Industrial Pipefitting

The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in industrial pipefitting to include identification of pipes, tubing, hose, fittings, valves, and miscellaneous piping components, pipe circuit layout, measurement, preparation and assembly of various industrial piping systems to include steel, plastic (PVC) and copper. After completing this course, the student will be qualified to: 1. Identify various types of pipe, fittings, valves, hangers and miscellaneous components related to industrial pipefitting. 2. Measure and layout piping and piping circuits. 3. Calculate pipe lengths for installation. 4. Cut, ream and thread steel pipe. 5. Identify, insulate and assemble steel pipe using threaded fittings. 6. Assemble a circuit comprised of hose using barb fittings and clamps. 7. Assemble a circuit comprised of cemented plastic (PVC) fittings. 8. Assemble a circuit using flared copper tube.
Date:
2017-01
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Assignment, Illustration/Graphic, Photographic Image - Instructional, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Simulation, Syllabus, Workshop and Training Material, Video - Instructional
Institution:
Northwest State Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Pipe, Fittings, Tubes, Valves

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Regional employer partners contributed to the development and review of these courses. Competencies were identified by employer partners, and curriculum was vetted by industry partners.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
Course Note:
Industrial Automation Maintenance

Accessibility

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  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
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  • Language - Passage Markup
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  • Interactive - Text prompts

Copyright / Licensing

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