Do you enjoy turning an idea into reality through practical work? If so, step into the world of Pipe Trades where blueprints, specifications, and building codes guide the installation of vital piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals, or fuel. In partnership with The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) and Alberta Pipe Trades College Local 488, students can participate in a free program to explore immersive hands-on training in authentic industry environments. Students will learn skills in the highly demanded trades of plumbing, steam fitting, pipefitting, gas fitting, B-pressure welding and sprinkler fitting.
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Students will learn:
- how to recognize and use essential pipefitting tools and equipment
- welding techniques
- industry safety practices
- more detail about various career options within plumbing, steamfitting, sprinkler fitting, and gasfitting
Location:
Alberta Pipe Trades College (16120 118 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5V 1C6)
What a typical day look like
Pipe Trades need to be able to combine a variety of different pipes, tubes, spools, fittings, brackets and flanges into a series that is functional, safe and fits the design. There are many specialties within this trade that work together to cut, thread, assemble and hammer pipes. For example, Steamfitters and Pipefitters lay out, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems while Steamfitters specialize in pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure in oil and gas facilities. Sprinkler System Installers add a knowledge of electronics to this skill set to specialize in sprinkler systems for fire protection.
With any job, there’s a lot of pieces – and it’s their job to put them together with direction from blueprints and technical drawings. They work with the engineers who provide blueprints and the welders who weld or solder pieces together. Once hydrostatic testing and inspections are complete, they know they have played a part in a job well done.
Useful Skills
Math skills are an asset as Pipe Trades do a lot of measurements and calculations. They’re good at repairing machines and systems, general maintenance, and strong at problem solving. It’s important to note Pipe Trades encompass a broad scope, including welding and pressure welding. They handle new installations and ensure they are properly integrated into existing systems. Plumbers, on the other hand, focus on the installation and maintenance of water supply and drainage systems.
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