MPT 1133 - Pipefitting Tools and Equipment

Career and Technical Education

Class Hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
Semester Credit Hours: 3

This course covers general hand tool safety and procedures for identifying, selecting, inspecting, using, and caring for pipe vises and stands, pipe wrenches, levels, pipe fabrication tools, and pipe bending tools. This course identifies the hazards and explains general safety procedures that must be followed when using power tools, and explains specific guidelines for using electric and pneumatic power tools. This course explains the applications, proper use, and safety considerations for using engine-driven generators, welding machines, air compressors, pumps, forklift truck, and hydraulic cranes. Instructors for this course must be certified as an NCCER Instructor.