MTFAB 621 - Metal Fabrication and Layout

MTFAB 621
0 units
Metal Fabrication and Layout
54 hours laboratory
Corequisite: MTFAB 50, 202, 204, 206 or 650.
Grading: non graded.

Description

This course will address the techniques used in basic metal layout and fabrication. The course will also reinforce safe and correct setup and use of metal fabrication machinery and hand tools.

Transferability

Identifiers & Codes

Department: Trades & Industrial Technology
School: Trades & Applied Technology
Academic Level: Undergraduate
TOP Code: 095640 - Sheet Metal and Structural Metal
CTE Status: Yes
SAM Code: C - Clearly Occupational
CIP Code: 15.0699 - Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credit or Noncredit: Noncredit

Class Size Max, Units, Hours

Class Size Maximum: 25
Lab Hours: 3
Supplemental Hours: 0
Credit Units: 0
Noncredit Hours: 162
Out of Class Hours: 0
Weekly In-Class Hours: 3
Teaching Units: 3
Total Student Learning Hours: 162
Total Contact Hours: 162

Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment

Catalog Information

Grade Mode: LBCC Non-Graded Course
Are there Materials Fees for the course? No
Is the course repeatable? Yes

Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • 1. Recognize, analyze, and apply a standard of safety rules and practices given in this course pertaining to sheet metal fabrication equipment, work habits, and an industrial environment.
  • 2. Synthesize information to layout and fabricate simple flat sheet metal patterns while safely using sheet metal hand tools and machinery.
Course Objectives:
  1. Identify and fabricate elementary sheet metal seams.
  2. Calculate the amount of metal required to complete a sheet metal fitting.
  3. Demonstrate the safe use of sheet metal hand tools.
  4. Demonstrate the safe use and application of sheet metal fabrication equipment.
  5. Synthesize information to layout and fabricate simple flat sheet metal patterns.

Course Content

Course Content:

I. Industrial Safety Standards

II. Introduction to Power Shear
A. Shearing

III. Hand Powered Tools and Machines
A. Shearing
B. Punching
C. Sawing

IV. Patterns Development
A. Simple Pattern Development
1. Layout techniques
2. Seam allowance

V. Introduction to Parallel Line Development
A. Parallel Line Development
1. Layout techniques
2. Seam allowance

VI. Introduction to Soldering
A. Techniques for soldering galvanized steel

VII. Welding
A. GMAW / MIG Welding
1. Safe operation
2. Machine setup and settings
3. Flat position welding

Methods of Instruction & Active Learning

Instructional Method(s):
  • Laboratory / Studio / Shop / Clinical
  • Discussion
  • Other
Examples: Students will work closely with the instructor while learning the proper way to setup and operate the Metal Fabrication equipment. Advanced students will assist the beginners and may work as a team or work individually. Topics will include safety practices while working within an industrial area / shop and basic content theory. Discussions are a constant between the student and instructors as to the proper settings and adjustments for the Metal Fabrication machines and the materials used. Discussions also cover work place safety, wages in industry and working conditions in industry. Student-student discussions occur in the lab environment and will cover content information and problem solving. FMA provides literature on new and changing areas of metal fabrication on a regular basis. Students will visit local fabrication shops and the local apprenticeship training centers.

Assignment for In and Out of Class

Assignment Types:
  • Substantial college level writing assignment, such as: essay(s), written homework, term/research paper, and/or other (Required).
  • Lab or field activity, product, and/or report
  • Other
Examples: Students will read trade related publications, website documents pertaining to Metal Fabrication such as the Fabricator Manufacturer Association magazine (FMA) and hand outs. Students are given specific projects to perform each time they are in class. The project given will depend on the student’s ability and knowledge of Metal Fabrication and Layout. This will allow teaching of all levels of Metal Fabrication and Layout from beginner to advanced within one lab environment. Students will be given criteria from the instructor for the required projects. The students are expected to use their basic English writing skills to provide a written report. Students will create and/or update their resumes to include their present experience.

Methods of Evaluation

Written Evaluations:
  • Laboratory Report(s)
Computational or Non-Computational Problem Solving Demonstrations:
  • Laboratory Report(s)
Further Methods of Evaluation:
  • Skill Demonstrations such as class performances(s), fieldwork, performance exam(s)
  • Objective examinations, such as: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion
Examples: Students are to comply with Basic English / Writing skills when completing their assignments. They are to submit a complete and correct set of documents in a timely manner. The instructor will evaluate, them based on completeness and the ability to summarize results and draw conclusions. The instructor will return the documents to the student with suggestions for improvements. Students will complete a lab report using a description of the layout technique, the type of project, calculate the amount of material needed, fabrication techniques and seam allowances. The instructor will evaluate using Industry standards. Students will demonstrate the layout and fabrication of a variety of metal projects and components. They will be evaluated by an instructor using industry standards in regards to procedure, skill, and final product. The safety exams will include with true / false and fill in questions. Students will be questioned by the instructor on the proper setup of equipment and proper fabrication techniques.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibilty

Instruction through the Course Outline of Record includes approaches to teaching that promote inclusion and engagement with diverse bodies of students using methods that are inclusive of diverse perspectives, close equity gaps, and are accessible to all students. Teaching faculty participate in college-wide efforts to close equity gaps, such as course-level data validation in program planning, centers and communities for teaching, DEIA professional development activities, and Student Learning Outcomes assessment. Cyclical Routine Review of course objectives, outcomes, content, assignments, methods of evaluation, methods of instruction, representative textbooks and materials, and requisites allows faculty to explore how each element of the course outline illustrates inclusion and engagement with diverse student bodies. Course instruction is accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, and is achieved through professional development support, and District accessibility procedures which guarantee accommodation so that all students can equally participate in learning opportunities. Design of instructional materials, including those hosted online in learning management systems, can be reviewed for accessibility through accountability systems such as the CVC@ONE's Peer Online Course Review and in collaboration with the college’s Instructional and Universal Designer, who assists faculty in the design and implementation of materials and strategies that meet best practices for Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Representative Textbooks and Materials

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