7 MAC Pt. 50
Architecture and Construction, Career Pathway
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Title 7: Education K-12
Part 50: Architecture and Construction, Career Pathway
P lu mb in g
Mississippi Department of Education
Program CIP: 46.0503 – Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Note: This document will be completed in its entirety upon implementation in a Career and Technical
Center.
Direct inquiries to
Jo Ann Watts, MEd
Mike Barkett
Instructional Design Specialist
Program Coordinator
P.O. Drawer DX
Office of Career and Technical Education
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Mississippi Department of Education
662.325.2510
P.O. Box 771
E-mail: jo.watts@rcu.msstate.edu
Jackson, MS 39205
601.605.2989
E-mail: mike@mcef.net
Published by
Office of Career and Technical Education
Mississippi Department of Education
Jackson, MS 39205
Research and Curriculum Unit
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Betsey Smith, Curriculum Manager
Jolanda Harris, Educational Technologist
Lisa Kröger, PhD, Editor
The Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU), located in Starkville, MS, as part of Mississippi State University, was
established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In keeping with the land grant mission of
Mississippi State University, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Mississippians. The RCU
enhances intellectual and professional development of Mississippi students and educators while applying
knowledge and educational research to the lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of
curriculum development and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training.
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and
services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the Mississippi Department of Education: Director,
Office of Human Resources, Mississippi Department of Education, 359 North West Street, Suite 203, Jackson,
Mississippi 39201, 601.359.3511.
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Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments
The Plumbing curriculum was presented to the Mississippi Board of Education on February 16-17, 2012. The
following persons were serving on the state board at the time:
Dr. Tom Burnham, State Superintendent
Mr. William Harold Jones, Chair
Mr. Charles McClelland, Vice Chair
Ms. Kami Bumgarner
Mr. Howell “Hal” N. Gage
Dr. O. Wayne Gann
Mr. Claude Hartley
Ms. Martha “Jackie” Murphy
Ms. Rosetta Richards
Dr. Sue Matheson
Jean Massey, Associate Superintendent of Education for the Office of Career and Technical Education, at the
Mississippi Department of Education assembled a taskforce committee to provide input throughout the
development of the Plumbing Curriculum Framework and Supporting Materials. Members of this taskforce were as
follows:
Blake Alexander, Mississippi ABC
Tammy Ates, Hinds Community College
Gary Bambauer, Mississippi Construction Education Foundation
Mike Barkett, Mississippi Construction Education Foundation
Lane Bell, Tippah County Career Technical Center
Preston Brownlow, Leflore County Career Technical Center
Dale Box, Greene County Career Technical Center
Johnny Browder, Hinds Community College
Tom Catchings, McComb Technology Center
Nick Doles, Calhoun County Vocational/Technical Center
Doug Ferguson, Research and Curriculum Unit
Melvin Glass, Tunica County Career Technical Center
Steve Hurdle, Oxford/Lafayette Career Technical Center
Reggie Ladner, Hancock County Vocational/Technical Center
Charles Lurie, Pascagoula Applied Technology Center
Thomas Maples, Hinds Community College Vicksburg Campus
Jean Massey, Mississippi Department of Education
Chevis Necaise, Hancock County Vocational/Technical Center
Diane Novak, Jackson County Technical Center
Robin Parker, Research and Curriculum Unit
Matthew Rayburn, Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Rick Saucier, Hancock County Vocational/Technical Center
Cary Simmons, Tupelo School District
Andy Sims, Mississippi Department of Education
Lynn Stewart, Calhoun County Vocational/Technical Center
Will Tolliver, Mississippi Delta Community College
Tim Wigginton, Tupelo School District
Mike Zarolinski, Pascagoula Applied Technology Center
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Also, special thanks are extended to the teachers who contributed teaching and assessment materials that are
included in the framework and supporting materials. Members who contributed were as follows:
Barry Evans, Hinds Community College, Pearl, MS
Appreciation is expressed to the following professionals who provided guidance and insight throughout the
development process:
Sam Davis, Program Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Education, Jackson, MS, Retired
Andy Sims, former Program Coordinator, presently Coordinator: SkillsUSA Mississippi Department of
Education, Jackson, MS
Mike Barkett, State Director, Mississippi Construction Education Foundation, Ridgeland, MS
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Standards
Standards are superscripted in each unit and are referenced in the appendices. Standards in the Plumbing
Curriculum Framework and Supporting Materials are based on the following:
National Center for Construction Education Research, Plumbing
The NCCER developed and published a set of industry standards that are taught nationwide by
contractors, associations, construction users, and secondary and postsecondary schools called the
Contren Learning Series. When developing this set of standards, the NCCER assembled a team of subject
matter experts that represented construction companies and schools across the nation. Each committee
met several times and combined experts’ knowledge and experience to finalize the set of national
industry standards. http://www.nccer.org/
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Common Core State Standards© provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are
expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are
designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young
people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our
communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. Copyright 2010.
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All
rights reserved. States and territories of the United States as well as the District of Columbia that have
adopted the Common Core State Standards in whole are exempt from this provision and no attribution to
the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers is
required. Reprinted from http://www.corestandards.org/.
National Educational Technology Standards for Students
Reprinted with permission from National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Connecting
Curriculum and Technology, Copyright © 2007, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE),
800.336.5191 (U.S. and Canada) or 541.302.3777 (International), iste@iste.org, http://www.iste.org/. All
rights reserved. Permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE.
21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technologies Literacy Standards
In defining 21st century learning, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has embraced
five content and skill areas that represent the essential knowledge for the 21st century:
global awareness; civic engagement; financial, economic, and business literacy; learning
skills that encompass problem-solving, critical-thinking, and self-directional skills; and
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy.
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Preface
Secondary career– technical education programs in Mississippi are faced with many challenges resulting from
sweeping educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being held
accountable for providing true learning activities to every student in the classroom. This accountability is measured
through increased requirements for mastery and attainment of competency as documented through both
formative and summative assessments.
The courses in this document reflect the statutory requirements as found in Section 37-3-49, Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended (Section 37-3-46). In addition, this curriculum reflects guidelines imposed by federal and state
mandates (Laws, 1988, ch. 487, §14; Laws, 1991, ch. 423, §1; Laws, 1992, ch. 519, §4 eff. from and after July 1,
1992; Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act IV, 2007; and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001).
