TOPICS QUALIFYING AS PIPE FITTER CONTINUING EDUCATION
Course		Qualifier*	Hours Credit
Training Center Instructors training and teaching		UA Cert / Trn Ctr Cert.	Hour for hour
Journeyman Classes taught at Training Center		Passing Grade	Hour for hour
CAD, 3-D Drafting, BIM Classes		C or Better	Hour for hour
30-Hour OSHA Training Course		C or Better	Hour for hour
UA, Local 533 or Contractor sponsored Safety classes		Certificate	Hour for hour
UA, Local 533 or Contractor sponsored Foreman classes		Letter from Contractor	Hour for hour
Medical Gas Certification		Certification / Recertification	Hour for hour
Backflow Certification		Certification	Hour for hour
New UA Welding Certification		Certification / Recertification	16 hours
Licensing		License (Journeyman or Master)	16 hours
Star Certification		Certification	32 hours
Service Certification Programs		Certification	Hour for hour
College or University Course 2 Credit Hours **		C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 3 Credit Hours **		C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 4 Credit Hours **		C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 5 Credit Hours **		C or Better	CEU x 5
Local Vendor Training		Certificate	Hour for hour
Internet Courses		Certificate	CEU x 5
International Foundation Classes		Certification	CEU x 5
*Simply sitting in a class does not qualify for continuing education hours. The course must be successfully completed. For example a license review course must result in obtaining a license. A college course must result in a ‘C’ or better grade.
**College courses that pertain to the pipefitting industry (math, science, computer skills, technical subjects, business) or personal financial management courses qualify.