Course Descriptions

80 Introduction to Pipefitting
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade Only
Advisory: Plumbing (PLBG) 65B with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on enrollment: Concurrent enrollment in seven units of credit (must include related Pipefitting Trade option and may include work experience credit) for a fall or spring semester and/or one other class during a summer session. This course is not open to students with credit for Pipefitting (PLPF) 325.
This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student an introduction to blueprint drawings and detail sheets, piping systems, standards and specifications, and trade math. This course also includes advanced blueprint reading and trade math as well as motorized equipment and above ground pipe installation. Associate Degree Credit.

85 Intermediate Pipefitting
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade Only
Advisory: Pipefitting (PLPF) 80 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on enrollment: Concurrent enrollment in seven units of credit (must include related Pipefitting Trade option and may include work experience credit) for a fall or spring semester and/or one other class during a summer session. This course is not open to students with credit for Pipefitting (PLPF) 330.
This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student instruction in pipe hangers and supports, identifying and installing valves, field routing and vessel trim, spring can supports, planning work activities and performing non-destructive examination testing. Associate Degree Credit.

90 Advanced Pipefitting
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade Only
Advisory: Pipefitting (PLPF) 85 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on enrollment: Concurrent enrollment in seven units of credit (must include related Pipefitting Trade option and may include work experience credit) for a fall or spring semester and/or one other class during a summer session. This course is not open to students with credit for Pipefitting (PLPF) 335.
This course is designed to give the pipefitting student instruction in advanced pipe fabrication, aligning pipe to rotating equipment, steam traps, in-line specialties, special piping, hot taps, and maintaining valves. Associate Degree Credit.

270 Pipefitting Work Experience
Lab hours by arrangement, 1-4 units Grade Only
Advisory: English 50 and 55, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W4 and R4.
Limitation on enrollment: Concurrent enrollment in seven units of credit (must include related Pipefitting Trade option and may include work experience credit) for a fall or spring semester and/or one other class during a summer session.
The Pipefitting Work Experience program is designed to provide an opportunity to extend occupational learning through employment and coordinate the on-the-job training and the classroom instruction. The goals and learning objectives will be designed by the student cooperatively with the employer and work experience instructor/coordinator. Associate Degree Credit.

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