.png){kind=logo}
Certified Piping Draftsman Training Program
Introduction
The Piping Draftsman Training Program is tailored to equip individuals with the technical drafting skills required to produce accurate and industry-compliant piping layouts and drawings for process plants, oil & gas installations, power plants, and industrial facilities. This course focuses on creating isometric, orthographic, and schematic drawings using tools like AutoCAD, while introducing piping codes, standards, and component representation to ensure clear and functional design documentation.
Modules and Content
Module 1: Basics of Piping Engineering
- Introduction to piping systems and their purpose
- Overview of industrial piping applications
- Types of pipelines: process, utility, an
Module 2: Piping Components and Symbols
- Pipes, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and flanges
- Fittings, gaskets, and fasteners
- IS, ANSI, and ASME standards for symbols and conventions
Module 3: Understanding Piping Layouts and Drawings
- Plot plans, P&IDs, and general arrangements
- Equipment and piping layout coordination
- Legend tables and line lists
Module 4: Orthographic Piping Drawings
- Plan views and sectional views
- Line routing, elevation tagging, and annotations
- Layering and dimensioning standards in AutoCAD
Module 5: Isometric Drawing Preparation
- Isometric projection techniques
- Bill of Materials (BOM) extraction
- Dimensioning, spooling, and welding notation
Module 6: Pipe Support and Rack Detailing
- Types of supports and hangers
- Pipe rack drawings and clearances
- Drawing structural coordination points
Module 7: AutoCAD for Piping Drafting
- Layer management and object snapping
- Block creation, title block setup, and plotting
- Sheet setup and layout practices
Module 8: Coordination and Clash Management
- Coordination with civil, structural, and equipment layouts
- Clash identification and resolution methods
- Drawing readability and cross-discipline integration
Module 9: Documentation and Submission Standards
- As-built drawings and revisions
- Fabrication drawings and construction sets
- Compliance with client and EPC specifications
Module 10: Project-Based Capstone
- Drawing a full piping system for a sample plant unit
- Generating isometrics, orthos, and BOM
- Final project review and submission
Scope & Advantages
With large-scale industrial projects on the rise, piping draftsmen are in high demand across industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and water treatment. Draftsmen serve as the bridge between design engineers and construction teams, converting ideas into
accurate, detailed drawings that ensure buildability and compliance. This course enables participants to work confidently on piping projects with practical drafting knowledge, professional standards, and strong coordination skills—making them valuable assets to EPC firms, engineering
consultancies, and fabrication contractors.
accurate, detailed drawings that ensure buildability and compliance. This course enables participants to work confidently on piping projects with practical drafting knowledge, professional standards, and strong coordination skills—making them valuable assets to EPC firms, engineering
consultancies, and fabrication contractors.
Reference
- “Piping Handbook” by Mohinder L. Nayyar ,
- “Process Piping: The Complete Guide to ASME B31.3” by Charles Becht IV,
- “Pipe Stress Engineering” by Liang-Chuan Peng and Tsen-Loong Peng
- “Piping Design Handbook” by John J. McKetta Jr.
- “The Planning Guide to Piping Design” by Richard Beale and David R. Sherwood