Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Pile Driver Pre-Apprenticeship III

 Title Abbreviation:   PILE DRIVER PRE-APPR III

 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    73

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

This is week three of a three week Pile Driver Skills Enhancement class for pre-apprentices. Develop foundational pile driver skills in a training environment that replicates typical pile driving tasks and conditions of a commercial construction site in order to provide the most realistic experience.

 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. Learn how to safely use a cutting torch.
  2. Continue learning terminology for pile driving processes.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols for use of hand and power tools used in the pile driving industry.
  4. Identify and describe the materials used on pile driver jobsites.
  5. Learn basic interview skills.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Safely use a cutting torch.
  2. Site visits.
  3. Terminology for pile driving processes.
  4. Safety protocols for use of hand and power tools used in the pile driving industry.
  5. Materials used on pile driver jobsites.
  6. Employability Skills Training: (Staying Employed, Union & School Obligations) and Financial Literacy (Qualstar Credit Union).
  7. Basic Interview Skills.