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Plumbing Executive Summary
Pathway Description
Plumbing is a pathway in the Architecture and Construction career cluster. Study in the course allows an individual
to prepare for employment and/or continued education in the plumbing field. Skills developed through the course
of study assist students in meeting requirements for the NCCER certification. Students are provided the
opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations to include SkillsUSA.
Industry Certification
The NCCER developed and published a set of industry standards that are taught nationwide by contractors,
associations, construction users, and secondary and postsecondary schools called the Contren Learning Series.
When developing this set of standards, the NCCER assembled a team of subject matter experts that represented
construction companies and schools across the nation. Each committee met several times and combined experts’
knowledge and experience to finalize the set of national industry standards.
As a part of the accreditation process, all Mississippi construction instructors will be required to successfully
complete the Instructor Certification Training Program. This program ensures that instructors possess a deep
knowledge of content of the standards.
This state-of-the-art curriculum is modeled after the eight Mississippi NCCER Accredited Training and Education
Facilities (ATEF). In order to become an NCCER ATEF program, school districts must meet a set of guidelines
including the following:
1. Use the approved curriculum.
2. All instructors must be NCCER certified.
3. All completed Form 200s and release forms on all student completions are to be forwarded to MCEF for
proper approval. MCEF will in turn forward to NCCER for processing.
4. Follow NCCER guidelines on test security and performance profiles.
5. Have an active advisory committee with at least two commercial contractors involved.
6. Follow safety practices and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards used in the
class and lab areas.
7. Involve commercial contractors in class presentations or field trips.
8. All construction programs must be included in the accreditation process.
9. Show active involvement in student leadership development (e.g., VICA and SkillsUSA).
10. Provide demonstrated placement into construction-related occupations and timely reports to MCEF.
Districts will be required to complete a self-evaluation of all programs and host a site visit from industry to ensure
proper lab, safety, and instructional procedures are in place.
Assessment
Students will be assessed using the Plumbing MS-CPAS2 test. The MS-CPAS2 blueprint will be developed
and placed online once the curriculum is implemented. A test will be developed once the curriculum is
implemented. All students will test after year one of the Construction program. A second test covering
the second year material in Plumbing will be administered to students upon completion of their program.
If there are questions regarding assessment of this program, please contact the Architecture and
Construction Instructional Design Specialist at the Research and Curriculum Unit at 662.325.2510.
Student Prerequisites
In order for students to be successful in the Plumbing program, the following student prerequisites are in place:
1. C or higher in English (the previous year)
2. C or higher in math (last course taken or the instructor can specify the math)
or
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3. Instructor approval and TABE Reading Score (eighth grade or higher)
or
4. Instructor approval
Licensure Requirements
Career Pathway: Plumbing
This endorsement licenses a person to teach the following secondary courses:
993101 Construction
993102 Safety and Orientation to Construction
993103 Introduction to Construction
993140 Plumbing
993141 Theory and Application of Plumbing I
993142 Theory and Application of Plumbing II
Minimum Requirements for this Endorsement:
1. Education
-Applicant must have earned a two-year college degree (associate degree) or higher from an accredited institution
of higher education. [Exception: Teachers with a currently valid license and endorsement #363 Plumbing and Pipe
Fitting may earn this endorsement based on that #363 endorsement even if two-year college degree is not earned.
All other requirements for this endorsement must be satisfied.]
2. Technology Literacy and Related Assessment of that Competency
-Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an
assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related
to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for
this license are IC3, Propulse, or other specific assessment created by third-party vendors, authorized by the Local
Education Agency (LEA) and approved by the MDE.
3. Occupational Experience and Related Assessment of that Experience
-Applicants with an associate degree must have at least two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past
ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught.
- Applicants with a bachelor or higher degree must have at least one year of verifiable occupational experience in
the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught.
This endorsement requires the following assessment(s) of occupational expertise:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), National Craft Assessment and
Certification Program: Earn required score on Plumber assessment.
OR
Other teacher occupational competency assessment approved by MDE Office of Career and Technical
Education.
4. Teacher Education Preparation and Related Assessment(s) of that Education
-Applicant must enroll immediately in Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) program or the College and Career
Readiness Educator Program (CCREP).
-Applicant must complete the individualized professional development plan (PDP) requirements of the VIP or
CCREP program prior to the expiration date of the three-year vocational license.
- Applicant must successfully complete the Contren Instructor Certification.
-Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for online learning workshop, module, or course that is
approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.
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- Applicant must successfully complete the Construction Certification workshop, module, or course that is
approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Note #1: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 980 endorsement—a
five-year license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements, the applicant may be issued a three-year
endorsement (license), and all requirements stated above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that
license.
Professional Learning
The professional learning itinerary for the middle school or individual pathways can be found at the Research and
Curriculum Unit’s Web site (www.rcu.msstate.edu). If you have specific questions about the content of each
training session provided, please contact the RCU at 662.325.2510 and ask for the Professional Learning
Specialist.
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Course Outlines
Option 1—Two One-Carnegie-Unit Courses
Course Description: The Theory and Application of Plumbing I course consists of an in-depth study of
plumbing safety, math, drawings, and materials and fittings. This one-Carnegie-unit course should only
be taken after students successfully pass Safety and Orientation to Construction and Introduction to
Construction.
Course Description: The Theory and Application of Plumbing II course consists of an in-depth study of
fixtures and faucets; drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems; and water distribution systems. This one-
Carnegie-unit course should only be taken after students successfully pass Theory and Application of
Plumbing I.
Theory and Application of Plumbing I—Course Code: 993141
Unit Number
Unit Name
Hours
Introduction and Orientation
Basic Safety
Plumbing Math
Plumbing Drawings
Plumbing Materials and Fittings
Total
Theory and Application of Plumbing II—Course Code: 993142
Unit Number
Unit Name
Hours
Fixtures and Faucets
Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vents (DWV) Systems
Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Total
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Option 2—One Two-Carnegie-Unit Courses
Course Description: The Plumbing course consists of an in-depth study of plumbing safety; math;
drawings; fixtures and faucets; introduction to drain, waste, and vent (DWV) systems; and water
distribution systems. This two-Carnegie-unit course should only be taken after students successfully pass
Construction. Upon the completion of the two courses, students will have the knowledge to complete
the Contren Level I Certification.
