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Study GuideSteamfitter/PipefitterDepartment of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Apprenticeship and CertificationStudy GuideSteamfitter/Pipefitter(Based on Red Seal Occupational Standard – RSOS 2015)Government of Newfoundland and LabradorDepartment of Advanced Education, Skills and LabourVersion 7June 2019
Table of ContentsIntroduction . 3Exam Process . 4Before the Exam . 4During the Exam. 4After the Exam . 4Exam Format . 5Exam Content . 9Understanding the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS). 9Exam Breakdown . 11RSOS Sub-tasks. 12Task Profile Checklist . 13Create a Study Plan . 19Resources - Websites . 22Resources – Book List. 23Conclusion . 24Appendices:Appendix A:Regional Offices . 25Appendix B:Calculator Use . 26Appendix C:Answer Sheet Example . 27
IntroductionThis Study Guide has been developed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department ofAdvanced Education, Skills and Labour, Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, toassist apprentices and trade qualifiers as they prepare to write the Interprovincial (IP) Red SealExam. IP Exams are available for all Red Seal trades. For a list of Interprovincial trades pleaserefer to the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour Some of the specific goals of this guide are: to help you understand the skills and knowledge that might be covered on the exam to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses to provide organization and structure for a course of study to provide a list of resources to help you with your study plan to support and supplement the teaching and learning processThis study guide outlines the theoretical portion of the program. The intent is not to replacetechnical training provided under the guidance of instructors. Rather, it is a tool to be used inconjunction with formal training.Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 20193
Exam ProcessBefore the ExamYou must contact the nearest Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Divisional office to makerequest to write the IP Red Seal exam (See Appendix A for a list of regional offices). Uponapproval, the Apprenticeship Program Officer (APO) will notify you of your eligibility to writethe exam, and provide you with scheduling information. If you require special accommodationsdue to a disability or language barrier, please contact your regional office for information onapplying for this service.During the ExamYou must bring: personal identification such as a photo or signature ID or valid Newfoundlandand Labrador driver’s license your notification letterThe following will be provided: a calculator (see Appendix B for calculator information) all other items required such as pencils, scrap paper, etc.Important Note:Personal cell phones, calculators, or other electronic equipment are NOT allowed into theexam room. If you do bring them, they will be stored away and returned to you when youhave completed the exam.After the ExamResults will be mailed to you approximately seven to ten days after completion of the exam. Allnecessary instructions and information will be provided in the results letter.The percentage mark you obtained will be provided. You will also be given a section by sectionbreakdown, showing how many questions were in each section, as well as the number ofquestions in each section you completed successfully.If you are successful in obtaining a 70% or more on your exam, you will be issued aNewfoundland and Labrador Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement.4Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 2019
Exam FormatAll IP Red Seal exams are written in multiple-choice format. Each exam has between 100 and150 questions. A multiple-choice question consists of a stem (a complete question) followed byfour options (A, B, C, D). The stem contains all the information necessary to answer thequestion. The options consist of the one correct answer and three “distracters.” Distractersare incorrect. (See Appendix C for a sample answer sheet).IP Red Seal exams contain three types of questions:Level 1Knowledge and RecallLevel 2Procedural and ApplicationLevel 3Critical ThinkingQuestions at this level test your ability to recall and understand definitions, facts,and principles.Questions at this level test your ability to apply your knowledge of procedures toa new situation.Questions at this level test your ability to interpret data, solve problems andarrive at valid conclusions.Level 1 Examples:Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 20195
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Exam ContentUnderstanding the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)The Red Seal model has historically been based on the development of the NationalOccupational Analysis (NOA), which supports the development of multiple-choice formatexaminations.The RSOS was introduced in 2015 and is now taking the place of the NOA. Each RSOS or NOAsets the standard for a Red Seal trade. The Red Seal Inter-provincial Examination is based onthe Red Seal Standard.The new standards provide greater consistency in learning resources and allow for increasedindustry involvement in the development of these standards. This new model places increasesemphasis on apprenticeship training and assessing skills with industry learning objectives,outcomes and performance criteria.The RSOS for each trade describes the tasks and sub-tasks; skills and knowledge requirements;summary of essential skills; safety information; trends affecting the trade; technical terms;names of tools and equipment; acronyms; learning objectives and outcomes; industry expectedperformance and essential skills related to each sub-task.The RSOS is an excellent tool to use as you study for the Red Seal exam. RSOSs can be found SOS material is organized into the following categories: MWA (Major Working Activity). TheMWAs are further broken down into TASKS (describes activities within an MWA) and SUBTASKS (describe activities within a task – This is what the exam is based on).RSOSMWA Tasks Sub-tasksThe NOA will continue to be used as the occupational standard for trades that do not yet have an RSOSdeveloped.Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 20199
