Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Mathematics & Basic Rigging

 Title Abbreviation:   MATH & BASIC RIGGING

 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    74

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    46.0201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Designed to increase awareness of the importance of correct and efficient use of mathematics for the Pile Driving trade. Topics include various mathematical computations using basic non-calculator methods. Introduction to the Construction Master Pro calculator, related math computations, and introduction to basic rigging components and how to properly use them in the Pile Driving trade.

 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

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Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Perform mathematical calculations: add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions, whole numbers, and decimal numbers with and without the use of a calculator.
  2. Figure area volumes for square, rectangular, round, and various polygons.
  3. Figure angles and sides for right triangles and other polygons.
  4. Perform related math computations as they relate to the construction industry.
  5. Use the Construction Master Calculator.
  6. Perform the necessary rigging configurations, i.e. basket, choker, and vertical hitches on various types of rigging.
  7. Calculate a load that is to be hoisted.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. Mathematical calculations: add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions, whole numbers, and decimal numbers with and without the use of a calculator.
  2. Area volumes for square, rectangular, round and various polygons.
  3. Angles and sides for right triangles and other polygons.
  4. Math computations as they relate to the construction industry.
  5. Construction Master Calculator.
  6. Rigging configuration; basket, choker, and vertical hitches on various types of rigging.
  7. Basic knowledge of how to calculate a load that is to be hoisted.