1. Using hand signals. 2. Safe unloading of material. 3. Using ladders, scaffolding. 4. Using power lifts, personnel lifts

1. Care and safe use of: a. Hand tools b. Power tools c. Cutting and burning equipment d. Machines e. Lock out/tag out procedures

1. Identification of grades, type and appropriate uses of various piping materials.

1. Reviewing blueprints, plans and specifications. 2. Selecting type and size pipe, related materials and equipment. 3. Inspecting worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness. 4. Laying out job. 5. Measuring and marking structure and materials.

1. Cutting pipe using the following methods: a. Saws b. Pipe cutter c. Hammer and chisel d. Cutting torch e. Pipe cutting machine f. Using pipe threading machine. g. Using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine

1. Connecting pipe and fittings by the following methods: a. Threading; b. Soldering; c. Brazing; d. Fusing; e. cementing and adhesives. f. Welding for the trade.

1. Cutting holes in structure prior to pipe installation. 2. Assembling pipes, tubes, fittings. 3. Securing pipes to structure with hangers, supports, fasteners. 4. Installing valves. 5. Installing hydraulic and pneumatic components such as pumps and cylinders. 6. Connecting equipment, such as radiators. 7. Assembling and connecting fixtures and appliances. 8. Increasing pressure in pipe system and testing for leaks. 9. Maintaining and repairing systems.

1. Installing electrical controls. 2. Installing hydraulic controls. 3. Installing pneumatic controls. 4. Maintaining and repairing controls

1. Installing:gravity systems forced circulation (1 and 2 pipe systems) forced circulation loop systems.

1. Installing the following type systems: a. pipe (optional) b. pipe vapor vacuum

1. Low pressure. 2. High pressure. 3. Installing heating plant. 4. Insulating. 5. Maintaining and repairing

1. Natural gas installations 2. L.P. gas systems 3. Sizing and venting gas systems 4. Gas appliances and controls 5. Medical gas systems 6. Maintaining and repairing

1. Connecting fuel oil tank, pump and equipment in place. 2. Connecting oil pipe line, fittings and valves in place. 3. Maintaining and repairing.

1. Installing refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including: a. Compressor b. Pumps c. Meters d. Pneumatic and hydraulic controls e. Piping f. Maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

1. General 2. Trade Safety (including storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials; lock out/tag out; use of personal protective equipment; use of air monitoring equipment; trenching guidelines; fall-protection; all applicable OSHA and EPA regulations/standards/rules) 3. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course – if required for Public Work 4. First Aid (6.5 hours minimum every 3 years) 5. Asbestos Awareness – minimum 4 hours (see attachment) 6. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – must comply with section 201-g of the Labor Law

1. Fundamentals 2. Trade Math (including pipe measurements) 3. Builders Level – Transit

1. Fundamentals of Plan and Blueprint Reading 2. Advanced Plan and Blueprint Reading 3. Understanding Technical and Isometric Drawings 4. Elementary Drawing/Drafting for Plumbers 5. Advanced Sketching and Layout

1. Trade Physics 2. Trade Chemistry 3. Bacteriology for Plumbers 4. Basic Electricity 5. Basic Building Construction 6. Use and Care of Tools 7. Materials of the Trade 8. Rigging and Signaling 9. Plumbing Code 10.Fixtures and Appliances 11.Water Supply 12.Water Treatment a. Water Mains and Services b. Building Water Supply Systems c. Hot Water Supply d. Valves e. Pumps f. Water Pollution in Plumbing Systems (including backflow prevention and cross connection control devices) g. Drainage 13.Sewage Disposal 14.Sewers and Drains 15.Building Drainage Systems 16.The Plumbing Trap 17.Venting the Drainage System a. Pumps and Steam Systems b. Hydronic Systems c. Gas Installations d. Refrigeration e. CFC’s: Use, Conservation and Safe Handling f. Air Conditioning g. Starting, Testing and Balancing h. Power Piping i. Controls: Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic j. Oxy-Acetylene Cutting k. Soldering and Brazing l. Welding m. Repairing and Service Work n. Business Aspects of Plumbing