Plumbing—Course Code:993140
Unit Number
Unit Name
Hours
Introduction and Orientation
Basic Safety
Plumbing Math
Plumbing Drawings
Plumbing Materials and Fittings
Fixtures and Faucets
Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vents (DWV) Systems
Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Total
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Plumbing Research Synopsis
Introduction
Needs of the Future Workforce
Employment (with industry job data BLS/EMSI table)
Occupational title
Employment, 2006
Projected
employment,
Change 2006–2016
Mean annual wage (in dollars)
Number
Percent
Perkins IV Requirements
Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (if applicable)
Workforce Learning
Pathway Map (provide link to graphic)
Curriculum Content
Summary of Standards
Industry Certification (Provide Crosswalk Table—not part of curriculum document)
Applied Academic Credit (Provide Crosswalk Table—not part of curriculum document)
Academic Infusion
Subheadings of academic areas if needed
Case Studies (not part of curriculum document)
Transition to Postsecondary Education (if applicable)
Dual Enrollment
Program of Study
Professional Preparation
Teacher Competence
Teacher Licensure
Assessment
Best Practices
Innovative Instructional Technologies
Differentiated Instruction
Career and Technical Education Student Organizations
Cooperative Learning
Dynamic Instruction/Assessment
Field Experience/Lab Experience
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Conclusions
Professional Organizations
Organization Name
Address
City, ST #####
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Web site link
Organization Name
Address
City, ST #####
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Web site link
Organization Name
Address
City, ST #####
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Web site link
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Using this Document
Unit Number and Title
Suggested Time on Task
An estimated number of clock hours of instruction that should be required to teach the competencies and
objectives of the unit. A minimum of 140 hours of instruction is required for each Carnegie-unit credit. The
curriculum framework should account for approximately 75–80% of the time in the course.
Competencies and Suggested Performance Indicators
A competency represents a general concept or performance that students are expected to master as a
requirement for satisfactorily completing a unit. Students will be expected to receive instruction on all
competencies. The suggested performance indicators represent the enabling and supporting knowledge and
performances that will indicate mastery of the competency at the course level.
Suggested Teaching Strategies
This section of each unit indicates research-based strategies that can be used to enable students to master each
competency. Emphasis has been placed on strategies that reflect active learning methodologies. Teachers should
feel free to modify or enhance these suggestions based on needs of their students and resources available in order
to provide optimum learning experiences for their students.
Suggested Assessment Strategies
This section indicates research-based strategies that can be used to measure student mastery. Examples of
suggested strategies could include rubrics, class participation, reflection, and journaling. Again, teachers should
feel free to modify or enhance these suggested assessment strategies based on local needs and resources.
Integrated Academic Topics, 21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technology Literacy
Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and Technology Standards for Students
This section identifies related academic topics as required in the Subject Area Testing Program (SATP) in Algebra I,
Biology I, English II, and U.S. History from 1877, which are integrated into the content of the unit. Research-based
teaching strategies also incorporate ACT College Readiness standards. This section also identifies the 21st Century
Skills and Information and Communication Technology Literacy skills. In addition, national technology standards for
students associated with the competencies and suggested objectives for the unit are also identified.
References
A list of suggested references is provided for each unit. The list includes some of the primary instructional
resources that may be used to teach the competencies and suggested objectives. Again, these resources are
suggested, and the list may be modified or enhanced based on needs and abilities of students and on available
resources.
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Plumbing
Unit 1: Introduction and Orientation
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
Type Enduring Understandings here.
Essential Questions
•
Type Essential Questions here.
Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Describe local program and vocational center policies and procedures. DOK 1, EMP
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Describe local
program and vocational
center policies and
procedures, including
dress code, attendance,
academic requirements,
discipline, shop and/or
lab rules and regulations,
and transportation
regulations.
a. Present local program and vocational center policies
and procedures.
Show students a safety video, such as Farm Bureau
Shop and Farm Safety, and lead a class discussion
concerning the importance of safety in the shop.
Instructor will discuss shop-safety rules.
Students will read the handbook to become aware of
what is expected of them in relation to the policies and
procedures of the school. This will include dress code,
attendance, academic requirements, discipline, and
transportation regulations. Students will work together
in pairs. A student with a higher reading ability will
team up with a student with a lower reading ability to
get a better understanding of the school’s program
policies and procedures.
Students will create and role-play shop-safety
scenarios.
NOTE: Required written tests will follow each section
of guidelines for shop and/or lab safety rules and
procedures.
a. Students and parents will
sign a contract agreeing to
school policies and
procedures.
Submit written report on
rules and regulations.
Explanation of local
student-handbook
requirements.
Exercises to identify
equipment and functions
found in the school lab.
Assess student orientation
knowledge through teacher
observations and written
unit test. File completed
test to document student
mastery of the school and
program policies and
procedures.
NOTE: Students are
required to complete the
written safety test with
100% accuracy before
entering the shop for lab
activities. This test will be
documented in the student
file.
Competency 2: Describe employment opportunities and responsibilities. DOK1, EMP
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Describe employment
opportunities, including
potential earnings,
employee benefits, job
availability, working
a. Use the Contren Series Core Text and online, Basic
Employability Skills Unit and Carpentry Level I,
Orientation to the Trade Unit to define trade terms
related to basic employability skills. Discuss the chapter
and perform the related activities to promote
a. Assessment will be
determined by a matching
test for definitions and the
level of success regarding
the Contren activities.
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conditions, and
educational
requirements.
awareness of employability skills. Students will use
career software, such as Choices, to measure their
aptitudes and abilities for particular careers. Students
will use the Internet to research a list of careers for
which they will be qualified upon program completion.
Students will use available resources (college catalogs,
college websites) to research information about
postsecondary educational opportunities. Students will
select a career in the field and outline educational and
skill requirements, expected job growth, and entry-level
salaries. Utilize the Ask an expert on the MSU website
to conduct research on the chosen career.
Discuss the parts of a résumé, cover letter, and/or job
application and provide each student a written sample.
Have each student use the Internet or newspapers to
choose a job for which they are qualified and prepare a
résumé and cover letter that can be used to apply for
the selected job.
Lessons involving writing
and math skills will be
integrated with the
appropriate department.
Use a checklist to evaluate
the resume and cover letter.
Use a checklist to evaluate
the presentation.
Review career software
printout to assess student
aptitudes and abilities.
b. Describe basic
employee
responsibilities and
appropriate work ethics.
b. Discuss basic employee responsibilities to include
punctuality, honesty, and initiative. Have the students
role-play various scenarios related to employee
responsibilities.
b. Assess the role-playing
exercise using the role-play
or skit rubric.
