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 Applied 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.

Communication

WLD 151Technical Writing For Welders

3

or

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

or

WR 115Intro to College Writing

3

WR 115 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Computation

WLD 150Math & Measurement For Welders

4

or

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Human Relations

APR 110Essential Workplace Skills for Success

3

or

WLD 152Teamwork Skills For Welders

3

or

Human Relations

3

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Required Courses

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1

or

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 166Pipe Welding Practices I

4

PFW 167Pipe Welding Practices II

4

PFW 168Pipe Welding Practices III

4

PFW 170Introduction to Pipe Fitting

1

PFW 171Intermediate Pipe Fitting

1

PFW 172Advanced Pipe Fitting

3

PFW 182Industrial Metal Trades Safety

3

PFW 220Pipe Fit-up & Field Welding I

5

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 269Pipe Welding Practices IV

5

WLD 130Print Reading Applications

4

WLD 182Career Planning & Interview Skills

1

WLD 230Advanced Fab Techniques

3

WLD 250Practical Metallurgy

3

Electives

4



Approved Electives

WE1. 2802 CWE Welding, WLD 281 Welding Seminar, or any APR, AUT, MA3., MT3., NDT, or WLD course may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement. Other courses may be approved after meeting with an advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 91