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
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Compare the metallurgical properties of various metals and piping materialsAssessment StrategiesProperties of Metals WorksheetCriteriaapprentice identifies the properties of metalsapprentice explains stress in relation to piping materialsapprentice evaluates strength of piping materialsapprentice applies metallurgical properties to process pipingapprentice predicts the effects of expansion on process pipingapprentice predicts the effects of contraction on process pipingapprentice describes the function of expansion jointsapprentice lists the types of expansion jointsapprentice references other related science concepts associated with piping materialsapprentice references thermal expansion of pipe tables and resources
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Analyze piping materials to process pipe installations and applicationsAssessment StrategiesProperties of Pipe Materials WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Examine hand and power tools used in pipe fabricationAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriayou select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]you perform all critical steps in the right orderyou position yourself correctlyyou employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]you wear personal protective equipmentyou follow safety proceduresyou verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform ityour explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
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Fabricate piping offsetsAssessment StrategiesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaapprentice fabricates a simple offsetapprentice fabricates a two-pipe equal spread offsetapprentice fabricates a rolling offsetapprentice follows directionsapprentice adheres to safety rulesapprentice uses PPEapprentice references prints drawings or plansapprentice calculates values required for fabrication
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Calculate values needed to solve pipe layout and fabrication problems associated with pipe welding layoutsAssessment StrategiesPipe Welding Layout WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and conciseworksheet answers are neat and readable
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Compare clamps and aligning devices employed by the tradeAssessment StrategiesDemonstrationCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou offer questions or comments during classyou engage in the electronic learning forumyou offer questions or comments via e-mailyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Analyze the purpose of hangers and supports used in piping systemsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readableapprentice analyzes the purpose of pipe hangers and supports used for industrial piping systems