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PROGRAM OUTLINE Steamfitter/Pipefitter The latest version of this document is available in PDF format on the ITA website www.itabc.ca To order printed copies of Program Outlines or learning resources (where available) for BC trades contact: Crown Publications, Queen’s Printer Web: www.crownpub.bc.ca Email: [email protected] Toll Free 1 800 663-6105 Copyright © 2014 Industry Training Authority This publication may not be modified in any way without permission of the Industry Training Authority Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 1 02/16 STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTER PROGRAM OUTLINE APPROVED BY INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2011 BASED ON NOA 2010 Developed by Industry Training Authority Province of British Columbia Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 2 02/16 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 4 Foreword ........................................................................................................................... 5 Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................... 6 How to Use this Document ................................................................................................ 7 Section 2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 9 Program Credentialing Model ......................................................................................... 10 Challenge Pathway ......................................................................................................... 11 Occupational Analysis Chart ........................................................................................... 12 Training Topics and Suggested Time Allocation ............................................................. 15 Section 3 PROGRAM CONTENT .................................................................................................... 19 Level 1 Steamfitter/Pipefitter ........................................................................................... 20 Level 2 Steamfitter/Pipefitter ........................................................................................... 55 Level 3 Steamfitter/Pipefitter ........................................................................................... 96 Level 4 Steamfitter/Pipefitter ......................................................................................... 124 Section 4 TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS .......................................................................... 154 Facility Requirements .................................................................................................... 155 Tools and Equipment .................................................................................................... 156 Reference Materials ...................................................................................................... 158 Instructor Requirements ................................................................................................ 159 Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 3 02/16 Introduction Section 1 INTRODUCTION Steamfitter/Pipefitter Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 4 02/16 Introduction Foreword The Program Standards for Steamfitter/Pipefitter 2011 were updated through a Standards Review project funded by the Industry Training Authority. These revised standards incorporate changes made to the National Occupational Analysis (Steamfitter / Pipefitter) released in 2010. SAFETY ADVISORY Be advised that references to the WorkSafeBC safety regulations contained within these materials do not/may not reflect the most recent Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the current Standards and Regulation in BC can be obtained on the following website: http://www.worksafebc.com). Please note that it is always the responsibility of any person using these materials to inform him/herself about the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation pertaining to his/her work. Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 5 02/16 Introduction Acknowledgements The Program Outline was prepared with the advice and direction of key stakeholders from industry sectors including employers, associations, training providers, and trades workers. Project Review Committee Steve Anderson Department of National Defense Danny Bradford BC Federation of Labour Larry Doskoch Teck Dana Goedbloed Kwantlen Polytechnic University Wayne Muzylowski West Fraser (Eurocan Pulp and Paper) James Piwek Teck Brad Smith Catalyst Paper Cindy Soderstrom CAODC (Rig Tech Trade) Gene Von Matt Elk Valley Coal Wayne Wetmore Enform Training Trevor Williams BC Institute of Technology Industry Subject Matter Experts retained to assist in the development of Program Outline content 2008-09: Name Organization Position Sector Bill Johnston BCIT Instructor Education Piping Industry Apprenticeship Dave Sales Instructor Education / Organized Labour Board School Rick Vanier Pacific Vocational College Instructor Education Charlie Bowne Canadian Forces Steamfitter / Pipefitter Shipbuilding Glen Sanders Teck Steamfitter / Pipefitter Mining Rob English Canadian Maritime Engineering Steamfitter / Pipefitter Marine Repair Minor modifications were made to the Program Outline in 2011 to address changes made to the NOA in 2010. These modifications were reviewed and validated with a small group of Industry Subject Matter Experts. The Industry Training Authority would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of all the industry representatives appointed to identify the training requirements of the Steamfitter / Pipefitter occupation. Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 6 02/16 Introduction How to Use this Document This Program Outline has been developed for the use of individuals from several different audiences. The table below describes how each section can be used by each intended audience. Employers/ Section Training Providers Sponsors Apprentices Challengers Program Communicate Understand the length Understand the length Understand Credentialing program length and and structure of the and structure of the challenger pathway to Model structure, and all program program, and pathway Certificate of pathways to to completion Qualification completion OAC Communicate the Understand the View the Understand the competencies that competencies that an competencies they will competencies they industry has defined apprentice is expected achieve as a result of must demonstrate in as representing the to demonstrate in program completion order to challenge the scope of the order to achieve program occupation certification Training Shows proportionate Understand the scope Understand the scope Understand the Topics and representation of of competencies of competencies relative weightings of Suggested general areas of covered in the covered in the various competencies Time competency (GACs) technical training, the technical training, the of the occupation on Allocation at each program level, suggested proportion suggested proportion which assessment is the suggested of time spent on each of time spent on each based proportion of time GAC, and the GAC, and the spent on each GAC, percentage of that percentage of that and percentage of time spent on theory time spent on theory time spent on theory versus practical versus practical versus practical application application application Program Defines the Identifies detailed Provides detailed Allows individual to Content objectives, learning program content and information on check program tasks, high level performance program content and content areas against content that must be expectations for performance their own knowledge covered for each competencies with a expectations for and performance competency, as well practical component; demonstrating expectations against as defining may be used as a competency their own skill levels observable, checklist prior to measureable signing a achievement criteria recommendation for for objectives with a certification (RFC) for practical component an apprentice Steamfitter/Pipefitter Industry Training Authority 7 02/16 Introduction Employers/ Section Training Providers Sponsors Apprentices Challengers Training Defines the facility Identifies the tools and Provides information Identifies the tools Provider requirements, tools equipment an on the training facility, and equipment a Standards and equipment, apprentice is expected tools and equipment tradesperson is reference materials (if to have access to; provided by the expected to be any) and instructor which are supplied by school and the competent in using or requirements for the the training provider student, reference operating; which may program and which the student materials they may be be used or provided in is expected to own expected to acquire, a practical and minimum assessment qualification levels of program instructors Appendix A – Defines program specific acronyms Glossary of Acronyms Achievement Standards The Achievement Standards for each Competency in the Program Outline will define and help guide assessment of competent performance. They define what competence looks like and give guidance to assess whether a person has achieved each of the standards described in this program outline. Achievement Criteria Define what performance is expected in the technical training environment (theory