Program
Year
Year 2
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Basic techniques for cutting, threading, and joining pipes for plumbing apprenticeship training.
About this course
This course introduces the core skills needed for plumbing apprenticeship training. You will learn how to measure, cut, and thread steel pipe, and how to join pipes using threading and soldering techniques. The course focuses on practical shop work, giving you hands-on experience with the tools and materials used in the trade.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Identify common pipe materials, fittings, and tools used in residential and commercial plumbing.
- Measure, cut, and thread steel pipe using standard hand and power tools.
- Assemble threaded and soldered joints according to code requirements.
- Read basic plumbing schematics and layout diagrams.
- Apply shop safety rules and personal protective equipment protocols in the trades shop.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical shop skills assessment | 50 |
| Quizzes and safety checks | 20 |
| Final fitting assembly project | 30 |