CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

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Category Name:
Pipe Fitting

 

Courses For This Category

 

 Pipefitting I-A
 Pipefitting I-B
 Pipefitting II-A
 Pipefitting II-B
 Pipefitting III-A
 Pipefitting III-B
 Pipefitting IV-A
 Pipefitting IV-B
 Threading Pipe
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
** CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
         
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Pipefitting I-A
Type of Class: Semester
 
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: English Math Test or Applied Construction Math Class and English Reading Test

Course topics are: Core (Build Your Future in Construction), Orientation to the Pipefitting Craft, Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation), Ladders and Scaffolds, Introduction to Hand tools, Pipefitting Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Pipefitting Power Tools, and Introduction to Basic Rigging.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Applied Construction Math I
OR Course: Applied Construction Math I Spanish
OR Test: TABE Math - English
OR Test: TABE Math - Spanish
OR Test Out: Applied Construction Math
MANDATORY
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
OR Test: TABE Reading - Spanish
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting I-B
Type of Class: Semester
 
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Course topics are Introduction to Construction Drawings; Oxyfuel Cutting; Introduction to Construction Math; Fractions, Decimals angles, degrees, square, and square roots, and right triangle; Motorized Equipment One; Basic Communication Skills; Basic Employability Skills; and Introduction to Material Handling.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting I-A
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting II-A
Type of Class: Semester
 
17 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Pipefitting I-B Course topics are: Piping Systems, Drawings and Detail Sheets, Identifying Installing Valves, Pipefitting Trade Math, and Threaded Pipe Fabrication.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting I-B
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting II-B
Type of Class: Semester
 
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Course topics are: Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication; Butt Weld Ppe Fabrication; Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication; Excavations; and Underground Pipe Installlation.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting II-A
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting III-A
Type of Class: Semester
 
14 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Pipefitting II-B
Course topics will include: Introduction to Basic Rigging, Rigging Practices, Standards and Specifications, Advanced Pipefitting Math, Pipe Off Sets, and Motorized Equipment Two.
Note: All students are required to attend one (1) additional 4 hour class.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting II-B
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting III-B
Type of Class: Semester
 
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Course topics are Introduction to Aboveground Piping Installation; Field Routing and Vessel Trim; Pipe Hangers and Supports; and Testing Piping Systems and Equipment.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting III-A
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting IV-A
Type of Class: Semester
 
17 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Pipefitting III-B Course topics are: Advanced Pipe Fabrication, Special Piping, and Stress Relieving and Aligning.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting III-B
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Pipefitting IV-B
Type of Class: Semester
 
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Course topics are Inline Specialties; Hot Taps; Fundamental of Crew Leadership; Maintaining Valves; and Advanced Blueprint Reading.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Pipefitting IV-A
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Threading Pipe
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/4 Hours
This module is a fundamental Pipe cutting and Threading course designed to teach the relevant and prerequisite skills needed to measure, cut and Thread pipe. The student will be provided with an understanding of the essential skills and equipment necessary to perform the job of cutting and threading pipe. The student will be responsible for understanding the correct terminology associated with this process, including both proper and slang names for the equipment used along with the proper techniques for using a variety of tools and devices. The student will develop critical thinking so as to recognize and react to various issues and situations that may arise and respond in an safe and responsible manner to these situations. In addition, the student will learn visual and tactile inspection techniques to assure that the threads being used are in satisfactory condition and suitable for the intended process.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **