50-423-735Mechanical Power Transmission for the MMMP Trades (M-6)
Course Information
Description
Course examines drive transmission systems and their applications, including roller chains. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting power transmission systems and troubleshooting mechanical drive systems. This course was formerly the M-6 module in related instruction for the MMMP apprenticeship programs.
Total Credits
0.75
Course Competencies
  1. Examine different drive transmission types and their applications
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying various drive transmission types
    Criteria
    apprentice can describe all significant drive types
    apprentice can cite applications for each drive type
    apprentice correctly defines transmission related terminology
    apprentice uses transmission related terminology

  2. Examine different types of roller chains and their related components
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying various roller chain types
    Criteria
    apprentice can describe all significant roller chain types
    apprentice can cite applications for each roller chain type
    apprentice correctly defines roller chain related terminology
    apprentice uses roller chain related terminology

  3. Inspect transmissions and components
    Assessment Strategies
    by inspecting a transmission or mockup and its components
    Criteria
    apprentice follows an established procedure for the inspection
    apprentice complies with all safety precautions during the inspection
    inspection identifies any existing problem(s)
    inspection is conducted to the required detail
    inspection clearly establishes if the transmission is operating properly

  4. Troubleshoot mechanical drive systems
    Assessment Strategies
    given an actual transmission or a transmission mockup
    by troubleshooting a transmission problem
    Criteria
    apprentice complies with all safety precautions during troubleshooting
    apprentice wears all personal protective equipment as appropriate
    apprentice follows an established procedure for troubleshooting
    apprentice selects the correct tools and instruments for troubleshooting
    apprentice is able to narrow a problem down to a specific cause or causes
    apprentice employs the troubleshooting recommendations of a specific manufacturer as appropriate
    apprentice performs all troubleshooting steps in the proper order
    apprentice can explain the troubleshooting process as it is performed
    troubleshooting identifies any existing problems