Piping Trades, CA

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CODE: PPF-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: NOT eligible

DEPARTMENT: Division of Apprenticeship Studies

RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the United Association Piping Trades Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Piping Trades Certificate of Achievement if they are affected by the retroactive six-year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4127.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students to take the Journeyman Piping Trades exam administered by the United Association. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing math, science, and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the workplace.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: PPF 101B, PPF 102B, and PPF 116B
Human Relations: PPF 101B and PPF 102B

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable pipe trades tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of the piping trades.
Install all necessary equipment to complete any piping system.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise in piping systems.
Successfully pass Journeyman Pipe Trade exams administered by the United Association and the Clark County Building Department.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

^{Any PPF journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the above PPF apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}