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GUNSMITHING COURSES
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GST 100 Apprentice Gunsmithing
GST 150 Journeyman Gunsmithing
GST 160 Basic Police Armorer
GST 191 Basic Engraving
GST 192 Advanced Engraving
GST 195 Gunsmithing Practicum
GST 200 Professional Gunsmithing
GST 250 Master Gunsmithing
GST 291 Professional Firearms Engraving
GST 295 Advanced Gunsmithing Practicum
GST 296 Internship: Gunsmithing
GST 299 Independent Study Gunsmithing

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GST 100. Apprentice Gunsmithing. (10) Basic gunsmithing skills and skills related to the gunsmithing trade. Shop and general firearms safety, machine tool skills, stockmaking, metal refinishing and ballistics. Integration of computer applications.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:Admission to the Gunsmithing program.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Safety standards and liability
2. State and federal regulations and record keeping
3. Design, function and repair of rifle systems
4. Hand and machine tool operation
5. Factory specifications
6. Firearm metal refinishing
7. Stock fitting and refinishing
8. Glass bedding
9. Recoil pad installation and stock fitting
10. Firing range safety and procedures
11. Firearms history and development
12. Plans, standards and drawing
13. Internal, external, terminal ballistics and target analysis
14. Research techniques using the personal computer

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Safely operate firearms, hand tools, drill presses, a lathe, grinders, sanders, buffers and bluing equipment.
2. Shape and form metal using files, saws, grinders, sanders, buffers, drills and taps.
3. Disassemble, polish, blue and reassemble firearms.
4. Use a computer to develop ballistics data, billing data, research information, and advertising material.
5. Use measuring tools such as micrometers, scales, optical comparator and Rockwell hardness tester.

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Suggested Assessment Measures:
1. Portfolio
2. In-Class Presentations
3. Papers
4. Exams (oral/written)
5. Quizzes
6. Pre and Post Tests
7. Class Participation/Discussion
8. Journal
9. Film/Video Response
10. Projects
11. Demonstrations
12. Field Trip Response
13. Critique
14. Community Service/Coop/Internship
15. Group Activities
16. Experiments
17. Homework
18. Interviews/Surveys
19. Practicums
20. Standardized Exams

PRIMARY TEXT: Student's Shop Reference Handbook Industrial Press, Inc.
PRIMARY SUPPLIES: Pocket calculator capable of trig functions (TI 30X suggested)

GST 150 Journeyman Gunsmithing (10) Intermediate study of machine tool use and firearms applications. Milling, precision grinding, heat treatment and computer assisted drafting, shotgun design, metal joining, sight installation and stockfitting.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: GST 100 or consent of instructor.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Design, function and repair of shotguns
2. Vertical milling, heat treating, and precision grinding
3. Orientation to trap, skeet and sporting clays
4. Computer assisted drafting
5. Stock duplicator nomenclature

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Operate various machine tools including a vertical mill, heat treat oven, and precision grinder.
2. Maintain, repair and customize a variety of shotguns.
3. Perform computer assisted drafting operations on a personal computer.
4. Join and weld metals common to firearms.
5. Duplicate a basic rifle or shotgun stock including fitting and finishing.

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Suggested Assessment Measures:
1. Portfolio
2. In-Class Presentations
3. Papers
4. Exams (oral/written)
5. Quizzes
6. Pre and Post Tests
7. Class Participation/Discussion
8. Journal
9. Film/Video Response
10. Projects
11. Demonstrations
12. Field Trip Response
13. Critique
14. Community Service/Coop/Internship
15. Group Activities
16. Experiments
17. Homework
18. Interviews/Surveys
19. Practicums
20. Standardized Exams

PRIMARY TEXT: Design CAD 2-D 6.0 for DOS Software/Using Design CAD 2-D A.S.B.C.

GST 191 Basic Engraving (4) Practice in the art of engraving, primarily on steels used in the manufacturing of firearms. Operations and setups performed on a variety of projects and exercises.

