FAB3160 Prefabrication Principles
Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students work in a cooperative learning environment to plan and construct a prefabricated product/structure to meet the specific needs of a client.
- Prerequisite
- FAB2160: Custom Fabrication
- Parameters
- Access to fabrication facilities and equipment, and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson qualifications if students are involved in customer work related to welding or other trade-related activities.
Outcomes The student will:
1 perform basic shop drawing take-off skills
1.1 explain procedures that are used to create a cutting list from a shop drawing
1.2 create a cutting list from a shop drawing
2 demonstrate advanced level resource management skills
2.1 locate appropriate materials and supplies
2.2 identify specialized equipment and processes that will be required
2.3 prepare a production flowchart
2.4 show how to meet with the customer to determine the product/structure specifications
2.5 create a suitable prefabricated design, time line and budget
2.6 show how to apprise the customer of any need to make changes
3 demonstrate appropriate prefabrication skills and practices
3.1 cite examples of products that are built from prefabricated parts
3.2 describe the advantages and disadvantages of prefabricating a component
3.3 identify specific design considerations that must be adhered to when using prefabricated components
3.4 describe safe rigging procedures that are used to move materials and components
3.5 prepare the required templates, jigs and fixtures
3.6 assign responsibilities to:
3.6.1 break out materials according to a prearranged plan
3.6.2 process materials with a minimum number of set-ups
3.6.3 assemble, finish and prepare the product for delivery
3.7 explain the need to:
3.7.1 identify group and individual responsibilities
3.7.2 identify and capitalize on individual strengths
3.8 help install/assemble the product, if contracted
3.9 participate in group and self-evaluation processes
3.10 demonstrate strategies for positive criticism
3.11 complete a customer satisfaction follow-up survey
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
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