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 Plumer/Pipefitter program at MSU-Northern is to prepare students for successful employment in a variety of settings related to the field of Plumbing & Pipe fitting.
Learning Outcomes for Plumbing Technology, AAS
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
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Operate pipe trades tools & equipment
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Perform plumbing math and layout work for the installation of plumbing systems
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Perform plumbing joint making processes
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Perform plan reading and plumbing drafting
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Perform plumbing work in compliance with current Uniform Plumbing Codes
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Enter into the field of plumbing as an apprentice plumber
Associate of Applied Science
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
or CAPP 151 | MS Office | |
DDSN 119 | Technical Graphics I | 3 |
PLUM 100 | Intro to the Plumbing Trades | 4 |
WLDG 110 | Welding Theory I | 2 |
WLDG 111 | Welding Theory I Practical | 2 |
WLDG 114 | Mig/Tig Welding | 3 |
CSTN 135 | Basic Rigging | 1 |
IT 111 | Industrial Safety/Waste Mgmnt | 2 |
PLUM 170 | Plumbing Codes | 2 |
WLDG 180 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
MCH 200 | Machining | 3 |
PLUM 120 | Intro to Piping Systems | 3 |
COMX 111 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 |
or COMX 115 | Intro to Interpersonal Communc | |
WLDG 260 | Repair & Maintenance Welding | 3 |
PLUM 200 | Pipe Fitting Tools & Motor Eq | 3 |
PLUM 210 | Advanced Blueprint Reading | 2 |
PLUM 230 | Hngrs, Supports, & Fld Testing | 2 |
M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
PLUM 110 | Intro to Plumbing and Drawing | 1 |
WLDG 195 | Practicum: Welding | 3 |
WLDG 186 | Welding Qual Test Prep w/Lab | 3 |
PLUM 250 | Special Piping | 3 |
PLUM 270 | Hydronic Heating & Cooling Sys | 2 |
WRIT 122 | Business Writing | 3 |
or WRIT 101 | College Writing I | |
CAPP 151, COMX 111 and WRIT 122 are preferred courses | ||
Total Credits | 62 |