PLH 204 - Maintenance Plumbing
Credits: 4
4 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: HAC 120 or SEM 105
Description
This course prepares students to recognize water supply, drain waste and vent problems. Diagnostic methods and repairs are practiced in a laboratory environment. Conservation fixtures and appliances are discussed and analyzed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the proper use of plumbing tools and related safety practices.
- Justify the repair or replacement of leaking fixtures.
- Investigate waste drain restrictions.
- Perform a domestic hot water tank replacement.
- Examine automated conservation fixtures.
- Install various plumbing fixtures.
Listed Topics
- Plumbing tools and safety
- Fixture repair and replacement
- Drain, waste and vent systems
- Domestic hot water systems
- Conservation fixtures and appliances
- Hand and power drain cleaning tools
- Brazing and soldering
- Pipe crimping connections
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved plumbing textbook/online curriculum.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/02/2025
Last Reviewed: 01/02/2025
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