APPR 189B: PLANS & ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SHEET METAL (SPECIALIST 2B)
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1.5 |
| Hours: | 6 lecture, 48 laboratory per quarter (54 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal Specialist Apprenticeship Program. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to fabricate complex flashing, gutter and downspout connections.
- A successful student will be able to produce take-offs and measurements from residential plans.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Construct complex flashing, gutter and downspout connections.
B. Demonstrate professional vertical soldering skills.
C. Plan HVAC equipment and duct installations.
D. Assess retrofit installations.
E. Integrate take-offs and measurements with residential plans.
Course Content
A. Gutters and Downspouts
1. Roof jacks
2. Complex gutter installation
3. Complex leader head and downspout installation
4. Diverters, scuppers, flashing and counterflashing
5. Complex miter problems
6. Architectural applications and metal roofing roofing basics
B. Soldering
1. Soldering safety and review of common techniques
2. Vertical soldering techniques and standards
3. Soldering with a variety of joint orientations, seams, materials
C. HVAC Equipment and Ducting
1. Math review for residential sheet metal
2. Natural gas vs. propane furnaces
3. Furnace and air conditioning connections
4. Residential control systems
5. Residential duct work
6. Grilles and registers
7. Job sequence and scheduling
D. Retrofit Installations
1. Assessment
2. Emergency safety procedures review
3. Thermostat location, zone and control system considerations
E. Take-offs and Measurements
1. Residential plans, definitions and symbols
2. Take-offs
3. Field measurements for verification
Lab Content
A. Practicing safe use of tools and equipment
B. Measuring
C. Practicing accuracy in layout
D. Fabrication of flashing products
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Results of written quizzes and final exam
B. Satisfactory completion of class projects
C. Maintenance of a student's workbook with questions drawn from text
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Laboratory
D. Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Residential HVAC Finish Installer, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Student Manual. Alexandria, VA: International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry, 2007.
International Training Institute. Residential HVAC New Construction Installer, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Student Manual. Alexandria, VA: International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry, 2007.
International Training Institute. Residential HVAC Retrofit Technician, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry Student Manual. Alexandria, VA: International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry, 2007.
NOTE: These are the standard Sheet Metal textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although one or more may not be within 5 years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment from the International Training Institute Residential HVAC Retrofit student manual to determine items to assess to change out a furnace.
B. Writing assignment from the International Training Institute Residential HVAC Finish Installer to order and schedule installation of grilles and registers for a new residence.