1. Day 1
QOD: How many classroom hours are required annually for the apprenticeship hours?
144 Hours
Agenda:
1. QOD & Measurements
2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Plumbing Trade
3. Video – Plumbing Occupation
4. Review
Learning Target:
Describe the history of the plumbing profession.
Identify the stages of progress within the plumbing profession and its positive impact on society.
Identify how green technology is incorporated into plumbing.

2. Introduction – Orientation to the Trade
GPS Focus Standards:
ACCT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.
a. Explain the history of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical.
b. Associate the history of the trades with other events in history.
c. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of the tools related to each craft.

3. Video: Plumbing Introduction

4. NCCER Training
As a trainee in an NCCER training program, you will get many benefits that include:
certificates for each level of training completed
a record of your module completions in a National Registry.
Your apprenticeship program will combine hands-on training and classroom instruction.

5. Plumbing History
In ancient Rome, stone-lined trenches called aqueducts carried drinking water to the city.
Roman cities often used lead pipes to carry water.
The Latin word for lead is plumbum. Eventually, persons who worked with pipes became known as plumbers.
Lead is a toxic substance that affects the human nervous system.
Its use in pipes in ancient Rome is thought to have poisoned many people.

6. Plumbing History

7. Plumbing History
In the five centuries following the fall of Rome, the lack of sanitary methods for disposing of human waste led to widespread epidemics and death.
By the 19th century, it was realized that maintaining a pure water supply and disposing of human wastes in a sanitary way was necessary for maintaining public health.
During that time period, scientists discovered that by treating water with chlorine, they could kill deadly bacteria in the water supply.

8. Plumbing History
In 1625, the first apprenticeship laws for plumbing were enacted in England.
Shortly after other countries began to develop water supply systems.
In 1884, an association of plumbers met in Baltimore to adopt the Baltimore Resolutions
It succeeded in putting plumbers in charge of the plumbing profession.

9. Plumbing History
In the 20th century, new plastic compounds called thermoplastics and thermosets were developed.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was developed in the 1930’s and became the first plastic used in plumbing.
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) was developed in the 1950’s.

10. Plumbing History
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, provides a way for contractors to identify and improve methods for green building
Out of 110 possible points on the LEED rating Scale, between 10 and 14 fall under the category of water efficiency.
LEED water systems installed by plumbers:
Geothermal: heated by energy below the earths surface.
Solar: water that has been heated by the sun.

11. Video: Geothermal System

12. Plumbing Profession
Plumbers install and maintain systems that make drinking water safe and pure, provide fire protection, keep basements dry, and irrigate lawns and gardens.
Plumbers design, install, repair and maintain:
Potable (drinkable) water supply lines and piping layouts
Drainage systems
Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems
Gas systems
Plumbers may specialize in one aspect of the trade, such as residential or commercial, or may work in a related field, such as plumbing inspector or as an instructor in a trade school.

13. Plumbing Profession
Plumbers work with the latest technologies, tools, and equipment and keep abreast of changes to the codes.
All states require plumbers to be licensed, often after the completion of an apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training (OJT).
The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC), International Plumbing Code(IPC), and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) each define plumbing.

14. Plumbing Profession
Plumbers provide adequate piping systems that protect the health, safety, and comfort of the nation by installing safe, reliable plumbing systems and by properly maintaining and repairing existing systems.
The Clean Water Act and the Clean Drinking Water Act, enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are federal laws that directly affect plumbers. For example, new toilets are limited to 1.6 gallons of water per flush.
Plumbers must always work to prevent contamination of potable water by non-potable water cause by a cross-connection between the two systems.

15. Plumbing Profession
An accidental pressure differential between the two systems can cause the cross connection, resulting in backflow of contaminated water into the potable water system.
Common causes of backflow include:
Breaks in the water main
Pump failure
Injection of air into the system
Accidental connection to a high-pressure source
Devices called backflow preventers prevent contamination of the potable water supply, while disinfection, filtration, and softening are used to make the water safe.
Some codes require high water temperatures to prevent the growth of bacteria. That canal so increase the risk of scalding. Those same codes also require that certain steps betaken to reduce the risk of scalding.

17. Plumbing Profession Plumbing can be divided into three broad phases:
During the underground rough-in phase the plumber locates all supply and waste connections from the building to public utilities and establishes where these systems enter and leave the building.
An aboveground rough-in, also called top-out, stack-out, and in-wall rough-in, involves cutting holes in walls, ceilings, and floors to attach or hang pipes for connection to fixtures.
In the finish or final phase, also called trim-out or trim finish, fixtures such as sinks, showers, and toilets, and appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters are installed.

18. Plumbing Profession Plumbers perform other tasks, such as:
Lubricating pumps
Repairing fixtures
Verifying operation
Regulating flow and usage rates
Most local plumbing codes are based on model codes. Although model codes act as guidelines, local ordinances and codes have the force of law.
Codes cover all aspects of a plumbing installation.

19. Activity: Three Phases of Plumbing
Objective: Identify each phase of the plumbing process and describe facts about each phase.
Next: Identify each phase of the plumbing process. Next, prepare a Tree Map depicting each phase and be prepared to discuss with the class.
Page(s): 7-8

20. CLASSIFYING
Tree Map

21. Review What is the EPA and what do they do?
What type of pipes have been known to be harmful to the brain and nervous system?
What was the first plastic used in plumbing pipe?
What can be added to water lines to kill bacteria?
What are three phases of plumbing installations?
What are the benefits of a geothermal plumbing system?
When and where did the first apprenticeship laws come into effect?
What is the total number of possible points on a LEED rating scale?

22. Uses energy from beneath the Earths surface to heat water
Day 2
QOD: What is a geothermal system?
Uses energy from beneath the Earths surface to heat water
Agenda:
1. QOD & Measurements
2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Plumbing Trade
3. Video – Professionalism
4. Review
Learning Target:
Identify the responsibilities of a person working in the plumbing industry.
State the personal characteristics of a professional.

23. Activity: Professionalism

24. Keys to Professional Success
Your success as a plumber is greatly enhanced by becoming skilled and knowledgeable in your craft and by adhering to a code of professional ethics.
Successful plumbers are always alert to their safety and the safety of others. If you see an unsafe condition, report it immediately.
Successful plumbers exhibit the qualities of a positive attitude, honesty, loyalty, responsibility, and cooperation, to name just a few.
A positive general attitude is essential for success as a plumber and success in life in general.

25. Keys to Professional Success
Your reputation will always precede you. A reputation for honesty and integrity will make employers want to hire you because they know you can be trusted.
Loyalty in a professional setting means keeping your employer’s interests in mind. A loyal employee fulfills commitments. For example, do not go to work for someone else until you have fulfilled your obligations to your current employer.
A willingness to learn new things is important in the modern workplace, where technology is changing the way all aspects of work is done.

26. Keys to Professional Success
As a trainee, your primary responsibility is to do what is asked of you. As a professional plumber, however, your responsibilities will be greater.
Always take responsibility for your actions and do not make excuses or blame others when you make a mistake.
The success of any team, be it at work or play, depends on the cooperation of all the members of that team.
Rules and regulations are necessary in any work situation. It is important to know, understand, and follow all rules and regulations related to your job.

27. Keys to Professional Success
It is important to show up for work every day, on time, and prepared to work.
Not showing up and fulfilling your obligations forces others to pick up the slack, which may cause hard feelings.
Legitimate excuses for not being able to fulfill work obligations include:
Personal or family illness
Death in the family
Circumstances beyond your control
Demonstrate personal integrity and always be fair and just in your dealings.
Treat all people with equal respect and dignity, always abide by the law, and pursue excellence by gaining new skills and knowledge.

28. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
From apprentice, one can progress to a journey plumber and eventually become a master plumber, a person who consistently demonstrates the highest level of skill.
Project Managers
Use their plumbing knowledge to control the scope and direction of a plumbing business.
Plumbing Estimators
They use their plumbing knowledge to assess the materials and labor required to complete a job.

29. Activity: Plumbing Occupation

30. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
Mechanical Engineers
Research, develop, design, manufacture, and test a wide variety of mechanical devices, many of which are encountered in the plumbing trade.
Plumbing inspectors are often plumbers who work for local governments.
Inspect plumbing installations at various stages of construction to ensure the installations are in compliance with local codes.

31. Career Opportunities in Plumbing

32. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
The Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (ATELS) sets the minimum standards for training programs across the country.
The NCCER-developed plumbing program used the ATELS standards as a minimum when it developed this training program.
The plumbing program is competency-based, meaning trainees must demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. Once that is done for a particular module, that information is sent to NCCER and kept in the National Registry. .

33. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
Youth Apprenticeship Programs allow students to begin their apprenticeship training while still in high school, even allowing them to gain limited on-the-job experience.
Youths may work under this program as young as age 16, but are restricted to nonhazardous jobs. However, under certain conditions, 17-year-olds are allowed to operate motor vehicles.

34. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
All apprenticeship standards call for a certain amount of on-the-job training.
2,000 hours per year and a total of 8,000 hours over a four-year program.
Apprenticeship sponsors are required to receive and report and the apprentice’s time records and send them to the federal and/or state apprenticeship programs for review.
Persons wishing to enter an apprenticeship program must submit certain required information to the apprenticeship committee.
Once in a program, apprentices have certain obligations. For example, on-the-job training reports must be submitted monthly.

35. Career Opportunities in Plumbing
An apprentice sponsor must ensure that the trainee is making satisfactory on-the-job training progress and does not violate apprenticeship standards. The sponsor must also pay a share of the cost of operating the apprenticeship program.
The apprentice should expect that his or her program is nationally recognized and that it is comprehensive, standardized, and based on developing and demonstrating competencies. It should not be based simply on the amount of time spent in a classroom.
The apprentice should expect the apprenticeship committee to enforce government approved standards for apprenticeship programs.

36. Activity: Apprenticeship Committee Information
Objective: Identify information that must be submitted to the Apprenticeship Committee.
Next: Prepare a Bubble Map depicting the information and be prepared to discuss with the class.
Page(s): 16

37. DESCRIBING
Bubble Map

38. Review
If you need to take off of work due to a legitimate reason what is the first thing you need to do?
What is your primary responsibly as an apprentice?
What are two thing you must do in order to succeed in your career?
Which type of plumber demonstrates the highest level of skill and expertise?
What is the role of a plumbing inspector?
What is the role of a plumbing estimator?
Where does NCCER store your scores and records?

39. To continue training and learning
Day 3
QOD: What will help you to succeed in any career?
To continue training and learning
Agenda:
1. QOD & Measurements
2. Review for Test – Orientation to the Plumbing Trade
Review Questions – pp.10,18
Trade Term Quiz – p. 25
3. Review
Standards/Objectives:
ACT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.

40. Day 4 QOD: What are two types of plastic plumbing? PVC and PEX Agenda:
1. QOD & Measurements
2. Review for Test – Orientation to the Plumbing Trade Study Guide
3. Review
Standards/Objectives:
ACT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.

41. Environmental Protection Agency
Day 5
QOD: What agency enforces the Clean Water Act?
Environmental Protection Agency
Agenda:
1. QOD & Measurements
2. Test – Introduction to the Plumbing Trade
3. Review
Standards/Objectives:
ACT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.