May 19, 2024  
2023-2024 Course Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

FACM 1020 - Plumbing Basics

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course is intended to introduce students to the repair, maintenance, and installation of various plumbing fixtures and piping systems in a facility. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Building plumbing layouts
  2. Fixtures and appliances
  3. Joining & installing pipe
  4. Plumbing repairs
  5. Plumbing tools
  6. Shop safety

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate the procedure for measuring, cutting, and installing three kinds of pipe.
  2. perform the repair or replacement of faucets and fixtures.
  3. explain various types of plumbing fittings.
  4. identify unsafe practices.
  5. demonstrate safety procedures.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None


Courses and Registration



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)