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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Hand and Power Tools
Course: ABA101

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Selection, use, maintenance and safety procedures for common hand and power tools used in the construction industry.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. List and define trade terms related to hand and power tools. (I)
2. Identify basic hand and power tools used in the construction trades. (II, III)
3. Demonstrate basic safety procedures and the selection of appropriate safety equipment for use of specific hand and power tools. (II, III)
4. Describe basic maintenance procedures for specific hand and power tools. (II, III)
5. Explain the selection of appropriate hand and power tools for specific tasks. (II, III)
6. Safely demonstrate the use of selected hand and power tools. (II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Trade Terms
   A. Hand tools
      1. alloy
      2. beveled
      3. dropped-forged
      4. kerf
      5. plumb
      6. other
   B. Power tools
      1. ground fault protection
      2. electric
      3. hydraulic
      4. pneumatic
      5. powder (explosive)
      6. revolutions per minute (RPM)
      7. tempered
      8. ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
      9. other
II. Hand Tools - Selection, Safe Use and Maintenance
   A. Hammers
      1. claw
      2. ball peen
   B. Screwdrivers
      1. slotted
      2. Phillips
      3. other
   C. Sledgehammers
      1. double face
      2. cross peen
   D. Ripping bars and nail pullers
   E. Wrenches
      1. adjustable
      2. nonadjustable
   F. Pliers and wire cutters
      1. slip-joint
      2. long-nose
      3. lineman
      4. tongue-and-groove
      5. locking pliers
   G. Levels
   H. Squares
      1. framing
      2. combination
   I. Rulers and measuring tapes
   J. Vises and clamps
      1. bench vise
      2. c-clamp
   K. Saws
      1. crosscut
      2. rip
      3. hacksaw
      4. drywall saw
      5. keyhole saw
   L. Files, rasps, chisels and punches
   M. Plumb bob
   N. Sockets and ratchets
   O. Clamps
   P. Other
III. Power Tools - Selection, Safe Use and Maintenance
   A. Drills
      1. electric
      2. cordless
      3. hammer
      4. electro-magnetic
      5. pneumatic
   B. Saws
      1. circular
      2. saber
      3. reciprocating
      4. band
      5. jig
      6. miter
   C. Grinders and sanders
      1. angle
      2. end
      3. bench
   D. Miscellaneous
      1. jack hammer
      2. porta-power
      3. powder actuated
      4. pneumatic nailer
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/2011

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