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Aug 06, 2026
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HVAC 107 - Duct Fabrication and Installation
PROGRAM: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Emphasizes reading blueprints common to the sheet metal trade, floor plans, elevations, section, detail and mechanical plans. Requires students to develop a layout of an air conditioning duct system and fittings. Fabrication of these parts, including proper use of hand-tools and shop equipment used to fabricate duct systems and fittings.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate safe practices and procedures.
- Develop neat and clean shop drawings to scale.
- Read and interpret schedules, drawings and specifications shown on construction drawings to formulate a material list.
- Layout and calculate measurements for duct work used in heating and air conditioning using mechanical drawings.
- Demonstrate the use of hand tools used in sheet metal fabrication and duct installation.
- Demonstrate use of sheet metal shop equipment.
- Demonstrate proper installation practices.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Architectural blueprint reading: floor plans, elevations, sectional views, detail drawings, schedules and mechanical plans
- Making and using shop drawings
- Developing materials lists
- Ductwork and fitting layout and fabrication
- Hand tool use and safety
- Sheet metal shop equipment use and safety
- Typical installation practices
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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