Competency 3: Explore leadership skills and personal development opportunities provided students by
student organizations to include SkillsUSA. DOK2, EMP
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Demonstrate effective
teambuilding and
leadership skills.
a. Bring a current or former member to discuss the
student organization. Have the students brainstorm
community service and organize a community service
project. Have students research leaders in construction
and prepare a written and/or oral presentation. Include
leadership responsibilities, qualities, and so forth.
Show students SkillsUSA promotional video. Develop a
construction crew for various projects. A crew leader
will oversee the projects.
a. Assess the individual
components of the project
using a rubric. Include
teamwork, leadership, and
efficiency.
Use a written and
presentation rubric to
assess the research project.
Competency 4: Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate
effectively in job situations. DOK2, COM
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Follow basic written
and verbal instructions.
a. Utilize Contren module on communication skills in
text and online to present concepts and ideas. Engage
students in a game such as Simon Says to introduce the
importance of following instructions. Give students a
list of simple tasks which require action. Have students
complete tasks according to written instructions only.
Give students a list of verbal instructions which require
action. Have students complete tasks according to
verbal instructions only. Have students discuss the pros
a. Utilize rubrics and
checklists for following
written and verbal
instructions.
Utilize established rubrics
for classroom discussion.
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and cons of trying to follow written and verbal
instructions and the importance of following
instructions thoroughly. Have students follow the
emergency-drill procedures.
b. Effectively
communicate in on-the-
job situations.
b. Guide students in a brainstorming session of
different ways people communicate. Divide students
into pairs to simulate an interview process. One student
would be the potential employer and be supplied with
questions generated by the instructor. The other
student would be the applicant. The dialogue could be
videotaped and shown to the class for discussion about
strengthens and weakness of the communication.
Assign students to a group project which requires them
to make class presentations in various formats, such as
Photo Story, PowerPoint, Movie Maker, or another
format. Assign different formats to each group and
discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each format
after the presentation.
b. Utilize established
interview rubrics for
interview process.
Utilize established
presentation rubrics for
group presentations.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
Performance Task
Performance Task Title
Type performance task instructions in block paragraph form. Calibri 10-point font
Attachments for Performance Task
List any attachments for performance task here (e.g., Health Science Performance Task.docx). (Rubrics will be at
the end in Appendix A; these attachments are any other essential items the performance task may need, e..g.,
drawing, graph, periodic table, etc.)
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Unit Resources
Books:
Journals:
Web sites:
Other:
List any Web sites/books/Web resources used or referenced in this unit.
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Unit 2: Basic Safety
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
Type Enduring Understandings here.
Essential Questions
•
Type Essential Questions here.
Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Describe general safety rules for working in a shop and/or lab and industry. DOK1, SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Describe how to avoid
on-site accidents.
a. Identify, discuss, and demonstrate terms, rules, and
procedures related to shop and/or lab and industry
safety. (Contren Core Text Basic Safety Unit and Level I
Orientation to the Trade Unit in text and online).
Provide the students with a list of safety terms and
have them define the terms. Pair the students to quiz
each other on the definitions in preparation for a
written exam.
a. Student participation will
be monitored by the
teacher, and the written
exam will be utilized to test
student knowledge.
b. Explain the
relationship between
housekeeping and
safety.
b. Using the guidelines provided for personal safety
(i.e., clothing, jewelry, hair, eyes, and ears), divide the
students into pairs and assign each pair one of the
guidelines. Each pair will demonstrate the “dos and
don’ts” of the guideline.
b. The “dos and don’ts”
exercise will be critiqued
with a peer review.
c. Explain the
importance of following
all safety rules and
company safety policies.
c. Have an industry speaker present to the class the
necessity of safety in the work environment. The
students will write a summary of the presentation.
NOTE: SAFETY IS TO BE TAUGHT AS AN ONGOING PART
OF THE COURSE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
c. The summary of the
speaker’s presentation will
be critiqued using a rubric.
d. Explain the
importance of reporting
all on-the-job injuries,
accidents, and near
misses.
d. Divide the students into teams and have them
develop scenarios of hazards and accidents using the
Contren Series Core Text, Basic Safety Unit,
publications, and the Internet. This will include tools,
spills, working around welding, improper use of
barriers, ladders or scaffolds, use of Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) information, fires, and electrical
situations. In a game-type situation, one team will read
a scenario, and the other teams will compete to be the
first to provide the proper safety measures which
should have been used to prevent the hazardous
situation or accident. Points will be awarded to the
teams with the correct answers.
d. The teams will be
rewarded according the
points earned from the
game. This could be extra
points, classroom privileges,
and so forth.
e. Explain the need for
evacuation policies and
the importance of
following them.
e. Review and practice evacuation procedures.
Required written tests will follow each section of
guidelines for safety rules and procedures.
e. Written exam will be
graded.
f. Explain the need for an
employer substance
abuse policy and how it
relates to safety.
f. Have the class discuss various scenarios concerning
operating equipment will under the influence of
substances. Required written tests will follow each
section of guidelines for safety rules and procedures.
f. Written exam will be
graded.
Competency 2: Identify and apply safety around welding operations. DOK1, SAF
Suggested Performance
Suggested Teaching Strategies
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Indicators
Strategies
a. Use proper safety
practices when welding
or working around
welding operations.
a. Show illustrations of injuries caused by failure to
observe safety precautions in welding operations. Have
a welding professional speak to the class concerning
safety. Students will write a brief report on speaker’s
message and content.
a. Assess students’ written
work with an established
rubric.
b. Use proper safety
practices when welding
in or near trenches and
excavations.
b. Have students observe a welding operation and see
the first-hand dangers associated with welding.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments.
c. Explain the term
proximity work.
c. Have the students discuss various scenarios for the
dangers of proximity work. Required written tests will
follow each section of guidelines for safety rules and
procedures.
c. Written exams will be
graded.
Competency 3: Explain the appropriate safety precautions to take around common job-site hazards. DOK1,
SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Explain the safety
requirements for
working in confined
areas.
a. Define terms related to confined space hazards.
