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DRFT 1291: Introduction to Steel Detailing
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
The course introduces the students to the structural steel sections used in steel construction, the processes used in the fabrication shop to manufacture the building components, and the drawings used and created by the steel detailer.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the process for manufacturing structural steel sections
- Name and identify the features of contemporary structural steel sections
- Identify and describe the uses of fabrication shop equipment
- Describe the fabrication process from raw steel delivery to finished product storage
- Read and interpret construction drawings
- Describe the features to be included in the structural steel fabrication drawing
- Describe the features to be included in the structural steel erection drawing
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
The theory based course combines reference materials, instructional lectures and videos, and a field trip to a steel fabrication shop.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Steel manufacture |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Steel section features |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Construction drawing reading |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Fabrication processes |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Drawing features |
Course topics
- Structural steel production
- Structural steel shapes, features and uses
- Shop fabrication equipment and processes
- Symbols, terminology and abbreviations used on construction drawings
- Steel detail drawing features
- Steel erection drawing features
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.