SPRINKLER FITTER (PIPEFITTER)
This trade schedule is attached to and a part of the Apprenticeship Standards for the above identified occupation. This sequence of Related Classroom Instruction is competency based and will be offered as traditional classroom training or independent study, which may include electronic media.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be four (4) years with an OJL attainment of 8000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYPERSONS
One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyperson: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyperson employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyperson employed thereafter.
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a percentage of the current journeyperson wage rate.
Term: 8000 Hours
1st 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyperson's rate
2nd 1000 hours = 55 percent of journeyperson's rate
3rd 1000 hours = 60 percent of journeyperson's rate
4th 1000 hours = 70 percent of journeyperson's rate
5th 1000 hours = 75 percent of journeyperson's rate
6th 1000 hours = 80 percent of journeyperson's rate
7th 1000 hours = 85 percent of journeyperson's rate
8th 1000 hours = 90 percent of journeyperson's rate
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.
Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.
A26.1 - WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE HOURS
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations, but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.
1. Plan reading and interpretation 750
a. Reading shop drawings
b. Symbols and abbreviations
c. Familiarization with NFPA's #13, 14, 20 and 24
2. Care of tools, materials, and equipment 800
a. Identifying materials, grades and types of pipe, fittings, valves,
hose and equipment, and sprinkler heads
b. Use and operation of trade tools
c. Maintaining and servicing of tools and equipment
3. Preparation of tools, material and equipment 650
a. Selection of pipe, fittings, hangers and devices for rough and
distribution and finish work
b. Loading of required materials and equipment
c. Unloading of materials and equipment at job site using safety precautions
and care in not damaging materials for equipment
d. Set up and use of rigging, scaffolding and mechanical lifts and platforms
4. Pipe cutting, threading, reaming and welding 1250
a. Use of hand cutters
b. Use of dies and reamer
c. Set up and operation of power threading machine
d. Operation of power drills
e. Operation of torch and welder
5. Installation of underground piping and accessories 650
a. Installation of cast iron pipe and fittings
b. Installation of plastic pipe and fittings
c. Installation of valves, post indicators and hydrants
d. Rodding and thrust block installation
e. Valve pit installation
f. Flushing and testing of underground piping
6. Wet pipe systems 1600
a. Distribution of system
b. Installation of feed main and cross main, grooved, screwed and welded
c. Branch line installation on exposed systems
d. Branch line installation for concealed piping with drop nipples
e. Hanger types and installation
f. Trimming of valves including Siamese connection installation
g. Set up and testing of system
7. Dry pipe systems 500
a. Distribution of system
b. Installation of feed main and cross main, grooved, screwed and welded
c. Branch line installation on exposed systems
d. Hanger types and installation
e. Trimming of valves including Siamese connection installation
f. Set up and testing of system
8. Standpipe systems 500
a. Distribution of system
b. Pipe installation
c. Installation of hose, hose VA’s, nozzles and accessories
d. Testing procedures
9. Special hazard installation 350
a. Installation of deluge systems
b. Installation of pre-action systems
c. Installation of halon systems
d. Installation of cardox systems
e. Installation of fire extinguishers
10. Installation of fire pumps and accessories 350
a. Setting of fire pumps and jockey pumps
b. Alignment of fire pump and driver
c. Trimming of fire pump, jockey pump and controllers
d. Start up and testing of fire pumps and equipment
11. Maintenance and Repairs 600
a. Fabrication and installation of pipe on job site
b. Care in cutting and patching of walls and ceilings
c. Repair and replacement of system components
d. Restoring system to service
e. Notifying owner, fire department, insurance company of impairment to system
TOTAL HOURS 8000
A26.2 - SPRINKLER FITTER (PIPEFITTER) RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.
Modules Hours
Basic Safety 15
Introduction to Construction Math 15
Introduction to Hand Tools 10
Introduction to Power Tools 5
Introduction to Blueprints 7.5
Basic Rigging 20
Introduction to the rade 6
Hangers, Supports, Restraints, and Guides 12
Threaded Steel Pipe 15
Flanged, Grooved, and Plain End Fittings 45
Plastic Pipe 9
Copper Tube Systems 9
Underground Pipe 12
Introduction to Sprinklers 9
Standard Sprinklers 21
Special Sprinklers and Nozzles 24
General Purpose Valves 15
Wet Fire Sprinkler Systems 36
Dry-Pipe Systems 45
General Trade Math 33
Construction and Plans 33
Water Supplies 15
Standpipes 24
Preaction/Deluge Systems 39
Fire Pumps 36
Special Extinguishing Systems 42
System Design 36
Inspection and Maintenance 15
Foremanship 15
TOTAL HOURS 618.50
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year. |
