Applicants must be high school graduates or the equivalent and should enjoy working in a demanding trade that requires both mental alertness and physical stamina. Pipefitters do a lot of heavy lifting and are required to work both indoors and outside, often times in bad weather and in confined spaces. Career Opportunities Employment of pipefitters is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The construction and renovations of power plants, pipelines, office buildings, factories and other projects will contribute to the demand for pipefitters. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, maintenance of existing piping systems provides jobs for many pipefitters even when construction activity declines.
Areas covered include properties of matter, heat, math and mechanics.
Pipe Blueprint Reading Study of basic drafting principles as they relate to piping drawing and blueprints. Pipe Welding 1 Basic course in oxyacetylene and arc welding and cutting of pipe. Basic Heating 1 Introductory course on low pressure steam. Areas include boiler, piping and heat transfer units. Areas include systems, piping layout, and figuring heat loss.