Apprentice VIP Schedule

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)
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