This is an advanced course in the area of metal fabrication. Students will apply their knowledge gained in the introductory metal fabrication course to design and construct a major project of their choice. Each student will be responsible for his or her project to include: design, bill of materials, and plan of procedure. Additional instruction will include advanced metal lathe and mill techniques.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Machine Tool/Metal Fab.
½ credit
Course Competencies
Demonstrate construction safety.
Use construction tools and equipment
Identify common construction materials
Interpret construction documents and blueprints.
Review construction management and scheduling documentation.
Illustrate site preparation and layout
Construct a building structure using wood framing techniques.
Recognize plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems.
Apply interior or exterior finishes to a structure.
Gain hands-on experience in building a construction project. This will include: floor framing, wall framing, roofing, door/window installation, and many other building procedures.
Standards
AC1.d.4.m: Demonstrate proficiency in the proper care of all tools used in a class or lab.
BB1.b: Analyze and use tools and materials.
AC1.c.5.h: Demonstrate and use the common hand tools of the trade safely and properly.
AC1.d.2.m: Demonstrate the safe and proper use of power tools.
AC1.d.5.h: Demonstrate the use of portable power tools, such as circular saws, table saws, saber saws, drills, planers and sanders, safely and properly.
AC1.a.4.e: Identify multiple systems that are used in buildings.
AC1.b.8.m: Demonstrate basic dimensioning skills including the use of: dimension, extension, center and leader lines.
AC1.e.1.e: Recognize simple drawings as representations of structures.
AC1.b.5.e: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in the Standard Measuring System to the 1/4” and the Metric Measuring System to centimeters.
AC1.a.10.h: Analyze how structures are constructed using a variety of processes and procedures.
AC1.a.6.m: Explain the function of foundations and why structures rest on a foundation.