BET 2030 - NCCER Plumbing Level 2

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The course will show the materials commonly used to make fixtures, the most common types of fixtures, and the types of faucets available.  Students will learn how each type of fixture and faucet operates, as well as, how to choose the proper fixtures for installation.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the basic types of materials used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures.
• Identify common types of sinks lavatories, and faucets.
• Identify common types of bathtubs and showers.
• Identify common types of toilets, urinals, and bidets.
• Identify and describe common types of drinking fountains and water coolers.
• Identify common types of appliances connected by a plumber.
• Identify the most commonly installed fixtures and appliances.

NCCER Course Topic:  Water Distribution Systems

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The course will teach the processes in which water is distributed.  Students will learn to identify the components and functions of a water distribution system, as well as explain the relationship among the components.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the process by which water is distributed in municipal, residential, and private water systems.
• Identity the major components of a water distribution system, and describe the function of each component.
• Explain the relationship between components of a water distribution system.
• Sketch an isometric drawing of a simple water distribution system and label its components.

NCCER Course Topic:  Structural Penetrations, Insulation, and Fire Stopping

Clock Hours: 15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  The student will how to cut, bore, and sleeve structural members using the appropriate tools including proper locations, restrictions, and reinforcement techniques; how to install fiberglass and flexible foam insulation on pipe; and how to install fire-stopping on walls, floors, and ceiling according to code.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Cut, bore, and sleeve structural members using the appropriate tools.
  • Identify proper locations for cutting, boring, and sleeving based on applicable codes.
  • Identify the restrictions of holes and notches.
  • Identify proper reinforcement techniques.
• Identify insulating materials and their properties.
  • Size hangers and sleeves to accommodate pipe insulation.
  • Identify the various applications of insulating materials.
• Identify and install common types of fire-stopping materials and assemblies.
  • Identify walls, floors, and ceilings that require fire-stopping.

NCCER Course Topic: Valves & Water Heaters

Clock Hours:  15

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course provides students with an overview of the many types of valves, their components, and valve applications, and explains how to service common valves.  The student will also be provided with an introduction to gas-fired, electric, tankless, heat pump, and indirect water heaters, components, and applications; reviews proper installation and testing techniques; and covers the latest code requirements for water heaters.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the basic types of valves.
  • Identify straight through flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify full flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify throttled flow valves and how they function.
  • Identify check valves and how they function.
• Select a valve for a specific application.
  • Identify the pressure ratings for valves.
  • Identify the materials used in valves.
  • Identify valve sizing requirements.
• Install and service various types of valves.
  • Service globe valves.
  • Service gate valves.
  • Service flushometers.
  • Service float control and ball cocks.
  • Service flush valves.
• Identify the basic operation and components of various water heaters.
  • Identify the operation and components of a gas water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of an electric water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of a tankless water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of a heat pump water heater.
  • Identify the operation and components of indirect water heaters.
• Identify the safety hazards associated with water heaters.
  • Identify the safety hazards associated with water heaters.
  • Identify electrical safety hazards.
  • Identify gas safety hazards.
  • Identify steam safety hazards.
• Install water heaters.
  • Install a gas water heater.
  • Install an electric water heater.
  • Install tankless water heater.
  • Install a heat pump water heater.
  • Install an indirect water heater.

NCCER Course Topic: Fuel Gas & Oil Systems

Clock Hours:  20

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course is an introduction to the techniques required for the safe handling of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and fuel oil, and also reviews fuel gas and fuel safety precautions and potential hazards, applications systems installation, and testing.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards associated with fuel systems.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of natural gas.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of LP gas.
  • Identify the safety precautions and potential hazards of fuel oil.
• Identify the major components of fuel systems:
  • Identify the properties and uses of natural gas.
  • Identify the properties and uses of LP gas (Liquefied petroleum gas).
  • Identify the properties and uses of fuel oil.
• Apply local codes to various fuel gas systems.
  • Identify proper fuel gas connection techniques.
  • Size, purge, and test fuel gas systems.
  • Properly connect appliances to the fuel gas system.
  • Perform an air test or visual inspection of a connected fuel gas system
  • Verify pressure of a fuel gas system, using a manometer.

NCCER Course Topic:  Intro to Plumbing Codes

Clock Hours:  136

Prerequisite Course:  None

Industry Certificate:  NCCER

Course Description:  This course discusses the different codes used by plumbers across the country and explains how those codes are written, adopted, modified, and implemented.

Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Describe the model and local plumbing codes and their purposes.
  • Describe the ICC model plumbing code.
  • Describe the IAPMO model plumbing code.
• Explain how plumbing codes are developed and revised.
  • Explain model code standards.
  • Explain how model codes are revised and adopted.
  • Explain typical code changes.