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Be aware of costs, and the business motive for green projects and sustainable manufacturing improvements. (new C-17 module) Estimated time = 4 hours
Assessment Strategies
by completing compressed air loss and cost estimate worksheets
by completing downtime cost per minute worksheets for various plant scenarios
by completing misalignment cost worksheets
by completing equipment balance cost/benefit comparisons
by writing a summary of the business motives behind waste reductions and cost savings from green programs and sustainable manufacturing improvements
by submitting completed work to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice correctly identifies the costs associated with running equipment
apprentice estimates air losses and costs associated with air leaks
apprentice identifies the costs of misalignment
apprentice estimates the costs associated with balanced and unbalanced equipment
apprentice identifies plant and facility energy and resource wastes
apprentice calculates the costs of downtime and runtime ratios/metrics
apprentice identifies best practices
apprentice applies world class costs and benchmarking accurately
apprentice summarizes the business motives behind green programs and sustainable manufacturing efforts
written summary is grammatically correct, error free, and adheres to the guidelines provided by the instructor
written summary identifies the key points
written summary includes only relevant and necessary details
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Analyze energy efficiency initiatives for industrial plants, equipment and facilities. (new C-17 module) Estimated time = 4 hours
Assessment Strategies
by summarizing energy efficient equipment options and alternatives in a written report
by submitting completed work to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice describes energy efficient equipment options correctly
apprentice identifies resource requirements accurately
apprentice compares energy efficient options and alternatives
apprentice summarizes energy efficiency technical information clearly and concisely
written summary is grammatically correct, error free, and adheres to the guidelines provided by the instructor
written summary identifies the key points
written summary includes only relevant and necessary details
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Be aware of new materials and options for work processes. (new C-17 module) Estimated time = 4 hours
Assessment Strategies
by conducting Internet research related to new energy efficient materials and options for equipment and operations
by sharing a summary of your key research findings during class discussion
by participating in class discussions as others share their research results
Criteria
apprentice identifies online resources efficiently
apprentice accurately summarizes technical information related to new materials
apprentice provides relevant examples of applications of new materials for plants and facilities
apprentice encourages class participation and facilitate questions and answers
apprentice enters into class discussions
apprentice offers questions or comments during class presentations
apprentice actively listens during class
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Relate predictive and preventative maintenance testing procedures to green and sustainable manufacturing principles. (add to C-15 or C-17) Estimated time = 8 hours
Assessment Strategies
by comparing predictive and preventative maintenance tests including laser alignment, vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermal imaging
by relating predictive and preventative maintenance tests to reducing downtimes, improving equipment performance, and reducing costs
by summarizing how precision laser alignment of rotating machinery contributes to energy efficient operations and sustainable manufacturing
by submitting completed work to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice explains the business motive for predictive maintenance
apprentice describes the business motive for preventative maintenance
apprentice compares and contrasts predictive and preventative maintenance testing
apprentice applies predictive and preventative maintenance to cost reductions, energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing principles
apprentice relates testing procedures used in vibration analysis to predictive and preventative maintenance
apprentice relates testing procedures involved in oil analysis to predictive and preventative maintenance
apprentice relates testing procedures involved in ultrasonic testing to predictive and preventative maintenance
apprentice relates testing procedures involved in thermal imaging to predictive and preventative maintenance
apprentice relates testing procedures involved in precision laser alignment to predictive and preventative maintenance
apprentice correlates precision laser alignment to reduced energy consumption and more efficient operations
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Perform precision laser alignment on rotating machines and equipment. (addition to C-15 or C-17) Estimated time = 16 hours
Assessment Strategies
by completing precision laser alignment of equipment and components following industry accepted practices
by submitting completed a laser alignment test results to your instructor for review and feedback
by summarizing how laser alignment contributes to energy efficient operations
Criteria
apprentice assesses potential hazards before starting testing and takes appropriate corrective action
apprentice follows lockout and tagout safety procedures properly
apprentice selects suitable laser alignment equipment
apprentice inspects, tests, and zeros out laser equipment correctly
apprentice installs and handles laser alignment equipment properly
apprentice adheres to safety requirements and uses proper PPE while testing
apprentice tests for vertical and horizontal alignment and all planes
apprentice interprets test results accurately
apprentice records as-found and as-left test results properly
apprentice adjusts motors, shafts, and related equipment and components based on laser alignment test results
apprentice re-tests precision alignment following equipment adjustments to verify results
apprentice applies precision laser alignment to pumps/motors, longer shafts, and right angle alignments
apprentice uses test results to fix soft foot problems
apprentice adheres to industry accepted standard operating procedures for precision laser alignment
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Be aware of bearing maintenance procedures that contribute to reduced costs. (addition to C-17) Estimated time = 4 hours
Assessment Strategies
by conducting Internet research related to bearing maintenance
by sharing a summary of your key research findings during class discussion
by participating in class discussions as others share their research results
by submitting a list of websites you reviewed to your instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice identifies online resources efficiently
apprentice accurately summarizes technical information related to bearing maintenance, replacement, and service
apprentice provides relevant examples of applications of bearing maintenance for a variety of industrial applications
apprentice compares methods to prevent bearing contamination and seal failure
apprentice encourages class participation and facilities questions and answers
apprentice enters into class discussions
apprentice offers questions or comments during class presentations
apprentice actively listens during class