PLBG1016 Building Sewers and Drain Systems
This course covers practical experience in the installation of sewers, drain, waste and vent piping by laying out pipe, using a builder's level to establish grade and elevations of the piping, and in a safe and efficient manner. Students will learn the proper installation of plastic and cast iron sewers, drain, waste and vent pipe.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Practice industry safety standards
Identify sewer, drain, waste, and vent drain construction
Install sewer, drain, waste and vent systems with plastic pipe
Repair sewer, drain, waste and vent systems with plastic pipe
Install sewer, drain, waste and vent systems with cast iron pipe
Repair sewer, drain, waste and vent systems with cast iron pipe
Identify storm drain systems
Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing systems test procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing inspection procedures
Perform plumbing system tests
Perform plumbing inspection procedures
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details