Course Purpose
This course provides information on the codes and standards, types of piping and associated components, specifications, and fitting and supporting techniques.
- Course Number: MMS-250
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 5 days
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- List and discuss codes and standards associated with pipe and tubing
- Identify and discuss types of metal piping and their uses
- Identify and discuss types of non-metallic piping and their uses
- Identify and discuss types of tubing, including their installation and use
- Describe the methods used for connecting pipes
- Describe the components found in a piping system
- Identify and discuss the types of pipe hangers and their applications
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Curriculum Note: Many of the lessons contained in this course are also contained in course MM-500 in a condensed format.
Prerequisites
None
Facility Requirements
Facility provided equipment and piping.
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.
You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Interpreting Codes And Standards
- Defining Terminology
- Using Safe Work Practices
- Reading Piping Drawings
- Using Basic Pipefitting Tools
Day 2
- Applying Bending Techniques
- Distinguishing Metal Piping Types
- Recognizing Non-metallic Piping
Day 3
- Distinguishing Tubing Versus Piping
- Applying Tubing Joints
- Tube Bending
Day 4
- Using Welded Connections
- Using Flanges
- Making Threaded Connections
Day 5
- Preparing Joints
- Fitting Joints
- Using Pipe Hangers
- Final Exercise
- Review
- Written Exam
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