51736

An introductory course in the methods and materials necessary to install a residential plumbing system. This course offers hands-on practice in the installation of supply, Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV), and gas systems.

Overview of trades, design and management occupations connected to building projects. Introduction to use of project documents, plans and specifications. Introduces relevant green technologies in the construction field. Practice in using measuring, hand, and power tools. Hands-on use of tools and materials to complete group projects.

CAL-OSHA 30 training: Industry Standards for regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the Construction Industry.

A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for the construction industry, leading to an ability to identify safety hazards and prevent accidents. Students who successfully complete the course with a "B" or better have the option to apply to the state for an OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety Certificate.

Techniques for repairing, replacing, and refinishing the many types of plastic and fiberglass parts now being used in auto body construction. Specialized methods for heating, reshaping, repairing, welding, and refinishing plastics.

Identification and use of different types of welding equipment for the installation of welded panels. Study of various methods of welding, brazing, soldering, and plasma arc cutting of thin auto body material.

Study, analysis, and repair of unibody and full-framed vehicles, their straightening and alignment, alignment at cross members, rear and side frame members, suspension systems, and steering systems. Frame straightening machines, gauges, and tools as well as appropriate safety will be covered.

An introduction to automotive urethane, polyurethane, and water-based refinishing. It includes a comprehensive study of the materials, equipment, techniques, and processes in the successful application of each of the automotive refinishing materials by integrating classroom gained knowledge with shop practice. This course is required for the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement and the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Associate of Science.

This course concerns the methods and techniques of fastening and joining metal and plastic parts as they relate to a professional fit and finish on vehicle body and frame structures including alignment of metal and plastic parts.

Basic introduction to welding, metal bumping, metal finishing, and plastic filling. Students will learn analysis of minor body and fender damage and the sequential procedures involved in proper metal damage repair by integrating their classroom gained knowledge with shop practice.