PFP 2011 - NCCER Pipefitting Level 2
Clock Hours: 240
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Prerequisites: PFP 1031/NCCER Pipefitting Level 1
Industry Certifications Pipefitter
Course Description:
NCCER Pipefitting Level 2 introduces chemical, compressed air, fuel oil, steam, water systems, plot plans, structural drawings, elevation drawings, as-built drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, spool drawings, detail sheets, orthographic drawings, and valve identification. Explains how to read and interpret various types of drawings as well as the symbology used to convey information, the use of trade math, pipe fabrication, excavations, and underground pipe installation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
Identify and explain the types of piping systems.
Identify piping systems according to color coding.
Explain the effects and corrective measures for thermal expansion in piping systems.
Explain the types and applications of pipe insulation.
Identify parts of drawings.
Identify types of drawings.
Make field sketches.
Interpret drawing indexes and line lists.
Identify types of valves that start and stop flow.
Identify types of valves that regulate flow.
Identify valves that relieve pressure.
Identify valves that regulate the direction of flow.
Identify types of valve actuators.
Explain how to properly store and handle valves.
Explain valve locations and positions.
Explain the factors that influence valve selection.
Interpret valve markings and nameplate information.
Identify and explain the use of special measuring devices.
Use tables of weights and measurements.
Use formulas to solve basic problems.
Solve area problems.
Solve volume problems
Solve circumference problems.
Solve right triangle problems using the Pythagorean theorem.
Identify and explain the materials used in threaded piping systems.
Identify and explain pipe fittings.
Read and interpret screwed fitting joint drawings.
Identify and explain types of threads.
Determine pipe lengths between joints.
Thread and assemble piping and valves.
Calculate offsets.
Identify and explain types of socket weld piping materials.
Identify and explain socket weld fittings.
Read and interpret socket weld piping drawings.
Determine pipe lengths between socket weld fittings.
Fabricate socket weld fitting to pipe.
Identify butt weld piping materials and fittings.
Read and interpret butt weld piping drawings.
Prepare pipe ends for fit-up.
Determine pipe lengths between fittings.
Select and install backing rings.
Perform alignment procedures for various types of fittings.
Identify and explain the use of shoring materials.
Identify and explain the use of premanufactured support systems.
Install a vertical shore to be used for shoring.
Determine the overall fall of a sewer line.
Determine and set the grade and elevation of a trench.
Explain backfilling procedures.
Identify and explain the types of underground piping materials.
Identify the size classifications of underground pipe.
Identify and explain the use of underground pipe fittings.
Explain the joining methods for underground pipe.
Explain the storage and handling methods of underground pipe.
Identify and explain underground pipe installation guidelines.
Join CPVC and PVC.
Join ductile iron.
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