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FAB1100 Fabrication Principles

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students investigate and apply fundamental principles of fabrication to build an artifact or structure from common structural materials.
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 principles of separating, forming and combining materials

    • 1.1 list and describe three distinct ways of changing the shape of a material; e.g., separating, forming, combining (joining)

    • 1.2 describe and give examples of tools that:

      • 1.2.1 shear

      • 1.2.2 chip

      • 1.2.3 abrade

    • 1.3 identify other current and emerging processes that use the following to shape a material:

      • 1.3.1 heat

      • 1.3.2 light

      • 1.3.3 chemicals

    • 1.4 outline principal methods of forming materials by:

      • 1.4.1 bending or twisting

      • 1.4.2 forging

      • 1.4.3 casting

    • 1.5 research processes that can be used to:

      • 1.5.1 polish

      • 1.5.2 coat

      • 1.5.3 plate a surface to protect or improve the appearance of a product

    • 1.6 demonstrate basic skills related to separating, combining and forming processes

  • 2 describe the characteristics and give examples of permanent, semipermanent and temporary fastening systems

    • 2.1 list and describe common types of mechanical fasteners that are used with metal products

    • 2.2 identify and describe typical bonding techniques that are used to combine metals; e.g., soldering, braze welding, bonding

    • 2.3 describe when to use permanent, semipermanent and temporary fastening techniques

    • 2.4 explain why it may be necessary to change the physical state of some materials before they can be formed

  • 3 demonstrate basic fabrication skills and techniques, using simple hand and power tools

    • 3.1 identify and describe measurement and layout tools that can be used to:

      • 3.1.1 measure and mark a straight line on a metal surface

      • 3.1.2 make an angle of 45° and 90°

      • 3.1.3 create arcs and circles

      • 3.1.4 measure the inside and/or outside dimensions of pipe, round and square stock

    • 3.2 for a given product design, describe the appropriate processes and tools to measure, lay out, shape, condition and finish the materials

    • 3.3 prepare a material list and sequence of events to fabricate a given product design

    • 3.4 describe principles of shop safety

    • 3.5 describe a safety plan in case of an accident

  • 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 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.