MCCCD Program Description

Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace

Course: CON104

First Term: 2020 Summer

Lec + Lab 1.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Overview of the selection, use, maintenance and safety procedures for common hand tools, power tools and equipment used in the construction industry. Overview of the maintenance of workspace according to professional standards.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate basic safety procedures and the selection of appropriate safety equipment for use of specific hand tools, power tools and equipment. (I, II) 2. Properly maintain workspace according to industry standards. (I-IV) 3. Select appropriate hand tools, power tools and equipment for a specific task. (III) 4. Effectively operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. (III) 5. Properly maintain and store hand tools, power tools and equipment according to industry standards. (IV)
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 B. Power tools C. Equipment II. Safety A. Hand tools B. Power tools C. Equipment III. Selection and use A. Hand tools B. Power tools C. Equipment IV. Maintenance and storage A. Hand tools B. Power tools C. Equipment D. Workspace

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.