Provide color-coded illustrations of common safety
barriers and barricades. Have students identify
common safety colors to demonstrate awareness of
coding.
a. Use a checklist to observe
student understanding of
lockout and/or tag-out
procedure.
b. Explain and practice
lockout and/or tag-out
procedures.
b. Demonstrate lockout and/or tag-out procedures and
provide safety rules related to these procedures. Have
students perform lockout and/or tag-out on a piece of
shop or lab equipment.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments.
c. Explain the different
barriers and barricades
and how they are used.
c. Divide the students into teams and have them
develop scenarios of hazards and accidents using the
Contren Series Core Text, Basic Safety Unit,
publications, and the Internet. This will include tools;
spills; working around welding; improper use of
barriers, ladders, or scaffolds; use of MSDS information;
fires; and electrical situations. In a game-type situation,
one team will read a scenario, and the other teams will
compete to be the first to provide the proper safety
measures which should have been used to prevent the
hazardous situation or accident. Points will be awarded
to the teams with the correct answers.
c. The teams will be
rewarded according the
points earned from the
game. This could be extra
points, classroom privileges,
and so forth.
Competency 4: Demonstrate the appropriate use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE). DOK2,
SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Identify commonly
used personal protective
equipment items.
a. Have an industry speaker present to the class the
necessity of safety in the work environment. The
students will write a summary of the presentation.
a. Utilize established written
project rubric. Observe
student activity to evaluate
concept retention. Evaluate
student presentations
according to established
rubric.
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b. Understand proper
use and care of PPE.
b. Provide examples of damaged or misused safety
equipment and allow students to identify defects. Have
students create a poem, song, or rap which includes
relevant information about using and caring for PPE.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments.
Competency 5: Explain lifting and the use of ladders and scaffolds. DOK1, SAF ALGI4
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Identify and explain
the procedures for lifting
heavy objects.
a. Have students design posters depicting the correct
and incorrect ways to lift. Have students demonstrate
safe-lifting procedures.
a. Utilize established poster
presentation rubric for
assessing student work.
Utilize checklists to evaluate
student performance.
b. Inspect and safely
work with various
ladders and scaffolds.
b. Discuss ladder safety and OSHA and ANSI
requirements related to ladder safety. Have students
demonstrate proper ladder usage
Have the students solve for the missing side of a right
triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. For example,
a construction worker needs a ladder to reach the top
of a building that is 12 ft. high. The ladder will safely
rest on the ground 5 ft from the bottom of the building.
How long should the worker let out the ladder?
b. Utilize an answer key to
evaluate the problem-
solving situation.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments.
Competency 6: Explain the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). DOK1, SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Explain the function of
the MSDS.
a. Provide students with examples of MSDS. Explain
parts of MSDS.
a. Utilize group work rubric
for evaluating student work
b. Interpret the
requirements of the
MSDS.
b. Have students work in groups to locate information
from MSDS.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments.
Competency 7: Explain fires. DOK1, SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Explain the process by
which fires start.
a. Illustrate the fire triangle (using Contren text and
Contren Connect, internet resources, or power point
presentations.)
a. Check terminology
through matching quiz or
other objective assessment.
b. Explain fire prevention
of various flammable
liquids.
b. Provide students with necessary terminology. Explain
the classes of fires and the applicable fire extinguishers
to put out these types of fires.
b. Use established group
discussion rubric to evaluate
student participation.
c. Explain the classes of
fire and the types of
extinguishers.
c. Bring in local fire department to give a fire-safety
presentation and lead class in discussion about fires.
c. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments.
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5 ft
12 ft
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Competency 8: Explain safety in and around electrical situations. DOK1, SAF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Explain injuries when
electrical contact occurs.
a. Have students brainstorm potential injuries from
electrical shock to check prior knowledge. Use pictures
and graphics to illustrate electrical injuries and hazards.
a. Use established
classroom-discussion rubric
to evaluate student
participation.
b. Explain safety around
electrical hazards.
b. Utilize Allied Health students or other medical
personnel to explain electrical-injury first aid.
b. Observe student
participation in discussions
by outside presenters.
c. Explain action to take
when an electrical shock
occurs.
c. Provide students with electrical safety guides or
checklists.
c. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments for the unit.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
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Unit 3: Plumbing Math
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
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Essential Questions
•
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Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Apply basic mathematics for plumbing. DOK1, IPM
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Add, subtract,
multiply, and divide
whole numbers,
fractions, and decimals.
a. Have students complete a short pretest to apply the
four basic math skills with whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, and percentages (may use Contren Core Text,
Basic Math Unit in text and online).
Give students the correct answers to problems and ask
at least one student who got the answers for whole
numbers correct to write the problems on the
chalkboard or a piece of chart paper. Have students
who did not get the problems correct listen as the
student at the board or paper works the problems. Do
this procedure for fractions and percentages as well,
having students rotate through the skills until each
student has spent time with each set of problems. Have
a different student lead the discussion each time
students rotate so that the students who are just
learning how to work the problems have a chance to
teach the other students.
Demonstrate how the use of fitting dimension tables
and use common pipe-measuring techniques.
Demonstrate how to use a fitting dimension table to
determine fitting allowances and thread makeup.
Calculate the end-to-end and center-to-center
measurements using the fitting dimension tables. Have
the students calculate the end-to-end measurements
and demonstrate in the lab using various piping
materials. Have the students calculate the center-to-
center measurements and demonstrate in the lab using
various piping materials.
a. Assess the pretest using
the test key.
Monitor group work as
students perform
calculations.
Evaluate students on a
posttest with whole
number, fraction, and
percentage problems.
Assessment for use of fitting
dimension tables is teacher
observation.
Use activity key to assess
calculations.
b. Lay out simple and
rolling offsets.
b. Have the students calculate a simple offset and
rolling offset and demonstrate in the lab using various
piping materials.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments for the unit.
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Unit 4: Plumbing Drawings
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
Type Enduring Understandings here.
Essential Questions
•
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Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Identify and interpret drawings related to plumbing. DOK1, IPD
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Identify and interpret
various symbols.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, identify terms, symbols, abbreviations, and lines
used on the blueprints. Have students identify the
three basic views of a drawing and the various lines
used on drawings, interpret dimensions and symbols,
and interpret isometric views of plumbing drawings.
Interpret general and specific notes on drawings.
a. Assess activity using a
teacher-made key.
Material list will be used to
assess the activity.
b. Identify, interpret, and
locate details on a piping
and structural blueprint.
b. Interpret notes, specifications, and dimensions.
Locate details on drawings. Have the students use the
internet catalogues and other ordering materials to
prepare an order list of materials needed for a specific
job as interpreted from the blueprint specifications.
b. Utilize Contren written
and performance
assessments for the unit.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
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Unit 5: Plumbing Materials and Fittings
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
Type Enduring Understandings here.
