Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC104   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/97
IMC104 19976-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Hand and Power Tools Overview
Use, maintenance and safety procedures for common hand and power tools. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC104   19976-99999 Hand and Power Tools Overview
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)
7. Describe the types and uses of motorized equiment on the job- site. (III)
8. Explain the operation of specific types of motorized equipment (III)
9. Explain safety precautions when operating welders, generators, sissorlifts, and manlifts (III)
10. Describe routine maintenance procedures for motorized equipment. (III)
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IMC104   19976-99999 Hand and Power Tools Overview
    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 punmches
          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
        III. Motorized Equipment
            A. Types
              1. Manlifts
              2. Sissorlifts
              3. Generators
              4. Welders
            B. Operation of equipment
            C. Safety precautions
            D. Maintenance procedures
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