HVAC 2340 Sheet Metal Ductwork Fabrication
Course Information
| Course Number | HVAC 2340 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Sheet Metal Ductwork Fabrication |
| Description | The course will introduce the student to the layout and fabrication of sheet metal ductwork in both commercial and residential applications. The student will fabricate fittings including reducers, transitions, takeoffs, ogee offsets and radius elbows. Residential duct design and sizing methods will be discussed along with heat loss/heat gain calculations with related computer software applications. The student will be exposed to blue print reading and related specification books. |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Outline methods and practices that will insure safety in the shop and on the job site.
- Discover components that make up a common ductwork run.
- Operate Pittsburgh machine.
- Operate jump shear.
- Operate sheet metal breaks.
- Operate rolling machines.
- Examine duct sizing methods.
- Explore plans and specs.
- Demonstrate sheet metal fitting layout and fabrication techniques.
- Calculate CFM.
- Investigate duct instellation practices.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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