PPT 1020 - Applied Math-Pipefitting

Clock Hours: 90

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: PPT 1010 Safety & Orientation

Industry Certifications Pipefitters Helper

Course Description:
Applied mathematics is the skill of applying mathematical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to workplace situations. These skills are essential to most common jobs. They allow you to perform many common tasks better. This module explains how to use ratios and proportions, solve basic algebra, area, volume, and circumference problems, and solve for right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Student Learning Outcomes:
A. Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:

Identify various pipefitting hand tools.
Secure a section of pipe in a vise and pipe stand.
Properly use:

Straight pipe wrenches
Offset pipe wrenches
Chain wrenches
Strap wrenches

Properly use:

Laser level
Torpedo and larger levels
Tubing water level
Center finder

Check square and level

Take tongue and turn it 180 degrees from where it was
Take level and flip it to ensure level is level