TRAINING PLAN

FOR

Plumber

Outline

Concerned with installing and repairing pipelines, plumbing and related equipment for water, sewage and other materials. Also included is the installation and maintenance of pipe fitting systems integrated into various systems.

Tasks

performed performed observed
alone with help

1. Pipes and Drains

-Bend steel pipes and copper tubing _____ _____ _____
-Braze pipe with gas torch _____ _____ _____
-Join cast iron soil pipe using lead and oakum _____ _____ _____
-Cut cast iron pipe with snaw-type chain cutter _____ _____ _____
-Cut concrete pipe and copper pipe with hacksaw _____ _____ _____
-Cut steel pipe with pipe cutter _____ _____ _____
-Join cast-iron pipe to clay pipe _____ _____ _____
-Wipe clay pipe joints _____ _____ _____
-Join clay pipe with coupling _____ _____ _____
-Join copper tubing to brass pipe, copper tubing, plastic pipe, or steel pipe _____ _____ _____
-Join copper tubing with compressed connectors _____ _____ _____
-Join pipe with band couplings _____ _____ _____
-Join plastic pipe to cast-iron pipe with no
-hub couplings _____ _____ _____
-Join plastic pipes using solvent cement _____ _____ _____
-Join plastic to steel pipe _____ _____ _____
-Join steel pipe to cast iron pipe with no-hub couplings _____ _____ _____
-Thread steel pipe with adjustable die and power driven vise stand _____ _____ _____
-Join pipe with electric arc welder and filler metal _____ _____ _____
-Weld pipe with oxy-acetylene torch and filler metal _____ _____ _____
-Back fill trenches _____ _____ _____
-Calculate slopes for lines _____ _____ _____
-Install drain pipes in trenches _____ _____ _____
-Establish grade lines _____ _____ _____
-Install cleanouts, float valves, septic tanks, storm drains, etc. _____ _____ _____
-Install overflow pipes on cooling tower _____ _____ _____
-Lay out house drains _____ _____ _____
-Make water tests on drains _____ _____ _____
-Rough-in waste lines and vents for bathtubs, lavatories, dishwashers, floor mounted water closets, urinals and sinks _____ _____ _____
2. Vents, Traps and Water Distribution Lines

-Install waste sinks, waste-back and vent terminals _____ _____ _____
-Install acid-proof trap, garbage disposal units, and grease interceptors _____ _____ _____
-Install booster pumps, cut-off valves and expansion joints _____ _____ _____
-Install hot and cold water storage tanks _____ _____ _____
-Install lawn sprinkler systems _____ _____ _____
-Install pressure relief valves, water circulating pumps and water lines _____ _____ _____
-Make water pressure tests _____ _____ _____
-Rough-in supply lines for appliances _____ _____ _____
3. Hot Water/Steam Systems and Fixtures
-Install water system components for hot water heating coils _____ _____ _____
-Install temperature and relief valves on boilers _____ _____ _____
-Install check valves on water feed lines _____ _____ _____
-Install package boilers _____ _____ _____
-Install strainers in return lines _____ _____ _____
-Join branch mains to main steam piping _____ _____ _____
-Perform leak tests on gas supply lines _____ _____ _____
-Install or repair:
lavatories _____ _____ _____
dishwashers _____ _____ _____
drinking fountains _____ _____ _____
water closets _____ _____ _____
washing machines _____ _____ _____
shower baths _____ _____ _____
bathtubs _____ _____ _____
urinals _____ _____ _____
-Cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate pipes _____ _____ _____
-Locate and mark positions for passage holes and connections _____ _____ _____
-Secure pipes in position using brackets and hangers _____ _____ _____
-Hook up drainage pipes and venting _____ _____ _____
-Test lines as required by the plumbing codes _____ _____ _____
-Examine building plans and specifications to determine layout _____ _____ _____
4. General Maintenance
-Clean and adjust gas burners _____ _____ _____
-Clean obstructions from drains _____ _____ _____
-Replace lavatory trap drain _____ _____ _____
-Repair leaking shower valves and water faucets _____ _____ _____
-Repair water flush valves _____ _____ _____
-Install air chamber _____ _____ _____
-Replace pressure control switch _____ _____ _____
-Replace section of galvanized pipe on water line _____ _____ _____
-Thaw frozen pipes _____ _____ _____
-Learn all about equipment and parts _____ _____ _____
-Organize shipping and receiving and maintaining inventory of stock _____ _____ _____
-Maintain order and cleanliness when working _____ _____ _____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____

Equipment Used Related Positions
Vitrified Clay _____ Pipe Fitter
Cast Iron _____ Pipe Layer
Power Tools _____ Sewage and Water Maintenance
Plumbing Fixtures _____ Gas-Main and Line Fitter
Ruler _____ Pipe Welder
Spirit Level _____
Plumb-bob _____
Galvanized Steel and Wrought Iron _____
Brass _____
Copper _____
PVC Plastic _____
ABS Plastic _____
Aluminum _____
Copper Tubing _____
Hacksaw _____
Glue Gun _____
Blow Torch _____

