APSM 107: SMQ-7 PARALLEL LINE FITTINGS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 1.5 |
| Hours: | 16 lecture, 24 laboratory per quarter (40 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Sheet Metal 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 layout and fabricate a 90 degree round tee fitting to acceptable industry standards.
- A successful student will be able to layout and fabricate a round elbow fitting to acceptable industry standards.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Lay out and fabricate the fittings listed using parallel line development to acceptable industry standards
B. Apply geometric construction to parallel line lay out
Course Content
A. Lay out and fabricate fittings using parallel line development
1. Introduction to parallel lines
2. Round offset
3. Round elbow
4. Unequal size tees (90 and 45 degree)
5. Off-center tees
6. Type C curved gutter miters
B. Apply geometric construction to parallel line lay out
Lab Content
A. Practicing hand skills to join round elbow gores by sheet metal seams.
B. Application of parallel line pattern development to various sheet metal projects.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Personal protective equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
Results of written quizzes and tests
Shop participation
Comprehensive written final examination
Comprehensive final project
Evaluation of progress by weekly assignment
Method(s) of Instruction
Discussion
Laboratory instruction
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
International Training Institute. Layout Curriculum for the Sheet Metal Industry, International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (student manual and workbook). 2010.
This is the standard Sheet Metal textbook/workbook used for this course. Although it may not be within 5 years of the required published date, it is the most current book used when teaching this course.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading assignment:
1. Read text Unit 2 pages 97-99 introducing steps in applying parallel line techniques.
B. Writing assignment:
1. Develop various tee and hole patterns with drafting equipment, including calculations for proper sizes, as part of the round tee pattern development lessons.