50-420-720Cut-Off Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course will acquaint the apprentice with the basic types of cutoff machines used in industry, cutoff machine applications, cutoff machine tooling, and cutoff machine safety.
Total Credits
0.25

Course Competencies
  1. Determine safety requirements for cut off machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  2. Classify cut off machine capabilities by design and construction
    Assessment Strategies
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice lists the major components of cut-off machines selected by the instructor
    apprentice addresses multiple machine components
    apprentice describes the limitations and capabilities of each machine
    apprentice justifies equipment and machines following a logical sequence
    apprentice's justification incorporates safe work practices
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  3. Compare cut off machine set-up for various jobs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  4. Select a saw blade for a given application
    Assessment Strategies
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects a blade appropriate to the material being cut
    apprentice selects a blade accounting for blade material and number of teeth per inch
    apprentice selects a saw that is well suited for the job
    apprentice accounts for safe cutoff practices
    apprentice selects a suitable work holding device to give necessary rigidity and accuracy
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  5. Create a cutting agent matrix
    Assessment Strategies
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a cutting definition matrix
    apprentice use references and resources efficiently
    the matrix shows the cutting agents down the vertical axis
    the matrix shows these headings on the horizontal axis: definition, examples of product, advantages, disadvantages
    apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
    apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  6. Write a procedure for welding a saw blade
    Assessment Strategies
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice creates a drawing with written explanations
    drawing includes a closeup of the blade with labels for all major sawblade and weld parts
    drawing includes a vertical bandsaw with labels for all major parts
    written explanation lists all the steps for saw blade welding to a 90% accuracy
    written explanation explains the steps for preparing a vertical band saw for operation to a 90% accuracy
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  7. Calculate feeds and speeds used on band saws and cut off machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Cut Off Machines & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses the "job selector" with a 90% accuracy
    apprentice determines the correct blade to use for the assigned task
    apprentice determines the correct blade speed for the assigned task
    apprentice determines the correct feed speed for the assigned task
    answers are neat and readable
    answers are clear and concise
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor

  8. Examine cutting tool selection and identification for cut off machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications