PIPEFITTING

INSTALL SYSTEMS. MASTER THE TRADE. POWER INDUSTRY.

Build the Systems that Keep Industry Flowing

Learn the skills to install, maintain, and repair critical piping systems in a high-demand field.

What is a Pipefitter?

Pipefitters are the highly skilled tradespeople who design, install, and maintain the piping systems that move liquids, gases, and steam in industrial, commercial, and energy facilities.

On a typical day, a pipefitter might read and interpret complex blueprints, cut and thread pipe, install valves and fittings, weld or join pipes, and test systems to ensure safety and performance. They work in environments ranging from refineries and power plants to manufacturing facilities and large commercial buildings.

If you have strong problem-solving skills, enjoy hands-on work, and like the idea of building essential systems that keep industries running — pipefitting could be the perfect career path for you. Many compare the trade to solving large, real-world puzzles where precision and planning are key.

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Pipefitters Work With:

🔧 Cutting, threading & bending tools

📐 Blueprints & piping system layouts

🔥 Welding & pipe joining techniques

🦺 Industrial safety & testing procedures

Why Choose ABC?

👨‍🏫 Skilled Instructors

  • Train under instructors with decades of real-world pipefitting experience.

🔧 Practical, Hands-On Learning

  • Work with tools, materials, and systems you’ll encounter on the job.

📜 Recognized Industry Credentials

  • Earn NCCER Pipefitting credentials that open doors nationwide.

🤝 Strong Industry Ties

  • Connect with our extensive Gulf Coast network of employers.

💲 Cost-Effective Training

  • Competitive tuition with discounted rates for member companies.

“ABC offers industry-recognized programs that are led by certified instructors, designed to equip you with the skills employers need today. With strong industry partnerships and hands-on learning, ABC sets you up for long-term success.”
— Shane Firmin (Brown & Root)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • 1.5-Year Program

    • 3 semesters (20 weeks per semester)

    • 2 nights per week

    • Curriculum: NCCER Pipefitting Levels 1 & 2 (first two semesters), followed by a fully hands-on training class in the third semester.

    • Prerequisite: NCCER Core Credential

      • You MUST have Core completed to enroll in the Pipefitting program.

      • Don’t have Core? No problem! We offer NCCER Core here at ABC Pelican.

    • Employed/Sponsored by a GBRIA/ICC Member Company: $300

    • Employed/Sponsored by an ABC Pelican Member Company: $600

    • All other Employers / Individuals: $1,000

    Training costs can be based on your employer/sponsor’s membership status. If you are not sponsored or employed, you will qualify for the individual rate.

    Not sure if your employer is a member? Contact the training center!