ATPP 2000 - Advanced Pipefitting

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: ATPP 1250 and ATWD 1130

Building off of the pipefitting fundamentals class, students will put learned theory into practice. This class will apply their knowledge in hands-on activities that are designed to mimic the pipe fitting trade. Students will learn how to perform tasks such as calculating cut lengths, calculating offsets, piping layout, weld prep, tapping pipe, and proper rigging techniques.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Students will be able to articulate the importance of workplace safety.

Objectives:

Describe general safety rules.
Use appropriate personal protective gear (PPE) when performing a task.
Identify risk potential on a work site.
Understand OSHA’s role in relation to the employer and employee responsibility on the jobsite.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to correctly use basic tools common to pipe fitting industry.

Objectives:

Select the proper tools for a given application.
Have basic knowledge of how to properly use the tool for a task.
Understand cleanup and maintenance procedures for tools used.
Demonstrate proper storage and handling of tools used.

Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate proper joint preparation procedures for welded pipe.

Objectives:

Recognize the proper joint preparation procedures for welded pipe.
Identify proper setup procedure for piping material.
Use proper support techniques for piping preparation.
Identify safe lifting practices for pipe weldment.

Outcome 4: Students will be able correctly use trade math common to the pipe fitting industry.

Objectives:

Use common measuring tools.
Calculate simple mathematical conversions.
Locate measurements on a blueprint.
Generate basic isometric blueprints.
Identify appropriate trade formulas for a given task.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)

Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Intro to Syllabi and Safety
Fitting allowance
Cut Length Math
Offset Math
Lab
Lab
Tack welding
Pipe prep
Lab
Lab
Rigging and safety
Lab
Lab
Layout for building a fitting.
Group demo to cut and assemble fitting.
Final

Primary Faculty
Pawlowski, Timothy
Secondary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088