This program is offered in collaboration with Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 159 and Plumbers-SteamfittersRefrigeration (HVACR) Union Local 342. Apprenticeship is training that is designed to prepare an individual for a career in the skilled crafts and trades. Apprentices develop technical skills, experience the sharing of assignments and see how technical tasks relate specifically with theoretical knowledge and interpretation. Apprentices earn a wage while learning. Enrollment in this program is restricted. You must be registered as an apprentice with the State of California to participate in the program and accepted into the apprenticeship program by our union partners.

This program prepares students to become steamfitters and includes an introduction to the installation, maintenance, and repair of different types of pipe systems; tool use; material applications and storage; and safety. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to install pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure and use many different materials and construction techniques, depending on the type of project. They will be able to follow building plans or blueprints and instructions from supervisors to lay out the job and work efficiently with the materials and tools of the trade.

To earn an associate in science degree with a major in steamfitting, students must complete 20 out of 31 core courses to meet their individual educational and career goals. In addition they must complete General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education). Students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the major. The associate in science degree with a major in steamfitting is not a transfer program.

DVC steamfitting students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to baccalaureate institutions of their choice are met.

计划学习成果：

   - Discuss safety harness practices during rigging.

   - Apply mathematical formulas for calculating travel on a spool.

   - Demonstrate knowledge of using a band saw.

   - Use proper method in fabricating a copper spool.

   - Explain the responsibilities of a journey person with regards to training an apprentice on the job.

   - Demonstrate use of tubing benders.

   - Explain the attributes of a successful apprentice.

工作机会 ：

   - Steamfitting