code and Montana Code Annotated. The following NCCER modules: Private Water Supply Systems, Private Waste-Disposal Systems, Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs, Plumbing for Mobile Homes and Travel Trailers, and Introduction to Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems will be completed. Students will continue utilizing the IAPMO Illustrated Training Manual and IAPMO Study Guide for preparation of licensing exam and distinguishing select code work in addition to reviewing connected resources for exam preparation, code review, and all related licensing processes. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Explain how to drill good wells, including location, size and construction technics.
Explain the operation of various types of pumps and pump components including shallow-well and deep-well jet pumps in addition to submersible pumps
Explain how to select and install water supply and storage components
Describe the types of private waste-disposal systems
Explain how to locate and size private waste-disposal systems
Explain how to install private waste-disposal systems. A
Explain how to size and install swimming pool systems and components.
Identify hot tub and spa systems and their components.
Describe water supply and DWV systems for mobile home parks
Identify the safety issues related to medical gas and vacuum system installation.
Apply code knowledge to assess compliance in plumbing installations.
Interpret relevant sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Montana Code Annotated.
Prepare for licensing exams by demonstrating code fluency in relevant code.