OPE 1030 - Tools and Equipment Usage

Clock Hours: 48

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This module is designed to teach basic knowledge, care and proper use of hand tools and shop equipment including tire changing machines, wheel balancers, presses and boring bars.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the most common hand tool and equipment used by a technician.
Demonstrate safe use of hand tools and equipment.
Select the correct tool for the job.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various tools.
List the most common parts cleaning techniques.
Compare and select the correct cleaning method for the job.
Apply safety rules that are used with the various cleaning techniques.
List safety rules for machining, cutting, drilling, welding and other special operations.
Demonstrate proper and safe use of the equipment during testing.
Demonstrate proper and safe use of lifts and other shop equipment.