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Examine different bearing types and their applications
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice identifies load types on a shaft
apprentice identifies bearing types and use
apprentice can analyze the reason for failure when examining a failed bearing
apprentice matches bearing numbering nomenclature to the bearing type
apprentice can find the correct reference for bearing numbering
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Handle equipment bearings
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice never touches bearings with bare hands if it is going back into storage
apprentice unwraps a bearing in an environment where it will not be contaminated
apprentice handles bearing with care
apprentice stores bearings where they will not be damaged or contaminated
apprentice keeps bearing covered until the time it is installed
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Inspect a bearing
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice can provide an accurate report of bearing condition
apprentice identifies possible causes of bearing failure (if failure occurred)
apprentice identifies proper or improper lubrication
apprentice has verified the correct mounting clearances
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Analyze bearing failures
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice collects as much applicable data as possible concerning the failure
apprentice creates a list of possible failure causes
apprentice narrows possible causes to specific cause
apprentice makes repair in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and safety procedures
apprentice completes all required documentation
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Remove a bearing
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice complies with safety precautions
apprentice has not damaged the shaft and related equipment
apprentice does not destroy the bearing
apprentice does not leave parts of the bearing behind in the machine
apprentice uses tools that are sized correctly and applicable for the job
apprentice handles both new and used bearings with care
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Select a bearing
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice ensures that the correct replacement bearing has be selected
apprentice has matched the selected bearing for the application
apprentice identifies the type of load, rpm, heat, pre-load, sealed bearing, lubrication requirements, lubrication differences, etc.
bearing is correct for application
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Mount a bearing
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice has the correct bearing at hand
apprentice has correct tools assembled
apprentice has prepared all appropriate surfaces (the shaft and bore) as required
apprentice has identified mounting style
apprentice references the manufacturers specifications for correct procedures
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Lubricate a bearing
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice selects the proper lubrication according to manufacturers specifications
apprentice cleans out old lubricant according to manufacturers specifications
apprentice correctly identifies bearings that do not require lubricant
bearing has the correct amount of grease/lubricant