2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Plumbing 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architecture & Construction

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8105500	
CIP Number	0646050311	
Grade Level	9-12	
Standard Length	4 Credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	47-3015 - Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
47-2152 - Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of the programs in this cluster is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of pipe occupations.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to reading construction documents, understanding building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe-cutting-and-joining skills and plumbing layout and installation. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points.  The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.  

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8721610	Plumbing Technology 1	PLUMBIN @7 7G 
Bldg Const ¶ 7 ¶ G
Tec Constr ¶ 7 ¶ G	1 Credit	47-3015	2		
	8721620	Plumbing Technology 2		1 Credit	47-3015	2		
B	8721630	Plumbing Technology 3		1 Credit	47-2152	2		
	8721640	Plumbing Technology 4		1 Credit	47-2152	2		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

Academic Alignment Tables

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8721610	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721620	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721630	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721640	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8721610	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721620	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721630	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8721640	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Describe career and training opportunities in the pipe-trade industry.
02.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the pipe-trade industry.
03.0	Identify the use and care of basic tools in the pipe-trade industry.
04.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
05.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
06.0	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas.
07.0	Read and interpret construction documents.
08.0	Read and interpret basic pipe-trade codes.
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic plumbing skills.
10.0	Cut and join pipes.
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing codes.
12.0	Read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
13.0	Lay out and coordinate a job.
14.0	Install first rough (underground).
15.0	Install second rough (first floor and above).
16.0	Trim out plumbing.
17.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Plumbing Technology 1
Course Number:	8721610
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to pipe trades.  These competencies relate to career and training opportunities, the use and care of tools and safety precautions.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
01.0	Describe career and training opportunities in the pipe-trade industry--The student will be able to:			
01.01	Obtain information on current and future job opportunities in the pipe-trade industry and discuss its trends.			
01.02	Describe career ladders (entry, intermediate and technical-level careers) in each of the pipe-trade-industry programs and preparation requirements.			
01.03	Describe advanced-training opportunities including apprenticeship programs in each of the pipe-trade-industry programs.			
02.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the pipe-trade industry--The student will be able to:			
02.01	Discuss the history of pipe trades.			
02.02	Identify pipes, fittings, materials and equipment related to the pipe trades.			
02.03	Identify fixtures and appliances for plumbing, fire-sprinkler fitting, pipe fitting and gas fitting jobs.			
02.04	Define the terms used in the pipe-trade industry.			
03.0	Identify the use and care of basic tools in the pipe-trade industry--The student will be able to:			
03.01	Identify and use the basic tools, equipment and materials of the pipe-trade industry.			
03.02	Demonstrate the procedures/techniques for the selection, use, care and storage of tools and equipment.			
03.03	Compare the various tools used for plumbing and pipe fitting.			
03.04	Identify tools and equipment and the safety hazards associated with them.			
04.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance --The student will be able to:			
04.01	Explain the importance of following safety precautions when working in the pipe-trade industry.			
04.02	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.			
04.03	Observe safety precautions.			
04.04	Identify safe working practices and safe working conditions in the pipe-trade industry.			
04.05	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.			
04.06	Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques.			
04.07	Demonstrate an understanding of when and how to use first aid.			
05.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:			
05.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders. 			
05.02	Measure tolerances on horizontal and vertical surfaces, using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.			
05.03	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.			
05.04	Solve pipe-trade-related basic math problems, such as piping offset and metric conversion.			
05.05	Calculate material length and bend pipe by hand.			

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Plumbing Technology 2
Course Number: 	8721620
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop the competencies essential to pipe trades.  These competencies relate to reading construction documents and understanding standards and codes.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
06.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills --The student will be able to:			
06.01	Describe molecular action as a result of temperature and pressure extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.			
06.02	Identify health-related problems that may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and describe the proper precautions for handling such materials.			
06.03	Discuss environmental concerns related to hazardous waste and chemical disposal.			
06.04	Explain pressure measurement in terms of Pounds per Square Inch (PSI), inches of mercury and KPA.			
06.05	Explain how to use alternating-current meters and instruments in the pipe trades.			
07.0	Read and interpret construction documents --The student will be able to:			
07.01	Read and interpret measuring devices.			
07.02	Draw and interpret basic isometric sketches.			
07.03	Identify the basic symbols used in the pipe trades.			
07.04	Read and interpret manufacturers' schematics and specifications.			
07.05	Illustrate roof drains, leaders and drainage systems.			
08.0	Read and interpret basic pipe-trade codes--The student will be able to:			
08.01	Describe the importance of following the local, state and national codes for plumbing, gas fitting and/or pipe fitting.			
08.02	Read and interpret current standards and codes for plumbing, gas fitting and/or pipe fitting.			
08.03	Read and interpret basic building codes in the pipe-trade industry.			

