Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship, A.S. (379)

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Associate of Science

This Associate’s degree program enables students enrolled in the CCAC certificate for sheet metal apprentices to continue with their education and complete the coursework needed for an Associate’s degree.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Acquire the skills needed for fabrication and installation of architectural sheet metal; including brass and copper ornamentation, columns, skylights, signs, metal ceilings and downspouts.
Perform the testing, adjusting and balancing needed to fine tune and maintain HVAC components according to engineering specifications.
Utilize computers to fabricate sheet metal products and troubleshoot HVAC systems as well as system design using CAD drafting.
Fuse different types of metal using the latest technological processes.
Perform the rigging and installation of building components relating to floor and walls.

Degree Requirements

First Year

ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
SHM 103 - Basic Sheet Metal Fabrication Credits: 4
SHM 104 - Basic Mechanical Drawing Credits: 3
PHS 161 - Physical Science for the Industries Credits: 3
WLD 295 - GMAW and Welding Fundamentals Credits: 3

Total: 16 credits

Second Year

ENG 103 - Technical Communications Credits: 3
MAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4 ¹
or
MAT 191 - Mathematics for the Industries Credits: 3
SHM 107 - Sheet Metal 2 Credits: 3
SHM 108 - Advanced Mechanical Drawing Credits: 3
SPH 101 - Oral Communication Credits: 3
WLD 296 - SMAW and Applied Fundamentals Credits: 3

Total: 18–19 credits

Third Year

HIS 151 - History of American Labor Credits: 3
or
PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SHM 203 - Sheet Metal 3 Credits: 4
SHM 204 - CAD and HVAC Design Credits: 4
SHM 207 - Problem Solving Credits: 5
WLD 297 - GTAW Processes Credits: 3

Total: 19 credits

Fourth Year

SHM 208 - Industrial Metal Fabrication Credits: 3
SHM 209 - Advanced AutoCAD Applications Credits: 3
SHM 210 - Foreman Training Credits: 1
WLD 298 - Industrial Metal Applications Credits: 4

Total: 11 credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64–65

¹ Students planning to transfer to a four-year school must take MAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra .

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