Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
IRW190 19952-20086	L+L	3 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Fabrication and Detail
Tools and their use, general layout methods, templates and their development, properties of structural steel, fitting up and welding, handrails, building steel stairs and fire escapes. Prerequisites: Apprentice status or permission of the Apprenticeship Coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
IRW190   19952-20086	Fabrication and Detail

1.	Identify and describe the applications of tools used by layerouts. (I)
2.	Describe the layout methods used in a variety of fabrication and detail jobs. (II)
3.	Describe the applications of and develop various types of templates used in structural steel fabrication. (III)
4.	Given a table, identify the properties of different types of structural steel, rivets and bolts. (IV)
5.	Describe the process for fitting up and welding structural steel. (V)
6.	Describe the materials and fabrication procedures for various types of handrails, stairs, and fire escapes. (VI, VII, VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
IRW190   19952-20086	Fabrication and Detail

I. Tools and Their Use A. Layout Tools 1. Machinist's Scale 2. Scriber 3. Combination Square 4. Center Punch 5. Dividers 6. Protractor 7. Framing Square 8. Chalkline 9. Beam Boards and Gages B. Applications C. Working Heights D. Adding Dimensions on Tapeline II. General Layout Methods A. Definition and Purpose B. Good Shop Practices C. Layout Die D. Mark Numbers 1. Function 2. Marking Systems E. Marking Dimensions F. Right and Left Members G. Duplications H. Bevels I. Gagging Beam Flanges J. Beam Layout K. Clip angles L. Checking M. Group Spacing N. Welded Truss Sections O. Floor Plates P. Pipe Band Layout Q. Finding Linear Measurements R. Squaring Up a Plate for Cutting III. Templates and Their Development A. Definition B. Types 1. Marking Templates 2. Bending Templates 3. Pattern Templates C. Purpose D. Marking E. Making Templates 1. Right and Left Hand Angles 2. Gusset Plate 3. Irregular Side F. Pinned Bending Template G. Template Poles H. Development of Templates 1. Bent Flat 2. Circular Object 3. Lateral Scroll 4. Miter Joint 5. Pipe Pattern IV. Properties of Structural Steel A. Types of Steel B. Bend Test C. Components of Structural steel D. Gages 1. Beam Flange 2. Beam Web 3. Channel Flange 4. Channel web 5. Holes E. Pipe Sizes F. Rivets and Bolts V. Fitting Up And Welding A. Definition B. The Fitter C. Driving Rivets D. Layout E. Squaring F. Clamping G. Welding 1. Types 2. Procedures VI. Handrails A. Functions B. Types 1. Wall Handrails 2. Stair Balustrades 3. Porch Railings 4. Pipe Railings C. Wall Handrails 1. Data 2. Materials 3. Fastening Brackets 4. Bracket to Handrail Connections 5. Channel to Cap Connections 6. Finishing D. Interior Railings 1. Procedure 2. Measurements E. Porch Railings 1. Measurements 2. Shop Details 3. Materials 4. Dimensions 5. Layout 6. Widths 7. Balusters 8. Procedure 9. Aluminum F. Pipe Railings 1. Fabrication Rules 2. Post Position 3. Splices 4. Planning 5. Trade Practices 6. Pipe Cuts 7. Angle Iron VII. Steel Stairs A. Types B. Measurements C. Materials D. Blueprints E. Stair Risers, Treads and Widths F. Setting Bevel Squares G. Stringers 1. Cutting Length 2. Anchoring 3. Layout 4. Miter Cuts 5. Fitting-Up 6. Platform Stringer H. Trimming the Well Hole I. Tread Supports J. Riser and Sub-Tread Pans K. Platforms L. Newel Length M. Corner Connections N. Balustrades 1. Dimensions 2. Finger Room O. Knee or Bent Stair Railing P. Height of Railing Q. Factory Stairs R. Winder Stairs S. Ship Ladders VIII. Fire Escape A. Functions B. Specifications C. Measurements D. Material E. Procedure F. Treads G. Stringers H. Brackets

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