Maricopa Community Colleges  MEC240   20072-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  11-28-06

MEC240  2007 Spring – 2009 Fall

LEC

5 Credit(s)

5 Period(s)

Construction Sheet Metal and Mechanical Systems IV

Layout and fabrication of louvers, dampers and access doors. Room and building ventilation. Moisture, humidity, temperature, energy and air flow. Fume and exhaust systems and components. Crew Leader skills.

Prerequisites: Registered apprentice status or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MEC240  2007 Spring – 2009 Fall

Construction Sheet Metal and Mechanical Systems IV

 

1.

Discuss louvers, dampers, and access doors including types and purpose. (I)

2.

Describe the procedures necessary for quality fabrication of selected louvers, dampers, and access doors to meet industry standards. (II)

3.

Demonstrate layout, development, and fabrication techniques of selected louvers, dampers, and access door using a mock set up. (III)

4.

Describe the principles and specifications of room and building ventilation pertaining to moisture, water, humidity, temperature, energy, and air flow. (IV)

5.

Demonstrate techniques in the layout, development, and fabrication of selected exhaust and ventilation fittings. (V)

6.

Interpret codes and specifications pertaining to selected fume and exhaust systems to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. (VI)

7.

Examine and select materials for fabrication of specific exhaust or fume systems or components. (VII)

8.

Demonstrate layout, fabrication, and installation techniques for selected fume and exhaust systems and components. (VIII)

9.

Discuss the skills needed by the Crew Leader to effectively supervise and manage the project. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MEC240  2007 Spring – 2009 Fall

Construction Sheet Metal and Mechanical Systems IV

 

I. Louvers, Dampers, and Access Doors

A. Types

B. Purposes

II. Fabrication Procedures

A. Louvers

B. Dampers

C. Access Doors

III. Layout, Development, Fabrication.

A. Louvers

B. Dampers

C. Access Doors

IV. Principles and Specifications

A. Moisture

B. Water

C. Humidity

D. Temperature

E. Energy

F. Air flow

V. Exhaust and Ventilation Fittings

A. Layout

B. Development

C. Fabrication

VI. Fume and Exhaust Systems

A. Code

B. Specifications

C. OSHA

VII. Materials

A. Exhaust systems

B. Fume systems

C. Components

VIII. Layout, Fabrication, and Installation

A. Fume systems

B. Fume systems

C. Components

IX. Crew Leader

A. Supervision

B. Project planning

C. Management

 

 

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