CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

972-574-5200
Program Name:
SHEET METAL
 
Description of the Program

Topics include the Introduction to Construction Math, Trade Math One, Basic Safety, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Tools of the trade, Introduction to Basic Rigging, Introduction to Materials Handling, Introduction to the Sheet Metal Trade, and Introduction to Sheet Metal Layout & Processes and Basic Construction Math. Comprehensive Plan & Spec Reading; Air Testing and Balancing; Introduction to Welding, Brazing and Cutting; Introductory Supervisory Skills; Fabrication ThreeTriangulation; Advanced Architectural Sheet Metal, and Fabrication FourComprehensive Review.

 
Course Track
Sheet Metal I - A
Sheet Metal I - B
Sheet Metal II - A
Sheet Metal II - B
Sheet Metal III - A
Sheet Metal III - B
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **  
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Sheet Metal I - A
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: English Math and Reading Tests
All testing must be completed no later than Friday August 18, 2023.
The course topics are Build Your Future in Construction; Introduction to Construction Math; Sheet Metal Math and Measurements; Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation); Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Power Tools; Sheet Metal Tools and Equipment; Plasma Arc Cutting; Introduction to Basic Rigging; Introduction to Material Handling and Occupational Overview: The Sheet Metal Industry.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Applied Construction Math I
OR Test: TABE Math - English
OR Test Out: Applied Construction Math
MANDATORY
Req Test: TABE Reading - English
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Sheet Metal I - B
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Sheet Metal I-A
Course topics are Sheet Metal Layout and Processes; Parallel Line Development; Installation of Ductwork; Installation of Air Distribution Accessories; Introduction to Construction Drawings; Basic Communication Skills; and Basic Employability Skills.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Sheet Metal I - A
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Sheet Metal II - A
Type of Class: Semester
17 Sessions/80 Hours
Prerequisite: Sheet Metal I-B Sheet Metal II-A - This course consists of 80 hours per semester including labs. The course topics are Field Measurements, Calculations, and Fittings; Construction and Sheet Metal Drawings; and Radial Line Development. Sheet Metal II-B -This course consists of 80 hours per semester including labs. The course topics are Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication Standards; Bend Allowances; Soldering; Air Distribution Systems; and Shop Production and Organization.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Sheet Metal I - B
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Sheet Metal II - B
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours

The course topics are Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication Standards; Bend Allowances; Soldering; Air Distribution Systems; Triangulation; and Shop Production and Organization.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Sheet Metal II - A
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Sheet Metal III - A
Type of Class: Semester
18 Sessions/80 Hours

Prerequisite: Sheet Metal II-B

The course topics are Sheet Metal Job Specifications; Commercial Air Systems; Principles of Airflow; Using Construction Drawings in Sheet Metal; Air Testing and Balancing; Blanket Insulation for Ducts; and Board Insulation For Ducts.
Note: All students are required to attend one (1) additional 4 hour class.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Sheet Metal II - B
OR Course: TD TECH - Sheet Metal II
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **

 

 

 
Sheet Metal III - B
Type of Class: Semester
9 Sessions/48 Hours

The course topics are Sheet Metal Job Specifications; Architectural Sheet Metal; Blanket Insulation for Ducts; Board Insulation for Ducts; Welding and Brazing; Oxyfuel Cutting; Sheet Metal Business and Technology; and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
MATERIALS:
no materials
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **