DRFT 1364: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing for Pipe Fabrication
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to working from a mechanical piping layout of a building to produce spool drawings, piping isometrics, and fabrication drawings.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform clash detections for the project team
- Apply fabrication shop practices and procedures
- Generate scaled cross section drawing and detail views to check for sub assembly placement / interferences
- Prepare detailed drawings using models and drawing templates
- Make additions to models and drawings as needed to complete detail drawings
- Create all necessary documents and drawings required for drawing revisions and fabrication requirements
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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70
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Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- Piping design software for 3D modeling.
- Review job assignment and reference documents, including vendor shop drawings, with the mechanical engineer.
- Reviewing ‘Issued for Construction’ (IFC) drawings and identify the construction compatibility.
- Building construction and commercial building systems.
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.