STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Overview of piping system materials and construction

         A.      Pipe

         B.      Tubing

         C.      Fittings

         D.      In-line control components

 II.     Piping systems in industry

         A.      Safety considerations

         B.      Legal framework and importance of codes and standards

         C.      Drawing and specifications for materials and components found in industry

 III.    Piping system construction

         A.      Materials

         B.      Support system

         C.      Piping system layout and planning

         D.      Fluid flow in pipes

 IV.     Pipe system wear and inspection techniques

         A.      Non-destructive testing techniques

         B.      Weld inspection

 V.      Pipe and tubing joining and assembly

         A.      Plastic pipe

         B.      Copper tubing

         C.      Tubing assembly with compression fittings

         D.      Small diameter pipe welding

         E.      Mechanical joint

         F.      Gasket installation

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Understand the source and general content of Plumbing, Mechanical, ANSI/ASME, codes and how they apply to the piping systems and components.

 II.     Understand the general content and scope of engineered piping system specifications and drawings.

 III.    Understand the pipe and tubing construction, metallurgy, corrosion and erosion.

 IV.     Understand basic pipe layout and dimension calculations.

 V.      Understand basic NDT techniques available for component inspection.

 VI.     Understand basic principles of fluid flow in pipes, friction and pressure drop in piping systems.

 VII.    Understand basic pipe and piping system joining methods, including fittings, flanges, gaskets, pressure and materials.

 VIII.   Understand and demonstrate basic tubing system elements including compression fittings and tubing.

 IX.     Understand and demonstrate the basic application of mechanical joint couplings.

 X       Understand the basic principles of pipe and tubing supports.

 XI.     Understand the basic application of plastic pipe and fittings.

 XII.    Understand and demonstrate the basic principles of copper piping solder and brazing techniques.

 XIII.   Understand and demonstrate small diameter pipe welding.

 XIV.    Understand the basic principles of pipe weld quality and inspection .

 XV.     Understand and demonstrate proper gasket joint installation.