Live Virtual Apprentice Instruction Program
SCHEDULE
VIP Live Training Schedule
Level 1 – 2023
These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated before the start date.
Lesson | Date | Related Module# | Subjects | Time (min) |
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1 | 02/01/23 | 00100 18101 | Course Introduction: • Future with construction industry • Introduction to the fire sprinkler industry • Benefits of safety and reducing hazards | 120 |
2 | 02/15/23 | 00101 | Basic Safety: • Importance of safety • Common construction hazards • Best practices for safety | 120 |
3 | 03/01/23 | 00102 | Construction Math: • Whole and fractional numbers • Tools for measuring lengths • Units | 120 |
4 | 03/15/23 | 00105 | Construction Drawings: • Different types of drawings • Scales, symbols, and elements | 120 |
5 | 04/05/23 | 00103 | Hand Tools: • Introduction to common manual construction tools • Review of manual tools most common for sprinkler fitters | 120 |
6 | 04/19/23 | 00104 | Power Tools: • Drills, wrenches, and saws • Tools best suited for different tasks | 120 |
7 | 05/03/23 | 00106 00109 | Rigging and Material Handling: • Use of rigging equipment • Safety precautions for material handling • Review equipment for material handling | 120 |
8 | 05/17/23 | 00102 00105 | Math and Drawings: • Reinforcement of math concepts • Reinforcement of construction drawings | 120 |
9 | 06/07/23 | 00107 00108 | Communication and Employability Skills • Improve communication skills • Using critical thinking | 120 |
10 | 06/21/23 | 18101 | The Sprinkler Industry • Occupational overview • Begin identification of sprinklers and systems • Apprenticeship requirements | 120 |
11 | 07/12/23 | 18102 | IComponents and Systems • Types of sprinkler systems • Variety of fire sprinklers | 120 |
12 | 07/19/23 | 18102 | Components and Systems • Valves for fire sprinkler systems • Introduction to fire pumps | 120 |
13 | 08/02/23 | 18103 | Steel Pipe • Identify different steel pipes and their standards • Methods of joining | 120 |
14 | 08/16/23 | 18103 | Steel Pipe • Details of flanged and plain-end fittings • Reviewing applications | 120 |
15 | 09/13/23 | 18104 | CPVC Pipe • Characteristics of CPVC • Joining methods | 120 |
16 | 09/20/23 | 18105 | Copper Tube • Identify different copper tubes and their standards • Methods of joining | 120 |
17 | 10/4/23 | 18103 18104 18105 | Piping • Reinforcement and comparison of piping materials • Uses for different materials | 120 |
18 | 10/18/23 | 18102 00105 | Components and Drawings • Reinforcement and connection for system components and drawing | 120 |
19 | 11/01/23 | 18106 | Underground Pipe • Safety guidelines • Piping and components | 120 |
20 | 11/15/23 | 18106 | Underground Pipe • Support and restraining systems • Trenches • Testing requirements | 120 |