- - AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM - - (CLF2000) Advanced Core Area: AGRICULTURE MECHANICS (CLF2550) Unit Title: PLUMBING UNIT DIRECTORY: ____________________________________________________________________________ Code Topic Title Hours Year(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ (CLF2551) Plumbing Materials 2 3/4 (CLF2552) Plumbing Fittings 1 3/4 (CLF2553) Plumbing Tools 1 3/4 (CLF2554) Installation of a Plumbing Project 6 3/4 (CLF2599) Unit Exam 3/4 TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 10 ____________________________________________________________________________ UNIT GOAL: Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish basic plumbing jobs. ____________________________________________________________________________ UNIT OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to: 1. Properly identify common plumbing tools and materials. 2. Exhibit safe handling and working practices when using plumbing tools. 3. Understand the purposes for the various plumbing fittings and materials. 4. Perform an installation, including cutting pipe to length and installing fittings, using a combination of materials, including steel, plastic, and copper. ____________________________________________________________________________ REFERENCES: Burke, Stanley R., & Wakeman, T. J. (1990). MODERN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS (2nd ed.). Danville, IL: Interstate Publishers. Cooper, Elmer L. (1987). AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. Editors of Reader's Digest. (1973). COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL (7th ed.). Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association. Ripka, L. V. (1978). PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND DESIGN. Alsip, IL: American Technical Publishers. ____________________________________________________________________________ RESOURCES: Black and Decker Home Improvement Library. (1990). HOME PLUMBING PROJECTS & REPAIRS. Available from: Cy DeCosse Inc., 5900 Green Oak Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 1-800-328-3895 7/10/91 JD/JD/tf #%&C