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Plumbing Technology 3
Course Number: 	8721630
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with competencies relating to construction document and job specifications, building codes in the pipe trades, plumbing pipe-cutting-and-joining skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic plumbing skills--The student will be able to:			
09.01	Explain the basic theory and principles of plumbing.			
09.02	Identify:			
a.	Pipe and fitting			
b.	Pipe-joining methods			
c.	Plumbing fixtures, appliances, materials and equipment			
d.	Valves by type, size, materials and application			
10.0	Cut and join pipes--The student will be able to:			
10.01	Join different types of pipes (including PVC, galvanized, steel, plastic, copper and cast-iron pipes) according to plumbing codes and specifications using various methods including brazing, clamping, compression, threading, flange, flaring, gasket joint, gluing and soldering.			
10.02	Measure, mark and cut different types of pipes using various pipe cutters including one- and four-wheel steel pipe cutters, hack saw and tubing cutter.			
10.03	Thread a steel pipe with a power-driven vise stand or a pipe-threading machine.			
10.04	Demonstrate proficiency in using the tools, following safety practices and procedures.			
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing codes--The student will be able to:			
11.01	Describe and explain the purpose of plumbing codes.			
11.02	Apply the basic theory and principles of plumbing in relation to the codes.			
11.03	Read and locate information in the applicable plumbing codes.			
11.04	Define and explain the terms used in the plumbing codes.			
11.05	Explain why the code may supersede the manufacturer's specifications.			
12.0	Read and interpret construction documents and specifications--The student will be able to:			
12.01	Recognize and identify plumbing symbols.			
12.02	Identify basic plumbing systems from the blueprint.			
12.03	From the blueprints and specifications, identify the plumbing fixtures and materials required for the plumbing job.			
12.04	Relate the blueprint to all applicable (local, state and federal) plumbing codes.			
12.05	Cross-reference all working drawings to determine the location and elevation of the piping system and duct work.			
12.06	Demonstrate trade-related computer skills for blueprints and specifications.			
13.0	Lay out and coordinate a job--The student will be able to:			
13.01	Identify specifications.			
13.02	Make a list of materials required to lay out a job.			

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Plumbing Technology 4
Course Number: 	8721640
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with basics to lay out and coordinate a job install the first, second rough and trim out plumbing

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
14.0	Install the first rough (underground)--The student will be able to:			
14.01	Lay out a job on site underground and establish a starting point according to codes and specifications, coordinating with other crafts.			
14.02	Install building drain, waste, vent, storm drainage and water-heating-and-circulating systems.			
14.03	Install distribution systems.			
14.04	Install a temporary water service with backflow prevention.			
14.05	Test and inspect the first rough.			
15.0	Install the second rough (first floor and above)--The student will be able to:			
15.01	Lay out a job on site for the first floor and above according to codes and specifications, coordinating with other crafts.			
15.02	Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate the pipe and fittings.			
15.03	Install hangers and supports.			
15.04	Install building-drain, waste vent, storm-drainage and water-heating-and-circulating systems.			
15.05	Install distribution systems.			
15.06	Test and inspect the second rough.			
16.0	Trim out plumbing--The student will be able to:			
16.01	Distribute and place fixtures, appliances and equipment including safety devices and control.			
16.02	Trim out and install job-site fixtures, appliances and equipment including closet flanges, supply stops on water pipes, lavatory, water closets, showers, kitchen sinks, garbage disposal, ice makers, dishwashers and water heaters.			
16.03	Install backflow assemblies as required.			
16.04	Test and inspect the final installation.			
17.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills--The students will be able to:			
17.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.			
17.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.			
17.03	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.			
17.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience.			
17.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.			
17.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.			

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated  secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml