Note: UA students pursuing an AAS may apply to APP 113 to satisfy the math elective and SCI 102 to satisfy the natural science elective.
United Association Service Technicians (UAE)
| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAE 140 |
Introduction to HVACR Service Technician PracticesThis course is the introduction to HVACR for new apprentices. Course topics include the heritage program, use and care of tools, pipe, fittings, valves, supports and fasteners and job safety and health. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAE 142 |
Soldering and BrazingThe preparation and joining of the cup type copper tube is covered in detail in this course both by the soldering and the brazing methods. The student is taught the proper and safe use of tools, torches, solders, filler metals and fluxes used in making a soldered/brazed joint. Related safety is included in every topic. Limited to United Association... |
3 |
| UAE 144 |
RefrigerationThis is the introductory refrigeration course. Topics include basic physics, basic electricity, and the basic refrigeration cycle of reciprocal, centrifugal, rotary, screw and absorption systems. Control and sequence of operation of the above systems is included. Introduction to environmental impact of refrigerant handling is included. Related safe... |
2 |
| UAE 146 |
Air ConditioningThis course covers air conditioning systems, installation and service. Topics include: psychrometric properties of air, building heating and cooling load calculations, control applications, energy conservation and heat recovery, in addition to a review of basic science. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writ... |
2 |
| UAE 148 |
Electrical ControlsThe purpose of this course is to teach fundamental theory and operation of electric/electronic controls used in starting, stopping and cycling electro-mechanical equipment encountered in the HVACR field. Related safety is included in each topic. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAE 150 |
DC ElectronicsThis course covers the fundamentals of direct current applications in control theory and basic electronics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAE 152 |
Advanced Electrical Controls and Pneumatic ControlsThe pneumatic controls portion of the course is a presentation of basic pneumatic control principles. Theory of operation, basic principles and troubleshooting are included. Related safety is included in each topic. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAE 154 |
Advanced Air Conditioning and RefrigerationThis course presents special topics in air conditioning and refrigeration. Topics may include introduction to building automation, load calculations, duct sizing, Universal CFC certification and air distribution. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAE 156 |
Air and Water Balancing and Motor AlignmentThis course covers principals of balancing forced air systems, balancing flow in hydronic loops, pumps, principles of alignment and vibration elimination. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAE 158 |
Advanced HVACR PracticesSpecial topics covered in this course may include advanced building automation, leadership/supervision, customer relations, importance of clear and concise reporting (work orders) and safety. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
United Association Pipefitters (UAF)
| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAF 102 |
Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering, and BrazingThis is the introductory course in welding, soldering and brazing. Topics include: safety in welding, cutting and allied processes, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, procedure for setting up oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Wri... |
3 |
| UAF 120 |
Introduction to Pipefitter PracticesThis course is the introduction to pipefitting for new apprentices. Course topics include the heritage program, use and care of tools, pipe, fittings, valves, supports and fasteners, job safety and health and soldering and brazing. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Wr... |
3 |
| UAF 122 |
Drawing Interpretation and Plan ReadingThis is an introductory course in drawing and reading blueprints. Course topics include: Introduction to basic drawing tools, measuring tools, lettering skills, three-view, plan view, elevation view drawings, graphic symbols for pipe fittings and valves, interpretation of technical diagrams, piping drawings, and interpretation of building plans and... |
2 |
| UAF 124 |
Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc WeldingThis is an intermediate course in shielded metal-arc oxy-fuel cutting and welding leading to certification. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAF 126 |
Hydronic Heating and Steam SystemsThis course is concerned primarily with the technical aspects of design and installation of several types of hydronic systems found in the pipe trades. Topics also include information concerning the installation of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, low and high temperature, radiant heat and solar hot water heating systems. The steam syst... |
2 |
| UAF 128 |
Refrigeration and Electrical ControlsThis course covers the basic principles of air conditioning and refrigeration. The basic components of the refrigeration cycle are identified. Topics include operation and proper installation of the devices and equipment required to control the flow of refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Limited to United Association students... |
2 |
| UAF 130 |
Advanced SMAW WeldingThis advanced Shielded Metal-Arc Welding course leads to shielded metal-arc welding certification. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAF 132 |
Advanced Pipefitter TopicsThis course covers special topics for pipefitters. Topics may include customer relations, appearance and on-the-job conduct, and effective leadership/supervision. Related safety is included in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAF 134 |
Controls and InstrumentationThe purpose of this course is to teach the fundamentals of basic electricity and the fundamentals of electrical controls found in mechanical equipment installations such as air conditioning, heating, fuel burning, water heating and refrigeration. Safety is stressed. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing ... |
3 |
| UAF 136 |
GTAW WeldingThe Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process provides a method of joining difficult-to-weld metals. This course shows how this process has been adapted to the welding of carbon steel and stainless steel pipe. The course covers equipment, shielding gases, tungsten electrodes, etc. along with safe work practices unique to this type of welding. Limited... |
3 |
United Association Plumbers (UAP)
| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAP 100 |
Introduction to Plumbing PracticesThis course is the introduction to plumbing for new apprentices. Course topics include the heritage program, use and care of tools, pipe, fittings, valves, supports and fasteners, job safety and health, and soldering and brazing. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writ... |
3 |
| UAP 102 |
Introduction to Arc Welding, Soldering and BrazingThis is the introductory course in welding, soldering and brazing. Topics include: safety in welding, cutting and allied processes, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, procedure for setting up oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment. Related safety is covered in all topics. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Wri... |
3 |
| UAP 104 |
Drawing Interpretation and Plan ReadingThis is an introductory course in drawing and reading blueprints. Course topics include: introduction to basic drawing tools, measuring tools, lettering skills, three-view, plan view, elevation view drawings, graphic symbols for pipe fittings and valves, interpretation of technical diagrams, piping drawings and interpretation of building plans and ... |
2 |
| UAP 106 |
Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Arc WeldingAll phases of welding are covered in this course beginning with oxyacetylene and oxy-fuel cutting and welding progressing through shielded metal-arc welding test procedures. Topics include tools, equipment, types of rod, weld positions, proper gaps, bevels and the various types of lap and butt joints. Safety is stressed throughout. Limited to Unite... |
2 |
| UAP 108 |
Water Supply and DrainageWater supply topics include: water treatment, water mains and services, building water supply systems and hot water supply. The course provides a detailed description of the purpose and function of the various components of a water supply system. The drainage portion of this course presents the various types of drainage systems installed and mainta... |
2 |
| UAP 110 |
Customer Service TechniquesThis training encompasses all aspects of customer service. Topics include customer relations, appearance and on-the-job conduct. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAP 112 |
Plumbing Fixtures and AppliancesThis course presents the handling and installation of the various types of plumbing fixtures and appliances including information on accessories and fixture controls (flushmeters, faucets, etc). Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAP 114 |
Plumbing Codes and RegulationsThis course covers plumbing code construction, general use of codes and code application. Appropriate state, local, or provincial codes are reviewed. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAP 116 |
Medical Gas and Backflow Prevention TechniquesThis course provides introduction to the concepts and procedures of Medical Gas installation. Topics include certification procedures and requirements for installers of medical gas systems, including brazer qualification. This course also presents the importance of backflow prevention and the dangers of cross connections. Topics include guidelines ... |
3 |
| UAP 118 |
Advanced Plumbing PracticesThis course addresses advanced plumbing practices including supervision/leadership, pipe systems design and advanced drawing procedures. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
United Association Sprinkler Fitters (UAR)
| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UAR 160 |
Introduction to Sprinkler Fitter PracticesThis course covers introductory topics for new Sprinkler fitter apprentices including: job safety and health, heritage in the pipe trades, and use and care of tools. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAR 161 |
Reading Automatic Sprinkler Piping DrawingsThis course familiarizes the student with the drawings most often found in the sprinkler trade. Topics include standard sprinkler system drawings, common symbols and abbreviations found on the drawings. Limited to United Association students. This course was formerly UAR 164 Reading Automatic Sprinkler Piping Drawings. Prerequisite: Academic Readin... |
2 |
| UAR 161R |
Reading Residential Blueprints for Sprinkler SystemsThis course familiarizes the student with the drawings most often found in the residential sprinkler trade. Topics include the standard drawings used by residential sprinkler fitters and abbreviations and symbols found on those drawings. Limited to United Association students. This course was formerly UAR 164R Reading Residential Blueprints for Spr... |
2 |
| UAR 162 |
Basic Drawing and Introduction to Automatic SprinklersBasic drawing covers preparation of working drawings including orthographic projection, dimensioning, illustrating pipe threads, section views and isometric drawings. Introduction to Automatic Sprinklers includes the fundamentals of sprinkler protection and the standards governing systems. Topics also include the hazard categories specified in NFPA... |
3 |
| UAR 166 |
Installation of Sprinkler SystemsThis course covers the installation regulations governing fire protection systems, which includes design, installation and testing. Other topics include the regulations with respect to piping, fittings and other appurtenances for fire protection systems. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAR 166R |
Installation of Residential Fire Sprinkler SystemsThis course presents the detailed rules and regulations governing the design, installation and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems. This course emphasizes the rules that sprinkler fitters must satisfy on the job and also explains the principles of older, existing systems. This course references the NFPA code manuals. Limited to United Assoc... |
2 |
| UAR 168 |
Architectural Working Drawings and Blueprint Reading for Sprinkler FittersArchitectural Working Drawings and Blueprint Reading covers reading the types of prints found in a complete set of working drawings. The course includes correcting or compensating for inconsistencies found in drawings. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
2 |
| UAR 170 |
Sprinkler Water Supply and The Automatic SprinklerThe Automatic Sprinkler portion of the course includes how sprinklers operate, regulations applicable to sprinklers, recognizing and installing the proper sprinkler, modifying sprinklers to address specific needs. The Water Supply portion of this course addresses water supply requirements for sprinkler systems. Topics include the relationship of oc... |
2 |
| UAR 170R |
The Residential Automatic Fire SprinklerThis course covers the various types of automatic fire sprinklers including their similarities and differences. Particular emphasis is placed on the selection of the proper sprinkler and the regulations covering the use of diverse types of heads. This course references current NFPA code books. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: A... |
2 |
| UAR 172 |
Types of Fire Protection Systems and AlarmsThis course covers various types of fire protection systems which include wet pipe and anti freeze systems. Topics include the design principles, specification, installation and operation of fire protection systems. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAR 174 |
Special Application Sprinkler Systems and HydraulicsThe Special Application Sprinkler Systems course addresses a wide range of systems found in the field. The course covers: latch clapper and differential type valves, pilot line systems and preaction systems. The hydraulics portion of the course covers pressure, total force, specific gravity/density, pressure generation, flow rate, sprinkler system ... |
3 |
| UAR 176 |
Human RelationsThis course is an overview of the most important aspects of the role of foreman. Topics include the primary duties of the foreman, understanding what it takes to work well with others, and communicating effectively with others. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |
| UAR 178 |
Technical WritingTechnical Writing covers the basic reports and forms used in the fire protection industry. Topics include specific instructions on how to complete reports and forms in a manner acceptable to others in the fire protection industry. Limited to United Association students. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6 |
3 |