Description

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:

1. Identify the various types of plastic pipe.

2. Identify the material properties, storage, and handling requirements of plastic pipe.

3. Identify the types of fittings and valves used with plastic pipe.

4. Identify the techniques used in hanging and supporting plastic pipe.

5. Properly measure, cut, and join plastic pipe.

6. Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with plastic pipe.

Performance Tasks

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:

1. Select correct types of materials for plastic piping systems.

2. Identify types of fittings and valves and their uses.

3. Select the appropriate personal protective equipment for working with plastic piping.

4. Properly measure, cut, and join plastic piping.

5. Select the correct support and spacing for the application.

Course Sessions

Session I. Introduction to Plastic Pipe

A. Advantages and Disadvantages

B. Properties

C. Sizing

D. Labeling

E. Manufacturers

Sessions II-III. Plastic Pipe and Fittings

A. Types of Plastic Pipe

B. PT/Laboratory

Have trainees practice identifying types of plastic pipes. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

C. Material Storage and Handling

D. Water Supply Fittings

E. DWV Fittings

F. PT/Laboratory

Have trainees practice identifying fittings and valves and their uses. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2

Session IV. Measuring, Cutting, and Joining

A. Measuring

B. Cutting

C. Joining

D. PT/Laboratory

Have trainees practice measuring, cutting, and joining plastic piping. Trainees must select appropriate personal protective equipment. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Tasks 3 and 4.

Session V. Pipe Supports and Pressure Testing; Review and Testing

A. Hangers

B. Fasteners

C. Review

D. Module Examination

1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER Nagional Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

E. Performance Testing

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Book Index

1.0.0   Introduction

2.0.0   Plastic Pipe

2.1.0   Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Plastic Pipe

2.2.0   Propetrties of Plastic Pipe

2.3.0   Plastic Pipe Sizing

2.4.0   Labeling (Markings)

2.5.0   Manufacturers of Plastic Pipe

2.6.0   Types of Plastic Pipe

2.6.1   ABS

2.6.2   PVC

2.6.3   CPVC

2.6.4   PE

2.6.5   PEX

2.6.6   PB

2.7.0   Material Storage and Handling

3.0.0   Fittings

3.1.0   Water Supply Fittings

3.2.0   Water Supply Fittings

3.2.0   Water Supply Valves

3.3.0   DWV Fittings

4.0.0   Measuring, Cutting, and Joining Plastic Pipe and Fittings

4.1.0   Measuring

4.2.0   Cutting

4.2.1   Cutting PVC and ABS Pipe

4.3.0   Joining

4.3.1   Solvent Welding (Solvent Cementing)

4.3.2   Joining CPVC or PVC Pipe and Fittings

4.3.3   Installing PVC Bell-and-Spigot Pipe

4.3.4   Joining PEX Tubing

4.3.5   Joining PE Tubing

5.0.0 Pipe Supports

5.1.0   Hangers

5.2.0   Fasteners

6.0.0   Pressure Testing