AM71 NCCER Advanced Pipefitting Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 1 term
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 15

Program Description

The NCCER Advanced Pipefitting Technician program of study is the last program in a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in pipefitting and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasis a combination of pipefitting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an NCCER Advanced Pipefitting Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and have the qualification of a pipefitter.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED are NOT required
  • Meet assessment requirements

NCCER Advanced Plumbing Technician (AP61), NCCER Plumbing Technology (IP31), and NCCER Advanced Pipefitting Technician (AM71) are embedded TCC’s of the NCCER Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology Diploma (PT32). Students must be enrolled in the NCCER Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology Diploma (PT32) to receive the NCCER Advanced Plumbing Technician (AP61), NCCER Pipefitting Technology (IP31), and NCCER Advanced Pipefitting Technician (AM71) TCC’s.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Billy Elliot, A.A.S., Program Coordinator

Email: Billy.Elliott@sctech.edu

Phone: (770) 412-5730

Program Courses

Required

PPFT 1060Advanced Pipe Fabrication

4

PPFT 1070Special Piping

4

Choose ONE pair of the following:

Plumbing
PLBG 1005Plumbing Fundamentals I

4

PLBG 1015Plumbing Fundamentals II

4

Welding
WELD 1007Welding Technology Fundamentals

3

WELD 1037GMAW and FCAW Welding

4