<p>This program is designed to prepare students to work as a Pipefitter. There are some who may consider pipefitting synonymous with plumbing, but these are really two very distinct trades. Plumbers install and repair the water, waste disposal, drainage, and gas systems in homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Pipefitters, on the other hand, install and repair both high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in the heating and cooling of buildings. This program covers four levels of training based on a curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). NCCER offers a four-level Pipefitting curriculum that covers topics such as Threaded Pipe Fabrication, Excavations, and Steam Traps. Students who successfully complete the program will be nationally certified by NCCER.
A career and technical certificate (CTC) may be earned in the first semester and a certificate of technical studies (CTS) may be earned in the second semester; a technical diploma may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Pipefitting by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.</p>

NCCER Pipefitting Certificate of Technical Studies  | SkillUp Coalition

NCCER Pipefitting Certificate of Technical Studies 

Baton Rouge Community College

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Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.