Mechatronics
Hand Tools
Course Outline
Torque wrench
Safe and correct use of torque wrench
Different grade bolts
Torque value chart
Hacksaw
Safe and correct use of hacksaw
Install a blade
Correct blade for different materials
Personal Protective Equipment
Choosing appropriate PPE
Wear PPE correctly
PPE and protecting the worker
Layout work
Square
Compass
Various measuring devices
Drill and tape holes safely
Drill press
Parts of a drill press
Choosing the correct drill bits
Drill holes safely
Hand Tools Course Details
Lecture Hours/Week: 8 hrs per week
Lab Hrs/Week:
Contact Hours: 75
Course Description: This course covers the use of hand tools and their application in industrial and service areas.
Course Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be competent to perform the following tasks:
· Demonstrate the safe and correct use of a torque wrench.
· Identify different grade bolts.
· Show how to read a torque value chart.
· Demonstrate the safe and correct usage of a hacksaw.
· Demonstrate the correct way to install a blade.
· Show the ability to pick the correct blade for different materials.
· Identify the correct safety Personal Protective Equipment for various jobs.
· Demonstrate how to wear PPE correctly.
· Describe how PPE can protect the worker.
· Demonstrate the ability to perform layout work.
· Demonstrate how to use a square.
· Demonstrate how to use a compass.
· Demonstrate how to use various measuring devices.
· Demonstrate how to drill and tape holes safely.
· Demonstrate the correct usage of a drill press.
· Identify all parts of a drill press.
· Demonstrate the ability to choose the correct drill bits.
· Demonstrate the ability to drill holes safely
Course Requirements:
Attendance Requirements: 80%
Evaluation Strategies/Grading: Class Work and testing
Entry-Level Skills:
Prerequisites:
Co-Prerequisites:
Book/Instructional Material Requirements:
Method of Instruction: Instructor Led; Hands-on environment