Residential Sprinkler Fitter Technology
Associate in Science Apprenticeship: Sprinkler Fitter · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| APSF 9711 | Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship I (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9712 | Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship II (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9713 | Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship III (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9714 | Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IV (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9715 | Residential Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship V (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9795 | Occupational Work Experience - Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship (Draft) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 44356
TOP Code: 095230 - Plumbing, Pipefitting and Steamfitting
CIP Code: 46.0502 - Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Description
Students must first be accepted into the Residential Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in APSF 9711 through 9715. The Apprenticeship program is a two and a half (2-1/2) year earn-and-learn program. Apprentices must work a total of 4000 hours in two and a half (2-1/2) years to reach journey level status. Apprentices are required to attend related instruction classes a minimum of 144 hours per year at the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (J.A.C.) Training. The responsibilities and work of the Residential Sprinkler Fitter consists of the knowledge and ability to install all types of fire protection systems. A Residential Sprinkler Fitter is able to read blueprints and layout and install hangers and overhead piping in all types of residential buildings and all types of construction. For more information on the Apprenticeship Program, visit https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices.
- Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain fire safety systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations.
- Describe the history, current state, and future of fire protection systems and the sprinkler fitting profession, including related economics and supervision.