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IMG 1021 - Intro to Mech & Hand Tool Applications


Clock Hours: 54

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools and equipment commonly used in industrial settings, along with foundational skills in industrial print reading. Students will learn to interpret mechanical blueprints and apply concepts from the National Electrical Code, including service, feeder, and branch circuits, conductor sizing, grounding, and appropriate wiring methods for residential and commercial buildings. Additional topics include gears, belts, sprockets, chains, and pump applications. Measuring equipment is integrated throughout the course, with instruction delivered through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. 

  1. Inspect hand and power tools to ensure safety and usability. 

  1. Demonstrate Mechanical Skills with Hand and Power Tools 

  1. Demonstrate using the proper tool for the proper job. 

  1. Use reciprocating saws, circular saws, and chop saws. 

  1. Use a bench grinder to sharpen punches, chisels, drill bits, and other cutting tools. 

  1. Interpret assembly drawings. 

  1. Interpret building diagrams (including site plans). 

  1. Develop sketches (including isometric and orthographic). 

  1. Compute materials from drawings. 

  1. Read assembly-type blueprints (i.e., equipment manual exploded view [detail and enlarged] serial numbers, and parts list. 

  1. Perform calculations using fractions. 

  1. Convert between fractions and decimals. 

  1. Make linear measurements accurately to 1/16”. 

  1. Use a micrometer to measure accurately to .001”. 

  1. Use a dial caliper to measure accurately to .001”. 

  1. Use combination squares and protractors. 

  1. Use appropriate measurement instrument for a measurement task 

  1. Identify the appropriate formula and units for a measurement task 

  1. Differentiate between English and Metric measurement systems, when necessary 

  1. Communicate measurements using proper symbols or words 

  1. Demonstrate the importance of calibration 

  1. Perform a lockout/tagout procedure 

  1. Identify the laws of motion and force (i.e., horsepower, torque, direction, and rpm)  

  1. Describe ways to transmit power (i.e., mechanical belts and chains)  

  1. Describe components of power systems (i.e., bearings, shafts, housing, power source, keyways, and belts)    

  1. Identify and select the proper belts, chains and gears applications   

  1. Perform mechanical alignments i.e., belts, chains, couplings, shafts, pulleys, housings, balancing, bearings, gauging, adjustments. 

  1. Identify the different misalignments and correction methods 

  1. Calculate sprocket and gear ratios  

  1. Calculate speeds for belts, gears and sprockets  

  1. Adjust the proper backlash in gear assemblies 

  1. Adjust the proper belt and chain sag/per center dimensions 

  1. Identify the use and application of lubricants (i.e., drip, pressure) 

  1. Identify the different types of seals and proper application