IAM 3010 - Industrial Mechanics I

Clock Hours: 100

Course Description:
This course instructs students in the mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment and other mechanical devices. As a maintenance technician working in the field, the student’s knowledge and skill base must encompass: safety on the job, the use and reading of micrometers, calipers and other measuring instruments, calculations, common hand tools, common power tools, and the risks involved using ladders and scaffolds.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Safety and PPE used in various situations.
Precision measurement using micrometers, calipers and linear scales.
Identify and use various types of hand tools.
Calculations in both the metric and English systems of measurement.
Linear, area and volume measurements and their uses.
Define rigging of loads and the type of knots and hitches used.
Lifting of loads using block and tackle. Slings and hydraulic hoists.
Types of ladders and scaffolds safely and effectively.
Identify the function of lubrication.
Define viscosity as it relates to lubrication.
Identify common types of lubricant and their application.