Pre-Employment Pipetrades

Program Description

This 12-week pre-employment program comprises the first period of the corresponding apprentice program that SAIT currently offers in this trade. The program trains individuals to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes. Steamfitter- Pipefitter is a pipe trade that deals with the installation, maintenance and repair of piping systems, but differs from other pipe trades in relation to where the work is performed, the types of piping that are involved and the training that is required. To install a typical piping system in a commercial building or industrial plant, a Steamfitter- Pipefitter will study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the type of pipe and tools to use, and lay out the sequence of tasks. Heavy lifting may be required.

Abbreviated Program Description

Steamfitter-Pipefitter is a pipe trade that deals with the installation, maintenance and repair of piping systems in commercial or industrial settings. Learn the basic skills required to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems which which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel. This 12-week program covers all course materials received by a first-year steamfitter-pipefitter apprentice plus additional hands-on skills and safety training. This program has a September 2015 start date.

Note: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Program Overview

Job Grant

Note: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• Math 20-1, Math 20-2, Math 20-3, Pure Math 20, or Applied Math 20, AND,
• English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 20-2, AND,
• Science 10
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
• A pass mark in the SAIT Entrance Examination (level 4) is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.

Note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted in lieu of the admission requirements.

Program Outline

• APPH 202 - Calculations and Science 1.5 Credits
• BLPR 232 - Drawings and Specifications 1.5 Credits
• EMTL 214 - Equipment and Materials 3 Credits
• PIPE 215 - Pipe Shop 3 Credits
• SFTY 202 - Safety and Rigging 1.5 Credits
• WFAB 201 - Metal Fabrication 1.5 Credits

Total Credits 12

Program Outcomes

Program Articulation

Program Licensing