MCCCD Program Description

Industrial Technology Fundamentals

Course: MIT120

First Term: 2016 Spring

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Theories and concepts in industrial technology basics and OSHA 10 certification. Introductory concepts in industrial math, hand and power tools, technical drawings, rigging, and materials handling. Emphasis on communication and employability skills. Included labs emphasize and anchor the course material.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain and demonstrate the selection of appropriate hand and power tools for specific tasks and trade terms related to these tools. (I) 2. Demonstrate basic safety procedures and the selection of appropriate safety equipment for use of specific hand and power tools including basic maintenance. (I) 3. Identify and explain the safe use of specific rigging equipment, common knots, specific types of derricks and cranes. (II) 4. Identify terms, symbols, abbreviations, classifications, and components of construction drawings. (III) 5. Interpret and use drawing dimensions, grid lines, and plan location. (III) 6. Solve calculations and conversions using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals including use of algebra and geometry operations. (IV) 7. Demonstrate and identify proficiency in measurements using a standard ruler, metric ruler, and a measuring tape. (IV) 8. Identify and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations to create or supplement a safety and health program, fall and fire hazard prevention, and abatement procedures. (V) 9. Demonstrate safe and proper usage of ladders, scaffolds, barriers and barricades. (VI, VII) 10. Demonstrate electrical safety measures when performing lockout and tag out procedures. (VIII) 11. Identify and practice effective communication techniques and soft skills. (IX) 12. Identify key workplace issues such as sexual harassment, substance abuse and stress. (X) 13. Demonstrate proper materials handling techniques and procedures. (XI)
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. Tools A. Trade Terms B. Appropriate Selection C. Safe Use and Maintenance II. Rigging A. Safety, Inspection B. Hand Signals, Knots C. Derricks and Cranes III. Construction Drawings A. Terms, Symbols and Abbreviations B. Classifications of Construction Drawings C. Line Types, Plan Locations and Dimensions IV. Calculation of Whole Numbers A. Length Measurement B. Fractions and Decimals C. Conversion Processes D. Construction Geometry V. OSHA A. 10-hour Safety Standards, Polices and Procedures B. Fire Prevention Techniques and Abatement Procedures C. Fall Prevention Equipment, Measures and Techniques VI. Ladders and Scaffolds VII. Trenching and Excavating A. Barriers and Barricades VIII. Electrical Safety A. Lockout/Tagout IX. Communication A. Soft Skills X. Workplace Issues A. Sexual Harassment B. Stress and Substance Abuse XI. Material Handling A.Techniques and Procedures

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 24, 2015

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