44 courses with the subject PFA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PFA 1110Trade Related Math2
Applied related grade math required for the core curriculum success of each student. This course covers basic math through Triangular Trigonometry.
In-depth study of OSHA safety practices and their role in the construction industry. Review workers’ safety procedures and practices used in the construction industry. Attendance is required to be eligible for OSHA 30 completion card.
Brief history of the Plumbing/Pipefitting industry and the organizational structure of the trade. Emphasis on the importance of job safety, personal safety, and the well being of others on the job site.
Theory and practical hands on applications of various pipe fittings, their uses and purposes, use and care of the materials and equipment used in the trade.
This one semester course will cover the use and care of trade related hand tools, specifically used in soldering and brazing. Students will use these tools to become proficient in soldering and brazing copper pipe and tubing. This course will consist of both classroom learning as well as hands-on learning in a shop setting.
Code and local amendments as they pertain to the natural gas and industrial gas usages, various materials required, use applications, and methods of installation accepted by the gas industry.
Hydronics is the science of heating and cooling with water. Curriculum includes technical aspects of design, calculation, and installation of hydronic systems.
This course is a required course for anyone that will be part of rigging and moving industrial supplies and equipment. In this course students will learn the safety protocols related to rigging in order to calculate loads and select the appropriate rigging components. It is recommended students complete PFA 1110 and PFA 1130 prior to taking this course.
Upon completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge and tools necessary to perform the duties of a jobsite foreman. Students will be performing exercises related to the role of a leader on the job.
This is a one semester course that will be a prerequisite to all other welding classes. It covers everything an apprentice should know before entering a welding booth including safety, theory, equipment set-up, and materials.
Theory and application of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and oxy-acetylene cutting. A study of electrode classification and welding procedures with proper safety and safe use of equipment.
Structural plate welding including flat, horizontal and overhead welding. Weld defects and the properties of metals. Destructive testing and welding procedures for code work.
Theory and application of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and oxy-acetylene cutting. A study of electrode classification and welding procedures with proper safety and safe use of equipment.
Structural welding including flat horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding. Weld defects and the properties of metals Destructive testing and welding procedures for code work.
Structural plate welding including flat horizontal, vertical and overhead welding. Weld defects and the properties of metals. Destructive testing and welding procedures for code work.
Theory and application of a variety of pumps and pumping processes. Study also includes hot steam systems and the application of pumps and processes utilized in the industry.
Basic instruction in brazing and brazing methods, materials used and good practices. Compressor function and utilization. Breakdown of a compressor and component parts testing and inventory.
Utilization of drainage in commercial and industrial applications including various materials, applicable piping for drainage systems, installation and joint connections.
This course will continue study of general pipe fitting principles and techniques and introduce hands on application of the skills and knowledge learned.
Course includes applied mathematical conclusions, code and safety requirements related to the pipe fitting industry as preparation for the industry Pipe Fitting Journeyman exam.
