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  3. A.A.S. in Apprenticeship Technology-Plumber and Pipefitter

A.A.S. in Apprenticeship Technology-Plumber and Pipefitter

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 46.0502

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Locations

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  • Indianapolis, Indiana

    50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208-5752

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCoordinationTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesInstallationQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageDesignAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionExtent FlexibilityFlexibility of ClosureSelective AttentionFinger DexterityManual DexterityTrunk StrengthFar VisionCategory FlexibilityVisualizationSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
  • Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices
  • Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using
  • 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
  • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
  • Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareInventory management softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareAccounting softwareData base user interface and query softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGeographic information systemDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersCaulking equipmentChannel lock pliersCharging pumpsClaw hammersCordless drillsCrimping lugsDesktop computersDiagonal cutting pliersDigital multimetersDigital refractometersDirectional compassesDrill bit setsAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAir operated grindersAir pressure gaugesAir wire brushesAir-acetylene torchesAllen wrenchesAlternating current AC welding equipmentAmp metersAngle air grindersAugersAutomatic levelsBackhoesExtension ladders

Work Values

SupportAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians47-2152.04
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Copper and plastic plumbing systems — install using pipes, fittings, solder, flux, and plastic glue with limited oversight on residential solar thermal projects.
  • Solar collector mounting devices — secure to tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs using appropriate penetration methods with routine supervision.
  • Circulating pumps and associated plumbing — install using pipe fittings, soldering equipment, and hand tools independently on standard residential configurations.
  • Weather seals including flashings and sealants — apply consistently to roof penetrations and structural devices to meet weatherproofing specifications on active job sites.
  • Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems — test for operation and functionality using standard diagnostic tools after completing a solar thermal installation.
  • Environmental and safety hazards — assess systematically at the start of each project and communicate findings to crew members before work begins.
  • Technical manuals and manufacturer specifications — read and apply to select correct materials and methods for differing roof and collector types on varied job sites.
  • System start-up and shut-down procedures — perform reliably on newly installed solar thermal systems and document results on job completion reports.
  • Flat-plate, evacuated glass, and concentrating collectors — mount to brackets and struts on pre-installed mounting devices with accuracy and minimal rework.
  • Time and task schedules — manage personal workflow across installation phases to meet project milestones on single-family residential solar thermal jobs.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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