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Pipefitting Construction

Program Requirements

• Pipefitting Construction Certificate
• Pipefitting Diploma
• Certified Pipe Welding Certificate

Pipefitting Construction Certificate

Program Requirements
Course		Cr
PIPE 1410	Pipe Science/Math	5
PIPE 1420	Pipe Blueprint Reading	3
PIPE 1430	Pipe Welding 1	5
PIPE 1441	Basic Heating 1	3
PIPE 1451	Pipe Shop 1	4
	Total Program Credits	20

Pipefitting Diploma

Program Requirements
Course		Cr
PIPE 1410	Pipe Science/Math	5
PIPE 1420	Pipe Blueprint Reading	3
PIPE 1430	Pipe Welding 1	5
PIPE 1441	Basic Heating 1	3
PIPE 1442	Basic Heating 2	3
PIPE 1451	Pipe Shop 1	4
PIPE 1452	Pipe Shop 2	4
PIPE 1520	Basic Air Conditioning	2
PIPE 1530	Pipe Welding 2	5
PIPE 1540	Electric Controls	3
PIPE 1550	Basic Gas	3
	Total Program Credits	40

Certified Pipe Welding Certificate

Program Requirements
Course		Cr
PIPE 1720	Certified Pipe Welding 1	2
PIPE 1715	Certified Pipe Welding Layout	3
PIPE 1721	Certified Pipe Welding	2
PIPE 1722	Certified Pipe Welding 3	5
PIPE 1723	Certified Pipe Welding 4	5
	Total Program Credits	20
	Electives (PIPE 1730 Open Lab)	1-5

Course Descriptions

PIPE 1410 Pipe Science/Math

Study of selected branches of physics and math applied to pipefitting. Areas covered include properties of matter, heat, math and mechanics. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program). 5C/2/3/0

PIPE 1420 Pipe Blueprint Reading

Study of basic drafting principles as they relate to piping drawing and blueprints. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program). 3C/1/2/0

PIPE 1430 Pipe Welding 1

Basic course in oxyacetylene welding and cutting of pipe. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program). 5C/1/4/0

PIPE 1441 Basic Heating 1

Introductory course on low pressure steam. Areas include boiler, piping and heat transfer units. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program). 3C/1/2/0

PIPE 1442 Basic Heating 2

This course is a basic study of hydronic heating systems. Areas include systems, piping layout and figuring heat loss. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program) 3C/1/2/0

PIPE 1445 Apprenticeship Pipefitting Theory

Introductory Course on pipefitting apprenticeship programs. Areas include heating, cooling, and piping procedures. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting apprenticeship program.) 2C/0/2/0

PIPE 1451 Pipe Shop 1

Care and use of tools and equipment and uses of different types of pipe fittings, hangers and the assembly of pipe and fittings are covered. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program). 4C/0/4/0

PIPE 1452 Pipe Shop 2

Course consists of tube bending, flaring, soldering, brazing and rigging. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting preapprenticeship program) 4C/0/4/0

PIPE 1455 Introduction to Apprentice Pipe Welding 1

Basic course in pipe welding and cutting of pipe. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting apprenticeship program.) 2C/0/2/0

PIPE 1520 Basic Air Conditioning

Fundamental concepts of air conditioning are presented. Areas include air treatment, moisture content, ventilation and purity. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting preapprenticeship program) 2C/1/1/0

PIPE 1530 Pipe Welding 2

Basic course in arc welding on plate and pipe. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program) 5C/0/5/0

PIPE 1540 Electric Controls

Fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits are covered. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program) 3C/1/2/0

PIPE 1550 Basic Gas

This is an introductory course on gas used in gas fired heating systems. Areas covered include natural gas burners, LP gas, burners, pipe sizing, flue venting, electricity and safety pertaining to gas fired systems. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Pipefitting pre-apprenticeship program) 3C/2/1/0

PIPE 1715 Certified Pipe Welding Layout

Students will learn pipe math layout for weld fittings. 3C/1/2/0

PIPE 1720 Certified Pipe Welding 1

Students will learn welding safety and oxyacetylene welding and cutting. 2C/1/1/0

PIPE 1721 Certified Pipe Welding 2

Students will be introduced to carbon steel arc welding on plate and pipe. 5C/1/4/0

PIPE 1722 Certified Pipe Welding 3

Students will certify on carbon steel pipe and be introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on stainless steel plate and pipe. 5C/1/4/0

PIPE 1723 Certified Pipe Welding 4

Students will certify on stainless steel pipe. 5C/1/4/0

PIPE 2615 Pipe Layout & Installation

Covers the care and use of tools and equipment used by the pipefitter, the identification and uses of different types of pipe, pipefittings, hangers and pipe supports. Assigned pipe projects will include calculating, measuring, cutting and assembling pipe and fittings in both straight runs and offsets. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program). 2C/0/2/0

PIPE 2622 Rigging, Industrial Safety and OSHA

This course is designed to cover a broad range of OSHA safety standards in the construction industry. The second half of the course will concentrate on industrial rigging of pipe and equipment. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Pipefitter apprenticeship program) 2C/0/2/0

PIPE 2642 Piping Design

This course will introduce the fundamentals in the design of ASNE B31.1 Power Piping, material selection, and supports. The course will provide the UA Apprentice examples of applications of power piping codes, and proper piping material selection and installation. Classroom examples will be demonstrated on the fundamentals of ordering materials, calculating pipe hanger loads, flexibility analysis, design of expansion loops, cold springing, hanger selection and installation, hanger spacing and inspection, and reaction forces on piping systems. The course will provide hands-on experience in the installation of constant and variable spring hangers and proper piping installation practices. 2C/0/2/0

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