MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

ABA101  2005 Spring – 2011 Summer II

Hand and Power Tools

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.

Describe 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)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

ABA101  2005 Spring – 2011 Summer II

Hand and Power Tools

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. other

II. Hand tools - selection, safe use and maintenance

A. Hammers

1. claw

2. ball peen

B. Screwdrivers

1. slotted

2. Phillips

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

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

L. Files, chisels and punches

M. Plumb bob

N. Sockets and ratchets

O. 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

C. Grinders and sanders

1. angle

2. end

3. bench

D. Miscellaneous

1. jack hammer

2. porta-power

3. powder actuated