Course curriculum

The only Complete Sheet Metal Course on the Internet

    1. How to use this course

    1. Introduction to Estimating

    2. Chapter 1 Quiz

    1. Reading Construction Drawings Part-1

    2. Reading Construction Drawings Part-2

    3. Section Views

    4. Drawing Scales

    5. Revisions, Demo & Zone Drawings

    6. Chapter 2 Test

    1. How to Read Mechanical Drawings

    2. Detailing and Shop Drawings

    3. Chapter 3 Test

    1. 1: Overview of a Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop

    2. 2: The Role of Shop Fabrication

    3. 3: Sheet Metal Material Types

    4. 4: Safety Protocols and Best Practices in a Sheet Metal Shop

    5. 5: Sheet Metal Shop Cutting Tools

    6. 6: Bending and Forming Tools

    7. 7: Joining & Fastening

    8. 8: CNC and Automation

    9. 9: Sheet Metal Coil Line

    10. Spiral Duct Lockformer Machine

    11. SMACNA & Industry Standards

    12. Quality Control

    13. Common Sheet Metal Defects

    14. Testing and Inspecting

    15. Fabrication Cost Estimation Basics

    16. Material Procurement & Inventory Management

    17. Efficiency in a Fabrication Shop

    18. In-House Fabrication vs Subcontracting

    19. How to Calculate Shop Overhead and Burden

    20. Prefabrication

    21. SMACNA Construction Standards

    22. Chapter 4 Test

    1. Field Labor Crew Size

    2. Conditions Affecting Labor

    3. Details and Specialties

    4. HVAC Equipment Labor & Rigging Methods #2

    5. HVAC Equipment Labor & Rigging Methods #1

    6. Hangers

    7. Duct Sealing and Leakage Testing

    8. Chapter 5 Test

About this course

  • $495.00
  • 78 lessons
  • 11 hours of video content

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What's Included

  • How To Read Drawings

    Learn how to Read Mechanical Drawings including Sheet Metal Shop Drawings. Learn what to look for when reviewing drawings. This course is good for beginners or those looking to increase their skill level.

  • Sheet Metal Fabrication

    Learn how sheet metal is fabricated and the equipment used. Learn the different seams and joints used along with how to calculate shop productivity.

  • Field Installation & Estimating

    Learn how sheet metal is installed including the different hangers used, the factors affecting productivity, and how to calculate labor and crew size. Learn how to do a sheet metal takeoff and analyze labor.

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