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State Board Approval Date: |
Sept., 2000 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall, 2001 |
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Last Updated: |
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Plumbing, Diploma
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: PL02-02-01
(Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Plumbing Diploma program.
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.
Standard
Number: PL02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of PL02 and a CIP Code
of 46.050102 are applied to the Plumbing, Diploma program.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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:
Plumbing, Diploma
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.
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Occupational Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development [P] Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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English [P] * |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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General Mathematics [P] ** |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Courses |
Occupational Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Safety [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Introduction to
Construction [P] Provisional
admission |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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OR |
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Introduction to
Construction and the Pipe Trades [P] Provisional
admission |
(2) |
(0) |
(0) |
(2) |
(2) |
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Print [P/C] MAT 101 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Plumbing Drawings I [P] Provisional
admission |
(3) |
(0) |
(0) |
(3) |
(3) |
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AND |
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Plumbing Drawings II [P/C] PLB 116 |
(2) |
(0) |
(0) |
(2) |
(2) |
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Pipes, Fittings&
Valves I [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Drainage Systems I [P/C] CAR 105 or PLB
116 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Water Supply Systems
I [P/C] CAR 105 or PLB
116 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Plumbing Fixtures
and Appliances I [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Gas Piping, Venting,
and Appliances I [P/C] CAR 105 or PLB
116 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Pipes, Fittings&
Valves II [P/C] PLB 120 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Drainage Systems II [P/C] PLB 122 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Water Supply Systems
II [P/C] PLB 124 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Plumbing Fixtures
and Appliances II [P/C] PLB 126 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Gas Piping, Venting,
and Appliances II [P/C] PLB 128 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
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Pipe Offsets and
Measurements [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Special Plumbing
Systems [P] Provisional
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Plumbing Service [P] Provisional admission |
4 |
2 |
(3) |
6 |
5 |
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Plumbing Codes [P] Provisional
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Student must complete at least 12 credit hours of any
combination of courses below: |
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Physical Science and
Mechanics for the Pipe Trades [P] Provisional
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Plumbing Internship [P/C] PLB 100, PLB
120 |
0 |
0 |
6-36 |
0 |
2-12 |
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Advanced Drawing and
Plan [P/C] PLB 146 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Metal Welding and
Cutting Techniques [P] Provisional
admission |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Advanced Technical Electives |
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Backflow Prevention
and Cross-Connection Control Certification [P] Provisional
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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