RSOS Pie ChartThe RSOS Pie Chart presents the MWA percentages in the form of a pie chart which tells youthe approximate number of questions from each MWA. For example, 12% of the questions onthe Steamfitter/Pipefitter Exam will be based on MWA A.STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTERMWA TitlesInstalls, Tests, Maintains, Troubleshoots andPerforms Common OccupationalMWA AMWA E Repairs Heating, Cooling and Process PipingSkillsSystemsPerforms Layout, FabricationInstalls, Tests, Maintains, Troubleshoots andMWA FMWA B and Piping Installationrepairs Renewable Energy SystemsPerforms Rigging, Hoisting,Performs Commissioning, Start-up andMWA CMWA GLifting and PositioningTurnoverInstalls, Tests, Maintains,Troubleshoots and Repairs LowMWA D and High Pressure Steam andCondensate Systems10Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 2019
Exam BreakdownThe Steamfitter/Pipefitter exam currently has 130 questions. The following table shows abreakdown of the approximate number of questions that come from each RSOS MWA. It isimportant to note that the number of questions can change at any time. When you are readyto write your exam you may contact your regional office to verify the number of questions (SeeAppendix A).# of QuestionsMWA ATask 1Task 2Task 3MWA BTask 4Task 5Task 6Task 7MWA CTask 8Task 9Task 22Task 23MWA GTask 24Performs Common Occupational SkillsPerforms safety-related functionsUses and maintains tools and equipmentOrganizes jobPerforms Layout, Fabrication and Piping InstallationPerforms fabricationLays out, identifies and installs piping, tubing, fittings and related componentsInstalls, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and tests valvesInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs heat tracing systemsPerforms Rigging, Hoisting, Lifting and PositioningPerforms common rigging, hoisting, lifting and positioningPerforms complex and critical rigging, hoisting, lifting and positioningInstalls, Tests, Maintains, Troubleshoots and Repairs Low and High Pressure Steam andCondensate SystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs low pressure steam and condensatesystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs high pressure steam and condensatesystemsInstalls, Tests, Maintains, Troubleshoots and Repairs Heating, Cooling and ProcessPiping SystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs hydronic systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs process piping systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs industrial water and waste treatmentsystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioningand refrigeration (HVACR) systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs fuel systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs medical gas systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs compressed air and pneumaticsystemsInstalls and tests fire protection systems. NCCInstalls, Tests, Maintains, Troubleshoots and Repairs Renewable Energy SystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs geo-exchange and geothermalsystemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs solar heating systemsInstalls, tests, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs heat recovery systemsPerforms Commissioning, Start-Up and TurnoverPrepares system for commissioning, start-up and turnoverTask 25Commissions systemsMWA DTask 10Task 11MWA ETask 12Task 13Task 14Task 15Task 16Task 17Task 18Task 19Task 20MWA FTask 21TotalStudy Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 2019162917242671113011
RSOS Sub-tasksThe following RSOS Task Profile Checklist outlines the MWAs, tasks and sub-tasks for your trade.The IP Red Seal exam is written to test your knowledge and abilities regarding the sub-tasks inthe RSOS. This chart can be used to review your current knowledge. You can review by placinga checkmark ( ) next to those you understand fully.Place your focus on those you do not understand and study them until you are comfortablewith the material. Think of possible questions in that particular content area.The RSOS also contains a list of “supporting knowledge and abilities” for each sub-task. Theyare the skills and knowledge you must have to perform a sub-task. The supporting knowledgeand abilities identified under each sub-task will be very helpful as you review. The list can befound in the RSOS, on the Red Seal website, for your trade.12Study Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 2019
Task Profile ChecklistBased on 2015 RSOSSteamfitter/PipefitterMWA A: Performs Common Occupational Skills Task 1: Performs Safety-Related FunctionsSub-Tasks Maintains safe work environment Selects, inspects and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safetyequipment Follows lock-out procedures Task 2: Uses and Maintains Tools and EquipmentSub-Tasks Uses common tools and equipment Uses access equipment Uses welding equipment Uses soldering and brazing equipment Uses oxy-fuel equipment Task 3: Organizes JobSub-Tasks Plans work Generates drawings Interprets drawings and specifications Develops piping templates Performs preliminary quality control functionsMWA B: Performs Layout, Fabrication and Piping InstallationSub-Tasks Task 4: Performs Fabrication Fabricates piping system components Fabricates brackets, supports, hangers, guides and anchorsStudy Guide SteamfitterPipefitter 201913
MWA B: Performs Layout, Fabrication and Piping Installation (Cont’d)Sub-Tasks Task 5: L
Study Guide. Steamfitter/Pipefitter. (Based on Red Seal Occupational Standard – RSOS 2015) Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour. Version 7 June 2019. Table of Contents. Introduction.
