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Trades & Technology

Tim Shoemaker

SHTMTL201 · MTFAB220C · SHMET220C · SHMT220B · SHMT221 · SHMT220C · SHEETALL · 8 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want real metal fab skills and a fun shop experience that can lead toward the trade or union path.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHands-on trade mentorBBQ class cultureIndustry-connectedApproachable foreman vibeEasy pass if you show up
  • Extremely hands-on metal fab and welding teaching with real industry know-how.
  • Classes feel fun and social with BBQs, field trips, and lifelong friend energy.
  • Effort and showing up matter more than perfection; grades and A path are very attainable.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Showing up and putting in effort is enough for strong grades; reviews describe easy passes and A outcomes without perfectionism.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is practical and beginner-accessible, though some fab courses rate moderately difficult due to hands-on skill building.

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Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

One review marks attendance mandatory and others stress showing up most days, while at as not mandatory.

; attendance expectations are mixed by course.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Every detailed comment is strongly positive and urges students to enroll for learning and trade pathways.

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Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Effort over polish is repeatedly praised and reported grades include A and A+.

Format shift

In-person only; limited grade reports but consistently easy-pass tone.

Workload

Light

78/100

, and manageable load even with other classes.

Format shift

In-person only.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students call him a lifelong mentor with deep trade knowledge, high approachability, and unmatched hands-on teaching.

Format shift

In-person only; all 8 reviews are highly positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Assessment centers on hands-on projects and shop performance rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

In-person only; no exam-focused comments found.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person shop classes are highly hands-on, fun, and mentor-like with BBQs and field trips; difficulty varies by course but .

Main concern

Some courses are non-transferable and geared more toward trade prep than general education units.

What students said

“The fire pit class is just awesome! We learned a lot and got the most hands on of any class Ive ever taken.”
MTFAB220C
“if you can count to 3 and show up most days something is wrong with you if you cant get a”
SHEETALL
“This one is not difficult and I learned something new. You also don't have to buy a book for this class.”
SHMT221

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews emphasize projects and practical skill work rather than formal high-stakes testing.

Hands-on projectsShop performanceNo traditional exams mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

85/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Assessment appears project and shop based; reviews do not describe strict proctored exams.

Hands-on projectsShop drawingsPractical skill checks
“afterwards, be able to layout, develop, trim, form flanges, and assemble per sketch.”
SHTMTL201
“You use shop drawings and there is .”
SHMT221

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The fire pit class is just awesome! We learned a lot and got the most hands on of any class Ive ever taken. welding or metal fab”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 in-person reviews spanning 2005-2020, highlighting hands-on teaching and easy-pass trade prep. Credibility rating: Medium.

🔥 Hands-On Teaching

95/100

“We learned a lot and got the most hands on of any class Ive ever taken.”

👍 Must-Enroll Energy

96/100

“If you are not sure about what you want to do in ... Enroll ASAP!”

🛠️ Easy Pass Path

82/100

“if you can count to 3 and show up most days something is wrong with you if you cant get a”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • like a foreman on a job if anyone can relate
  • I've never had a teacher like him

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Effort is key to this class not quality
  • This one is not difficult and I learned something new
  • if you can count to 3 and show up most days

Theme 3

❤️ About Class Culture

  • We also have BBQ's in this class!
  • fun field trips, and intorduces you to jobs in this field
  • everyone in the class as well as tim may become a life long friend

Data context

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Analysis sample

8

Recent reviews read by the AI

8

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

, but many are older (2005-2020) and grade data is sparse.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

311171 review
MTFAB220C1 review
SHEETALL1 review
SHMET220C1 review
SHMT220B1 review
Show 3 more courses
SHMT220C1 review
SHMT2211 review
SHTMTL2011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values