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
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Identify methods for sharpening toolsAssessment StrategiesBy written testCriteriayou identify 3 common methods for sharpening
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Sharpen chisels/planes by handAssessment StrategiesIn the labCriteriayou sharpern a chisel or plane bladeChisel or blade is sharp enough to shave hair
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Sharpen chisels/planes using a Tormek Sharpening SystemAssessment StrategiesIn the labCriteriayou follow procedures for setting up the Tormekyou dress the wheel if it is not smooth and trueyou follow procedures for shutting down the Tormek
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Sharpen Boring ToolsAssessment StrategiesIn the labCriteriayou succesfully sharpen a scraper and create shavings with this tool
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Identify Parts and Terminology of Portable Electric motorsAssessment StrategiesBy written testIn the labCriteriayou identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the testyou complete appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist
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Check Electrical components for wearAssessment StrategiesIn the labon a written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist
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Lubricate moving partsAssessment StrategiesIn the labon a written testby submitting the portable power tools checklistCriteriayou identify and lubricate necessary parts of assigned portable power tools as per checklist
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Identify Table saw componentsAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the testyou complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist
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Examine moving parts for wear and adjustAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist
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Check stationary parts for adjustmentAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist
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Calibrate blade and fence settingsAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklist
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Evaluate the performance of a Table sawAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testby submitting the Table Saw checklistCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Table Saw checklistyou create a test sample and submit with your Table Saw checklist
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Identify parts and adjustments of a Power Miter sawAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the testyou complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist
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Examine moving parts for wear and make necessary adjustmentsAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist
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Examine stationary parts for alignmentAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist
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Evaluate the performance of a Power Miter sawAssessment StrategiesIn the labBy written testby submitting the Power Miter Saw checklistCriteriayou complete the appropriate section on the Power Miter Saw checklist
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Identify major parts/components of a portable electric air compressor
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Perform daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on a compressor
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Identify major parts/components of pneumatic air tools
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Perform daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on pneumatic air tools
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List key criteria for selecting portable power tools
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Select the three most important power tools
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Report tool selection to the class
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