432 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, PLPF Program Learning Outcomes 1. Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices. 2. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain plumbing/pipefitting systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Describe the plumbing/pipefitting systems, planning, economics, and industry conventions relevant to the work of a pipefitter. Required Core PLPF 9701 Introduction to Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9702 Introduction to Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9703 Intermediate Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9704 Intermediate Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9705 Advanced Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9706 Advanced Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9735 Pipefitting Construction Specialties I 3 PLPF 9740 Pipefitting Construction Specialties II 3 PLPF 9745 Pipefitting Construction Specialties III 3 PLPF 9750 Pipefitting Construction Specialties IV 3 PLPF 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Plumbing/Pipefitting 3-8 Total 33-38 PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement Plumbers install or repair water supply lines, drainage systems and gas systems in a variety of construction work environments. Plumber’s measure, cut and install plastic, copper, steel, and cast iron pipe. In the rough-in phase, plumbers may attach or hang pipes for connection to fixtures. In the trim-out phase, they may install sinks, toilets, and appliances. The Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego (ABCSD) Apprenticeship program is a state and federally recognized construction training program. Apprenticeship Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines paid on-the-job training and work experience with formal classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed by a company where they receive hands-on training, and attend classes in the evening to study theory and participate in hands-on technical training. Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage (based on the prevailing wage in the county in which the work is performed) and in some cases, a fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors. The median California wage for exiting students is $80,401 (2022 LMI data), and the median hour wage for plumbers/pipefitters is $37 (Bay Area 2022 LMI data). Program Learning Outcomes 1. Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices. 2. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain plumbing systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain plumbing systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. Required Core PLPF 9701 Introduction to Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9702 Introduction to Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9703 Intermediate Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9704 Intermediate Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9705 Advanced Plumbing I 3 PLPF 9706 Advanced Plumbing II 3 PLPF 9707 Plumbing Construction Specialties I 3 PLPF 9708 Plumbing Construction Specialties II 3 PLPF 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Plumbing/ Pipefitting 3 Total 27 APPRENTICESHIP: PLUMBING/PIPEFITTING (PLPF) COURSES 9701 Introduction to Plumbing I 3 Units This course is designed to give the plumbing/pipefitting student introductory information regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standards of safety and precautions for working on the construction site; a review of math as it relates to plumbing, hand and power tool usage, basic plumbing blueprint reading, welding and basic rigging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice. May not receive credit if PLBG 9701 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours
