CAMT Skill Check #2: Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Course

• Having something falling on top of you
• Burning yourself with something hot
• Cutting yourself with something sharp
• Falling on a wet floor or slippery floor
• Getting infected with a body fluid or bacteria
• Getting sick by breathing harmful chemicals
• Coming in contact with or splashing chemicals.
• Getting electrocuted

• When the job is too large
• When the employee does not have proper training or is not sure about the procedure
• When the employee does not have the required specialty tools
• When employees are overloaded with work or shorthanded
• When the item is under warranty

• Water distribution
• Waste
• Ventilation

• Taking proper time to do repairs
• Having a well organized work environment
• Making sure water is off before doing any repairs
• Using plumbing tools properly
• Using the right parts for the job
• Following lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Using personal protective equipment
• Following equipment safety directions
• Being familiar with MSDS Sheets for chemicals being used

• Shut off the source of water or electricity
• Attach a lock-out device and tag to this source
• Release or drain any energy or pressure left in the plumbing or electrical lines or equipment
• Test to be sure the energy or pressure is turned off

• Screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Putty knife
• Utility knife
• Lock-out/Tag-out device
• Tubing cutter
• Propane torch
• Pipe wrench
• Fire extinguisher
• Hammer/nail puller
• Measuring tape

• Copper
• Plastic
• Galvanized
• Cast Iron
• Brass

• Ball
• Cartridge
• Disc
• Compression

1. Turn water going to the faucet off
2. Check to make sure water is off
3. Remove faucet water and drain lines
4. Remove faucet lock nuts and faucet
5. Clean area
6. Install new faucet
7. Turn water back on and check for leaks

• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Use personal protective equipment to protect face, hands, and body
• Do not place hands inside disposal

• Anything that is not biodegradable
• Anything hard (bones, eggshells, potato skins, uncooked pasta or rice)

• Turn water off and check to make sure it is off
• Use personal protective equipment to protect face, hands, and body
• Use proper tools
• Be careful with slippery surfaces
• Clean working area

• Three handles
• Two handles
• Single handle

1. Turn water off and test to make sure it is off
2. Unscrew (counterclockwise bonnet nut and stem assembly)
3. Remove old stem and replace it with new one
4. Turn water back on and test.

• Turn water off and test to make sure it is off
• Use personal protective equipment to protect face, hands, and body
• Handle body fluids with precaution
• Be careful with slippery surfaces
• Use proper tools
• Follow installation instructions
• Be familiar with MSDS sheets for chemicals being used

1. Turn water off and test to make sure it is off
2. Remove water from the old toilet
3. Disconnect water supply line
4. Disconnect toilet from floor/wall
5. Remove old toilet (request assistance if necessary)
6. Clean area
7. Install new wax seal
8. Install new bowl and tank
9. Turn water back on and test

Using a plunger or a toilet auger (never use any chemicals to unclog a toilet)

• Remove standing water
• Remove drain line
• Clean drain line
• Test sink for proper draining
• When using drain opener chemicals, follow instructions properly

• Remove standing water
• Remove drain cover
• Remove hair or any other debris with needle nose pliers
• Test tub for proper draining
• When using drain opener chemicals, follow instructions properly

• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures for electricity, gas, and water
• Drain water out completely if your replacing the water heater
• Use proper tools and replacement parts
• Use personal protective equipment to protect face, hands, and body
• Follow equipment instructions properly
• Request assistance when necessary
• Follow lifting techniques properly

1. Turn water and power or gas off and test to make sure it is off
2. Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures
3. Disconnect water and power or gas lines
4. Drain water from old water heater completely
5. Clean area
6. Install new water heater according to equipment specifications
7. Fill tank with water prior to turning on the power or gas
8. Test water heater for proper operation

Is a safety device required in all water heaters to release pressure in the tank in case of an excess increase in temperature or pressure above tank limits.

1. Turn gas off and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures
2. Wait at least 10 minutes for gas to dissipate
3. Remove pilot gas tube or bracket if needed and remove the old thermocouple
4. Install new thermocouple and pilot gas tube or bracket if removed
5. Turn gas back on and test for leaks
6. Make sure pilot flame wraps around the tip of new thermocouple
7. Test for operation