PIPEFITTING NCCER APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS 1 - 2
Parchman State Penitentiary
590 Parchman 40 Road, Parchman, MS, 38738
About This Program
Each level is basically 32 weeks and is offered once a year beginning in the fall at a rate of $675.00 for each Level. The level 1 program includes CORE (NCCER prerequisite course for all trades) Students may complete one or more levels as desired unless enrolled in the apprenticeship program in which all four levels must be completed. Classes are taught at the MS Construction Education Foundation Training Centers located throughout the state including in-company programs – For additional information on registration and classes go to www.mcef.net and click on “Education & Training” then “Apprenticeship” or call MCEF at 601-605-2989.All programs meet or exceed the requirements of a 4 Year apprenticeship programs and are taught by industry professionals with journeyman or master level experience in the trade. There are some who may consider pipefitting synonymous with plumbing but these are really two very distinct trades. Plumbers install and repair the water waste disposal drainage and gas systems in homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Pipefitters on the other hand install and repair both high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing in the generation of electricity and in the heating and cooling of buildings. Orientation to the Trade Pipefitting Hand Tools Pipefitting Power Tools Oxyfuel Cutting Ladders and Scaffolds and Motorized Equipment.Piping Systems Drawings and Detail Sheets Identifying and Installing Valves Pipefitting Trade Math Threaded Pipe Fabrication Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication Excavations and Underground Pipe Installation.
Credential
NCCER Certificate and online Transcript for each level completed.
Field of Study
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services.
Related Occupation
Production workers operate machinery and equipment to manufacture goods ranging from automotive parts to food products. They work in factories and production facilities, performing tasks in assembly, quality control, and machine operation.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$49,490/yr
$23.80/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
590 Parchman 40 Road, Parchman, MS, 38738
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$30
Length (Weeks)
128
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