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Steamfitter / Pipefitter

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 35 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Clarenville - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program offers training in repairing and maintaining pipe and steam systems.  Some of the duties include:
    • Determine required pipe and tools necessary to complete a layout and sequence of tasks
    • Create detail sketches for pipe and equipment fabrication and installation
    • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal, plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings and join sections
    • Perform performance leak tests and pipe securement
    • Perform maintenance and replacement of worn components
    • Perform pipeline construction
    • Safely layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems
    • Perform blueprint reading for piping and tubing
    • Perform maintenance on low pressure steam and heating and cooling systems

    OUTCOMES
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
    3. Perform common installation processes.
    4. Plan lifts.
    5. Hoist loads.
    6. Install high and low pressure process steam systems.

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2.  Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    4. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.
     
    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
    • Construction contractors
    • Manufacturing Plants
    • Utility Companies
    • Oil and Gas Refineries
    • Industrial Plants
    • Pulp and Paper Mills
    • Thermal and Steam Generating Plants
    • Chemical Plants

    Courses


     

    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health and Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    PF1340 Tools and Equipment 75
    PF1365 Blueprint Interpretation 60
    PF1370 Rigging 39
    PF1380 Introduction to Fuel Brazing and Cutting 45
    PF1390 Pipe and Tubing Fundamentals 15
    PF1400 Steel Piping 90
    PF1410 Copper Piping 45
    PF1421 Plastic Piping 43
    PF1440 Piping Valves 30
    PF1450 Hydronic Heating I 60
    PF1541 Low Pressure Steam 96
    PF1550 Pipe Template Development 75
    PF1560 Pipe Layout and Fitting Fabrication 72
    PF1571 Introduction to Electric Welding and Cutting 60
    PF2711 Pipe and Tube Bending 21
    STM100 Safety 12
    STM135 Bracket, Support, Hanger, Guides and Anchor Fabrication 12
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1390 Steamfitter Pipefitter Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12

    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).

     
    Level 2         Advanced Level             Hrs
    STM-200 Drawings and Specifications II 30
    STM-205 Template Development 30
    STM-210 Piping System Component Fabrication (Spool) 30
    STM-215 Fiberglass Piping 6
    STM-220 Specialty Piping 12
    STM-225 Hydronic Systems 60
    STM-230 Heat Tracing Systems (Liquids) 6
    STM-235 Electrical Principles 6
         
    Level 3 Advanced Level Hrs
    STM-300 Industrial Water and Waste Systems 24
    STM-305 Heat Tracing Systems (Steam) 12
    STM-310 Hydronic System Controls 12
    STM-315 Low Pressure Steam Systems 72
    STM-320 Fuel Systems 60
    STM-325 Medical Gas Systems 12
    STM-330 Cross Connection Control 6
    STM-335 Instrumentation 12
    STM-340 Controlled Bolting and Tensioning 30
         
    Level 4 Advanced Level Hrs
    STM-400 Complex Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging 24
    STM-405 Hydraulic Systems 12
    STM-410 Compressed Air and Pneumatic Systems 12
    STM-415 High Pressure Steam Systems 60
    STM-420 Refrigeration Systems 18
    STM-425 Heat Recovery Systems 15
    STM-430 Geo-Exchange and Geothermal Systems 12
    STM-435 Solar Heating Systems 15
    STM-440 Process Piping Systems 18
    STM-445 System Testing and Commissioning 12
    STM-450 Job Planning 6
    STM-455 Quality Control 6
    STM-460 Program Review 30


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