Standards - Career & Technical Education

Set up masonry materials and mortar mixing area.

Mix mortar, set up maintenance of mortar, and dispose of mortar.

Outline procedures and precautions for installing concrete masonry units.

Lay brick and block to a marked vertical line.

Create and mark a true vertical line, using a plumb bob or laser level.

Maintain proper spacing of head and bed joints when laying brick and block.

Cut brick with a hammer, a brick set, and a trowel.

Demonstrate how to handle masonry materials to prevent damage.

Demonstrate how to install masonry reinforcement and accessories.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Identify the types, uses, and properties of copper tubing and fittings.

Use copper tubing cutters of various sizes.

Use copper tubing deburring tools and explain why deburring is necessary.

Use a bending spring to bend copper tubing.

Describe the methods used to install and test copper tubing.

Describe the types, uses, and properties of cast iron pipe.

Measure, cut, and join cast iron pipes.

Describe methods used to install and test cast iron pipe.

Describe the types, uses, and properties of steel pipe.

Describe methods for measuring, cutting, and joining steel pipe.

Describe methods used to install and test steel pipe.

Explain the properties and uses of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST).

Describe methods of supporting various types of pipes in horizontal and vertical positions.

Demonstrate installation of pipe hangers.

Install and test water supply and drain lines in actual or simulated environments.

Install and test fixtures and valves for actual or simulated trim-out.

Install and test appliances in actual or simulated environments.

Install cast iron T’s, elbows, plugs, and traps for a drain, waste, and vent system.

Select traps best suited for installation in given scenarios.

Research and report on the availability and use of fire-resistant materials in plumbing and drain systems.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.