Apprenticeship/Plumbing - program requirements

Apprenticeship/Plumbing program information

Associate in Science

 

 

Certificate of Achievement

 

 

Certificate of Accomplishment

 

 

Associate in Science degree - Plumbing
Catalog 2012-2013

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have the necessary knowledge and skill for a career in residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing. Reading of blueprints, layout, estimating, installation of piping systems and fixtures, repair of supply and waste water systems are just some of the skills that will be mastered during this program.

A student is eligible for graduation with an associate in science degree after the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 units.

To earn an associate in science degree with a major in plumbing, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirements with a “C” grade or higher and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the catalog.  Degree requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, the evening, or both.  Certain courses may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once.  General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. DVC Plumbing students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met.  Students who intend to transfer are advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU G.E.).

Major requirements

Units

PLUMB 110

OSHA-CPR

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 111

Trade Mathematics

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 112

Water Supply Systems

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 113

Sewage Disposal

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 114

Plumbing System Service and Repair

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 115

Construction Management in Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 116

Medical Gas Systems

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 117

Related Science in the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 118

Beginning Drawing and Plan Reading for the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 119

Advanced Drawing in the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 120

Plumbing Tool Workshop I

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 121

Plumbing Tool Workshop II

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 122

Plumbing Code I

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 123

Plumbing Code II

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 124

Welding for Plumbers

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 125

Electricity for Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 126

Gas Installation in Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 127

Backflow Prevention

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 128

Plumbing Fixtures

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 129

Certification Preparation

  1.5-2.5

Total minimum required units

30

Associate in science degree in Plumbing (Datatel code AS.PLUMB.D)
SLO#1. discuss the role the plumber plays in a safe work site.

SLO#2. apply mathematical formulae used in plumbing.

SLO#3. demonstrate knowledge of the hazards of cross connection in the potable water system.

SLO#4. use the proper method to install medical gas piping.

SLO#5. explain the responsibilities of the many agencies, departments, and specific districts that require variances or permits for construction.

SLO#6. demonstrate advanced worksite operations including T-drilling, hot taps, and freeze pipe installation.


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Certificate of Achievement - Plumbing
Catalog 2012-2013

 

Required courses

Units

Complete at least 28 units from:

PLUMB 112

Water Supply Systems

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 113

Sewage Disposal

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 114

Plumbing System Service and Repair

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 115

Construction Management in Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 116

Medical Gas Systems

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 117

Related Science in the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 118

Beginning Drawing and Plan Reading for the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 119

Advanced Drawing in the Piping Trades

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 120

Plumbing Tool Workshop I

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 121

Plumbing Tool Workshop II

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 122

Plumbing Code I

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 123

Plumbing Code II

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 124

Welding for Plumbers

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 125

Electricity for Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 126

Gas Installation in Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 127

Backflow Prevention

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 128

Plumbing Fixtures

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 129

Certification Preparation

  1.5-2.5

Total minimum required units

28

Certificate of achievement in Plumbing (Datatel code CA.PLUMB.D)
SLO#1. discuss the role the plumber plays in a safe work site.

SLO#2. apply mathematical formulae used in plumbing.

SLO#3. demonstrate knowledge of the hazards of cross connection in the potable water system.

SLO#4. use the proper method to install medical gas piping.

SLO#5. explain the responsibilities of the many agencies, departments, and specific districts that require variances or permits for construction.

SLO#6. demonstrate advanced worksite operations including T-drilling, hot taps, and freeze pipe installation.


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Certificate of Accomplishment - Plumbing
Catalog 2012-2013

 

Required courses

Units

Complete at least 10 units from:

PLUMB 110

OSHA-CPR

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 111

Trade Mathematics

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 112

Water Supply Systems

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 113

Sewage Disposal

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 114

Plumbing System Service and Repair

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 115

Construction Management in Plumbing

  1.5-2.5

PLUMB 116

Medical Gas Systems

  1.5-2.5

Total minimum required units

10

Certificate of accomplishment in Plumbing (Datatel code CC.PLUMB.D)
SLO#1. discuss the role the plumber plays in a safe work site.

SLO#2. apply mathematical formulae used in plumbing.

SLO#3. demonstrate knowledge of the hazards of cross connection in the potable water system.

SLO#4. use the proper method to install medical gas piping.


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