All Eastern Trades programs are available at the Saint John, NB Campus only.
Steamfitter / Pipefitter
Are you mechanically inclined and looking for a specialized career path? Graduates of Eastern College’s Steamfitter / Pipefitter Diploma program are ready to fill this niche role within the trades, with an even balance of training in both classroom theory and shop application. In the workplace, you’ll be responsible for planning, assembling, installing, and repairing industrial, manufacturing, and water treatment piping systems. These systems are used to transport essential materials including steam, water, air, gases, chemicals, solids, and fuel. Graduates may use this training as a credit towards apprenticeship, for a head start on your steamfitter / pipefitter career path. Graduates will be eligible to complete the Apprentice Level I Exam.
Program Length: 28 Weeks
Campus Locations: Saint John
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This program has given me self-confidence in my ability and has helped to bring my life together. I am now focused and moving forward in a very positive career change.
Course Highlights
Student Success Strategies
Safety Guidelines
Safe Work Practices
Steamfitter / Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program Orientation
Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Threaded Pipe
Welded Pipe and Fittings
Ductile Iron, Glass and Fibreglass Pipe
Tube and Tubing
Applied Mathematics
Oxyfuel Equipment
Brazing and Soldering
Oxyfuel Cutting
Valves
Hangers and Supports
Mild Steel Electrodes
Basic Joints and Weld Types
SMAW Equipment
Shop / Lab Practices: SMAW Welds on Mild Steel
Weld Faults
Plastic Pipe
Valve Identification and Servicing
Pipe Bending Theory
Bolting, Fasteners and Tensioning
Single Line Drawing and Blueprint Interpretation
Blueprint Views and Elevations
Specifications and Blueprint Divisions
Single Line Pipe Drawings
Drawing Tools
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Pressure Testing
Isometric and Oblique Drawings
Piping Isometrics
Fibre Rope, Wire Rope and Hand Rigging Equipment
Perimeters, Areas, Percentage and Grade
Temperature and Heat Calculations
Properties of Matter
Pressure and Atmosphere
Temperature and Heat Science
Professional Skills
Work Placement
Workplace Standard First Aid WHMIS
Essential Skills Assessment and Support
Potential Careers
Graduates of this program may find work as a Steamfitter / Pipefitter in:
- Industrial Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Generating Plants
- Pulp Mills
- Manufacturing Refineries
- Oil Refineries
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