NCWD 401 JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 4
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 specific contents of piping and instrumentation drawings, isometric drawings, and piping arrangement drawings. Explain how to calculate piping offsets, lay out and fabricate miter turns, fabricate saddle and supports, and lay out laterals. Describe thermal expansion in piping systems and how to minimize stress in pipe welds. Identify and describe the operation of various in-line specialties. Explain how to assemble special piping and hot tapping existing piping. Identify and describe how to maintain various valving systems. Identify and describe various aspects of crew leadership and safety responsibilities.