This course covers introductory instruction of sheet metal tools and sheet metal duct fabrication. The Couse also covers instruction on installation practices for fiberglass & flexible duct systems.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Students who complete this course will be able to at an introductory level:
- Identify and describe common types of sheet metal.
- Identify various methods of joining sheet metal.
- Describe methods used to insulate and attenuate sheet metal duct.
- Identify various sheet metal duct accessories and describe their installation.
- Identify different types of flexible duct and explain how it is installed.
- Demonstrate how to run a basic load calculation on structure.
- Identify critical parts of the IMC code.
- Describe the methods used to fabricate and repair fiberglass duct.
- Demonstrate the use of duct sizing calculators
Sheet Metal Duct Systems
Fiberglass & Flexible Duct systems
Duct sizing
Heat Gains & Losses in Structures
Lecture - Discussions
Demonstrations'�
Collaborative Learning
Problem Based and Inquiry Learning
Custom Labs/ Jobs/ Work Orders
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.