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SPFT 1371 Sprinkler Fitter I (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
Introduction to the trade, safety and math for sprinkler fitters, tools and equipment, hanger supports, restraint and guides, measuring and threading steel pipe, types and uses of flanged grooved and plain end fittings. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 1372 Sprinkler Fitter II (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers the types and uses of plastic pipe, copper tubing, in fire sprinkler systems, underground pipe, discusses soils in sprinkler fitting work, proper handling and storage and installation of underground piping. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 1373 Sprinkler Fitter III (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers an introduction to types and components of sprinklers systems, types and methods used to install standard sprinklers and special sprinklers, types and methods for installation of nozzles, types of general-purpose valves. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 1374 Sprinkler Fitter IV (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers the proper safety, tools and equipment necessary when installing wet and dry-pipe fire systems, the function and operation of wet and dry-pipe fire systems also studies the components and methods of installing a wet and dry-pipe fire systems. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 2370 Sprinkler Fitter V (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers the use of construction blueprints and math in sprinkler fitting, necessary tools and equipment, the study of water and types of water storage and water supplies. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 2371 Sprinkler Fitter VI (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers the materials, methods used to install wet and dry standpipes fire systems, building construction and related building codes, types of preaction/deluge systems, and methods used in troubleshooting wet and dry standpipe systems. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 2372 Sprinkler Fitter VII (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers types and methods of installation of fire pumps, special extinguishing systems, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire pumps, developing a maintenance checklist for fire system equipment. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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SPFT 2373 Sprinkler Fitter VIII (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
This course covers design, inspection and maintenance of fire systems, principles of hydraulics in fire systems, and introduction to the role and responsibilities of a supervisor. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