(RC/E). One lecture; Nine lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Operation and maintenance of Gravermeister machine
2. Design and draw scroll patterns
3. Completion of a rifle floorplate with basic scroll design

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Operate and maintain the gravermeister machine properly.
2. Grind gravers from blank tool steel to perfect cutting edge, large onglet, small onglet and background gravers.
3. Lay out and cut straight lines.
4. Lay out and cut circular scroll lines.
5. Draw scroll pattern with borders, cut and finish a practice plate as though it were a part to a firearm.
6. Know how to grey and highlight for contrast.
7. Be able to design, draw, cut and finish a rifle floorplate.

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Suggested Assessment Measures:
1. Portfolio
2. In-Class Presentations
3. Papers
4. Exams (oral/written)
5. Quizzes
6. Pre and Post Tests
7. Class Participation/Discussion
8. Journal
9. Film/Video Response
10. Projects
11. Demonstrations
12. Field Trip Response
13. Critique
14. Community Service/Coop/Internship
15. Group Activities
16. Experiments
17. Homework
18. Interviews/Surveys
19. Practicums
20. Standardized Exams

PRIMARY TEXT: Wells/Simpson. Rachel Wells on Engraving, YC Repro, 1st edition.
OPTIONAL TEXT: None ApprovedOPTIONAL TEXT:Meek. The Art of Engraving, Brownell.

GST 192 Advanced Engraving (4) Design and layout on flat and cylindrical surfaces. Emphasis on balance, selecting tools and fixtures, manipulation of the engraver's vise, and all components familiar to the trade.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:GST 191.

(RC/E). One lecture; Nine lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Advanced scroll patterns
2. Animal and bird patterns
3. Shading with lines only
4. Grinding of flat gravers large and small
5. Background removal
6. Sculpture engraving on practice plate
7. Sculpture engraving on firearm part
8. Jigs and fixtures for holding work in the vise

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Design and execute more advanced interlocked scroll work on practice plate.
2. Design and execute scroll and animal or bird scene on practice plate.
3. Learn the technique of shading designs with cut lines only.
4. Grind flat gravers used for removal of background material, large and small.
5. Learn the technique of cutting away background material in preparation for sculptured animal scenes.
6. Design, execute and finish sculptured animal scene on practice plate.
7. Design, execute and finish sculptured animal or bird scene on arifle floor plate.
8. Utilize jigs and fixtures for holding pieces in vise.
9. Master the art of lettering.

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Suggested Assessment Measures:
1. Portfolio
2. In-Class Presentations
3. Papers
4. Exams (oral/written)
5. Quizzes
6. Pre and Post Tests
7. Class Participation/Discussion
8. Journal
9. Film/Video Response
10. Projects
11. Demonstrations
12. Field Trip Response
13. Critique
14. Community Service/Coop/Internship
15. Group Activities
16. Experiments
17. Homework
18. Interviews/Surveys
19. Practicums
20. Standardized Exams

PRIMARY TEXT: Wells/Simpson. Rachel Wells on Engraving, YC Repro, 1st edition.
OPTIONAL TEXT: None ApprovedOPTIONAL TEXT:Meek. The Art of Engraving, YC Repro.

GST 195 Gunsmithing Practicum (3) Laboratory and extended shop experience for students to develop skills in project planning, drawing and craftsmanship.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:Concurrent enrollment in one or more of the 100-level gunsmithing courses. Repeatable[2].

Eight lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Safety standards
2. Time management
3. Project planning
4. Tools and material
5. Special tooling
6. Quality control standards

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Develop a work plan including a list of projects relative to 100-level gunsmithing courses and the order of operations for each project.
2. Draw working plans for each project.
3. Summarize each project in a written report.
4. Prioritize operations relative to a project.
5. Demonstrate a commercial quality finished project.
6. Evaluate and document projects and results.

