This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Piping Systems
Introduces chemical, compressed air, fuel oil, steam, and water systems. Explains how to identify piping systems according to color codes.
Drawings and Detail Sheets
Introduces the trainee to plot plans, structural drawings, elevation drawings, as-built drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, spool sheets, and detail sheets.
Identifying and Installing Valves
Identifies and provides installation methods for different types of valves. Also covers valve storage and handling.
Pipefitting Trade Math
Explains how to use ratios and proportions, solve basic algebra, area, volume, and circumference problems, and solve for right triangles using the Pythagorean theorem.
Threaded Pipe Fabrication
Describes the materials used in threaded piping systems. Explains how to determine pipe lengths between threaded pipe fittings, prepare the pipe and fittings for fit-up, and assemble the piping system.
Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication
Describes the materials used in socket weld piping systems. Explains how to determine pipe lengths between socket weld fittings, prepare the pipe and fittings for fit-up, and fabricate socket weld fittings.
Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication
Describes the materials used in butt weld piping systems. Explains how to determine pipe lengths between butt weld fittings, prepare the pipe and fittings for fit-up, and fabricate butt weld fittings. Also describes how to select and install backing rings, fabricate channel iron welding jigs, and use and care for welding clamps.
Excavations
Explains the use of shoring materials per OSHA standards and covers shoring systems, installing a hydraulic vertical shore, determining the overall fall of a sewer line, setting the grade and elevation of a trench, and backfilling.
Underground Pipe Installation
Explains pipe installation procedures and guidelines, including the procedures for cast iron, ductile iron, concrete, carbon steel, fiberglass, and thermoplastic pipe. Includes an introduction to horizontal directional drilling for pipe installation.