Sprinkler Fitter Technology
Certificate of Achievement Apprenticeship: Sprinkler Fitter · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students must first be accepted into the Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in APSF 9701 through 9710. The Apprenticeship program is a five (5) year earn-and-learn program. Apprentices must work a total of 8000 hours in five (5) 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 Sprinkler Fitter consists of the knowledge and ability to install all types of fire protection systems, including the layout and installation of underground fire mains. A Sprinkler Fitter is able to read blueprints and layout and install hangers and overhead piping in all types of buildings and all types of construction. Fire sprinklers are found in high-rises, warehouses, aircrafts, hangers, hotels, motels, and homes. 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.:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| APSF 9701 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship I (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9702 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship II (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9703 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship III (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9704 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IV (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9705 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship V (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9706 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VI (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9707 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VII (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9708 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship VIII (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9709 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship IX (Active) | 3 |
| APSF 9710 | Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship X (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 42133
TOP Code: 095230 - Plumbing, Pipefitting and Steamfitting
CIP Code: 46.0503 - Plumbing Technology/Plumber