Course Overview
In this course you will learn to identify and use Metal Fabrication shop equipment during the fabrication of projects. Shop equipment includes plate shear, ironworker, plate rolls, band saws, pipe threader, brake press, and drill presses. You will also apply WorkSafeBC standards and regulations as well as shop specific standard operating procedures for use and maintenance of the equipment.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply safe working procedures for each piece of equipment.
- Use various types of drills and drill presses during the fabrication of projects.
- Use horizontal and vertical band saws.
- Use the ironworker to cut, punch, and notch material.
- Use the plate shear during the fabrication of projects.
- Use plate rolls to form radius plates.
- Use threading machine to cut threads in round stock and tube.
- Use press brakes to form plate during the fabrication of a project.
Effective as of Fall 2017
Related Programs
Metal Fabrication Shop Equipment (MTLF 1220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Metal Fabricator Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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