NCWD 302 JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 3
Related instruction/training for the JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) Pipe Welding Apprenticeship program. 72 hours of related instruction in the term.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and describe various types of rigging slings, hardware, and equipment. Understand state standards and codes relevant to pipefitting and their importance to the craft. Identify and describe specific types of motorized equipment found in the pipefitting environment and state general safety precautions for their use. Identify basic above-ground pipe installation guidelines and describe the different piping materials used in underground applications. Explain how to prepare to install and assemble a field piping run. Understand the methods used to suspend and support pipe and the standards used to communicate the designed methods to the pipefitter. Explain how to visually inspect pipe welds and how to perform various pressure tests.