Essential Questions
•
Type Essential Questions here.
Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Identify different types of plastic pipes, PEX, and fittings. DOK2, PPF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Identify types of
fittings and valves.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, identify the types of materials and schedules of
plastic and PEX piping. Discuss the proper and improper
applications of the various plastic pipes. Identify types
of fittings and valves used in plastic and PEX piping.
Let the students pick the proper material for a given
situation, join the various types of plastic fittings, and
join PEX material using the various crimp rings and
compression fittings.
a. The materials
identification activity will be
assessed by teacher
observation.
Use the performance
evaluation to assess
measuring and cutting.
b. Identify and use
different types of
hangers and supports.
b. Have the students list the kinds of hangers and
supports needed for these pipes.
Demonstrate and have students properly measure, cut,
and join the various plastic piping.
b. Use the performance
evaluation to assess the
joining activity.
c. Explain proper
procedures for handling,
storage, and protection
of pipe.
c. Explain the proper procedures for the handling,
storage, and protection of plastic pipes. Have the
students create a written procedure manual for use in
plumbing business.
c. Use a written-
presentation rubric to
assess activity.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 2: Discuss copper pipe and fittings.DOK2, CPF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Identify sizes and
types of copper piping.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, identify the types of materials and schedules of
copper piping. Have the students research the proper
and improper applications of the various copper pipes.
Identify types of fittings and valves used copper piping.
Have the students list the kinds of hangers and
supports needed for these pipes.
a. The materials
identification activity will be
assessed by teacher
observation.
b. Demonstrate joining
copper pipe.
b. Demonstrate and have the students properly
measure, cut, and join copper piping and fitting by
soldering and brazing. Given a situation let the students
pick the proper material and join copper material using
b. Use the performance
evaluation to assess
measuring, cutting, and
joining activity.
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the various methods and compression fittings.
c. Explain proper
procedures for handling,
storage, and protection
of copper pipe.
c. Explain the proper procedures for the handling,
storage, and protection of copper pipes. Have the
students add these procedures to the written
procedure manual for use in plumbing business.
c. Use a written-
presentation rubric to
assess activity.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 3: Discuss copper cast-iron pipe and fittings.DOK2, CIF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss the types of
materials and
applications of cast-iron
pipe.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, identify the types of materials and schedules of
cast-iron piping. Have the students research the proper
and improper applications of the various cast-iron
pipes. Identify types of fittings used with no-hub and
hub cast iron. Have the students list the kinds of
hangers and supports needed for these pipes.
a. The materials
identification activity will be
assessed by teacher
observation.
b. Demonstrate the
joining of cast-iron pipe.
b. Demonstrate and have the students properly
measure, cut, and join cast-iron piping and fitting.
Instructor can provide a specific situation and let let the
students pick the proper material and join cast-iron
material.
b. Use the performance
evaluation to assess
measuring, cutting, and
joining activity.
c. Explain proper
procedures for handling,
storage, and protection
of cast-iron pipe.
c. Explain the proper procedures for the handling,
storage, and protection of cast-iron pipes. Have the
students add these procedures to the written
procedure manual for use in plumbing business.
c. Use a written-
presentation rubric to
assess activity.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit
Competency 4: Discuss carbon steel pipe and fittings DOK2, CSF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss the types of
materials and
applications of carbon
steel pipe.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, identify the types of materials and schedules of
carbon steel piping. Have the students research the
proper and improper applications of the various carbon
steel pipes. Identify types of fittings used in carbon
steel pipe. Have the students list the kinds of hangers
and supports needed for these pipes.
a. The materials-
identification activity will be
assessed by teacher
observation.
Use the performance
evaluation to assess
measuring, cutting, and
joining activity.
b. Demonstrate the
joining of carbon steel
pipe.
b. Demonstrate and have the students properly
measure, cut, and join carbon steel piping and fitting.
Explain the proper procedures for the handling,
storage, and protection of carbon steel pipes. Have the
b. Use a written-
presentation rubric to
assess activity.
Utilize Contren written and
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students add these procedures to the written
procedure manual for use in plumbing business.
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 5: Discuss corrugated stainless steel tubing DOK2, CST
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss the types of
materials and
applications of
corrugated stainless
steel tubing.
a. Identify the common manufacturers of corrugated
stainless steel tubing. Invite the manufacturer’s
representative to come to the class and certify the
students for installing corrugated stainless steel. Have
the students research the proper and improper
applications of the various corrugated stainless steel
tubing.
a. The materials-
identification activity will be
assessed by teacher
observation.
Use the performance
evaluation to assess
measuring, cutting, and
joining activity.
b. Demonstrate the
joining of corrugated
stainless steel tubing.
b. Demonstrate and have the students properly
measure, cut, and join corrugated stainless steel tubing.
Explain the proper procedures for the handling,
storage, and protection of corrugated stainless steel
tubing. Have the students add these procedures to the
written procedure manual for use in the plumbing
business.
b. Use a written-
presentation rubric to
assess activity.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
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Unit 6: Fixtures and Faucets
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
Type Enduring Understandings here.
Essential Questions
•
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Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Explain the procedures and install bathroom fixtures according to local, state, and/or
international codes.DOK2, FXF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss codes.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing Level One in text and
online and the local adopted code, initiate discussion by
asking questions such as:
Why are all occupied premises required to have
potable water?
How can plumbing fixtures effect water
conservation?
What are the required plumbing fixtures for a
family dwelling?
Have students research the latest international
plumbing code to determine the location of
information in the code. A teacher made set of
questions will be used to do the search for information.
a. Discussion will be
assessed by teacher
observation. The
information search will be
assessed by teacher-made
answer key.
b. Identify and install
basic types of fixtures
and faucets
b. Demonstrate the procedures for installing a lavatory,
tub, shower, water closet, and bidet. Have the students
perform an installation of each.
b. Performance evaluation
will assess the installations.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 2: Demonstrate the procedures and install other residential fixtures according to local,
state, and/or international codes.DOK2, FXF
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Performance
indicators are reflected
in the competency.
a. Demonstrate the procedures for installing washer
boxes, icemaker box, laundry trays, filtering systems,
kitchen sinks, garbage disposals, and dishwashers. Have
the students perform an installation of each.
a. Performance evaluation
will assess the installations.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
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Unit 7: Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent
(DWV) Systems
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
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Essential Questions
•
Type Essential Questions here.
Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Identify and explain safety in drainage and sewer systems. DOK1, DWV
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss health
department regulations
for drainage and sewer
systems and local and
international plumbing
code terms.
a. Using the Contren plumbing materials in text and
online and copies of the codes and health department
regulations, have the students research topics specific
to drainage and sewer systems. The students will
prepare and present a written report on their assigned
topics.
a. Written- and oral-
presentation rubrics will be
used for assigned topics.
b. Identify approved
traps and vents.
b. Discuss traps and clean-out systems to include types
and parts of traps, installation requirements, and seals.
b. Teacher observation will
assess the discussion.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 2: Demonstrate and install various systems and fittings used in drainage and sewer
systems.DOK2, DWV
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss the types of
drains.
a. Using the Contren Plumbing materials in text and
online, discuss the types of systems. Have the students
identify the types, match with the proper fittings, and
relate to their applications.
a. Matching activity will be
assessed using a key.
b. Install various types of
drains.
b. Demonstrate installation procedures and have the
students perform installation of systems.
b. Performance rubric will
assess the installations.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 3: Install various types of soil and waste pipes.DOK2, DWV
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Estimate the drainage
fixture unit.
a. Divide the students into groups and provide a work-
order scenario for the group to determine materials
needed and provide an estimate for the customer.
a. The project will be
assessed by instructor made
key.
b. Install various traps
and stacks.
b. Have the students perform the installation of the
project assigned.
b. The performance rubric
will assess the installations.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
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Competency 4: Identify the types of sewers. DOK1, DWV
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Performance
indicators are reflected
in the competency.
a. Student groups will be assigned a type of sewer and
will research the type of sewer. The group will prepare
an oral presentation to include a visual diagram
(poster) of the workings of the sewer.
a. Assessment for the
project will include oral-
presentation and poster
rubrics.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
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Unit 8: Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Understandings and Goals
Enduring Understandings
In this unit, the student will:
•
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Essential Questions
•
Type Essential Questions here.
Vocabulary
Identify and review the unit vocabulary.
List terms here. Definitions will be in Appendix B.
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Suggested Learning Experiences
Competency 1: Identify and install a potable cold water system.DOK3, WDS
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Discuss the sources of
water.
a. Initiate student discussion of water sources by asking
the following questions:
Where does water come from?
What is the water cycle?
Where does the water in your area come from?
a. Teacher observation and
group discussion rubric will
assess the discussion.
b. Identify, estimate, and
install a potable cold
water system.
b. Provide students with a list of materials and have
them estimate the materials involved in the project.
Students will then install a complete system.
b. Estimation activity will be
assessed using an answer
key. The performance rubric
will assess the installations.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Competency 2: Estimate and install a hot water system.DOK3, WDS TTA3, TTA4
Suggested Performance
Indicators
Suggested Teaching Strategies
Suggested Assessment
Strategies
a. Performance
indicators are reflected
in the competency.
a. Given a set of specifications for a job, the students
will estimate the materials and cost of the hot water
system. Demonstrate the installation process and have
the students perform the actual installation of the hot
water system.
a. Estimation key and
performance rubric will be
used to assess the project.
Utilize Contren written and
performance assessments
for the unit.
Note: Instruction for a portion of this unit may be accomplished in an online environment.
Performance Task
Performance Task Title
Type performance task instructions in block paragraph form. Use Calibri 10-point font.
Attachments for Performance Task
List any attachments for performance task here (e.g., Health Science Performance Task.docx). (Rubrics will be at
the end in Appendix A; these attachments are any other essential items the performance task may need, e.g.,.,
drawing, graph, periodic table, etc.)
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Unit Resources
Books:
Journals:
Web sites:
Other:
List any Web sites/books/Web resources used or referenced in this unit.
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Student Competency Profile
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________
This record is intended to serve as a method of noting student achievement of the competencies in each unit. It
can be duplicated for each student, and it can serve as a cumulative record of competencies achieved in the
course.
In the blank before each competency, place the date on which the student mastered the competency.
Unit 1: Introduction and Orientation
1. Describe local program and vocational center policies and procedures. DOK 1, EMP
2. Describe employment opportunities and responsibilities. DOK1, EMP
3. Explore leadership skills and personal development opportunities provided to students
by student organizations to include SkillsUSA. DOK2, EMP
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate
effectively in job situations. DOK2, COM
Unit 2: Basic Safety
1. Describe general safety rules for working in a shop and/or lab and industry. DOK1, SAF
2. Identify and apply safety around welding operations. DOK1, SAF
3. Explain the appropriate safety precautions to take around common job-site hazards. DOK1,
4. Demonstrate the appropriate use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE).DOK2,
SAF
5. Explain lifting and the use of ladders and scaffolds. DOK1, SAF ALGI4
6. Explain the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). DOK1, SAF
7. Explain fires. DOK1, SAF
8. Explain safety in and around electrical situations. DOK1, SAF
Unit 3: Plumbing Math
1. Apply basic mathematics for plumbing. DOK1, IPM
Unit 4: Plumbing Drawings
1. Identify and interpret drawings related to plumbing. DOK1, IPD
Unit 5: Plumbing Materials and Fittings
1. Identify different types of plastic pipes, PEX, and fittings. DOK2, PPF
2. Discuss copper pipe and fittings.DOK2, CPF
3. Discuss copper cast-iron pipe and fittings.DOK2, CIF
4. Discuss carbon steel pipe and fittings DOK2, CSF
5. Discuss corrugated stainless steel tubing DOK2, CST
Unit 6: Fixtures and Faucets
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1. Explain the procedures and install bathroom fixtures according to local, state, and/or
international codes.DOK2, FXF
2. Demonstrate the procedures and install other residential fixtures according to local,
state, and/or international codes.DOK2, FXF
Unit 7: Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems
1. Identify and explain safety in drainage and sewer systems. DOK1, DWV
2. Demonstrate and install various systems and fittings used in drainage and sewer
systems.DOK2, DWV
3. Install various types of soil and waste pipes.DOK2, DWV
4. Identify the types of sewers. DOK1, DWV
Unit 8: Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
1. Identify and install a potable cold water system.DOK3, WDS
2. Estimate and install a hot water system.DOK3, WDS TTA3, TTA4
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Appendix A: Activities and Rubrics
Alphabetized list of activities and rubrics follows.
