ATPD-1310 Technical Measurements, Hand & Power Tool Use in Pile Driving
2 Credits
Introduction of safe use of pile driving tools. Topics include measurements, tool groups and tool applications.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter apprentice program.
ATPD-1330 Print Reading for Pile Driving
2 Credits
Introduction to blue print reading as it pertains to the Pile Driver. In depth discussion on line types, scale, views, and revision information. Use of optical tooling for layout also included.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's apprentice program.
ATPD-1370 Pile Driving on Land and Water
2 Credits
Introduction to basic pile types and applications. Topics include recognition and use of different types of hammers, pile families designs, structural characteristics, pile driving leads, required equipment and accessories, and pile driving on land and water.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's apprentice program.
ATPD-2020 Pile Driving Technologies
2 Credits
Advanced study of set up and breakdown of various cranes and equipment types. Includes identification of crane types, hardware & hitch usage, signals, and equipment capacities.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's apprentice program.
ATPD-2220 False Work and Heavy Timber
2 Credits
Efficient uses, advantages, disadvantages, and special considerations related to shoring methods. Examples of types of shoring equipment shown. Matching most efficient shoring system to application is also included.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's Apprentice program.
ATPD-2370 Advanced Pile Driving on Land
2 Credits
In-depth study of pile driving. Includes caissons and drilled shafts, tie back walls, cofferdams and cells, shoring and lagging, and fundamentals of geo-technical engineering and soil.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's Apprentice program.
ATPD-2380 Advanced Pile Driving on Water
2 Credits
In depth study of pile driving on water. Topics include sheet pile and caissons, auger cast pile, cofferdams, stone setting, and extraction.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATCT-1301 Introduction to Carpentry, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's Apprentice program.
ATPD-2700 Millwright-Pile Driver Weld IV
2 Credits
Reinforcement of necessary skills required for large multi-pass welds. Preparation for A.W.S. D1.5 vertical up unlimited thickness certification test. Includes in-depth review of blueprint reading for welders.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATMW-2520 Millwright Pile Driver Weld III, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's Apprentice program.
ATPD-2710 Millwright-Pile Driver Weld V
2 Credits
Advanced welding practices as applied to pile driving. GMAW topics include innershield welding, safe set up and use of wire fed welding machines.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): ATPD-2700 Millwright-Pile Driver Weld IV, and departmental approval: admission to Carpenter's apprentice program.