Course

50-435-709 Orientation to the Trade and Safety for Industrial Pipefitters
Course Information
Description
Course competencies examine safe work practices involved in pipe fitting trades and various industrial settings.  Rigging safety, PPE, confined space entry, fall protection, heavy equipment operation, chemical safety and MSDS, boiler safety, and lockout tag-out will be examined.  Fall protection, and safe work practices for overhead work, and ladders are covered.  OSHA and other safety standards will be reviewed.  The course wraps up with an introduction to the trade where apprentices will examine job duties and tasks which have been identified for the industrial pipefitting apprenticeship.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Examine OSHA and other industrial safety standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    apprentice lists the industrial safety standards impacting the trade
    apprentice submits a complete list to the instructor for review and feedback
    apprentice answers questions selected by the instructor on a written review
    apprentice locates and references applicable OSHA rules and regulations
    apprentice relates safety standards to work processes commonly performed by pipefitters
    apprentice relates OSHA and other standards to company safety policies and procedures
    apprentice correctly assesses the potential hazards, risks and consequences of failing to comply with safety requirements

  2. Determine personal protective safety equipment and devices commonly used by the trade
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation
    Criteria
    apprentice presents information in a style and tone consistent with the audience's level of interest and level of knowledge or understanding
    apprentice selects PPE gear from work and shares how it is used in class
    apprentice explains how equipment is inspected and when it is replaced
    apprentice shares how equipment is cleaned and maintained
    apprentice demonstrates how equipment is worn
    apprentice lists several work processes which require the use of selected gear
    delivery is extemporaneous
    delivery holds audience attention; you are energetic and enthusiastic
    your nonverbal communication is consistent with your verbal message
    you maintain eye contact with audience
    you use acceptable language
    introduction includes an attention getter that grabs the audience's attention
    introduction includes an overview of the main points
    main points are clear and concise
    conclusion includes a summary of the main points

  3. Explore material handling safety
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Class Participation
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  4. Explore safe work practices when working at heights
    Assessment Strategies
    Fall Protection Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice identifies applicable fall protection rules and regulations

  5. Compare PPE equipment and safety practices involved in chemical handling
    Assessment Strategies
    Chemical Safety Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice identifies chemical safety related rules and regulations

  6. Examine electrical safety work practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Electrical Safety Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice describes potential electrical hazards
    apprentice lists safe work practices related to electricity

  7. Apply confined space entry requirements to trade work practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Confined Space Entry Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice identifies confined space entry and exit rules and regulations
    apprentice describes safe work practices related to confined spaces

  8. Classify industrial equipment according to safety practices for pipefitters
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice classifies common industrial equipment with critical safety requirements
    apprentice submits a classification list to the instructor for review and feedback
    apprentice lists confined space entry requirements when applicable
    apprentice lists and classifies fall protection safety requirements
    apprentice lists and classifies overhead safe work practices
    apprentice lists and classifies ladder safety requirements
    apprentice lists and classifies boiler equipment safety
    apprentice lists and classifies fluid power equipment safety
    apprentice lists and classifies steam equipment safety
    apprentice lists and classifies process piping equipment safety
    list includes all of the significant items to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics
    list is correctly sorted into the categories
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  9. Apply safe work practices that protect workers, equipment and facilities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice selects one or more safe work practices from the plant
    apprentice summarizes company policies and safety rules and regulations
    apprentice explains how the safe work practices protect workers, equipment and facilities
    apprentice lists PPE safety requirements associated with the selected safe work practices
    apprentice describes how potential risks and hazards are reduced or eliminated by following established safe work practices
    apprentice shares information in class through either an oral, written, or graphical assessment selected by the instructor

  10. Complete an orientation to the industrial pipefitting trade
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable