Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Program Description
Apprenticeship is post-secondary education with a slight deviation from the normal experience. Apprenticeship begins with finding an employer. Employers hire apprentices and enter into an Apprenticeship Agreement to support and tutor the apprentice while working towards their Journeyperson status. Approximately 80% of an apprentice’s time is spent on the job under the tutelage of a certified journeyperson. The other 20% involved attending technical training at their technical training provider of choice – such as Keyano College.
To become certified journeypersons, apprentices must learn theory and skills, and they must pass examinations. Requirements for certification; including the content and delivery of technical training are developed and updated by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.
The term of a Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship is three years (three 12 month periods) that include a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training each year.
Admission Requirements
In order to register for Technical Training at Keyano College you must be an eligible indentured apprentice.
Alberta Apprenticeship Entrance Requirements
Recommended High School Courses:
Alberta High School Diploma with
- English 30-2
- Math 30-3
- Either: Physics, Chemistry or Science 30
- Related Career and Technology Studies Courses
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science; or Mostly Entrance Exam 5
Career Opportunities
Steamfitter/Pipefitters are employed by pipeline construction contractors and sub-contractors, thermal or steam generating plants, manufacturers, utility companies, oil refineries, gas plants, pulp mills and chemical plants. Experienced Steamfitter/Pipefitters may advance to supervisory positions such as foreman, subcontractor, contractor and construction superintendent.
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
• Install and maintain high pressure and low-pressure steam and hot liquid systems, including various process and industrial systems
• Fabricate, join and install any pipe system used for various purposes in buildings, using any type of pipe including steel, alloy, cast iron, copper or plastic, etc.
• Provide safe and efficient system which function in conjunction with other systems
• Comply with rules and codes governing installations
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and working drawings and prepare layouts
• Be proficient with the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment
• Calculate material quantities and compile material lists
• Install components according to specifications and assume responsibility for the end product
• Relate to job situations and other trades that precede or follow
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required in industry
Program Structure
| Section Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
First Period |
240 | |
| Section One | Safety and WHMIS | 10 |
| Section Two | Tools, Equipment and Materials | 44 |
| Section Three | Heating | 18 |
| Section Four | Practical Applications | 58 |
| Section Five | Welding | 50 |
| Section Six | Blueprint Reading and Drawing | 32 |
| Section Seven | Trade Mathematics and Science (Imperial and SI) | 28 |
Second Period
|
240 | |
| Section One | Low Temperature Heating Systems | 76 |
| Section Two | Rigging and Materials Handling | 24 |
| Section Three | Welding | 30 |
| Section Four | Special Purpose Piping and Joining Methods | 14 |
| Section Five | Practical Applications | 40 |
| Section Six | Trade Math and Science | 26 |
| Section Seven | Blueprint Reading, Sketching and Drawing | 30 |
Third Period
|
240 | |
| Section One | Industrial Refrigeration | 14 |
| Section Two | Pneumatic Controls and Instrumentation | 20 |
| Section Three | Process Piping and Specialty Systems | 24 |
| Section Four | Occupational Skills | 18 |
| Section Five | Power and Heating Plants | 52 |
| Section Six | Practical Applications | 48 |
Tuition And Fees
| Tuition | $772.00 |
|---|---|
| Materials Fee | $66.00 |
| Students' Association Fee | $36.48 |
| Students' Association Building Fee | $8.16 |
| Wellness Fee | $17.60 |
| Registration Fee | $15.00 |
| Technology Fee | $50.00 |
Total Fees | $965.24 |