FACM1030 Plumbing Basics
This course is an introduction to plumbing within facility applications. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, students will be exposed to identifying, servicing, and the repair of plumbing systems. Topics will include plumbing fixtures, water heaters, potable water systems, drain, waste and venting systems.
Prerequisite
None
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:
Identify plumbing procedures and terminology
Apply proper safety techniques and procedures
Demonstrate service and repair of plumbing fixtures
Demonstrate service and repair of water heaters
Demonstrate service and repair of potable water systems
Demonstrate service and repair of drain, waste and vent systems
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: 952-995-1300
Credit Details