SkillsUSA California 2019 Regional Plumbing Competition SCOPE OF THE COMPETITION: - Knowledge Performance The contest criteria were drawn from the CTE Curriculum Standards for the Building Trades. The contest will include a written knowledge exam assessing knowledge of the industry standards. - Skill Performance The contest will assess accuracy, workmanship, the ability to read and interpret plans and the proper use of tools, equipment and materials. The core elements to be tested are: 1. Planning and layout will include plan reading for placement of waste and water lines. Contest includes a plumbing materials identification test as well as the hands-on performance. 2. Materials - Identification of materials, fittings and sizing information. 3. Tool handling and safety - demonstrated by the contestant. CONTEST GUIDELINES: - Time Limit Contestants will be stopped when time limits as specified on contest job sheet are up. Contestants may stop whenever they have completed a particular phase of the contest but must remain within contest area. - Clean up The dismantling of the project will be considered the final sequence task of the contest. JUDGING CRITERIA: Please refer to SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: - Safety Form for Tools and Materials: Both the instructor and the contestant certify by agreeing to enter this contest that the contestant has received instructions and has satisfactorily passed an examination on the safe use of hand and portable power tools. They also certify that the contestant s tools have been thoroughly inspected and are in safe working condition. Further they agree that SkillsUSA Inc., the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee and national judges are released from all responsibility relating to personal injuries resulting from its use. Contestants will be removed from competition if proper training has not been provided and/or they are using the equipment in an unsafe manner. - Safety Statement: Each contestant is responsible for bringing the proper PPE to wear while participation in the contest. Safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, work boots and appropriate dress must be worn at all times when in the competition area. Each contestant must turn in a signed SkillsUSA Safety Form to the competition chairman on the day of the competition. 2019 Regional Plumbing Orientation
- OSHA 10 Evaluation: Contestants must provide a copy of their OSHA 10 certification at registration or will be required to pass the OSHA 10 competency exam. All contestants competing in the SKILLS California State Competitions must pass the OSHA 10 competency exam. Contestants that do not pass the initial exam will be required to attend an OSHA 10 Material Review Session Friday morning at 6:00am. Contestants must attend and complete the review class prior to the start of competition. Any contestant required to attend the review course and does not attend will be disqualified from the competition and not allowed to compete. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR CONTEST - Contestant Required Tools: Tool belt Safety Glasses Copper tubing cutter with reamer Striker Arc joint pliers (channel lock type) 8" or 10" adjustable wrench Set of assorted slotted and Phillips Screwdrivers Torpedo level Hammer 25 Tape Measure (plus spare) Plastic (PVC) pipe reamer or suitable Knife Suitable saw or shear to cut PVC pipe Copper cleaning tool (inside and outside) Pencils Utility Knife Cutters suitable for cast-iron soil pipe Torque wrench for no-hub clamps 5/16" nut driver Hacksaw 3/8" drive socket set Cordless Drill Driver Plumb bob Push Broom Dust Pan All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy to the technical committee chair at orientation. Failure to do so will result in a 10-point penalty. - Provided by SkillsUSA All materials, as specified on the job sheet Job sheets and blueprints for each contestant 2019 Regional Plumbing Orientation
Safety Form for Tools and Materials SkillsUSA California Plumbing Competition The SkillsUSA California Regional Plumbing Competition will involve the use of equipment and materials in completing the task within the competition. It is absolutely necessary that complete operating instructions and safety for the use of equipment and materials have been given to the contestant in their training program in the local school division as stated in the National SkillsUSA National Standards before the contestant competes. This includes the proper safety instruction in the use of the tools listed in the scope of the contest and the use of protective equipment while using the tools and materials. Safety glasses are required. By the affixing of my signature below, I certify that my student, who is entering the Plumbing, has had proper operating and safety instruction in the use of the power tools, equipment and materials. (Signature of Instructor/Advisor) (SkillsUSA California Chapter) By the affixing of my signature below, I certify that I (Contestant Number) have used the hand and power tools, equipment and materials to be used in the Plumbing Competition and that I understand the correct operating procedures and safety precautions for the use of this power tool, equipment and materials. (Signature of Student) (Date) THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND TURNED IN TO THE COMPETITION CHAIRMAN ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION. FAILURE TO TURN IN THIS FORM WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT NOT BEING ALLOWED TO COMPETE. 2019 Regional Plumbing Orientation
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SKILLS California Hand/ Power Tool Contest Pre-use Inspection Form Some portable power tools require a more thorough inspection. Check the manufacturer s recommendation for more advanced power tools. Before using hand tools inspect for the following: The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter The tool has no visible cracks in jaws or handle Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, etc. Handles are not cracked, damaged or loose from heads of hammers, axes mauls and other similar tools Tips of screwdrivers, chisels or other similar tools show no excessive wear Gripping surfaces pliers, wrenches or other similar tools are not worn Tools such as chisels and punches do not have mushroomed heads Cutting tools such as chisels and axes are sharp Tool appears to be in generally good condition Before using portable power tools inspect for the following: The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter Tool power-source shows no damage (cord, airline, battery, etc.) Tool is double insulated and tool housing is not damaged If not double insulated the equipped, electrical cord third prong (ground) is intact All shields, guards or attachments required by OSHA or manufacturer are present Rotating or moving parts of tool are guarded to prevent physical contact Tool is not leaking fluid such as grease, oil etc. Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, etc. Tool appears to be in generally good condition Proper PPE is available 2019 Regional Plumbing Orientation
SKILLS California Hand/ Power Tool Contest Pre-use Inspection Form Contestants #: Contestants Signature: Advisors Name: Advisor s Signature: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The contestant will use this form to document the use inspection of each power and hand tool that will be used for the SKILLS Regional and State building trades competitions. 2. Each hand and power tool must be inspected prior to competition using the stated inspection criteria above or owner s manuals. All tools muse receive a pass (P), improvement needed (I), Fail (F) marking. All tools must receive a passing marking to be used in the competition. All marking and measuring tools will receive an NA. 3. Any corrective steps taken must be noted in the notes section next to the item. a. Examples of corrective actions include: cleaning, repairs needed, removed, tagged out of service. 4. Contestant s advisors must also print and sign they have reviewed the tools prior to competition. 5. Forms will be collected at the beginning of the competition. a. Any contestant/ team that does not submit form will be required to complete inspection prior to start of competition. 6. All contestants will be subject to random tool safety inspections throughout the competition. P Pass I Improvement Needed F Fail Inspection NA Not Applicable Item P I F NA Notes for corrective measures 2019 Regional Plumbing Orientation
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qty material 1 Lavatory sink 2 ½ compression angle stops 5 ½ copper pipe 5 1 ½ ABS pipe qty material 4 ½ copper pipe bushing 1 copper mounting strap 2 ½ copper el 2 ½ copper cap qty material
Faucet ¾ Shelf for faucet mounting Angle stop. 30 Electrical Wall 2 X 4 Bottom Plate 16 Plumbing Wall Section
32 10 shelf to mount Lavatory faucet ½ copper elbows 1 ½ ABS vent pipe Copper mounting bar Hot and cold connected for testing Clean out Plumbing Elevation Copper Pipe 2 Santee 1 ½ P-Trap to the OUTSIDE of the wall 2 ABS waste pipe
½ copper stub out for hot and cold facing the outside of the wall Plumbing Plan View 1 ½ ABS with San-Tee and vent out of top plate