Steamfitting/Pipefitting

This course is designed to introduce students in the trades to a variety of hand tools, power tools, stationary power tools and equipment and their uses within the context of safe work practices. Students become familiar with the safe use and handling of the tools and equipment commonly used in the trades sector. They are required to demonstrate the selection and safe use of common hand and power tools and receive instruction on several types of fastening systems. 
 

Prerequisites:

The purpose of this course is to refresh skills in mathematics developed through secondary programs in areas deemed essential for the successful completion of the program. Although the topics covered in this course are common to any math program, every effort is made to illustrate their usage in the trades’ professions.

In this course, the students are presented with a balance of theoretical mathematics and applied mathematics. Instructional emphasis is focussed on the information, principles and formulas required to perform trade related mathematical calculations.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1269A

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

In this course, learners focus on applying communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, document use, and critical thinking to make communication effective and efficient while developing computer-related skills necessary to be successful in college and on the job in a trade.

 

In this course, learners focus on acquiring job search skills to gain a work-term placement as well as employment while also, developing interpersonal communication skills needed to grow their career.
 

The purpose of the practicum is to provide learners with a direct, supervised practical experience. This experience enables learners to apply the knowledge acquired during their training directly to their field of study. The practicum exposes the learners to the trade environment and participants are expected to become members of the team in the industry site to which they are attached.

In this course, learners identify, select, and install the different types of carbon steel pipe.  This course explores various joining techniques, where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble carbon steel pipe for the steamfitting/pipefitting trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B

In this course learners identify, select, and install different types of tube and tubing.  This course explores various joining techniques, where the learner develops the necessary skills to interpret codes and regulations and select the proper tools and fittings to assemble tube and tubing for the Steamfitting/Pipefitting trade.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B

This course is designed to introduce learners to the layout, fabrication, and installation of pipes, piping systems, associated equipment, related components and supports, either in an off-site fabrication shop or on-site. Emphasis is placed on jurisdictional codes and standards, health and safety, quality assurance and quality control, and minimizing material waste and environmental damage.
 

Prerequisites:

• WDSO1249A
• WDSO1250A

This course is designed to introduce learners to pipe and tube bending. Steamfitters/Pipefitters perform bending with a variety of tools and equipment, both hand and mechanical.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B

In this course learners acquire knowledge and skills for the installation of specialty piping and valves.
 

Prerequisites:

• PLMB1110A
• PLMB1109A

This course is designed to provide students with the skills to sketch and read blueprints to extract information. Students learn to interpret information from blueprints and use proper instruments and techniques to produce drawings.
 

This course is designed to prepare learners to use information contained in blueprints and other drawings necessary to plan and carry out piping installations. Learners compare specifications to drawings, make references to multiple types of drawings, and generate sketches and drawings.
 
 

Prerequisites:

• PRLP1093A

In this course, learners use information contained in blueprints and other drawings to plan and carry out spool fabrication. Learners compare specifications to drawings, make references to multiple types of drawings, and generate sketches and drawings.



Prerequisites:

• PRLP1093A
• PRLP1098A

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course introduces learners to the safe use of rigging, hoisting, and lifting equipment.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B

This course is designed to introduce learners to welding equipment, applications, and procedures. Learners apply safe practices for operating, maintaining, and storing welding equipment.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B

This course is designed to introduce learners to oxy-fuel equipment, applications, and procedures. Learners apply safe practices for operating, maintaining, and storing oxy-fuel equipment.
 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1322B
• CPTC1113B