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Pipe Fitter (PIF)

Apprenticeship Plan toward an
Associate in Applied Science
Auburn Hills Campus

Fundamentals of Apprentice Trades Certificate
13 Credits/195 Contact Hours

  Contact Hours
APM 8110 Geometry Algebra 45
ENG 1450 Writing & Reading for Problem Solving 45
APP 2170 Applied Technology 60
DDT 1000 Fundamentals for the Drafting Industry 45
 

Total

195

Major Requirements

  Contact Hours
APD 8610 Pipe and Tube Isometric 45
APM 8210 Plane Trigonometry 45
ATF 1400 Introduction to Hydraulics 52.5
ATF 1470 Fundamentals of Pneumatics 52.5
ATF 1480 Pneumatic Components and Circuits 52.5
ATW 1120 Intro to Gas/Arc/MIG/TIG Welding 45
ATW 8110 Arc Welding (Flat and Horizontal Pos.) 45
ATW 8120 Arc Welding (Vertical, Up, Overhead) 45
ATW 8410 Pipe Welding, All Positions 60
TER 1114 Introduction to Refrigeration 60
TER 1630 Steam & Hot Water Heating Systems 67.5
 

Total Contact Hours

765

Total Credit Hours

46
Note: Upon completion of the required courses,
see Apprenticeship Coordinator for credential application.

Electives

  Contact Hours
APD 8560 Structural Blueprint Reading 45
ATF 1430 Hydraulic Components and Circuits 52.5
ATW 8210 Introduction to Gas Welding 45
ATW 8310 Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG) 60
ATW 8320 Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) 60
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools 60
MTC 1100 Industrial Problem Solving 30
ROB 1500 Introduction to Robotics Technology 60
TER 1210 Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration 67.5
 
Choose one or more if Mathematics Skills require updating - Credits
MAT 1040 Fundamentals of Arithmetic 3
MAT 1050 Preparation for Algebra 4
MAT 1100 Elementary Algebra 4


General Education Requirements

  Credits
  Physical Education 1
POL 1510 American Government 3
  Humanities 3
  Math/Science 3
  Social Science 3
SPE ___ Communication/English
(SPE 1290 or SPE 1610 are recommended)
3
 

General Education Credits

16

Note: Students wishing to pursue their Associate degree must complete the
 General Education Requirements and may need to select additional courses
 from the Electives list to reach the minimum of 62 credits
required for graduation.

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