FAB1090 Sheet Fabrication 1
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students use basic tools, materials and processes to fabricate sheet materials into finished products, models or prototypes.
- Prerequisite
- FAB1010: Fabrication Tools & Materials
- Parameters
- Access to a materials work centre, complete with basic hand tools.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe the basic tools and processes used to fabricate sheet stock
1.1 identify the common types and sources of sheet and board stock; e.g., card stock, sheet metal, acrylic plastic, corrugated card and plastic, foam board, styrofoam
2 demonstrate basic measurement and layout skills and techniques
2.1 identify and demonstrate the appropriate transfer and marking processes for a variety of sheet and board materials
2.2 prepare a pattern or template to transfer folding and cutting lines
2.3 create a systematic sequence of operations to fabricate a product
2.4 demonstrate basic skills related to the use of:
2.4.1 layout and marking tools
2.4.2 cutting tools
2.4.3 forming tools
2.4.4 bonding materials
2.4.5 fastening devices
3 apply basic sheet stock fabrication skills and techniques to produce a product
3.1 describe the process of separating sheet stock by:
3.1.1 shearing
3.1.2 scoring and snapping
3.1.3 sawing
3.1.4 hot wire cutting
3.2 describe the process of forming sheet stock using a:
3.2.1 strip heater
3.2.2 box and pan brake
3.2.3 slip roll
3.2.4 vacuum former
3.3 research typical joining and fastening techniques related to the use of:
3.3.1 mechanical joints and fasteners
3.3.2 adhesive
3.3.3 cohesives
3.4 apply suitable finishes and surface details to a model, prototype or product
3.5 analyze a product for the overall attention to:
3.5.1 workmanship
3.5.2 accuracy
3.5.3 structural soundness
3.5.4 quality of finish
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.