PIP Plumbing/Pipefitting (PIP)

This course covers core plumbing and piping concepts and applications. Topics include maintenance tools and equipment, piping systems, plumbing systems, and piping layout.

This course covers intermediate plumbing and piping concepts and applications. Topics include building trades applications, steam/hot water systems, hydronics, and core systems maintenance.

This course covers advanced plumbing and piping concepts and applications. Topics include advanced building trades applications, backflow prevention application and design, and piping of medical gasses.

This course covers water related HVAC systems and applications. Topics include steam systems, hot water systems, and hydronics.

This course covers advanced heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial/industrial applications. Topics include advanced residential and commercial/industrial installation techniques and design principles.

This course provides students with an overview of the principles and practices of rigging and crane operations. Students learn about the safe and effective use of rigging equipment, cranes, and related tools. The course covers the fundamentals of load calculations, rigging techniques, crane operations, and safety protocols.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices involved in pipefitting, rigging, refrigeration, and compressor systems. Students gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge necessary for working in these fields. The course covers the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of piping systems, rigging techniques related to set up and layout, refrigeration cycles, and compressor operations.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of steam and hydronic heating systems. Students learn about the principles of steam generation, distribution, and utilization, as well as the operation and maintenance of hydronic heating systems.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of electricity, electric motors, and relays. Students learn about electrical circuits, motor operation, relay logic, and troubleshooting techniques.

This course teaches the identification, use and core operation definition of key components of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration. This specifically includes: compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion devices.

This course provides students with hands-on experience in installing and mocking up various plumbing fixtures. Students learn the fundamentals of plumbing systems, including the installation of sinks, toilets, showers, and other fixtures. The course emphasizes practical skills, safety procedures, and adherence to building codes.

This course teaches the basics of electrical/electronic function of circuit boards and their overall operation. This course also teaches how to read and understand wiring diagrams.

This course teaches students how to safely work with and around electricity. It teaches the fundamentals of electrical measurement and resistance with a standard volt meter. Material identification selection in the form of proper wire gauge sizing is also covered.

This course covers core principles and applications of basic pump operation. This course also covers core fundamentals of pump installation in a variety of plumbing systems.

Students will learn the safe and proficient method of soldering and brazing. Students will learn soldering and brazing techniques used in the plumbing and pipe fitting field on typical joints and piping utilized in the field, such as, copper and cast iron. Fundamentals and techniques of proper tube bending to meet job needs will be taught.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the operation, maintenance, and recovery processes of refrigeration systems. Students learn about the principles of refrigeration, system components, and the procedures for safe and efficient recovery of refrigerants. The course emphasizes hands-on training, safety protocols, and compliance with environmental regulations.

This course provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of industrial crane rigging and signaling. Students learn about the types of cranes, rigging equipment, and the proper techniques for safely lifting and moving loads. The course emphasizes hands-on practice, safety protocols, and compliance with industry standards. This prepares students to perform rigging and signaling tasks in the many various industrial settings.

This course focuses on the techniques and skills required for precise layout, threading, and grooving of pipes used in various industrial and commercial applications. Students gain experience with advanced tools and equipment, learning to create accurate pipe layouts and perform threading and grooving operations. The course emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to industry standards.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of plumbing codes and regulations that govern the installation, maintenance, and inspection of plumbing systems. Students learn about the various codes, standards, and best practices that ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance in plumbing work. The course emphasizes the interpretation and application of plumbing codes in real-world scenarios.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of backflow prevention as well as medical gas systems and applications utilized in healthcare facilities. Students learn about the principles, installation, maintenance, and safety protocols associated with these systems.

This course covers safety application with respect to pipe fitting. It also teaches the various types of fittings involved with the pipefitting trade. This course introduces the students to the Ohio Plumbing Code Manual and its applications.

This course covers fundamentals and applications of underground, steam and hydronic heating theory and principles. This includes the understanding of when each should be utilized and best practices for the application.

This course covers the core concepts of mechanical drawing including concepts such as; front, side, top view. Students will understand hidden lines and orthographic projection. Project piping layout is another concept taught with respect to commercial applications.

This course covers the concepts of material joining and precise cutting for pipefitting. Safe and effective practice of Oxyacetylene torch cutting will be taught. Joining of pipe and tubing utilizing proper solder and brazing techniques for field applications will be covered.

This course introduces the student to jobsite digital layout software and the basic utilization of it for the pipefitting trade. This course also introduces students to Plangrid software to track construction progress. Another aspect of this course is the basic math and fundamentals of accurate tube bending.

This course covers core concepts and applications of Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Oxyfuel welding. This course also covers the concepts and applications of plumbing code, specifically the Ohio Plumbing Code Manual.

This course teaches the fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. This includes consumable identification and selection. Proper set up of the welding machine for various materials and consumables is also taught.

This course teaches the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding. This includes wire identification and selection. Proper set up of the welding machine for various materials and consumables is also taught.

This course teaches the fundamentals of Metal Inert Gas Welding. This includes consumable identification and selection. Proper set up of the welding machine for various materials and consumables is also taught.

This course covers the advanced practices of steam and hydronic heating systems. Students gain an understanding of system design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of industrial rigging and signaling techniques with a focus on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. Students learn the principles and practices of safely lifting, moving, and installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment using various rigging methods. The course also covers the essential signaling protocols required to communicate effectively during rigging operations.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of building and mechanical control systems, focusing on their design, operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Students learn about various control systems used in modern buildings, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, lighting, and security systems.

This course covers the principles and practices of balancing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as the systems and applications of fuel oil heating systems. Students learn about system design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with a focus on achieving optimal performance and efficiency.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of primary and secondary pumping systems used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning and hydronic heating applications. Students learn about the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of these systems.

This course adds to the knowledge base of students by introducing the student to the equipment and devices that control Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment, pneumatics, and Direct Digital Controls. The lectures/labs address the function, operation, troubleshooting and service aspects. Students also learn the core concepts of backflow systems application and design.

This course covers Variable Refrigerant Flow systems. The students will understand methods to efficiently distribute cooling and heating from a single outdoor unit to multiple indoor zones. This course also teaches the proper installation method for a Variable Refrigerant Flow system.

This course teaches students how to safely work utilizing gas systems and flame control. This course also teaches fundamentals of refrigerants and their applications for various commercial uses. Fundamentals and applications of advanced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning design and uses will be discussed and applied.