Apprenticeship Curriculum
Local Union 322
Five Year Apprenticeship Curriculum
For Plumbers & Pipefitters
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First Year |
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Orientation & Heritage |
8 Hours |
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OSHA Safety |
10 Hours |
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Hangers, Supports & Fasteners |
11 Hours |
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Plumbers & Pipefitter Math |
75 Hours |
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Rigging & Material Handling |
32 Hours |
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Soldering & Brazing |
28 Hours |
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Oxy-Acetylene Cutting |
12 Hours |
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Use & Care of Tools |
38 Hours |
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Period Total |
216 Hours |
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Second Year |
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Water Supply |
50 Hours |
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Drainage |
50 Hours |
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Hydronic Heating |
28 Hours |
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Related Science |
28 Hours |
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Steam Systems |
28 Hours |
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Valves, ,Gasket, Pipe & Tube Installation |
16 Hours |
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Union Education |
16 Hours |
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Period Total |
216 Hours |
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Third Year |
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Drawing |
50 Hours |
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Fixtures |
50 Hours |
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Hydronic Cooling |
28 Hours |
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Air Condition & Refrigeration Systems |
28 Hours |
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Template Layout & Fitters Handbook. |
44 Hours |
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Union Education |
16 Hours |
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Period Total |
216 Hours |
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Fourth Year |
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Fixtures |
26 Hours |
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Gas Installations |
32 Hours |
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Advance Plumbing Drawing |
42 Hours |
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Process Pipe Drawing |
30 Hours |
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Instrumentation |
30 Hours |
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Valve Repair & Maintenance |
40 Hours |
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Union Education |
16 Hours |
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Period Total |
216 Hours |
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Fifth Year |
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Pipe Welding |
100 Hours |
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Plumbing & Mechanical Code |
100 Hours |
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Union Education |
16 Hours |
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Period Total |
216 Hours |
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Grand Total |
1080 Hours |
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This is total Classroom hours, an apprentice must also complete a minimum of 8500 hours of hands-on training under the guidance of Journeymen during their 5 year apprenticeship. |
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