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Appendix B: Glossary
Organized by unit and alphabetized.
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Appendix C: Industry Standards
Contren Best Practices for Plumbing
Units
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Industry Standards
CCR
X
PLS
X
IPM
X
IPD
X
PPF
X
CPF
X
CIF
X
CSF
X
CST
X
FAF
X
DWV
X
WDS
X
CCR-Contren Core
PLS-PLUMBING SAFETY
IPM-INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING MATH
IPD-INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING DRAWINGS
PPF-PLASTIC PIPE AND FITTINGS
CPF-COPPER PIPE AND FITTINGS
CIF-CAST-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS
CSF-CARBON STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS
CST-CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING
FAF-FIXTURES AND FAUCETS
DWV-INTRODUCTION TO DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT (DWV) SYSTEMS
WDS-INTRODUCTION TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
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Appendix D: 21st Century Skills 1
CSS1-21st Century Themes
CS1
Global Awareness
1. Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues
2. Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures,
religions, and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work, and
community contexts
3. Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages
CS2
Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
1. Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices
2. Understanding the role of the economy in society
3. Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
CS3
Civic Literacy
1. Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding
governmental processes
2. Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national, and global levels
3. Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions
CS4
Health Literacy
1. Obtaining, interpreting, and understanding basic health information and services and using such
information and services in ways that enhance health
2. Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition,
exercise, risk avoidance, and stress reduction
3. Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions
4. Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals
5. Understanding national and international public health and safety issues
CS5
Environmental Literacy
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and
conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water, and
ecosystems.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g.,
population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.).
3. Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective
solutions.
4. Take individual and collective action toward addressing environmental challenges (e.g.,
participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues).
CSS2-Learning and Innovation Skills
CS6
Creativity and Innovation
1. Think Creatively
2. Work Creatively with Others
3. Implement Innovations
CS7
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
1. Reason Effectively
2. Use Systems Thinking
3. Make Judgments and Decisions
1 21st century skills. (n.d.). Washington, DC: Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
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4. Solve Problems
CS8
Communication and Collaboration
1. Communicate Clearly
2. Collaborate with Others
CSS3-Information, Media and Technology Skills
CS9
Information Literacy
1. Access and Evaluate Information
2. Use and Manage Information
CS10
Media Literacy
1. Analyze Media
2. Create Media Products
CS11
ICT Literacy
1. Apply Technology Effectively
CSS4-Life and Career Skills
CS12
Flexibility and Adaptability
1. Adapt to Change
2. Be Flexible
CS13
Initiative and Self-Direction
1. Manage Goals and Time
2. Work Independently
3. Be Self-directed Learners
CS14
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
1. Interact Effectively with Others
2. Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
CS15
Productivity and Accountability
1. Manage Projects
2. Produce Results
CS16
Leadership and Responsibility
1. Guide and Lead Others
2. Be Responsible to Others
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Appendix E: Common Core Standards
English Language Arts
Key Ideas and details
CCE1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCE2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.
CCE3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Craft and Structure
CCE4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical,
connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCE5: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of
the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCE6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CCE7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCE8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the
reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
CCE9: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to
compare the approaches the authors take.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
CCE10: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
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Mathematics (High School)
Number and Quantity
The Real Number System
CCM1: Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents.
CCM2: Use properties of rational and irrational numbers.
Quantities
CCM3: Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems.
The Complex Number System
CCM4: Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers.
CCM5: Represent complex numbers and their operations on the complex plane.
CCM6: Use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations.
Vector and Matrix Quantities
CCM7: Represent and model with vector quantities.
CCM8: Perform operations on vectors.
CCM9: Perform operations on matrices and use matrices in applications.
Algebra
Interpret the structure of expressions
CCM10: Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions
CCM11: Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.
CCM12: Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
CCM13: Use polynomial identities to solve problems.
CCM14: Rewrite rational expressions.
Creating Equations
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CCM15: Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.
Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
CCM16: Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
CCM17: Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.
CCM18: Solve systems of equations.
CCM19: Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.
Functions
CCM20: Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.
CCM21: Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context.
CCM22: Analyze functions using different representations.
Building Functions
CCM23: Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
CCM24: Build new functions from existing functions.
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models
CCM25: Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.
CCM26: Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situation they model.
Trigonometric Functions
CCM27: Extend the domain of trigonometric functions using the unit circle.
CCM28: Model periodic phenomena with trigonometric functions.
CCM29: Prove and apply trigonometric identities.
Geometry
CCM30: Experiment with transformations in the plane.
CCM31: Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions.
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CCM32: Prove geometric theorems.
CCM33: Make geometric constructions.
Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry
CCM34: Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations.
CCM35: Prove theorems involving similarity.
CCM36: Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles.
CCM37: Apply trigonometry to general triangles.
Circles
CCM38: Understand and apply theorems about circles.
CCM39: Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles.
Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations
CCM40: Translate between the geometric description and the equation for a conic section.
CCM41: Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically.
Geometric Measurement and Dimension
CCM42: Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems.
CCM43: Visualize relationships between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
Modeling with Geometry
CCM44: Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations.
Statistics and Probability
CCM45: Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.
CCM46: Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.
CCM47: Interpret linear models.
Making Inferences and Justifying Conclusions
CCM48: Understand and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments.
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CCM49: Make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments, and observational
studies.
Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability
CCM50: Understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data.
CCM51: Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability
model.
Using Probability to Make Decisions
CCM52: Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems.
CCM53: Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions.
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Appendix F: National Educational Technology
Standards for Students (NETS-S)
T1
Creativity and Innovation
T2
Communication and Collaboration
T3
Research and Information Fluency
T4
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
T5
Digital Citizenship
T6
Technology Operations and Concepts
T1
Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology. Students do the following:
a.
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b.
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
c.
Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
d.
Identify trends and forecast possibilities.
T2
Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a
distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students do the following:
a.
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media.
b.
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and
formats.
c.
Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
d.
Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
T3
Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students do the following:
a.
Plan strategies to guide inquiry.
b.
Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media.
c.
Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific
tasks.
d.
Process data and report results.
T4
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical-thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and
make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students do the following:
a.
Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b.
Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c.
Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d.
Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
T5
Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior. Students do the following:
a.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
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b.
Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity.
c.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
d.
Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
T6
Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students
do the following:
a.
Understand and use technology systems.
b.
Select and use applications effectively and productively.
c.
Troubleshoot systems and applications.
d.
Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.