Plumbing
Resources
- Plumbing Workbook
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Merit Badge Advancement Quick Reference
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Acknowledgement Form
Related
Plumbing Requirements Current Scouts BSA requirements
as of March 8, 2025
as of March 8, 2025
1.
Do the following:
a.
Describe how a properly working plumbing system protects your family's
health and safety.
b.
List five important local health regulations related to plumbing and
tell how they protect health and safety.
c.
Describe the safety precautions you must take when making home plumbing
repairs.
2.
Do the following:
a.
Make a drawing and explain how a home hot- and cold-water supply system
works. Tell how you would make it safe from freezing.
b.
Make a drawing and explain the drainage system of the plumbing in a
house. Show and explain the use of drains and vents.
3.
Show how to use five important plumber's tools.
4.
Identify and explain the following terms: washer, retaining nut, plunger
(rubber force cup), solder, flux, elbow, tee, nipple, coupling, plug,
union, trap, drainpipe, water meter.
5.
Name the kinds of pipe that are used most often in a plumbing system.
Explain why these pipes are used.
6.
Do FOUR of the following, each under the supervision of a knowledgeable
adult:
a.
Visit the plumbing section of a hardware store or home center and
identify:
1.
PVC pipe and fittings
2.
CPVC pipe and fittings
3.
PEX pipe and fittings
4.
Copper pipe and fittings
5.
Steel pipe and fittings
6.
Specialty plumbing tools.
b.
Cut, clean (debur), PVC or CPVC pipe; solvent weld at least three
connections to include a coupling, tee, and elbow.
c.
Cut PEX pipe; make at least one connection using either a quick-connect
fitting or a crimp fitting (using specialized tools).
d.
Solder a copper connection using a gas torch.
e.
Replace a kitchen or lavatory faucet.
f.
Remove, clean or replace, and reinstall a sink or lavatory drain trap.
g.
Properly apply pipe thread tape to a pipe or a plumbing connector.
7.
Identify three career opportunities that would use skills and knowledge in
plumbing. Pick one and research the training, education, certification
requirements, experience, and expenses associated with entering the field.
Research the prospects for employment, starting salary, advancement
opportunities and career goals associated with this career. Discuss what
you learned with your counselor and whether you might be interested in this
career.
