Plumber/Pipefitter

Plumber/Pipefitters degree is a blend of Northern's Welding Certificate & Plumbing Technology programs.  In two years' time, our Pipefitter graduates will have earned a Certificate in Welding Technology plus an Associates of Applied Science in Plumbing/Pipefitting.  This opens the door to a wide variety of employment opportunities in welding, machining, plumbing, pipe line welding, refinery welding, manufacturing, and welding fabrication.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pipefitter program at MSU-Northern is to prepare students for successful employment in a variety of settings related to the field of Pipefitting.

Learning Outcomes for Pipefitter Technology, AAS

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Operate pipe trades tools & equipment

• Perform pipefitting math and layout work for the installation of plumbing systems

• Perform pipefitting joint making processes

• Perform plan reading and pipefitting drafting

• Perform pipefitting work in compliance with current Uniform Plumbing Codes

Associate of Applied Science