50-435-714Process Piping 1 for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include examining the metallurgical properties of various piping materials, applying piping materials to process pipe installations, fabricating piping offsets, calculating values needed to solve pipe layout and fabrication problems associated with pipe welding layouts, comparing clamps and aligning devices employed by the trade, and fabricating miters, tees, saddles, laterals, and elbows.
Total Credits
1.5

Course Competencies
  1. Compare the metallurgical properties of various metals and piping materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Properties of Metals Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice identifies the properties of metals
    apprentice explains stress in relation to piping materials
    apprentice evaluates strength of piping materials
    apprentice applies metallurgical properties to process piping
    apprentice predicts the effects of expansion on process piping
    apprentice predicts the effects of contraction on process piping
    apprentice describes the function of expansion joints
    apprentice lists the types of expansion joints
    apprentice references other related science concepts associated with piping materials
    apprentice references thermal expansion of pipe tables and resources

  2. Analyze piping materials to process pipe installations and applications
    Assessment Strategies
    Properties of Pipe Materials 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
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Examine hand and power tools used in pipe fabrication
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  4. Fabricate piping offsets
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice fabricates a simple offset
    apprentice fabricates a two-pipe equal spread offset
    apprentice fabricates a rolling offset
    apprentice follows directions
    apprentice adheres to safety rules
    apprentice uses PPE
    apprentice references prints drawings or plans
    apprentice calculates values required for fabrication

  5. Calculate values needed to solve pipe layout and fabrication problems associated with pipe welding layouts
    Assessment Strategies
    Pipe Welding Layout 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
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  6. Compare clamps and aligning devices employed by the trade
    Assessment Strategies
    Demonstration
    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

  7. Analyze the purpose of hangers and supports used in piping systems
    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
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice analyzes the purpose of pipe hangers and supports used for industrial piping systems