50-420-715Mechanical Hardware & Hand Tools for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course provides instruction for the apprentice in recognition, selection, and operation of mechanical hardware and hand tools. Apprentices are taught to use outside sources to select correct component or tool sizes, characteristics, and operating parameters. Apprentices will sharpen drills and single point cutting tools.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Select hardware
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects hardware appropriate to the assembly selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects hardware accounting for the type of material and the material the hardware is made from
    apprentice selects hardware well suited for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific hardware
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  2. Select threaded fasteners
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects threaded fastener appropriate to the operation, assembly, or application selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects threaded fastener accounting for the type of material and the material the fastener is made from
    apprentice selects threaded fastener well suited for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific threaded fastener
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  3. Select hand tools
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects hand tools appropriate to the operation, task or application determined by the instructor
    apprentice selects hand tools accounting for the type of material and the material the tool is made from
    apprentice selects hand tools well suited for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific hand tools
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  4. Select hacksaws and files
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects hacksaw or file appropriate to the assembly, operation, or application selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects hacksaw or file accounting for the type of material being worked and the material the hacksaw or file is made from
    apprentice selects hacksaw or file well suited for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific hacksaw or file
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  5. Select drills and reamers
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects drill or reamer appropriate to the assembly, application, or application selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects drill or reamer accounting for the type of material being worked and the material the drill or reamer is made from
    apprentice selects drill or reamer is sized accurately for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific drill or reamer
    apprentice determines drill point geometry
    apprentice calculates correct speeds and feed rates for the drill
    apprentice uses references, formulas and/or charts
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  6. Select counterbores and countersinks
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects counterbore or countersink appropriate to the task or application selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects counterbore or countersink accounting for the type of material being worked and the material the counterbore or countersink is made from
    apprentice selects a counterbore or countersink that is sized accurately for the task or application
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific counterbore or countersink selected
    apprentice calculates correct speeds and feed rates for the counterbore or countersink selected
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  7. Select taps and dies
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects tap or die appropriate to the internal or external thread required
    apprentice selects tap or die accounting for the type of material being worked and the material the tap or die is made from
    apprentice sizes the tap or die accurately for the job
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific tap or die
    apprentice selects a tap and or a die for an application, specification, or operation selected by the instructor
    apprentice uses references, formulas, and/or charts
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  8. Select cutting fluids
    Assessment Strategies
    Hardware & Hand Tools Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects a cutting fluid appropriate to the task or machining process selected by the instructor
    apprentice selects a cutting fluid accounting for the type of material being machined
    apprentice selects a cutting fluid that is well suited for the job
    apprentice selects a cutting fluid that won't damage the machine or the machining process
    apprentice accounts for any applicable safety concerns for the specific fluid
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  9. Sharpen a drill bit
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice follows all safety precautions
    apprentice ensures that the grinder is safe to operate
    apprentice operates a pedestal grinder properly
    apprentice grinds a standard point on a drill bit
    apprentice uses given references and resources including a drill point gauge
    the drill point is within Machinery Handbook specifications (or specifications previously provided by your instructor)
    apprentice selects the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    apprentice performs all critical steps in the right order
    apprentice verbalizes an explanation of the process as it is performed

  10. Fit parts with an arbor press
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice presses a bushing out following Machinery Handbook specifications (or specifications previously provided by your instructor)
    apprentice presses a bushing in following Machinery Handbook specifications (or specifications previously provided by your instructor)
    apprentice follows all safety precautions
    apprentice ensures that the press is safe to operate
    apprentice performs all critical steps in the right order
    apprentice verbalizes an explanation of the process as it is performed
    apprentice selects the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]