{ "college": "chabot-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "PLPF", "name": "Apprenticeship: Plumbing/Pipefitting", "sourceUrl": "https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/3973/6079/6083/7528/7611", "courses": [ { "code": "PLPF 9701", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9701", "title": "Introduction to Plumbing I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the plumbing/pipefitting student introductory information regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) standards of safety and precautions for working on the construction site; a review of math as it relates to plumbing, hand and power tool usage, basic plumbing blueprint reading, welding and basic rigging. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9702", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9702", "title": "Introduction to Plumbing II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the plumbing/pipefitting student an introduction to reading and interpreting the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAMPO) uniform plumbing codes and residential plumbing drawings, identifying various types of pipe and the procedures for working with the pipe. This course also includes identification of various plumbing lines and their components. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9703", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9703", "title": "Intermediate Plumbing I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the plumbing/pipefitting student an introduction to reading and interpreting the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAMPO) uniform plumbing codes and residential plumbing drawings, identifying various types of pipe and the procedures for working with the pipe. This course also includes identification of various plumbing lines and their components. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9704", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9704", "title": "Intermediate Plumbing II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the intermediate plumbing/pipefitting student the ability to perform testing of water supply piping and systems, installation of the components of a water supply system, and the ability to read and interpret commercial plumbing drawings for project requirements according to local and national codes. The application of advanced trade math concepts is further developed. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9705", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9705", "title": "Advanced Plumbing I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to provide the advanced pipefitting/pipefitting student with the ability to perform applications of advanced math for plumbers and methods of handling waste. This course also provides information relating to water softening measures, methods of locating buried lines, the installation and maintenance of waste pressure booster systems, and the prevention of backflow. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9706", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9706", "title": "Advanced Plumbing II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to provide the advanced plumbing/pipefitting student with the ability to organize job tasks, clean and disinfect potable water systems, thaw frozen pipes, and install main to meter water services and solar systems. This course also covers the ability to rough-in fixtures for residential, commercial and handicapped settings and install natural gas. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing/pipefitting trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9707", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9707", "title": "Plumbing Construction Specialties I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to introduce the plumbing student to specialty topics such as swimming pool installation, medical gas systems, mobile home and mobile home park plumbing systems, and private water waste and treatment systems. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9708", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9708", "title": "Plumbing Construction Specialties II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to prepare the advanced plumbing student to apply plumbing codes to correctly design and build plumbing systems. Primary topics include coverage of codes pertaining to plumbing fixtures and fittings, water heaters and fuel piping, drainage, waste and vent systems, sewage and reclaimed water systems, sizing and standards, shielded metal arc welding and alternate plumbing systems. This course is designed for students planning a career in the plumbing trade. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9725", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9725", "title": "Advanced Pipefitting I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "prerequisite": "PLBG 9704, . Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student an introduction to blueprint drawings and detail sheets, piping systems, standards and specifications. The course content includes advanced blueprint reading and trade math as well as motorized equipment and above ground pipe installation.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9730", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9730", "title": "Advanced Pipefitting II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "prerequisite": "PLPF 9725, . Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student an introduction to above ground pipe installation, field routing and vessel trim. Topics include pipe hangers and supports, and piping system testing and related equipment.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9735", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9735", "title": "Pipefitting Construction Specialties I", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the pipefitting student instruction in pipe hangers and supports, identifying and installing valves, field routing and vessel trim, spring can supports. Emphasis is placed on planning work activities and performing non-destructive examination testing. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9740", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9740", "title": "Pipefitting Construction Specialties II", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student instruction in advanced pipe fabrication, aligning pipe to rotating equipment, steam traps, in-line specialties, special piping, hot taps and maintaining valves. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9745", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9745", "title": "Pipefitting Construction Specialties III", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student an introduction to advanced rigging practices, installation of couplings, mechanical seals, and conventional alignment and laser alignment. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9750", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9750", "title": "Pipefitting Construction Specialties IV", "units": "3", "hours": "36 Lecture, 72 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the Pipefitting student an introduction to steam systems, high-pressure systems, heaters, furnaces, heat exchangers, cooling towers and fin fans. Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, basic hydraulic systems, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.", "notes": [ "Grading: Letter Grade Only" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "PLPF 9795", "subject": "PLPF", "number": "9795", "title": "Occupational Work Experience - Plumbing/Pipefitting", "units": "1-14", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.", "notes": [ "Grading: Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] } ] }