Pipefitter
Hour-based
ONET: 47-2152.00
3
Years
430h
Related instructions
6100h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- NCCER Core
- Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools
- Introduction to Power Tools
- Introduction to Construction Drawings
- Introduction to Basic Rigging (Elective)
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Introduction to Materials Handling
- Pipe Hangers and Supports
- Excavations
- Underground Pipe Installation
- Socket-Weld Pipe Fabrication
- Motorized Equipment Two
- Introduction to Basic Rigging
- Threaded Pipe Fabrication
- Pipefitting Trade Math
- Introduction to Aboveground Pipe Installation
- Standards and Specifications
- Orientation to the Pipefitting Craft
- Pipefitting Power Tools
- Field Routing and Vessel Trim
- Pipefitting Hand Tools
- Advanced Trade Math
- Oxyfuel Cutting
- Rigging Practices
- Ladders and Scaffolds
- Motorized Equipment One
- Drawings and Detail Sheets
- Piping Systems
- Identifying and Installing Valves
- Testing Piping Systems and Equipment
- Butt-Weld Pipe Fabrication
On-the-job training
- Install plumbing or piping.
- Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
- Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
- Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
- Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating or cooling systems.
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
- Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
- Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
- Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
- Weld metal components.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Create construction or installation diagrams
- Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
- Cut metal components for installation.
- Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
- Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
- Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Select construction materials.
- Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
- Direct construction or extraction personnel.
- Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Estimate construction project costs.
- Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans
- Estimate construction project labor requirements.
- Install gauges or controls.
- Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
- Record operational or environmental data.
- Keep records of work assignments.
- Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
- Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Repair or remove and replace system components.
- Repair hydraulic or air pumps.
- Remove parts or components from equipment.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Cut openings in existing structures.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
- Install green plumbing or water handling systems.
- Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
- Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
- Operate pumps or compressors.
- Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
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