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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

Iron Workers (IW)


IW 120    Rigging    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to rigging operations such as wire rope, chains, slings, cranes, helicopters, ladders and scaffolds. Also included are rigging safety, knot recognition and strength identification, as well as knot application to rigging.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24596
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24660
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 130    Reinforcing I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces standard codes, code classifications, plans, schedules, charts and specifications commonly used by the ironworker. Topics include construction techniques used in reinforcing concrete members with steel, use of bar supports, placement of reinforcing iron and general principles of bar splicing and welding. Post tensioning and pre-stressing techniques are introduced.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24600
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 140    Precast Concrete and Metal Buildings    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the erection of precast concrete and metal buildings. Topics include rigging, handling and installing these in a safe and economical manner. It also covers reading and interpreting charts, tables and blueprints.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24806
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 150    Welding I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat. It provides knowledge of the equipment and materials employed in the use of shielded metal-arc, gas shielded-arc, and oxy-acetylene welding.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24016
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 170    Structural I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the theory and practice of blueprint reading, structural erection procedures and proper steel structure construction.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24036
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 180    Architectural/Ornamental I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Enrollment Limitation: Registered Ironworkers Apprentice.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course covers architectural and ornamental iron working. It provides detailed knowledge of the procedures and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental iron working. Topics include tools, anchors, fasteners, various layout instruments and constructing curtain walls.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24854
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 181    Architectural/Ornamental II    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: IW 180 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of IW 180 and provides detailed information on knowledge, procedures and practices employed by the ironworker in architectural and ornamental iron working. Topics include tools, anchors fasteners and various layout instruments. Additionally, constructing curtain wall systems, applying sealants, and glazing systems are covered.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24870
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             


IW 298    Work Experience in Ironworkers Apprenticeship    4 Units

Prerequisite: Registered Apprentice.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course will provide supervised work in ironworker apprenticeship for the purpose of developing specific skills to meet the goals and objectives of the JATC Students will be working in community union ironworker construction sites. May be repeated for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             22306
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24480
TBA          TBA               LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             24482

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 26, 2008

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