BI 0034 - Plumbing and Mechanical Installation and Design
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as CET 34 Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Introduction to the planning, installing, and maintaining of mechanical (HVAC/R) and plumbing systems in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Includes use of materials and codes related to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 72 By Arrangement Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and perform important aspects of safety related mechanical and plumbing installation to include power tool safety, ladder safety, noise and eye protection, proper work clothing, chemicals used, and job site safety issue. Select materials, tools and perform simple installation of various plumbing and mechanical systems. Identify and evaluate and discuss California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies related to residential plumbing and mechanical construction. Course Content Outline I. Introduction to Mechanical and Plumbing systems A. Real world experiences B. Three main Plumbing areas: waste, water and gas C. Three main Mechanical areas: heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration D. Career Opportunities in Mechanical and Plumbing E. California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies 1. Mechanical and Plumbing business in region 2. other occupations - county and private home inspections II. Safety Practices and Tools of Mechanical and Plumbing installations III. Waste Plumbing Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools IV. Water Plumbing Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools V. Gas Plumbing Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools VI. New Plumbing Techniques in Water and Gas A. Flexible tubing B. Flexible gas piping C. Green plumbing techniques and materials relative to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies VII. Mechanical Heating Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools E. Pyschrometric Chart VIII. Mechanical Ventilation Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools IX. Mechanical Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems A. System sizing B. Isometrics C. Relevant codes D. Materials and tools Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Demonstrate important aspects of safety related Mechanical and Plumbing system installations to include power tool safety, ladder safety, noise and eye protection, proper work clothing, chemicals used, and job site safety issues. 2. Discuss career opportunities in the field of plumbing trade. 3. Share real world on-the-job Mechanical and Plumbing system experiences to prepare for additional learning. 4. Discuss and diagram architectural home drawings needed to draw an isometric of Mechanical and Plumbing system. 5. Describe how to correct size of Mechanical and Plumbing systems. 6. Instruct how to create a materials list from isometric and sizing design. 7. Instruct how materials are installed per Mechanical and Plumbing codes. 8. Describe inspection techniques used to review work prior to government review. 9. Identify and discuss California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies related to Mechanical and Plumbing construction. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Share real world on-the-job Mechanical and Plumbing experiences to prepare for additional learning. 2. Use career opportunity information to determine degree of interest in Mechanical and Plumbing specialty. 4. Read structural and architectural blue prints, sketches, and details to draw an isometric of Mechanical and Plumbing systems. 5. Determine correct sizing of Mechanical and Plumbing systems. 6. Write materials list from isometric and sizing design. 7. Install materials per Mechanical and Plumbing codes. 8. Use inspection techniques to review work prior to government review. 9. Identify materials, tools and simple installation of flexible Mechanical and Plumbing systems. 10. Investigate green Mechanical and Plumbing techniques relative to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies. Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Based on guest speaker information, research via the web about a construction specialty area and read about the occupational opportunities and wage rates. Bring information to class session and explain it to the other students. 2. Research a specific aspect of "green" construction, read 2 articles and summarize in class to the other students. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. In small groups, students build a Plumbing system from an isometric drawing. 2. In small groups, students build a Mechanical system from an isometric drawing. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
