PIPELAYER - code 9205

Maximum
 training time: 13 weeks or 520 hours
Code 9205
Step
Process
Hours
1
Orientation and Observation
  • Safety procedures, 10 hours
  • Observation of spade operation and laying of pipe, 20 hours
  • Study of various types of pipe and related materials, 5 hours
35
2
Care and Maintenance
  • Safety procedures, 10 hours
  • Ditch preparation, handle materials and tools, 20 hours
30
3
Actual Handling of Pipe and Spade
  • Safe operating procedures, 10 hours
  • Ditch grading with compressed air driven or hand spade, 50 hours
  • Handle materials, assist in lowering pipe, 50 hours
  • Work with pipe layer in laying all types of pipe and duct. Adjust pipe to elevation insert spigot end of pipe into bell end of last laid pipe, 345 hours
455
Total
520