PHPF 230 - Plumbing Heating & Pipe Fit

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 12

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course introduces the student to methods of measuring, cutting, and joining of steel pipe, copper tubing, plastic pipe and cast iron soil pipe. Also, the knowledge and classification of fittings, with emphasis on workmanship, good piping practice and safety. The course includes basic fabrication of sheet metal principles, layout techniques, and use of sheet metal hand tools. Students will also be exposed to actual field projects when available. Cross listed with PHPF 130.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures in the lab and on the job site.
Properly measure, size and connect all types of commonly used piping for residential and commercial plumbing systems.
Properly layout, design and install plumbing systems for a residential bathroom group and a single family residence.
Layout and fabricate a variety of sheet metal projects.
Identify, diagnose and repair common problems found in residential and commercial plumbing systems.