APR 266K Sheetmetal Apprenticeship-Job Site Management

Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 5

Presents related training material consistent with the minimum skill requirements of the sheet metal trade. Includes: job site organization, time management, goal setting, dispute and/or conflict resolution, organizational techniques, and goals.

Prerequisite: APR 266J with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Organize a job site crew to most effectively achieve completion of a given project.
Establish an operating routine for work site crews.
Develop a record keeping process for site-specific projects.
Utilize contract documents and specifications to foresee job site conflicts and resolve them. Utilize recognized standard building codes guidelines as applicable. Read and interpret building plans and drawings.
Interpret contract documents, prints, specifications and AIA forms.
Schedule and coordinate with other trades on job sites.

Content Outline

Plan development and structure
- Timelines
- Definitions, abbreviations and symbols
  - Architectural and mechanical
Managing the job site and understanding who is who
- Owners and design professionals
- General contractors vs. sub-contractors
Specification review and contract parameters
Job site documents and record keeping
Project scheduling and coordination with other trades
Resolving job site conflict