Pipefitting
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints: Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness. Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers. Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine. Threads pipe, using pipe threading machine. Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine. Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic. Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and handtools. Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using handtools and power tools. Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using handtools. Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using handtools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
Pipefitting Course Curricula
Level One: Basic Safety, Basic Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Pipefitting Hand Tools, Pipefitting Power Tools, Threaded Pipe Fabrication, Ladders and Scaffolds, Motorized Equipment, Excavations, Underground Pipe.
Level Two: Intermediate Excavations, Underground Pipe Installation, Drawings and Detail Sheets, Piping Systems, Pipefitting Trade Math, Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication, Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication, Rigging, Pipe Hangers and Supports.
Level Three: Advanced Blueprint Reading, Standards and Specifications, Advanced Trade Math, Motorized Equipment, Introduction to Above-Ground Pipe Installation, Identifying and installing valves, Field Routing and Vessel Trim, Spring Can Supports, Testing Piping Systems and Equipment, Basic Plumbing.
Level Four: Planning Work Activities, Advanced Pipe Fabrication, Performing NDE Testing, Stress Relieving and Aligning, Steam Traps, In-Line Specialties, Special Piping, Hot Taps, Maintaining Valves.
For more information on ABC's Pipefitting program please contact Stephanie Coleman at 502.400.2035.