State Board Approval Date:

Sept., 2000

Implementation Date:

Fall, 2001

Last Updated:

9/4/2001

 

Plumbing, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

Table Of Contents

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number: PL02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Plumbing Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Plumbing profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Plumbing Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Plumbing Diploma program are:

a)       attainment of 16 years of age;

b)       achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)      completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Plumbing Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a)       regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b)      proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: PL02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Plumbing Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Plumbing Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Plumbing Diploma program are:

a)       attainment of 16 years of age;

b)       achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Plumbing Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number: PL02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of PL02 and a CIP Code of 46.050102 are applied to the Plumbing, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code PL02 and CIP Code 46.050102 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

 

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: PL02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Plumbing Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code PL02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Plumbing, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of PL02 and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Plumbing, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Plumbing program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in plumbing and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of plumbing theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Plumbing diploma and have the qualification of an apprentice plumber.

 

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 100

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 SCT 100  

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CFC 100

Safety

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

0

2

2

OR

PLB 100

Introduction to Construction and the Pipe Trades

[P] Provisional admission

(2)

(0)

(0)

(2)

(2)

CAR 105

Print Reading

[P/C] MAT 101

5

0

0

5

5

OR

PLB 116

Plumbing Drawings I

[P] Provisional admission

(3)

(0)

(0)

(3)

(3)

AND

PLB 117

Plumbing Drawings II

[P/C] PLB 116

(2)

(0)

(0)

(2)

(2)

PLB 120

Pipes, Fittings& Valves I

[P] Provisional admission

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 122

Drainage Systems I

[P/C] CAR 105 or PLB 116

1

2

0

2

2

PLB 124

Water Supply Systems I

[P/C] CAR 105 or PLB 116

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 126

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances I

[P] Provisional admission

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 128

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances I

[P/C] CAR 105 or PLB 116

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 130

Pipes, Fittings& Valves II

[P/C] PLB 120

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 132

Drainage Systems II

[P/C] PLB 122

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 134

Water Supply Systems II

[P/C] PLB 124

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 136

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances II

[P/C] PLB 126

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 138

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances II

[P/C] PLB 128

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 140

Pipe Offsets and Measurements

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

0

1

1

PLB 142

Special Plumbing Systems

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 144

Plumbing Service

[P] Provisional admission

4

2

(3)

6

5

PLB 146

Plumbing Codes

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

Student must complete at least 12 credit hours of any combination of courses below:

PLB 107

Physical Science and Mechanics for the Pipe Trades

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 148

Plumbing Internship

[P/C] PLB 100, PLB 120

0

0

6-36

0

2-12

PLB 158

Advanced Drawing and Plan Reading

[P/C] PLB 146

5

0

0

5

5

WLD 133

Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

3

5

3

Advanced Technical Electives

PLB 150

Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Certification

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 152

Advanced Plumbing Code Applications

[P/C] PLB 146

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 154

Medical Gas Certification

[P/C] Georgia State Plumbing License

5

0

0

5

5

 

*

[P] ENG 096, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 096, or entrance score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

 

Program Final Exit Point

 

Plumbing Diploma recipient

76 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Plumbing Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

APPENDIX B

 

General Information

Plumbing Diploma Program Curriculum Model

 

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for the Plumbing Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Plumbing Diploma program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

 

FIRST QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

CAR 105

Print Reading

5

0

0

5

5

OR

PLB 116

Plumbing Drawings I

(3)

(0)

(0)

(3)

(3)

AND

PLB 117

Plumbing Drawings II

(2)

(0)

(0)

(2)

(2)

CFC 100

Safety

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

2

0

0

2

2

OR

PLB 100

Introduction to Construction and the Pipe Trades

(2)

(0)

(0)

(2)

(2)

MAT101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

TOTAL

14

4

0

18

16

SECOND QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

PLB 122

Drainage Systems I

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 124

Water Supply Systems I

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 126

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances I

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 128

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances I

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 130

Pipes, Fittings & Valves II

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 132

Drainage Systems II

2

2

0

4

3

TOTAL

11

12

0

23

17

THIRD QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

ENG 100

English

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 134

Water Supply Systems II

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 136

Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances II

2

2

0

4

3

PLB 138

Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances II

1

2

0

3

2

PLB 140

Pipe Offsets and Measurements

1

0

0

1

1

TOTAL

11

6

0

17

14

FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

PLB 142

Special Plumbing Systems

5

0

0

5

5

PLB 144

Plumbing Service

5

4

2

11

7

PLB 146

Plumbing Codes

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

15

4

2

21

17

FIFTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit
Hours

 

XXX xxx

Electives

0+

0

0+

0+

12

TOTAL

0+

0

0+

0+

12

 

 

APPENDIX C

 

 

Posted: 11/02/04