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NCCER Pipefitting Level I
This is a 180 hour program introducing students to the pipefitting trade. Upon completion of Level
I students will be able to: explain hand tool safety, use and care for pipefitting vises, stands,
wrenches, fabrication tools, pipe cutting tools, benders and flaring tools. Graduates will qualify as
entry level pipefitters assistants.
Prerequisites: Drivers license recommended, GED or High School Diploma, DOT physical,
FMCSA/DOT drug test. For information on Level II, III, & IV visit www.nitalaska.com.
Tuition: $4,000 Book & Material fee: $400 (Minimum of 5 students)
Curriculum:
| Core Curriculum |
72.5 Hours |
| Pipefitting Hand Tools |
20 Hours |
| Pipefitting Power Tools |
15 Hours |
| Threaded Pipe Fabrication |
15 Hours |
| Ladders and Scaffolds |
15 Hours |
| Motorized Equipment |
15 Hours |
| Excavations |
15 Hours |
| Underground Pipe |
12.5 Hours |
Pipefitting Level II
This 180 hour course guides students through the second phase of becoming an entry level pipefitter helper. Course includes underground pipe installations, piping systems and pipe hangers and supports. Prerequisites: Pipefitting Level 1.
Curriculum:
| Intermediate Excavations |
20 Hours |
| Underground Pipe Installation |
20 Hours |
| Drawings and Detail Sheets |
12.5 Hours |
| Piping Systems |
10 Hours |
| Pipefitting Trade Math |
15 Hours |
| Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication |
25 Hours |
| Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication |
45 Hours |
| Rigging |
17.5 Hours |
| Pipe Hangers and Supports |
15 Hours |
Pipefitting Level III
This 180 hour course will enable students to become intermediate pipefitter helpers. They will learn advance blueprint reading, standards and specifications, and identifying and installing valves. Prerequisites: Pipefitting Levels 1 and 2.
Curriculum:
| Advanced Blueprint Reading |
25 Hours |
| Standards and Specifications |
15 Hours |
| Advanced Trade Math |
20 Hours |
| Motorized Equipment |
15 Hours |
| Introduction to Above Ground Pipe Installation |
20 Hours |
| Identifying and Installing Valves |
20 Hours |
| Field Routing and Vessel Trim |
15 Hours |
| Spring Can Supports |
10 Hours |
| Testing Piping Systems and Equipment |
20 Hours |
| Basic Plumbing |
20 Hours |
Pipefitting Level IV
This 180 hour course will prepare students to become advanced pipefitter helpers. Course includes advanced pipe fabrication, performing NDE testing and maintaining valves. Prerequisites: Pipefitting Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Curriculum:
| Planning Work Activities |
7.5 Hours |
| Advanced Pipe Fabrications |
50 Hours |
| Performing NDE Testing |
15 Hours |
| Stress Reliving and Aligning |
10 Hours |
| Steam Traps |
10 Hours |
| In-Line Specialties |
10 Hours |
| Special Piping |
25 Hours |
| Hot Taps |
10 Hours |
| Maintaining Valves |
10 Hours |
| Field Labs |
32.5 Hours |
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