MCCCD Program Description

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List and define trade terms related to hand and power tools and motorized equipment. (I) 2. Describe general hand tool safety and specific tool safety requirements. (II) 3. Describe the safe use, care and maintenance of pipe fitter vises and stands, pipe wrenches, levels, pipe fabrication tools, cutting tools, benders and flaring tools. (III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII) 4. Explain safety procedures for specific power driven pipe fitting tools. (IX) 5. Describe and demonstrate the safe use and maintenance of band saws, portable grinders, pipe threading machines, portable power drives and power bevelers. (IX, X, XI, XII) 6. Describe and demonstrate the safe use, care and maintenance of engine driven generators and portable air compressors. (XIII, XIV, XV) 7. Identify and describe the safe use of portable pumps, forklift trucks and hydraulic cranes. (XVI, XVII, XVIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terms and definitions A. Flare B. Pipe fitting C. Seized joint D. Tack welds E. Thread gauge F. Chamfer G Die H. Pounds per inch (PSI) I. Revolutions per minute (RPM) J. Centrifugal force K. Impeller L. Pneumatic M. Other II. Hand tools A. Use B. Safety 1. General 2. Specific III. Vises and stands A. Pipefitter vises B. Pipe jacks and stands IV. Pipe wrenches A. Straight B. Offset C. Chain D. Strap E. Compound leverage F. Using and caring for pipe wrenches V. Levels A. Framing B. Torpedo C. Measuring using levels 1. Horizontal plumb 2. Vertical plumb 3. True 45 degree angle D. String line level E. Tubing water level VI. Pipe fabrication tools A. Framing square 1. Straight pipe alignment 2. Pipe to elbow alignment B. Pipe fitter square C. Combination try square D. Center finder E. Pipe line-up clamps 1. Straight butt welding clamp 2. Flange welding clamp 3. Chain type welding clamps 4. Shop-made aligning dogs F. Hi-lo gages G. Wraparounds H. Drift pins I. Two hole pins J. Flange spreaders VII. Pipe cutting tools A. Hacksaws B. Soil pipe cutters C. Tube and pipe cutters D. Manual pipe reamers E. Hand pipe and bolt threaders 1. Using and caring for pipe and bolt threaders 2. Replacing die heads 3. Replacing dies 4. Threading pipe 5. Checking threads F. Pipe extractors G. Pipe taps VIII. Benders and flaring tools A. Spring benders B. Lever compression tube benders C. Manual benders D. Flaring tools IX. Pipefitter power tools A. Power tool safety 1. Electric 2. Pneumatic B. Cutting pipe using portable band saws 1. Selecting band saw blades 2. Replacing blades 3. Cutting pipe C. Portable grinders 1. End 2. Angle 3. Vertical 4. Accessories 5. Inspecting before use 6. Operation X. Pipe threading machines A. Rigid power drive 300 B. Rigid threading machine 535 C. Loading pipe D. Cutting and reaming E. Replacing dies F. Threading operations G. Special threading applications 1. Cutting and threading nipples 2. Threading pipe using geared threader XI. Portable power drives A. Use B. Safety precautions XII. Power bevelers A. Grinders B. Wachs pipe beveler C. Nibblers and cutters D. Thermal joint preparation XIII. Motorized equipment - safety A. Engine driven generators B. Welding machines C. Portable electric generators D. Light towers XIV. Operating engine driven generators A. Pre-start checks B. Starting engine C. Shutting down generator D. Preventive maintenance XV. Portable air compressors A. Recipricating B. Rotary C. Operation 1. Pre-start checks 2. Starting 3. Shutting down 4. Preventive maintenance XVI. Portable pumps - safety A. Trash B. Mud C. Submersible XVII. Forklift trucks A. Major parts B. Lift mechanism C. Drive train D. Counterweight E. Overhead guard F. Safety hazards and precautions 1. Reckless driving 2. Crushing injuries 3. Fire XVIII. Hydraulic cranes A. Boom trucks B. Cherry pickers C. Carry decks D. Mobile crane safety

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/26/2002