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.

Total Credit Hours: 92