PWRK1045 Practical Skills for Public Works
This class will introduce basic skills with practical application of industry safety principles. Instruction will include tube and pipe fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, and construction of series and parallel electrical circuits. Students will also be introduced to the material necessary for obtaining a State of MN Special Boilers License.
Prerequisite
Must have Public Works as a declared Major
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate safe practices in accordance with OSHA and industry standards
Construct a tubing and a pipe project
Fabricate series and parallel electrical circuits
Analyze series and parallel electrical circuits
Recognize potential hazards associated with public works activities
Demonstrate the use of lock out tag out
Demonstrate the use of fire suppression equipment
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details