Maritime Pipefitting Trainee Guide, Level 1

Total Level Hours:185 (Includes 100 hours of Maritime Industry Fundamentals which is a prerequisite for Level 1 completion

and must be purchased separately. See above for ordering information.)

 

Orientation to the Maritime Pipefitting Trade (5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340590-3

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340606-1

(Module ID 85101-13) Provides an overview of the maritime pipefitting trade and its career opportunities. Trade safety principles are introduced, as well as the responsibilities and characteristics of a good pipefitter.

 

Maritime Pipefitting Trade Math (15 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340591-0

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340607-8

(Module ID 85102-13) Explains how to solve a wide variety of maritime pipefitting math problems, including those related to common geometrical figures. The process of determining lengths in pipe offsets for general and rolling offsets is also presented.

 

Pipefitting Hand Tools (20 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340592-7

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340608-5

(Module ID 85103-13) Covers hand tool safety, as well as procedures for selecting, inspecting, using, and maintaining pipefitting hand tools. Includes pipe wrenches, pipe stands, pipe vises, levels, and pipe fabrication tools and aids.

 

Pipefitting Power Tools (15 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340593-4

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340609-2

(Module ID 85104-13) Covers power tool safety and procedures for selecting, inspecting, using, and maintaining power tools that are common in the maritime environment. Procedures for threading pipe are provided in a step-by-step format. Guidelines for both electrical and pneumatic tools are provided.

 

Oxyfuel Cutting (17.5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340594-1

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340610-8

(Module ID 85105-13) Describes the procedures and safety requirements related to oxyfuel cutting. Detailed instructions for setting up, lighting, and using oxyfuel cutting torches is provided. Common techniques, such as straight line cutting, beveling, washing, and gouging are reviewed. Oxyfuel gas supply arrangements from both cylinders and manifolds are also presented.

 

Ladders and Scaffolds (12.5 hours)

Trainee ISBN 978-0-13-340595-8

Instructor ISBN 978-0-13-340611-5

(Module ID 85106-13) Explains how to identify various types of ladder and scaffold systems and describes their safe use. The pre-use inspection requirements for both ladders and scaffolds are presented.