APP 137B - Pipe Laying (Gravity Flow)

Credits: 2

Description
This course covers trenching, shoring and soil types. Additional topics include worker protective systems and confined space entry requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate familiarity and application of safe trenching and shoring Including terms and definitions as well as soil characteristics for types A, B, and C.
Demonstrate familiarity and application of worker protective systems, evacuations, inspections, identifying previous evacuations and hazardous atmospheres.
Demonstrate familiarity and application of fine grading specifications for storm drains, flood channels and utility lines.
Demonstrate familiarity and application of backfilling and proper bedding procedures.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Pass/Fail