Steamfitting/Pipefitting

This course is designed to introduce students in the construction trades to a variety of generic hand and power tools and equipment and their uses within the context of safe work practices. Students become familiar with, and safely handle construction trade tools and equipment, and become more skilled with the tools and equipment specific to their trade as they use them in an applied fashion in their trade specific courses. 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:

• SECU1194H

This course is designed to introduce trade specific mathematical problems that will be encountered when working on the job, in order to develop the skills necessary to solve workplace problems in piping systems.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1208

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:

• MATH1208

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, students focus on applying communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, document use, and critical thinking to make occupation-specific communication effective and efficient while developing computer-related skills necessary to be successful in college and on the job.
 
 

In this course, students 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.
 

In this course students learn to assemble piping systems safely and according to codes and standards. Students learn to use fastening devices and the proper procedures to install and maintain piping valves.
 

Prerequisites:

• CPTC1043E
• SECU1194H

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

This course is designed to introduce students to pipe spool fabrication.  Prior to installation of piping and equipment, steamfitter/pipefitter perform fabrication of pipes, piping systems, and associated equipment and supports, either in an off-site fabrication shop or on-site. Students learn to fabricate piping system components, brackets, supports, hangers, guides and hangers.  They also learn to lay out, identify and install piping tubing fitting and related components.  Emphasis is placed on jurisdictional codes and standards, health and safety, quality assurance and quality control, and minimizing material waste and environmental damage.
 
 

Prerequisites:

• PLMB1047F
• WDSO1212C

This course is designed to teach students to develop a pipe template according to specifications and quality controls standards.  Students first learn to interpret information pertaining to template development found on drawings and specifications.  They also learn about tools and equipment, their application and procedures for use in template development.  Next, students learn methods and procedures used to develop templates.  Finally, students learn to preform quality control functions related to template development.

This course is designed as an extension of Piping Fabrication (PLMB 1087) in which students learned to fabricate various types of pipe components. In this course, students learn to install various types of pipe components; fit and align various types of pipe connections; and apply procedures for bending pipe and tubing to specific dimensions.

Prerequisites:

• PLMB1087C

This course is an introductory study of the layout, installation and fabrication of a residential plumbing system.  Topics include drainage, waste and venting (DWV) systems, potable water systems, and hot water storage tanks and heaters.  Students learn how to interpret plumbing codes to properly size drainage, venting, and water lines in the plumbing trade and to test these fittings.  Through a combination of classroom theory and hands on projects, students learn to design from start to finish a drainage, waste and vent system, and a hot & cold potable water distribution.
 

 

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


 

Prerequisites:

• PRLP1058D

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 intended to provide the students with the knowledge required to function safely in their work environment. Included within this course are the specific WorkSafeNB competencies required for all NBCC graduates. Participants cover the safety and security standards required on the job so that they are aware of potential hazards and can prevent them.

The safety procedures introduced in the course focus on preparing the students to function efficiently and safely as they get more practice and applied knowledge specific to their trade.

This course provides students with an understanding of:

- their responsibilities when working in areas where fall hazards exist;

- the use of and inspection of the required equipment; and

- the critical controls necessary to reduce the risk of a fall.


Note:  This course may be delivered at the discretion of the college.

This course provides students with an understanding of the hazards related to working in a confined space environment. It looks at the proper safe work practice and procedures for confined spaces as well as rescue considerations.

Note:  The delivery timeline of this course is at the discretion of the campus.

This course is designed to prepare students to work with crane operators and, where applicable, engineers to set up equipment and perform lifts.  This course examines the intricacies of planning and carrying out common rigging, hoisting, lifting and positioning tasks.  Students continue to learn about care and maintenance of equipment and tools.  Workplace safety is emphasized.


 

Prerequisites:

• SECU1194H

This course is designed to introduce students to welding equipment, applications and procedures. Students learn safe practices for operating, maintaining and storing welding equipment, soldering and brazing equipment and oxy-fuel equipment.

Prerequisites:

• SECU1194H