What 3 characteristic's are on a plumbers and pipe fitters aptitude test please .?

Question

What 3 characteristic's are on a plumbers and pipe fitters aptitude test please .?

Answer 1

Only three??? How about I tell you the characteristics and you choose.

You Should Prefer:

• Working with tools and equipment to make and repair things

• Learning and applying principles of how things work

• Working as part of a team

• Working in all types of settings

You Should Be Able To:

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude

• Make decisions based on measurable criteria

• Visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings

Math Problem You Should Be Able to Solve:

If the latitude is 34 degrees, what should the collector angle be?

Reading Example You Should Be Able to Read and Comprehend:

Should be able to read and comprehend plumbing terminology.

For example, spring relief valve, diaphragm relief valve, British thermal unit, cross connection, solvent drainage systems, aerator, siphonage, hydrostatic pressure.

Writing Example You Should Be Able to Produce:

Prepare a written estimate for a plumbing job.

Thinking Skill You Should Be Able to Demonstrate:

Should be able to demonstrate analytical skills in assessing plumbing specifications and plumbing problems.

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Plumbers assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, waste disposal, gas, and drainage systems. Plumbers must work according to set rules, specifications, and plumbing codes. They usually work with pipes and related fixtures which are 4 inches in diameter or less.

Pipe Fitters lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, water, gas, heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems.

Pipe Fitters often apply knowledge of system operation, building plans, and work drawings in performing their tasks.

NATURE OF THE OCCUPATION

Plumbers may:

Study building plans and working drawings

Inspect work sites to determine possible obstructions

Locate and mark the position of pipes, pipe connections and passage holes in walls and floors

Cut openings in walls and floors for pipes and pipe fittings

Cut, thread, and bend pipes

Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes

Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder or plastic solvent and caulk joints

Fill pipe system with water or air

Read pressure gages to determine if there is leakage

Install and repair plumbing fixtures

Repair and maintain plumbing

Assist in design of blueprints or drawings

Pipe Fitters may:

Select type and size of pipe and other materials

Inspect work sites and plan sequence of installation

Cut, thread, and bend pipes

Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and pipe fittings

Join and secure pipes by welding, threading, cementing or bolting

Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

Test pipe systems for leaks

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters may work alone or in groups, depending on the type of work and the size of the employing firm. Usually, there is little direct supervision of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Much of the work is performed indoors or at least in the semi-shelter of unfinished buildings. Work areas are often dirty, wet, and cramped.

Hazards may include burns from hot pipes, blowtorches, steam, or molten metal, falls from ladders, and cuts from pipes and tools. They may also be exposed to unpleasant odors and fumes from leaking or broken pipes.

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters usually work 40 hours per week. Maintenance Plumbers and Pipe Fitters work any one of three separate shifts. They might work overtime to meet construction deadlines or make emergency repairs. They may have to travel considerable distances to reach job sites. They do not usually work on the same job for a long period of time.

Employers usually provide the heavy equipment used by Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. However, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters provide their own hand tools, hard hats, and safety shoes.

Helpful subjects include Algebra ,Plane Geometry,Physics,  Metallurgy, Industrial Drafting, Trigonometry, Machine Shop, Blueprint Reading, (Mechanics/Electrical/Hydraulics)

. Helpful attributes include:

• Preference for doing physical work

• Ability to work with detailed plans