About this course
Learning Plan Outline
Industry Basics
5 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Types of Utilities
Types of Pipe and Why You Use Them
Your Crew and Communication
Learn Fast
Physical Demands
Types of Pipe
7 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Pipe Markings and Sizes
C900
Schedule 40/80 PVC
Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
High Density Polyethylene HDPE
Ductile
Sewer Pipe
Safety
5 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
PPE
Trench Safety
Understand Your Surroundings
Stay Visible
Air Monitoring and Proper Ventilation
Roles and Responsibilities
3 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Staging Pipe
Your Tools
Spotting Aggregate
Leadership Skills
4 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Know the Work Inside and Out
Be a Go-Getter
Be Willing to Help
Be a Teacher
Communication
3 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Ask Questions
Know How to Communicate
Communicate About Job Progress With the Right People
Pitfalls
7 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Pitfall 1: Not Taking Responsibility
Pitfall 2: Being Lazy
Pitfall 3: Not Double Checking Yourself
Pitfall 4: Not Understanding the Whole Picture
Pitfall 5: Taking Shortcuts
Pitfall 6: Making it Fit
Pitfall 7: Not Being Willing to Do it All
Tips and Tricks
10 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Be Professional
Be Observant
Take Care of Yourself
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Rigging Basics
How to Bring Pipe Into a Shallow Ditch
Know Where to Stand
Keep the Pipes Clean
Megalug Installation
How to Bevel PVC
Tools and Materials
2 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
The Tools You Need
Keep Your Tools Organized
Trench Boxes
5 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Building a Trench Box
Inspecting the Equipment
Tabulated Data
Ladder Use
Work Inside the Box
Backfilling
4 Lessons
Lessons found in the course:
Plate Compactors
Jumping Jack Compactor
Trench Rollers
Backfill Lifts, Caution Tape, and Tracer Wire
