50-420-727Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course has the apprentice apply skills to interpret the geometric dimensions and tolerances found on engineering drawings and other industrial documents. Apprentices focus on interpreting symbols, identifying tolerance zones and determining ways to check parts for conformity to the specified geometric controls.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Discuss GD&T terms, symbols and tolerances
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    create a matrix that defines the terms and symbols of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
    create matrix column listing GDT key terms
    define each GDT key term
    show GDT symbols and modifiers
    explain each GDT symbol or modifier

  2. Apply GD&T datum features to industrial engineering prints
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing/Illustration
    Criteria
    create a datum drawing based on specifications selected by the instructor
    label drawing parts to include datum or datums
    draw in compliance with rule 1 of ASME
    illustrate relationships of planer datums
    write section with description of virtual condition
    write description of why the particular datum used was chosen

  3. Interpret feature controls frames
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    use terms accurately
    apply concepts correctly
    use references and resources
    complete work in a timely fashion

  4. Calculate tolerances
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    use terms accurately
    apply concepts correctly
    calculate tolerances to specifications
    relate dimenstions and tolerances to given specifications
    complete work in a timely manner