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Industrial Pipe Trades; Fitting and Welding, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Industrial Pipe Trades: Fitting and Welding, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret isometric pipe drawings and the symbols used in them and what they symbolize.

  • Design and construct piping by taking field measurements and creating a working drawing to build off of.

  • Explain the differences between different welding processes and describe why one might be better suited for specific uses.

  • Choose the correct pipe fittings for needed application and show how to properly install them.

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply a sound weld using multiple welding processes in multiple positions.

  • Identify the many types of pipe supports and hardware and describe why and when they are used.

  • Employ safe working practices in an industrial setting to produce logical answers while troubleshooting piping issues.

  • Identify factors specific to field welding that differ from shop welding of pipe.

  • Name alternative types of joining methods for piping systems and typical uses for each type.

  • Identify common welding-related Codes in use in the United States and those Codes with specific areas related to the Industrial Pipe Trades.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Industrial Pipe Trades; Fitting and Welding, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Computation

WD4. 269Math & Measurement For Welders

4

Communication

WD4. 164Technical Writing For Welders

3

Human Relations

WD4. 166Teamwork Skills For Welders

1
taken three times for 3 credits total

Required Courses

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1
NDT 100Intro to Nondestructive Test

3
PFW 131Introduction to Pipe Processing & Preparation

3
PFW 132Intermediate Pipe Processing and Preparation

3
PFW 133Advanced Pipe Processing and Layout

4
PFW 156Interpretation of Pipe ISO Drawings

3
PFW 170Introduction to Pipe Fitting

1
PFW 171Intermediate Pipe Fitting

1
PFW 172Advanced Pipe Fitting

3
PFW 182Industrial Pipe Trade Safety I

2
PFW 220Pipe Fit-up & Field Welding I

4
PFW 221Pipe Fit-up & Field Welding II

5
PFW 235Pipe Trades Prep for Certification

5
PFW 242Alternative Joining Methods

2
PFW 255Welder Certification Plate & Pipe

5
PFW 263Pipe Trades Capstone

5
PFW 266Pipe Welding Practices I

4
PFW 267Pipe Welding Practices II

4
PFW 268Pipe Welding Practices III

4
PFW 269Pipe Welding Practices IV

4
PFW 282Industrial Pipe Trade Safety II

2
PFW 291Pipes Codes and Guidelines

2
WD4. 252Practical Metallurgy

3
WD4. 258Basic Print Reading: Welders

3
WD4. 261Career Planning & Interview Skills

1
Electives

3


Approved Electives

WE1. 2802 CWE Welding, WD4. 154 Welding Seminar, or any WD4., MT3., EG4., NDT, MA3., or AU3. course may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement. Other courses may be approved after meeting with an advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 90