Steamfitting
The Pipe Trades Training Center has worked diligently with the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to create curriculum that extends down to the level of daily lesson plans that include Power Point slides that cover every moment of class time for the entire five years.
The Steamfitting Apprenticeship is a five-year program in which courses are offered in three-hour sessions. The program consists of a standard set of curriculum which will provide the apprentices with the opportunity to learn through a variety of different methods include Power Point presentations, assignments, lab activities (hands-on) and other in-class activities. Additional methods of instruction may include videos, field trips or special presentations by industry representatives. Quizzes or assessments may also be used to gauge an apprentice's understanding of the concepts presented through the instructional process. The following concepts will be covered in the Steamfitting Curriculum.
Year 1:
Semester 1:
- Union Heritage
- Construction Safety
- Use and Care of Tools
- Piping Installation
- Soldering and Brazing
Semester 2:
- Knots and Rigging
- Related Math
- Related Drawing
Year 2:
Semester 1:
- Cutting and Welding
Semester 2:
- Ø Related Science
- Ø Applied Refrigeration and Electricity
- Ø Industrial Safety
Year 3:
Semester 1:
- Advanced Trade Math
Semester 2:
- Steam Theory and Application
- Steam Boilers and Appurtenances
- Steam Humidification and Sterilization
Year 4:
Semester 1:
- Advanced Drawing and Blueprint Reading
Semester 2:
- Hydronics
- Pneumatic Instrumentation and Controls
- Industrial Rigging
Year 5:
Semester 1:
- Process Piping
- Medical Gas Installations
Semester 2:
- Elective Modules