A.26
WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
SPRINKLER FITTER (PIPEFITTER)
O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2152.01 RAPIDS CODE: 0414
This work process schedule is attached to and a part of the Apprenticeship Standards for the above identified occupation. This sequence of Related Classroom Instruction is competency based and will be offered as traditional classroom training or independent study, which may include electronic media.
1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
The term of the occupation shall be four (4) years with an OJL attainment of 8000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction.
2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS
One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyworker employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyworker employed thereafter.
3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and fringe benefits based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate.
Term: 8000 Hours
1st 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
2nd 1000 hours = 55 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
3rd 1000 hours = 60 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4th 1000 hours = 70 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
5th 1000 hours = 75 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
6th 1000 hours = 80 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
7th 1000 hours = 85 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
8th 1000 hours = 90 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)
Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these
Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum. Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.
A26.1 – SPRINKLER FITTER (PIPEFITTER) WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations, but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.
1. Plan reading and interpretation
a. Reading shop drawings
b. Symbols and abbreviations
c. Familiarization with NFPA’s #13, 14, 20 and 24
2. Care of tools, materials, and equipment
a. Identifying materials, grades and types of pipe, fittings, valves,
hose and equipment, and sprinkler heads
b. Use and operation of trade tools
c. Maintaining and servicing of tools and equipment
3. Preparation of tools, material and equipment
a. Selection of pipe, fittings, hangers and devices for rough and
distribution and finish work
b. Loading of required materials and equipment
c. Unloading of materials and equipment at job site using safety precautions
and care in not damaging materials for equipment
d. Set up and use of rigging, scaffolding and mechanical lifts and platforms
4. Pipe cutting, threading, reaming and welding
a. Use of hand cutters
b. Use of dies and reamer
c. Set up and operation of power threading machine
d. Operation of power drills
e. Operation of torch and welder
5. Installation of underground piping and accessories
a. Installation of cast iron pipe and fittings
b. Installation of plastic pipe and fittings
c. Installation of valves, post indicators and hydrants
d. Roding and thrust block installation
e. Valve pit installation
f. Flushing and testing of underground piping
6. Wet pipe systems
a. Distribution of system
b. Installation of feed main and cross main, grooved, screwed and welded
c. Branch line installation on exposed systems
d. Branch line installation for concealed piping with drop nipples
e. Hanger types and installation
f. Trimming of valves including Siamese connection installation
g. Set up and testing of system
7. Dry pipe systems
a. Distribution of system
b. Installation of feed main and cross main, grooved, screwed and welded
c. Branch line installation on exposed systems
d. Hanger types and installation
e. Trimming of valves including Siamese connection installation
f. Set up and testing of system
8. Standpipe systems
a. Distribution of system
b. Pipe installation
c. Installation of hose, hose VA’s, nozzles and accessories
d. Testing procedures
9. Special hazard installation
a. Installation of deluge systems
b. Installation of pre-action systems
c. Installation of halon systems
d. Installation of cardox systems
e. Installation of fire extinguishers
10. Installation of fire pumps and accessories
a. Setting of fire pumps and jockey pumps
b. Alignment of fire pump and driver
c. Trimming of fire pump, jockey pump and controllers
d. Start up and testing of fire pumps and equipment
11. Maintenance and Repairs
a. Fabrication and installation of pipe on job site
b. Care in cutting and patching of walls and ceilings
c. Repair and replacement of system components
d. Restoring system to service
e. Notifying owner, fire department, insurance company of impairment to system
TOTAL HOURS
A26.2 – SPRINKLER FITTER (PIPEFITTER) RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.
Modules :
- Basic Safety 15
- Introduction to Construction Math 15
- Introduction to Hand Tools 10
- Introduction to Power Tools 5
- Introduction to Blueprints 7.5
- Basic Rigging 20
- Introduction to the Trade
- Hangers, Supports, Restraints, and Guides
- Threaded Steel Pipe
- Flanged, Grooved, and Plain End Fittings
- Plastic Pipe
- Copper Tube Systems
- Underground Pipe
- Introduction to Sprinklers
- Standard Sprinklers
- Special Sprinklers and Nozzles
- General Purpose Valves
- Wet Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Dry-Pipe Systems
- General Trade Math
- Construction and Plans
- Water Supplies
- Standpipes
- Preaction/Deluge Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Special Extinguishing Systems
- System Design
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Foremanship
TOTAL HOURS
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year.
