Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

PLUMBING (PLAPR)
(TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
PLAPR-100



PLUMBING THEORY IA



3



  his entry level training provides information on the
history of plumbing and the organizational structure in
Idaho. Topics include basic math skills, terminology,
and on the job safety including personal protective
equipment, hand and power tools.
PLAPR-101

PLUMBING THEORY IB

3

  Information from I-A continues with an introduction to
the UniformPlumbing Code, isometric drawings and
blueprints reading, work ethics and responsibilities.
Pre-requisite:
PLAPR 100.
PLAPR-102

PLUMBING THEORY IIA

3

  Information on safety in the workplace and plumbing
theory continues. Students will advance knowledge of
mathematics and blueprint reading.
Prerequisite: PLAPR 101.
PLAPR-103


PLUMBING THEORY IIB


3


  Information on Code Applications builds on information
previously given. Uniform Plumbing Code, Idaho Code,
and Idaho’s Addendum to the UPC are all covered.
Pre-requisite: PLAPR 102.
PLAPR-104




PLUMBING YEAR I




10




  This practicum consists of 2000 hours of on the job
training with a journeyman plumber. Students will
obtain experience with basic plumbing tasks, hand and
power tools, mathematics, isometric drawings and blue
print reading.
Co-requisites: PLAPR 100 & PLAPR 101.
PLAPR-105




PLUMBING YEAR II




10




  This practicum consists of 2000 hours of on the job
training with a journeyman plumber. Students will
obtain experience working with mathematics onsite
usage, blueprint reading and understanding Code
applications.
Co-requisite: PLAPR 102.
PLAPR-200






PLUMBING THEORY IIIA






3






  Safety continues to be stressed in the course. CPR &
First Aid certification is included, or students must
show a valid, current Red Cross or AHA card. Math
calculations are instructed for pipe length, sheet metal
work, and volumes, pressures, and capacities.
Commercial blueprint reading and related math
information is included.
Pre-requisite: PLAPR 103.
PLAPR-201





PLUMBING THEORY IIIB





3





  Basic understanding of the theory and term recognition
 for hydronics and boilers will be instructed. Special
occupancy for fire penetrations and introduction to
ADA specifications, understanding gas piping, sizing
and venting and a continuation of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
Pre-requisite:PLAPR 200.
PLAPR-202




PLUMBING THEORY IVA




3




  Safety in the workplace review. Students will learn
advanced math applications used in plumbing.
Journeyman leadership, professionalism and job
planning information is provided. Students will work
with service and troubleshooting techniques.
Pre-requisite: PLAPR 201.
PLAPR-203




PLUMBING THEORY IVB




3




  Students receive a focused course on the Uniform
Plumbing Code with interpretation, application, and
memorization techniques. Included are the Uniform
Plumbing Code, Idaho Code and Idaho Addendum to
the UPC.
Pre-requisite: PLAPR 202.
PLAPR-204








PLUMBING YEAR III








10








  This practicum consists of 2000 hours of on the job
training with a journeyman plumber. Students will
obtain experience working with safety, pipe length
calculations, sheet metal work, volumes, pressures,
capacities, commercial blueprint reading and related
math, theory and terms related to hydronics and boilers
, practical applications of the Uniform Plumbing Code,
special occupancy and understanding gas piping,
sizing, and venting.
Co-requisites: PLAPR 200 & PLAPR 201.
PLAPR-205







PLUMBING YEAR IV







10







  This practicum consists of 2000 hours of on the job
training with a journeyman plumber. Students will
experience advanced math applications, leadership,
professionalism in the workplace, and job planning.
Also practice with service and troubleshooting and
interpretation and application of the UPC, Idaho Code,
and Idaho Addendum to the UPC.
Co-requisites: PLAPR 202 & PLAPR 203 and
diplomatic procedures. Also listed as HIST 429