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Plumbing And Pipefitting Construction
Plumbing and Pipefitting Construction AAS

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.

CREDIT HOURS

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:

PFPB 1291 Special Topics in Plumbing and Pipefitter 2
PFPB 1225 Mechanics of Plumbing 2
PFPB 1219 Commercial Plumbing I 2
PFPB 1253 Commercial Plumbing II 2
PFPB 1255 Industrial Plumbing 2
PFPB 1323 Plumbing Codes I 3
PFPB 1251 Commercial and Industrial Gas Installation 2
PFPB 1357 Plumbing Codes II 3
PFPB 2240 Medical Gas 2
PFPB 1247 Backflow Prevention 2

++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:

ELPT 1311 Basic Electrical Theory 3

*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.

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