Apprenticeship Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

435-506Hydronic and Pumps2Program studentThis course will be an introduction to hydronic heating, radiation requirements, piping layout and connections, and controls (broiler, zone valve control, domestic hot water). Centrifugal use of pumps and flow characteristics will be taught.

435-509Steamfitting Practicum & Test2Program studentThis course will prepare you for the review, written and practical testing.

435-501Math for Steamfitting2Program studentThis course covers fractions, decimals, measurements (Linear, area, volume), proportions, and trigonometry.

435-525Steamfitter Math, Basic Electr2Program studentThis course covers fractions, decimals, measurements (Linear, area, volume), proportions, and trigonometry. This course will cover basic electrical components and symbols, circuit series (parallel, compound series/parallel), electric meters, motor control and protection fundaments, Ohm's law and power formulas, writing and latter (ladder) diagrams.

435-523Gen Trade, Pipe & Tube Bending2Program studentThis course will cover valves, fittings, hangers, pipe materials and the processes to join them. Tube and conduit bending techniques will be taught. Introduction to the mechanical-electrical controls used to sequence HVAC mechanical equipment. Learn to use electrical diagrams to troubleshoot equipment.

435-527Steam Systems, Basic Rigging2Program studentThis course will cover steam characteristics. Steam piping systems, steam trap types, trap selection & sizing. The basics of rigging, hardware, safety, and knots.

435-521Strt, Test, Bal, & C Relations2Program studentThe students will be given instruction on the safe use of various tools, equipment, and procedures for testing, balancing, adjusting, and starting mechanical systems. They will develop the critical skills and job-site knowledge of system operating principles that result in the efficient and productive start-up and operation of mechanical systems. In the mechanical service industry, good customer service is no longer an option – it is a necessity. Because Service technicians have direct contact with the customer, their actions and behaviors become the standard by which the contracting company is judged. The students will learn customer communication skills; establish a rapport, methods of determining customer needs, dealing with indifferent, Irate, & demanding customers, communication styles, creating options & alternatives, and saying no effectively.

435-528Basic Electric, Isometric Draw2Program studentThis course will cover basic electrical components and symbols, circuits (series, parallel, & compound), electric meters, motor control and protection fundaments, Ohm's law and power formulas, wiring diagrams. Introduction of Isometric drawing and blueprint reading will be taught.

435-520Basic & Adv Refrig & Heat Tran2Program studentThis course will cover the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle. The function of major components (compressor, condenser, metering device, & evaporator). Other topics will include basic accessories, piping principles, refrigerants types and their effect on the ozone, Tools, Testing and Troubleshooting, safety, and heat transfer. The students will learn different types of systems from residential to chillers and ammonia systems.

435-529Gen Trade, Soldering & Brazing2Program studentThis course will cover valves, fittings, hangers, pipe materials and the processes to join them. The soldering and brazing procedures, fundamentals, and will be taught.

435-505Metals for Steamfitting2Program studentThis course will cover basic welding safety and symbols.

435-522DDC, Pneu Ctrls & Frcd Air Htg2Program studentThe course will cover the benefits and efficiencies of automated building controls. Learn the relationship between the sensors, controllers, and controlled devices. Differentiate between digital and analog devices. The course will cover various types of forced air ducted systems from residential to multi-zone variable air volume systems.

435-507Gas Installation & Tube Bend'g2Program studentThis course will cover the properties of gas, gas pipe sizing, valves and regulators, air supply and venting, and appliances and equipment. Introduction of tube bending layout will be introduced.

435-524Gas Install, Gas & Oil Burner2Program studentThis course will cover the properties of gas, gas pipe sizing, valves, regulators, combustion air supply, venting, appliances and equipment. Types of gas burners, ignition controls, flame rectification, clocking a gas meter, safety controls, and sequence of operation.

435-508Refrigeration & Process Piping2Program studentThis course will cover basic physical principles, major system components (compressor, evaporator, condenser, and expansion devises, basic accessories and piping principles, vapor compression and refrigeration cycle, and troubleshooting. You will also learn the effects of refrigerant on our ozone. Introduction of control loops and sensing controls will be taught.

435-526Steam Heating, Isometric Draw2Program studentThis course will cover steam characteristics, types of steam systems, steam traps, heat exchangers, and condensate return. Introduction of Isometric drawing and blueprint reading will be taught.

TOTAL CREDITS:18