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Examine types of packing, seals, and gaskets
Assessment Strategies
by researching packing, seal, and gasket types
Criteria
apprentice can correctly identify types of packings
apprentice can correctly identify types of seals
apprentice can correctly identify types of gaskets
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Examine packing, seal, and gasket materials and applications
Assessment Strategies
by examining various packing, sealing, and gasket materials and explaining their applications
Criteria
apprentice identifies packing material
apprentice can explain packing application and construction
apprentice identifies seal material
apprentice can explain seal application and construction
apprentice identifies gasket material
apprentice can explain gasket application and construction
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Layout and cut gaskets
Assessment Strategies
by cutting out a gasket
Criteria
apprentice selects correct gasket material
apprentice uses the correct tool(s)
apprentice follows correct layout procedure
the gasket conforms to specification requirements
the gasket is not damaged
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Inspect packings, seals, and gaskets
Assessment Strategies
by inspecting packings, seals, and gaskets on a specific piece of equipment
by selecting packings, seals, and gaskets for an assigned piece of equipment
Criteria
apprentice selects the correct packing for a given application
apprentice selects the correct seal for a given application
apprentice selects the correct gasket for a given application
apprentice notes defects during inspection
apprentice can describe defect types
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Remove packings, seals, and gaskets
Assessment Strategies
by correctly removing a packing, a seal, and a gasket
Criteria
apprentice does not damage or score the part or machine during removal
apprentice follows all lockout/tagout and other applicable safety procedures
apprentice attempts to determine cause of failure as applicable
apprentice cleans surfaces during removal to allow for inspection for damage
apprentice selects and uses the correct removal tools
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Install packings, seals, and gaskets
Assessment Strategies
by correctly installing a packing, a seal, and a gasket
Criteria
apprentice ensures cleanliness during installation and assembly
apprentice does not damage part or machine during installation
apprentice does not damage the seal or gasket during installation
apprentice follows all lockout/tagout and other applicable safety procedures
apprentice follows all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) recomendations as applicable
apprentice selects and uses the correct installation tools
apprentice refers to the applicable technical specifications for installation
apprentice can determine what constitutes a properly performing packing, seal, or gasket
apprentice selects the correct sealant as appropriate to the application
apprentice selects the correct lubricant as appropriate to the application
the packing, seal, or gasket is performing their function according to applicable technical specifications