Planning, scheduling, and cost estimation for large-scale welding and fabrication projects.
About this course
This course teaches you how to plan, schedule, and estimate costs for large-scale welding and fabrication projects. You will work through real-world scenarios that require careful sequencing of operations, accurate resource allocation, and clear communication with stakeholders.
You will learn to use industry-standard tools to build project timelines and identify critical paths. The course also covers quality control checkpoints and safety requirements that must be built into every project plan.
Who takes this course
WELD 3930 is an elective course. It is open to students in the Welding & Fabrication Technician program who want to develop management skills for fabrication environments.
Credits: 1.5 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Apply scheduling techniques to sequence welding and fabrication operations.
- Estimate material, labour, and overhead costs for welding projects.
- Develop project timelines using industry-standard management tools.
- Identify quality control checkpoints and safety requirements in project plans.
- Communicate project status and changes to stakeholders.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Project plan and cost estimate | 40 |
| Mid-term case study | 20 |
| Final project presentation | 25 |
| Participation and quizzes | 15 |