JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Related Training, Non-Credit Training Certificates

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The JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Related Training certificates fulfill the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) requirements for related instruction for the JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship. This training is divided into four years, with each year certifying 144 required hours of instruction over two terms. Each year is awarded separately.

Requirements

Year 2

The apprenticeship pipefitting second year focuses on piping systems, drawings and detail sheets, valve identification and installation, introductory trade math, threaded pipe fabrication, socket weld and butt-weld pipe fabrication and excavations. The curriculum is provided through 2-terms of instruction that is trade specific to the Mid-Valley Steamfitter/Pipefitter JATC requirements.

Students who successfully complete all requirements will be able to:

Identify and describe various piping systems and their applications.
Identify, describe, read, and interpret the use of drawings and detail sheets in the pipefitting environment.
Identify and describe various valves used in pipefitting.
Identify and describe threaded-pipe, socket welded. and butt welded materials and fittings.
Identify and describe safety hazards, equipment, and techniques for working around trenches.
Identify basic underground pipe installation guidelines and describe the different piping materials used in underground applications.

NCWD 201	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 2	72 Hours
NCWD 202	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 2	72 Hours

Year 1

The apprenticeship pipefitting first year focuses on an introduction to the pipefitting craft, appropriate hand and power tools, oxyfuel cutting, ladders and scaffolds, and an introduction to motorized equipment such as generators, compressors, forklifts, and backhoes. The curriculum is provided through 2-terms of instruction that is trade specific to the Mid-Valley Steamfitter/Pipefitter JATC requirements.

Students who successfully complete all requirements will be able to:

Identify and describe common pipefitting hand and power tools and their safe use.
Identify various types of ladders and scaffolds and describe how to safely use them.
Identify and describe specific types of motorized equipment found in the pipefitting environment and state general safety precautions for their use.
Identify and describe oxyfuel cutting equipment and consumables and how to safely perform tasks using this process.

NCWD 101	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 1	72 Hours
NCWD 102	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 1	72 Hours

Year 3

The apprenticeship pipefitting third year focuses on rigging practices, standards and specifications including identifying materials and how to use them, advanced trade math including geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic formulas specific to the trade, motorized equipment, above ground pipe installation, field routing and vessel trim, pipe hangers and supports, and testing piping systems and equipment. The curriculum is provided through 2-terms of instruction that is trade specific to the Mid-Valley Steamfitter/Pipefitter JATC requirements.

Students who successfully complete all requirements 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.

NCWD 301	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 3	72 Hours
NCWD 302	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 3	72 Hours

Year 4

The apprenticeship pipefitting fourth year focuses on advanced blueprint reading and pipe fabrication, stress relieving and aligning, in-line specialties, special, piping, hot taps, maintaining valves, fundamentals of crew leadership, and related building code regulations. The curriculum is provided through 2-terms of instruction that is trade specific to the Mid-Valley Steamfitter/Pipefitter JATC requirements.

Students who successfully complete all requirements 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.

NCWD 401	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 4	72 Hours
NCWD 402	JATC Pipe Welding Apprenticeship Year 4	72 Hours