2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

GST 250 - Master Gunsmithing


Description: Mastery of Gunsmithing skills and metal skills. Capstone course to build the student portfolio. Construction of a business plan.

Prerequisites: GST 200  

Credits: 10
Lecture: 1
Lab: 27

Course Content:
  1. Industry standards
  2. Demographics
  3. Workplace ethics and performance standards
  4. Presentation techniques including photographs and resumes
  5. Advertising
  6. Communication techniques and processes
  7. Portfolio building
  8. Documentation for business

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform a broad variety of Gunsmithing tasks at or beyond levels or competency accepted in the industry. (1,3)
  2. Communicate professionally with customer and vendors. (3,6)
  3. Develop a business plan, complete with demographics, suitable for a small business loan application. (2,4,8)
  4. Develop an accurate price list for performing technical services. (8)
  5. Develop marketing tools such as brochures and ads. (5)
  6. Present a portfolio including photos and finished work. (4,7)