PLBG1036 Minnesota State Plumbing Code I
Students will study the Minnesota State Plumbing Code which covers the laws, rules and regulations of plumbing installed in Minnesota including definitions, general plumbing principles, materials, fixtures and hangers and supports used in construction, repair and remodeling of buildings.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
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 knowledge of plumbing definitions
Articulate knowledge of basic and general plumbing principles
Classify materials used for pipes, fittings, joints and connections
Categorize the materials that traps and cleanouts are made from
Compare fixture materials for the proper use and installation
Label component parts of hangers
Indicate the proper installation procedures for hangers and supports
Determine the component parts for potable water
Determine the component parts for drainage, waste, and vent systems
Explain the qualifications and licensure procedures for licensed plumbers
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 Course Credits 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