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Pipefitting (STC-PFT)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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This is a program that prepares individuals to be able to work in an entry level position in the construction and maintenance industry.

Credits

27 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingTroubleshootingRepairingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMechanicalDesignMathematicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityFinger DexterityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityInductive ReasoningTrunk StrengthFar VisionOral ComprehensionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareAccounting softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAir operated grindersAir pressure gaugesAir wire brushesAir-acetylene torchesAllen wrenchesAlternating current AC welding equipmentAmp metersAngle air grindersAugersAutomatic levelsBackhoes

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Valve keys and wrenches — identify and use to shut off steam, water, or gas from pipe sections under direct supervision on an active job site.
  • Basic pipe fittings and couplings — assemble using clamps, screws, or plastic solvent following step-by-step instruction in a residential construction setting.
  • Measuring instruments such as rulers and levels — locate and mark pipe installation positions on walls and floors under journeyman guidance.
  • Hand saws and pipe cutters — cut pipe to specified lengths following supervisor-provided dimensions on a residential plumbing project.
  • Blueprint symbols and basic pipe diagrams — recognize and interpret with direct support to understand work scope before starting assigned tasks.
  • Underground water and sanitary piping components — assist with installation by digging trenches and positioning pipe sections under close supervision.
  • Safety protocols for working with torches and soldering equipment — follow established procedures to prevent injury during pipe assembly tasks.
  • Pipe threading tools and benders — operate under direct instruction to prepare pipe sections to specification on a commercial job site.
  • Work orders and material lists — read and confirm correct materials are gathered before beginning assigned pipe installation tasks.
  • Basic mathematics for pipe measurements — apply addition, subtraction, and measurement conversions to calculate cut lengths under journeyman oversight.

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