UNIVERSITY OF ALASKAFAIRBANKS

College of Rural and Community Development

Construction Trades Technology (CTT)

Interior – Aleutians Campus

HarperBuilding,P.O. Box 756720 Fairbanks, Alaska99775-6720

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:Garbage Disposal Installation

Course No:CTT 134

NCCER Module/s No.:02105-05

Credits: 1

Prerequisites:None

Instructor:TBA

Location:Village, Alaska

Dates:20XX

Times:TBA

Text:NCCER Plumbing Trainee Guide Level 1: Published by Prentice Hall 2005 Edition 3 and additional course handouts related to topic.

The (NCCER) NationalCenter for Construction Education and Research is a nationally recognized standard curriculum for more than 37 different crafts such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulating, pipeline maintenance, welding, heavy equipment operations, field safety, and construction management.

Course Description:

This course will provide students with the basic theory of installing a garbage disposal unit in a basic kitchen cabinet. Special tools in connecting drain/waste piping and venting systems from a house unit will be used. The students will review safety issues related to the proper handling of plumbing tools (hand and power) in the installation process. Instructor will manage class within proper safety standards and suggested manufacturing specification of installing proper drywall and insulation.

Course Goals:

Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and practical experience in installing garbage disposals. Students’ understanding and familiarity with installing garbage disposals will support village construction.

Instructional Methods:

Instructional method will be a combination of face-to-face instruction/lecture, small group discussions, and practical application in the field. Classroom environment may consist of work tables/desks, overhead projector/LCD projector, wipe boards, TV/VCR, and standard instructional equipment dealing with power tools, drawings, and blueprints.

Student Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

Students should be able to: / Evaluated by:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic operations of disposal units; be able to read, understand, and interpret proper plumbing drawing/diagrams (isometric, oblique pictorial, orthographic, and schematic) that visualize the installation process. / Readings, group discussions, and small practical applications
  1. Identify the safety issues connected with garbage disposal and drain/waste systems under manufactures specifications for professional workmanship and ethical standard.
/ Readings, relevant group activities
  1. Demonstrate the ability to safely connect electrical power supply to an operational unit.
/ Relevant activities and small class projects
  1. Explain safety practices (hand and power tools)and ethical practices related to installing a garbage disposal unit in a basic kitchen cabinet.
/ Readings, class discussions and proper applications

Course Evaluation:

A letter grade will be issued for participants who successfully complete the course.

% of Total / Grade
91 to 100% / A letter grade
81 to 90% / B letter grade
71 to 80% / C letter grade
60 to 70% / D letter grade
59% and below / F letter grade

Total points for the course will be assigned and weighted based on the following:

Attendance/Participation …………………….. 15%

Student Activity/Practice………………………..25%

Return Demonstration for Skill Mastery………..30%

Exam ……………………………………………30%

Attendance/Participation (15%) means the student is in class, has read the required material, and is active participating in the classroom session.

Student Activity/Practice (25%) means a group of students will practiceinstalling a garbage disposal unit under the kitchen sink. They will align piping to waste and drain components and rehearse connecting electrical power supplies.

Return Demonstration (30%)means under the observation of the instructor, the student will demonstrate the proper techniques to install a garbage disposal unit under the kitchen sink. This process will require the student to align and install piping to waste and drain components, connecting to electrical power supply, and
connecting dishwasher piping to garbage disposal unit. Students will
demonstrate safe hand and power tool use during the installations process.

Exam (30%) is the evaluation tool the instructor will useto determine final mastery of a skill.

Course Calendar:

Day of Activity / Activity
Day 1 /
  • Introduction of students, instructor, syllabus, community needs, evaluation process, and reading material.
  • Review 02105-05, reading Types/Interpret/Applying Plumbing Drawing and Systems.
  • Presentation of special tools and safety issues related to the use of special tools in connecting drain/waste piping and venting systems.
  • Introduction of basic plumbing drawing/diagrams (isometric, oblique pictorial, orthographic, and schematic) that support the installation process.
  • Small group activities in installing garbage disposal units in basic kitchen cabinets

Day 2 /
  • Instruction and relevant practice in connecting electrical power supply in an operational unit.
  • Review 02105-05, reading Symbols in Plumbing and Mechanical Drawings.
  • Practice in reading, understanding, and interpreting basic plumbing drawing/diagrams.

Day 3 /
  • Continue workand practice on concepts and applications listed above.
  • Review 02105-05, reading Schematic Drawings.
  • Students activites (problem solving) and group work in basic plumbing drawing/diagrams, safety issues, and in installing garbage disposal units.
  • Student’s examination and instructor evaluation of class.

Course Policies:

Students are expected to arrive ready to actively participate in discussions/activities involving the installation of garbage disposals. Attendance is a critical component of this course and students must be on time and prepared for the course material.

Support Services:

The instructor is available upon appointment for additional assistance outside normal session/class hours

UAF Disabilities Services for Distance Students:

UAF has a Disability Services office that operates in conjunction with the College of Rural Alaska's (CRA) campuses and UAF’s Center for Distance Education (CDE). Disability Services, a part of UAF’s Center for Health and Counseling, provides academic accommodations to enrolled students who are identified as being eligible for these services.

If you believe you are eligible, please visit on the web or contact a student affairs staff person at your nearest local campus. You can also contact Disability Services on the Fairbanks Campus at (907) 474-7043, .