PLB 110 - Introduction to Plumbing

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This introductory course in the Plumbing Technology Certificate program exposes students to the foundational knowledge needed to develop skills in the plumbing trade. This course presents basic plumbing concepts, plumbing lexicon and terminology, as well as the use of critical plumbing tools and equipment. Students also learn the basics of applications and installation for a residential plumbing system. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the history of plumbing systems; Use appropriate terminology in discussing plumbing projects and assignments; Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety practices in the plumbing trade; Distinguish plumbing tools and their uses; Examine and identify plumbing configurations commonly used in a domestic water system; Identify plumbing materials used in supply and drainage of a domestic water system; Define major components of domestic plumbing; Demonstrate knowledge of the sources and solvency of domestic water.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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