Pipefitting Program
Area of Study: Applied Industrial Technology Pipefitting Program
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science in Pipefitting Technology (Apprenticeship)
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science
No new students will be accepted in the program after Aug. 22, 2025, for Academic Year 2025-2026. Current students should reach out to an academic counselor to create an academic plan to complete their remaining Pipefitting Technology courses.
Students interested in the Pipefitting Technology Apprenticeship program, please see the Certificate of Proficiency in Pipefitting.
This program is offered in partnership with the Pipefitters Union at various local training centers around the state. Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
A five-year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. A pipefitter apprentice will learn to layout, fabricate, assembler, install, maintain, and repair piping systems that transport fluids, slurries, and gas in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. They specialize in planning, design, and installation of low and high pressure systems. Their work is in fields such as refineries, paper mills, nuclear power plants, manufacturing facilities, and in the automotive industry. The systems that the pipefitter may work on are some of the highest pressure and temperature applications and require knowledge of scientific principles to complete their work safely.
The apprenticeship certificate recognizes the student attaining journey level status at the completion of the technical studies. Apprentices may apply technical studies together with general education coursework toward an Associate of Applied Science degree with a concentration in pipefitting.
Next Steps to Apply:
- Individuals interested in this program/certification must reach out to the training center of your choice listed at the bottom of the page.
- The union must select and admit you into the apprenticeship program first.
- Once accepted into the apprenticeship program, a Tri-C representative will work with you directly to enroll in the credit courses. Each of the classes will be held at your training center.