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.

LessonDateRelated Module#SubjectsTime (min)
102/01/2300100
18101
Course Introduction:
• Future with construction industry
• Introduction to the fire sprinkler industry
• Benefits of safety and reducing hazards
120
202/15/2300101Basic Safety:
• Importance of safety
• Common construction hazards
• Best practices for safety
120
303/01/2300102Construction Math:
• Whole and fractional numbers
• Tools for measuring lengths
• Units
120
403/15/2300105Construction Drawings:
• Different types of drawings
• Scales, symbols, and elements
120
504/05/2300103Hand Tools:
• Introduction to common manual construction tools
• Review of manual tools most common for sprinkler fitters
120
604/19/2300104Power Tools:
• Drills, wrenches, and saws
• Tools best suited for different tasks
120
705/03/2300106
00109
Rigging and Material Handling:
• Use of rigging equipment
• Safety precautions for material handling
• Review equipment for material handling
120
805/17/2300102
00105
Math and Drawings:
• Reinforcement of math concepts
• Reinforcement of construction drawings
120
906/07/2300107
00108
Communication and Employability Skills
• Improve communication skills
• Using critical thinking
120
1006/21/2318101The Sprinkler Industry
• Occupational overview
• Begin identification of sprinklers and systems
• Apprenticeship requirements
120
1107/12/2318102IComponents and Systems
• Types of sprinkler systems
• Variety of fire sprinklers
120
1207/19/2318102Components and Systems
• Valves for fire sprinkler systems
• Introduction to fire pumps
120
1308/02/2318103Steel Pipe
• Identify different steel pipes and their standards
• Methods of joining
120
1408/16/2318103Steel Pipe
• Details of flanged and plain-end fittings
• Reviewing applications
120
1509/13/2318104CPVC Pipe
• Characteristics of CPVC
• Joining methods
120
1609/20/2318105Copper Tube
• Identify different copper tubes and their standards
• Methods of joining
120
1710/4/2318103
18104
18105
Piping
• Reinforcement and comparison of piping materials
• Uses for different materials
120
1810/18/2318102
00105
Components and Drawings
• Reinforcement and connection for system components and drawing
120
1911/01/2318106Underground Pipe
• Safety guidelines
• Piping and components
120
2011/15/2318106Underground Pipe
• Support and restraining systems
• Trenches
• Testing requirements
120