Skagit Valley College

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New Course: this course was added after the last catalog

 Course Title:   Suspended Cable & Chain

 Title Abbreviation:   SUSPENDED CABLE & CHAIN

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    71

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

Focuses on the assembly of suspended platforms such as Quik deck �, Systems suspended adjustable posts �, and the assembly plus safe operation of two-point adjustable swing stage �, all which are suspended from either cable or chain. Included are the correct procedures for assembling the wire rope cables hardware, including proper torqueing of the wire rope clips.

 Prerequisite  

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Properly assembly of wire rope clips and proper torque required. Assembly of two point suspended swing stage� along with operating procedures.
  2. Erect a large area platform from Quik Deck� Erect a large area platform from Systems suspended adjustable posts�.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Assembly of wire rope clips and proper torque required. Two point suspended swing stage� along with operating procedures.
  2. A large area platform from Quik Deck�. A large area platform from Systems suspended adjustable posts�.