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Course · AL
Plumbing and Pipefitting
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Plumbing and Pipefitting provides instruction regarding installation of pipe, drains, fixtures, and fittings using cast iron, copper, and stainless steel pipes. Emphasis is placed on installing and testing water supply and drain lines, supporting pipes, and using fire-resistant materials in plumbing systems. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Identify the types, uses, and properties of copper tubing and fittingsUse copper tubing cutters of various sizesDescribe the methods used to install and test copper tubingDescribe the types, uses, and properties of cast iron pipeMeasure, cut, and join cast iron pipesDescribe methods used to install and test cast iron pipeDescribe the types, uses, and properties of steel pipeDescribe methods for measuring, cutting, and joining steel pipeDescribe methods used to install and test steel pipeExplain the properties and uses of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)Describe methods of supporting various types of pipes in horizontal and vertical positionsDemonstrate installation of pipe hangers. and TestingInstall and test water supply and drain lines in actual or simulated environmentsInstall and test fixtures and valves for actual or simulated trim-outInstall and test appliances in actual or simulated environmentsInstall cast iron T’s, elbows, plugs, and traps for a drain, waste, and vent systemResearch and report on the availability and use of fire-resistant materials in plumbing and drain systems