31410340Tool & Machine Maintenance (Construction)
Course Information
Description
Proper maintenance is essential in order to obtain accurate and repeatable results. This course focuses on keeping machinery in proper working order and maintaining sharp cutting tools. Students learn to troubleshoot problems and to establish routine maintenance procedures.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Identify methods for sharpening tools
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify 3 common methods for sharpening

  2. Sharpen chisels/planes by hand
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you sharpern a chisel or plane blade
    Chisel or blade is sharp enough to shave hair

  3. Sharpen chisels/planes using a Tormek Sharpening System
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you follow procedures for setting up the Tormek
    you dress the wheel if it is not smooth and true
    you follow procedures for shutting down the Tormek

  4. Sharpen Boring Tools
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you succesfully sharpen a scraper and create shavings with this tool

  5. Identify Parts and Terminology of Portable Electric motors
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you complete appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist

  6. Check Electrical components for wear
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist

  7. Lubricate moving parts
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    on a written test
    by submitting the portable power tools checklist
    Criteria
    you identify and lubricate necessary parts of assigned portable power tools as per checklist

  8. Identify Table saw components
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist

  9. Examine moving parts for wear and adjust
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist

  10. Check stationary parts for adjustment
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist

  11. Calibrate blade and fence settings
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist

  12. Evaluate the performance of a Table saw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    by submitting the Table Saw checklist
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist
    you create a test sample and submit with your Table Saw checklist

  13. Identify parts and adjustments of a Power Miter saw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist

  14. Examine moving parts for wear and make necessary adjustments
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist

  15. Examine stationary parts for alignment
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist

  16. Evaluate the performance of a Power Miter saw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    by submitting the Power Miter Saw checklist
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist

  17. Identify major parts/components of a portable electric air compressor

  18. Perform daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on a compressor

  19. Identify major parts/components of pneumatic air tools

  20. Perform daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on pneumatic air tools

  21. List key criteria for selecting portable power tools

  22. Select the three most important power tools

  23. Report tool selection to the class

This Outline is under development.