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Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
Course: ABC121

First Term: 2014 Fall
 Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Overview of the use, maintenance and safety procedures for common hand and power tools.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define trade terms related to hand and power tools. (I)
2. Identify basic hand and power tools used in the construction trades. (I, II)
3. Explain the basic safety procedures for use of specific hand and power tools. (I, II)
4. Explain the basic maintenance procedures for specific hand and power tools. (I, II)
5. Describe the selection of appropriate hand and power tools for specific tasks. (I, II)
6. Describe the selection of appropriate safety equipment required for use of specific hand and power tools. (I, II)
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. Basic Hand Tools
   A. Definition of trade terms
   B. Tools and equipment
      1. Hammer
      2. Screwdriver
      3. Sledgehammer
      4. Ripping bars and nail pullers
      5. Wrenches
      6. Pliers and wire cutters
      7. levels
      8. Squares
      9. Rulers and measuring tapes
10. Bench vises
      11. C-clamps
      12. Saws
      13. Files
      14. Chisels and punches
      15. Plumb bob
      16. Sockets and ratchets
      17. Torque wrenches
18. Wedges
      19. Chalk lines
      20. Utility knives
21. Chain falls and come alongs
22. Wire brushes
   C. Use
   D. Maintenance and safety procedures
II. Power Tools
   A. Definition of terms
   B. Tools and equipment
      1. Drills
      2. Saws
      3. Sanders and grinders
      4. Jack hammer
      5. Porta-power
      6. Explosive tools
   C. Use
   D. Maintenance and safety procedures
 
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