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Plumbing apprenticeship program. Level 3, Block B : water services and distribution systems

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  • Contributor: BCcampus
    Date:
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    2023
    Summary:

    "The content of this block is organized to introduce the plumber apprentice to the theory and installation of potable water systems and landscaping irrigation systems. Providing safe potable water is one of the major responsibilities for plumbers and this block will cover the design and installation of piping from the available water service to point of use. Water used for landscaping will also be addressed with a focus on a balanced approach to the design, use, and safety of a residential automatic irrigation system."--BCcampus website

    Contents:
    • Competency B1: Install water services
    • Learning task 1. Describe water services
    • Learning task 2. Describe sizing for municipal water system piping
    • Learning task 3. Describe the installation of piping for municipal water systems
    • Competency B2: Install potable water distribution systems
    • Learning task 1. Describe the building water supply system
    • Learning task 2. Describe sizing for the building water supply system
    • Learning task 3. Describe the installation of the building water supply system
    • Competency B3: Residential irrigation systems
    • Learning task 1. Types of irrigation systems
    • Learning task 2. Install a residential sprinkler system
    • Learning task 3. Installation and wiring of controllers
    • Competency B4: Describe alternative green water supply systems
    • Learning task 1. Describe rainwater collection systems
    • Learning task 2. Describe greywater reuse systems.
    Original Publisher: [Victoria, B.C.], BCcampus
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781774201794, 1774201798
    Collection(s)/Series: BC Open Textbooks