PLU - Plumbing Course Description
PLU 100 Introduction to Plumbing
Credits: 4
Co-requisite: OSH 127.
PLU 100 introduces you to the plumbing trade, providing them with the opportunity to learn basic skills needed to work in the plumbing industry. The course includes work in the classroom and shop. You will work with plastic, copper, steel and cast iron pipe. You will be able to identify and apply common DWV, copper and threaded fittings. Job safety and introduction to isometric drawing are also included in this course.
PLU 101 Piping Skills
Credits: 4
Co-requisite: OSH 127.
PLU 101 teaches the installation of common piping materials in plumbing and HVAC/R systems. Pipe math, terminology, common piping materials and application, figuring offsets and common pipe joints are also covered. Shop projects including pipe support and hanging, center to center measurements and a variety of pipe joining methods are explored.
PLU 104 Plumbing Service
Credits: 4
PLU 104 allows you to learn how to diagnose and repair common problems associated with plumbing components and systems. Topics will include faucet repair, water heater replacement and repair, drain cleaning, water closet repair, piping repairs, finding the source of leaks and evaluating problems for repair or replacement. You will learn customer relations and communication skills.
PLU 105 Basic Electricity
Credits: 4
Co-requisite: OSH 127.
PLU 105 is a combination lab/lecture course covers fundamentals of electricity, measuring instruments and electrical safety practices. You will learn Ohm`s Law and its practical application. You will work with electric motors, basic electrical components and learn their application to the trade.
PLU 108 Soldering and Brazing Skills
Credits: 0.5
PLU 108 allows you to learn proper soldering and brazing skills when joining copper tube and fittings. Topics include safety, proper soldering and brazing skills, how to assess joint quality and basic center-to-center measurement.
PLU 120 Residential Plumbing
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PLU 100, PLU 101, OSH 127 or permission of the instructor.
PLU 120 you will learn how to design and install residential plumbing systems. (Course does not cover DWV systems: see PLU 130.) You will work in the shop installing systems and in the classroom designing systems. Topics include the application of code requirements, fuel piping systems, water piping systems, rough-in measurements and installation practices. You will also learn to install components, such as water heaters, tub/shower valves, a variety of shower enclosures and other fixtures.
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PLU 130 Basic Drain, Waste and Vent
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PLU 100, PLU 101, OSH 127 or permission of the instructor.
PLU 130 gives you the opportunity to learn how to design drain, waste and vent systems. Chapters 7 and 9 of the plumbing code will be discussed in the classroom and applied in the shop. Other topics include DWV materials, sizing systems, terminology, and practical application of code tables, traps and interceptors. You will design DWV systems in the classroom and build the system in the shop, thereby developing their isometric drawing skills.
PLU 150 Code and Piping Calculations
Credits: 2
PLU 150 reviews and applies code and piping calculation. Topics include calculations for the following: pipe and cylindrical area and volume, pipe circumference, rectangular area and volume, offsets, water volume and weight grade, fall, and run. The knowledge gained by you completing this course can be applied to all plumbing systems, fuel gas appliance piping and critical calculations for other mechanical and piping systems.
PLU 202 International Residential Code – Plumbing
Credits: 2
PLU 202 covers the plumbing requirements of the IRC. You will be given the opportunity to learn and apply the general requirements of this code. The course will review and apply the sizing requirements of part VII of this code.
PLU 205 Backflow Prevention Certification Training
Credits: 3
PLU 205 prepares you with information and procedures for the development, implementation, maintenance and enforcement of back-flow prevention practices pursuant to federal and state regulation pertaining to cross connection control. The information in this course also prepares you to take the back-flow, ASSE cross-connection test.
PLU 206 Uniform Plumbing Code
Credits: 4
PLU 206 will assist you in passing the plumbing licensing examinations for the State of Colorado. This course reviews and interprets the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Colorado State Plumbing code. The course also reviews the need for enforcement of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
PLU 207 International Plumbing Code
Credits: 4
PLU 207 helps plumbers working in jurisdictions where the International Plumbing Code has been adopted. This course will review the IPC and help the plumber apply the requirements of this code to the installation of plumbing systems. This code was adopted by the State Of Colorado effective July 1, 2005.
PLU 208 International Fuel Gas Code
Credits: 4
PLU 208 reviews the general requirements of applicable chapters of the IFGC. You will be given the opportunity to learn system sizing which includes: fuel gas piping, gas appliance venting, and combustion air.
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PLU 215 Backflow Prevention Re-Certification
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: You must have a current Colorado Cross Connection Control Technician Certification. PLU 215 is designed for those technicians who have a current Colorado Cross Connection Control Certification and need to renew the certification. The course will review current state and federal regulations applicable to technician re-certification and prepare for the current ASSE certification.
PLU 216 Colorado Plumbing Code Up-Date
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PLU 207 or valid Colorado plumbing license.
PLU 216 is for those students that need to be updated on the Colorado Plumbing Code. The instructor will meet with you and schedule the necessary attendance.
PLU 227 Medical Gas Certification
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PLU 101, 207, or Colorado Journeyman Plumber License or permission of the instructor. PLU 227 pursues medical gas certification and brazing testing. Specialty training includes anesthesia, respiratory and inhalation therapies. Medical gas system components, medical gas compressors and NFPA standards are examined. This course includes the training time required to meet the Colorado Examining Board of Plumbers requirements.
PLU 240 Commercial Plumbing Systems
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: OSH 127, PLU 100, 101, 120, 130.
PLU 240 reviews code requirements of plumbing systems typically found in commercial structures. You will design and install systems meet these requirements.
PLU 244 Commercial Plumbing Service
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PLU 100, 105, 104, 120, OSH 127.
PLU 244 covers the aspects of maintenance and repair of typical plumbing equipment, fixtures and associated systems found in commercial structures.
PLU 247 Hot Water Heating Systems
Credits:4
Prerequisites: OSH 127, PLU 101, PLU 105, HVA 110, HVA 162 or permission of the instructor.
PLU 247 covers the theory of operation behind these systems, as well as installation, maintenance and repair. The course also examines air elimination, circulator pump and pipe sizing. Boiler and heat convector sizing are also discussed.
PLU 250 Plumbing Estimating and Costing
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PLU 207, CON 105 and CON 230, Journeyman Plumber's License or permission of the instructor.
PLU 250 will review and apply the information required to estimate and cost the installation of plumbing and fixtures. Topics include labor, material take-off, overhead costs and running a profitable plumbing business.
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PLU 267 Radiant Heating Systems
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: OSH 127, PLU 101 or HVA 110, HVA 105 or PLU 105, HVA 247, or permission of the instructor.
PLU 267 is a combination lab/lecture course and covers the theory of operation, installation and maintenance of warm water radiant heating systems. Different methods of zoning, controls, piping methods, piping types and system components are discussed. You will be able to design, install, document, maintain and trouble-shoot all conventional residential warm water, radiant panel heating systems.
PLU 275 Special Topics
Credits: 1 - 6
PLU 275 provides you with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
PLU 280 Technical Project
Credits: 1 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PLU 280 enables you to participate in individual study on a special project which is related to the plumbing program. This technical project consists of a written and approved proposal and scheduled progress reports.
PLU 282 Internship
Credits: 0.5 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PLU 282 will give students with prior course work in a specific area are eligible for internship. The internship will give you an opportunity to apply your course studies.
PLU 285 Independent Study
Credits: 0.5 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
In PLU 285 you will work with the instructor on a specific area with specific objectives and a predetermined project completion date.
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