GST 200 Professional Gunsmithing (10) Advanced gunsmithing techniques and applications of existing skills. Studies in precision barreling of rifles. Pistol and revolver actions and major modifications. Computer numerical control techniques for gunsmiths. Advanced stockmaking procedures.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:GST 150 or instructor approval.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Design, function and repair of pistols and revolvers
2. Action modifications and compensator theory
3. Numerical control programming and practices
4. Rules and regulations for manufacturing firearms
5. Advanced tooling operations for precision barreling and accurizing
6. Advanced stock duplicating procedures

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Maintain, repair and extensively modify pistols and revolvers.
2. Program a computer operated mill and lathe.
3. Install rifle barrels using advanced methods for insuring accuracy.
4. Design and build the classic rifle stock.

GST 250 Master Gunsmithing (10) Mastery of Gunsmithing skills and metal skills. Capstone course to build the student portfolio. Construction of a business plan.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:GST 200 or consent of instructor.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Industry standards
2. Demographics
3. Workplace ethics and performance standards
4. Presentation techniques including photographs and resumes
5. Value of work
6. Advertising
7. Communication techniques and processes
8. Portfolio building
9. Documentation for business

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Perform a broad variety of Gunsmithing tasks at or beyond levels or competency accepted in the industry.
2. Communicate professionally with customer and vendors.
3. Develop a business plan, complete with demographics, suitable for a small business loan application.
4. Develop an accurate price list for performing technical services.
5. Develop marketing tools such as brochures and ads.
6. Present a portfolio including a resume, photos and finished work.

GST 291 Professional Firearms Engraving (4) Individualized instruction in advanced methods and techniques employed by professional firearms engravers. Student must provide pistol or rifle to be engraved.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:GST 192. .

(RC/E) One lecture; Nine lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Use of various fixtures for holding firearms in the engraver's vise
2. Relief engraving
3. Figure and line inlays using precious metals

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Use various vise fixtures.
2. Design and execute deep relief scroll work.
3. Inlay gold lines and figures.
4. Engrave a firearm according to accepted professional standards.

ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Suggested Assessment Measures:
1. Portfolio
2. In-Class Presentations
3. Papers
4. Exams (oral/written)
5. Quizzes
6. Pre and Post Tests
7. Class Participation/Discussion
8. Journal
9. Film/Video Response
10. Projects
11. Demonstrations
12. Field Trip Response
13. Critique
14. Community Service/Coop/Internship
15. Group Activities
16. Experiments
17. Homework
18. Interviews/Surveys
19. Practicums
20. Standardized Exams

PRIMARY TEXT: Wells/Simpson. Rachel Wells on Engraving, YC Repro.
OPTIONAL TEXT:Meek. The Art of Engraving, Brownell.

GST 295 Advanced Gunsmithing Practicum (3) Advanced gunsmithing laboratory and practice for students concurrently enrolled in one or more of the 200-level gunsmithing courses. Emphasis on development of a project plan, application of tooling and craftsman skills, and use of quality control standards.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:Concurrent enrollment in a 200-level gunsmithing course. Repeatable.

Eight lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Safety standards
2. Advanced project planning
3. Fiscal standards
4. Evaluative criteria

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Develop a job plan.
2. Demonstrate commercial quality in finished projects.
3. Document a profit/loss statement for completed projects.

GST 296 Internship: Gunsmithing Credit Hours: ( 3 ) Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Repeatable[1].

Three lecture.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Applied knowledge and skills
2. Learning objectives and relevant competencies to the discipline area and the workplace
3. Critical analysis of the internship experience
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to work setting.
2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business.
3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper.
5. Exhibit personal development and foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through.
6. Conduct a self-appraisal and evaluate the structured internship experience.

GST 299 Independent Study Gunsmithing (1-6) Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant/Associate Dean is required.

Repeatable.

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YAVAPAI COLLEGE GUNSMITHING SCHOOL "Leading The Field In Gunsmithing Technology"

YAVAPAI COLLEGE GUNSMITHING SCHOOL
"Leading The Field In Gunsmithing Technology"