Plumbing/ Pipefitting - Certificate of Achievement

Program Info

Year Established

2019

Program Code

PLUPIP.TA.CA

Degree Type

Certificate of Achievement

Office Contact

School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211

Faculty Contact

James Anderson: 313-845-6351, jwanderson3@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-172A

Program Description

Description

Provides students with the opportunity to assemble, install, alter, and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, hydraulic fluid or other liquids/ gases. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Verify dimensions, alignment and proper joining methods are used in the construction and installation of new piping/plumbing.
Inspect and test piping to verify conformance to codes
Plan, layout and installation of plumbing/piping based on job specifications and local codes.
Inspect piping components to identify hazards, defects or the need for maintenance or adjustment.

Admission Requirements

Additional Program Requirements

Complete a minimum of 38 additional credit hours in courses required within your specialization.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses

Course Name	Credit Hours
TAMA-110: Industrial Applications of Basic Mathematical Principles	2.00
TAMA-120: Industrial Applications of Algebraic Principles	3.00
TAMA-130: Industrial Applications of Geometric Principles	2.00
ENT-230: Michigan Mechanical Contractor - License Preparation	4.00
Drafting/Print Reading: Complete courses based on specific company RTI TAGD-110: Basic Shape and Size Interpretation	0.00
Plumbing: Complete courses based on specific company RTI PLMB-101: Fundamentals of Plumbing and Pipefitting PLMB-110: Drains, Wastes, and Vents PLMB-120: Steam and Hot Water Systems PLMB-250: Plumbing Pipefitting Code	0.00
Electives: Complete courses based on specific company RTI CIMWD-100: Weld Joint Design and Preparation (Safety/Joint Design) CIMWD-101: Weld Joint Design and Preparation (Welding Code, Weld Measurement, and Hand Tools) CIMWD-110: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Flat and Horizontal Welding) CIMWD-111: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Vertical Welding) CIMWD-140: Weld Metallurgy (Ferrous Metals) CIMWD-141: Weld Metallurgy (Non-Ferrous Metals) CIMWD-210: Pipe Welding (2G and 5G Welding) CIMWD-211: Pipe Welding (6G Welding) CIMWD-212: Pipe Welding (Socket and Flange Welding) ENT-105: Introduction to Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heating (RACH) ENT-124: Construction Blueprint Reading PLMB-115: Water Supply & Distribution Systems PLMB-118: Plumbing, Pipefitting Materials Joining TAEL-103: DC and AC Electricity TAFD-117: Industrial Computer Applications TAFD-120: Industrial Safety Awareness TAFD-130: Industrial Application of Physical Science TAFD-150: Applied Technology TAFP-160: Pneumatic Power and Control TAMA-200: Industrial Applications of Trigonometric Principles TAMT-115: Maintenance Trades Print Reading	0.00

Credit Hours: 11

Note

RTI (Related Training Instruction)
Employer specific document that details HFC courses needed to meet employer knowledge and skill requirements and fulfills HFC degree or certificate requirements.

Minimum Total Credit Hours

11.00

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.