	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
1. Pipes and Drains
-Bend steel pipes and copper tubing	_____	_____	_____
-Braze pipe with gas torch	_____	_____	_____
-Join cast iron soil pipe using lead and oakum	_____	_____	_____
-Cut cast iron pipe with snaw-type chain cutter	_____	_____	_____
-Cut concrete pipe and copper pipe with hacksaw	_____	_____	_____
-Cut steel pipe with pipe cutter	_____	_____	_____
-Join cast-iron pipe to clay pipe	_____	_____	_____
-Wipe clay pipe joints	_____	_____	_____
-Join clay pipe with coupling	_____	_____	_____
-Join copper tubing to brass pipe, copper tubing, plastic pipe, or steel pipe	_____	_____	_____
-Join copper tubing with compressed connectors	_____	_____	_____
-Join pipe with band couplings	_____	_____	_____
-Join plastic pipe to cast-iron pipe with no
-hub couplings	_____	_____	_____
-Join plastic pipes using solvent cement	_____	_____	_____
-Join plastic to steel pipe	_____	_____	_____
-Join steel pipe to cast iron pipe with no-hub couplings	_____	_____	_____
-Thread steel pipe with adjustable die and power driven vise stand	_____	_____	_____
-Join pipe with electric arc welder and filler metal	_____	_____	_____
-Weld pipe with oxy-acetylene torch and filler metal	_____	_____	_____
-Back fill trenches	_____	_____	_____
-Calculate slopes for lines	_____	_____	_____
-Install drain pipes in trenches	_____	_____	_____
-Establish grade lines	_____	_____	_____
-Install cleanouts, float valves, septic tanks, storm drains, etc.	_____	_____	_____
-Install overflow pipes on cooling tower	_____	_____	_____
-Lay out house drains	_____	_____	_____
-Make water tests on drains	_____	_____	_____
-Rough-in waste lines and vents for bathtubs, lavatories, dishwashers, floor mounted water closets, urinals and sinks	_____	_____	_____
2. Vents, Traps and Water Distribution Lines
-Install waste sinks, waste-back and vent terminals	_____	_____	_____
-Install acid-proof trap, garbage disposal units, and grease interceptors	_____	_____	_____
-Install booster pumps, cut-off valves and expansion joints	_____	_____	_____
-Install hot and cold water storage tanks	_____	_____	_____
-Install lawn sprinkler systems	_____	_____	_____
-Install pressure relief valves, water circulating pumps and water lines	_____	_____	_____
-Make water pressure tests	_____	_____	_____
-Rough-in supply lines for appliances	_____	_____	_____
3. Hot Water/Steam Systems and Fixtures
-Install water system components for hot water heating coils	_____	_____	_____
-Install temperature and relief valves on boilers	_____	_____	_____
-Install check valves on water feed lines	_____	_____	_____
-Install package boilers	_____	_____	_____
-Install strainers in return lines	_____	_____	_____
-Join branch mains to main steam piping	_____	_____	_____
-Perform leak tests on gas supply lines	_____	_____	_____
-Install or repair:
lavatories	_____	_____	_____
dishwashers	_____	_____	_____
drinking fountains	_____	_____	_____
water closets	_____	_____	_____
washing machines	_____	_____	_____
shower baths	_____	_____	_____
bathtubs	_____	_____	_____
urinals	_____	_____	_____
-Cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate pipes	_____	_____	_____
-Locate and mark positions for passage holes and connections	_____	_____	_____
-Secure pipes in position using brackets and hangers	_____	_____	_____
-Hook up drainage pipes and venting	_____	_____	_____
-Test lines as required by the plumbing codes	_____	_____	_____
-Examine building plans and specifications to determine layout	_____	_____	_____
4. General Maintenance
-Clean and adjust gas burners	_____	_____	_____
-Clean obstructions from drains	_____	_____	_____
-Replace lavatory trap drain	_____	_____	_____
-Repair leaking shower valves and water faucets	_____	_____	_____
-Repair water flush valves	_____	_____	_____
-Install air chamber	_____	_____	_____
-Replace pressure control switch	_____	_____	_____
-Replace section of galvanized pipe on water line	_____	_____	_____
-Thaw frozen pipes	_____	_____	_____
-Learn all about equipment and parts	_____	_____	_____
-Organize shipping and receiving and maintaining inventory of stock	_____	_____	_____
-Maintain order and cleanliness when working	_____	_____	_____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____

Equipment Used	Related Positions
Vitrified Clay _____	Pipe Fitter
Cast Iron _____	Pipe Layer
Power Tools _____	Sewage and Water Maintenance
Plumbing Fixtures _____	Gas-Main and Line Fitter
Ruler _____	Pipe Welder
Spirit Level _____
Plumb-bob _____
Galvanized Steel and Wrought Iron _____
Brass _____
Copper _____
PVC Plastic _____
ABS Plastic _____
Aluminum _____
Copper Tubing _____
Hacksaw _____
Glue Gun _____
Blow Torch _____