APSM 134: SMQ-34 ADVANCED LAYOUT FABRICATION
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 10 lecture, 30 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 two way offset square to round.
- A successful student will be able to use a calculator to find specific angle and true length.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Review sheet metal pattern development methods
B. Apply lay out and fabrication methods to various jobs
C. Apply math equations to lay out various fittings
D. Lay out and fabricate various specialized fittings requiring advanced lay out
Course Content
A. Review sheet metal pattern development methods
1. Practice geometric construction techniques for lay out
2. Review application of parallel, radial line, and triangulation lay out methods
B. Apply lay out and fabrication methods to various jobs
C. Apply math equations to lay out various fittings
1. Use ITI calculator to find specific angle and true lengths
D. Lay out and fabricate various specialized fittings requiring advanced lay out
1. Lay out and fabricate a two-way offset square to round
2. Lay out and fabricate drop cheek elbow
Lab Content
Working individually and in teams on fabrication of sheet metal products using sheet metal equipment, students will:
A. Practice sheet metal pattern development methods
B. Apply new layout and fabrication techniques to pattern development methodology
C. Practice existing techniques on specialized and unique fittings
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 assignments:
1. Weekly reading assignments from text and outside sources (supplied by instructor)
B. Homework assignment:
1. Complete math worksheets