| Critical Thinking Skills |
- Students must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Able to recognize when there is problem or possible problem
- Must be attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations and participate in lab classes.
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- Critical thinking sufficient enough to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Ability to determine the steps necessary to troubleshoot mechanical systems in plumbing.
- Understand plumbing codes and qualifications and interpret blueprints
- Calculate slopes, circumferences, and decimal equivalents; take accurate measurements and do conversions
- Perform procedures according to proper specifications
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| Mobility/Motor Skills |
- Students must possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform Plumbing services.
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- Physical abilities sufficient to perform plumbing skills in a hot (90+ degree) and cold environment
- Sufficient motor function to execute hand movements required to install and service plumbing
- Weight bearing ability sufficient enough to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds (i.e. lifting pipes, parts, and plumbing fixtures)
- Physical ability sufficient to crawl under structures or confined spaces while carrying tools and equipment.
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| Technical Skills |
- Basic knowledge of the computer
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- Must be able to check email and create/edit basic documents.
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| Auditory Skills |
- Able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality plumbing
- Able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem
- Have awareness of surroundings through use of senses
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- Able to tolerate extreme and constant noise
- Sufficient auditory skills to hear equipment running/operating to determine efficiency of operation.
- Able to tolerate a work environment that produces noise from basic welding and soldering.
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| Visual Skills |
- Attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations, and participate in lab classes
- Have visual perception
- Able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality plumbing
- Able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem
- Have an awareness of surroundings through use of senses
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- Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) with or without corrective lenses/glasses
- Able to take precise measurements
- Survey and select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for plumbing work
- Understand plumbing codes and qualifications and interpret blueprints and sketches
- Distinguish shapes, forms, and patterns and visualize three-dimensional objects
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| Communication Skills |
- The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in class or lab settings
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- Understand/interpret information from textbook, handouts, diagrams, charts, and tables
- Use written and oral communication to demonstrate comprehension of plumbing concepts
- Must recognize and be able to use plumbing terminology
- Able to interpret blueprints and sketches
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| Interpersonal Skills |
- Interpersonal skills sufficient for successful interactions with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds
- Must possess emotional well-being and intellectual abilities to complete all projects and responsibilities in the classroom.
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- Able to work cooperatively with partners and groups
- Interact with coworkers under physically and mentally demanding environmental conditions
- Careful of detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks
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| Behavioral Skills |
- Possess the emotional well-being required for use of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of sound judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities in the classroom and for lab projects
- Students will be expected to learn and apply workplace responsibilities.
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- Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behaviors, even in difficult situations
- Exercise good judgment
- Follow safety procedures
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| Environmental Tolerance |
- Must be able to work in an industrial or construction environment
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- Must be able to work effectively in confined spaces such as under structures.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to noxious chemical compounds including but not limited to acids, acid-like chemicals, solvents, glues, cleaners, oils and refrigerants.
- Must be able to wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and other safety related equipment as required by the industry.
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