5 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $48,710 · projected growth -4.4%. See full occupation profile →
Certificate
Boilermaker – Pressure Vessel
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply boilermaker fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and industry standardsPerform cutting operations using basic cutting techniques and equipmentPerform welding operations using basic welding techniques and equipmentInstall and apply pipe support systems to secure and position pipingPerform rigging operations to safely move and position materials and componentsRead and interpret construction drawings to support fabrication and installation activities
Certificate
Industrial Boilermaker – Exchanger
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Assemble and maintain heat exchangers including component assembly and disassembly proceduresPerform welding operations to support exchanger fabrication and maintenanceFabricate pipe including layout cutting fitting and assembly for exchanger applicationsApply stress relieving procedures to welded components and assembliesPerform oxyfuel cutting operations to support boilermaker fabrication and maintenance tasksIdentify and install valves for industrial piping and exchanger systems
Certificate
Industrial Boilermaker – Maintenance
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply safety practices to protect workers during boilermaker maintenance operationsPerform basic welding operations to support boilermaker maintenance and repair workSelect and apply gaskets for sealing flanged connections and equipmentApply boilermaking fundamentals including trade knowledge tools and basic skillsRead and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and repair activitiesPerform rigging operations to safely move and position boilermaker components and equipment
Certificate
Industrial Pipefitter
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply safety practices to protect workers during industrial pipefitting operationsApply math skills to support pipefitting calculations and measurementsApply pipefitting fundamentals including trade knowledge tools and basic skillsPerform cutting operations on pipe and fittings using appropriate cutting methods and equipmentFabricate piping systems including layout fitting and assembly of componentsRead and interpret construction drawings to support pipefitting installation activities
Course
Pipe Fitting
Alabama Training Network
AL
Install Piping And Plumbing SystemsApply Pipe Fitting TechniquesLayout And Thread Industrial Pipe