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PFPB1408 - Basic Pipefitting Skills

Catalog Description: Mathematical operations necessary to calculate laying lengths of pipe fittings for fabrication. Identification and use of hand tools and power tools. Identification of pipe, pipe fittings, flanges, and fasteners used in the trade. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours per Week:
Lab Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 96
State Approval Code: 4605020000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: PFPB 1408
Course Title: Introduction to Pipefitting

Course Rationale:

The course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills used in the pipefitting trade.

Learning Objectives:

The student will apply mathematical calculations applicable to pipefitting installations; demonstrate safe use of hand tools and power tools; and identify materials used in pipefitting.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to use pipe vises, stands, pipe wrenches, levels, pipe fabrication tools, and pipe bending and flaring tools. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
2. Demonstrate the ability to use pipefitting tools used to cut and prepare pipe for fabrication. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and use various pipe fittings used in threaded pipe fabrication, as well as use the appropriate threading tools on pipe used in threaded pipe fabrication. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
4. Identify safety hazards, and utilize ladders and scaffolds for their appropriate uses. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
5. Explain the applications, proper used and safety considerations for using engine driven generators, welding machines, air compressors, pumps, forklift trucks and hydraulic cranes. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
6. Explain properties and classifications of soils, sloping requirements, excavation support systems and backfilling requirements in safe excavations. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
7. Explain the use of underground pipe fittings and the joining methods used with different types of pipe and describe the storage and handling requirements of underground pipe. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)

Grading Policy:

The semester grade will be determined by the accumulated average scores received on all written examinations and performance profiles.

Numeric averages convert to letter grades as follows:

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

1. Textbooks and supplies will be furnished.

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