PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING CONSTRUCTION
North Lake only
(Associate in Applied Science Degree)
(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.PLMB/PIPEFITTING
In partnership with the Dallas Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, this program will prepare students for employment as a Plumbing or Pipefitting journeyman. Successful completion of all phases of the curriculum and the coordinated on-the-job training prepares the student for the State of Texas examination for Plumbers and Pipefitters. The student will also cover additional math and science, communications, planning, problem solving, human relations and management skills.
Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.
SEMESTER I
| CNBT 1201 |
Introduction to Construction |
2 |
| WLDG 1221 |
Introduction to Welding Fundamentals |
2 |
| DFTG 1232 |
Mechanical Drafting |
2 |
| WLDG 1222 |
Introduction to Welding Fundamentals |
2 |
| +Elective |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Electives |
2 |
| MATH 1314 |
College Algebra OR |
3 |
| TECM 1341 |
Technical Algebra AND |
(3) |
| *Elective |
Natural Science |
(3-4) |
|
|
13-17 |
SEMESTER II
| PFPB 2347 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety |
3 |
| DFTG 1208 |
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
2 |
| #PFPB 1345 |
Plumbing Option OR |
3 |
| ##ELPT 1311 |
Pipefitting Option |
(3) |
| +Elective |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Electives |
4-6 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
|
18-20 |
SEMESTER III
| WLDG 2213 |
Welding Using Multiple Processes |
2 |
| WLDG 1253 |
Intermediate Layout and Fabrication |
2 |
| +Electives |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Electives |
4 |
| ++Electives |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3-4 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
14-15 |
SEMESTER IV
| DFTG 2234 |
Industrial Drafting Applications |
2 |
| +Elective |
Plumbing and Pipefitting Electives |
10 |
| ++++Elective |
Management Elective |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60-67 |
+Electives - Plumbing and Pipefitting: Students must complete one of the two options listed below.
PIPEFITTERS OPTION:
| WLDG 2206 |
Intermediate Pipe Welding I |
2 |
| HART 2271 |
Commercial Air Conditioning |
2 |
| WLDG 1254 |
Intermediate Layout and Fabrication |
2 |
| HART 2273 |
Industrial Air Conditioning |
2 |
| WLDG 2207 |
Intermediate Pipe Welding II |
2 |
| HART 2274 |
Commercial and Industrial Pneumatic Controls |
2 |
| HART 1273 |
Air Conditioning Control Principles |
2 |
| HART 2270 |
Commercial and Industrial Heating Systems |
2 |
| PFPB 2235 |
Commercial and Industrial Control Systems |
2 |
| PFPB 2239 |
Commercial and Industrial Systems Start-Up |
2 |
PLUMBING OPTION:
++Elective - must be selected from any 3 credit or 4 credit DCCCD Humanities/Fine Arts approved courses.
+++ Social/Behavioral Science course: This includes any course with the RUBIC of ANTH, GOVT, HIST, HDEV, PSYC, or SOCI.
++++Management course: This includes any RUBRIC from ACCT, ACNT, BMGT, BUSG, and HRPO.
# PLUMBING OPTION:
| PFPB 1345 |
Commercial Construction and Fixture Setting |
3 |
##PIPEFITTING OPTION:
*Students selecting TECM 1341 must also complete a 3 credit or 4 credit Natural Science course.
Natural Science Elective-Students must choose from the approved list provided in the catalog.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.
