Pipefitting is the process of taking straight pipe sections and measuring and cutting them to fabricate piping systems. Pipe systems can be fabricated into threaded, socket, and butt welded connections.

Pipe systems are essential in the transportation, delivery, and use of various industrial fluids and potable water. Pipefitters work along with welders, ironworkers, and field service technicians to fabricate, install, test, and trouble shoot pipe systems.

Since pipefitters are utilized by numerous local and national economic sectors, pipefitters have and will continue to find numerous employment opportunities.

The pipefitting certificate program at LSC will enable students to take advantage of this in demand career.