STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify and exhibit proper and safe use of hand, electric, air tools, and measuring tools.

 II.     Identify and exhibit proper and safe use lifting equipment

 III.    Identify and exhibit proper and safe use of various types of cleaning equipment

 IV.     Identify and exhibit proper and safe use of testing equipment

 V.      Identify the various types of construction equipment and exhibits and can explain the proper and safe operation of the various types of machinery

 VI.     Identify and explain the various types of mandated regulations and exhibit the operation, proper care and maintenance of the various types of equipment required to conform to OSHA.

 VII.    Demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate shop practices and hazards, and apply the necessary preventive measures.

 VIII.   Demonstrate and be able to apply proper and safe use of ventilation and building exhaust systems

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Tools

         A.      Hand Tools

         B.      Electric Tools

         C.      Air Tools

         D.      Hydraulic Tools

 II.     Lifting Equipment

         A.      Jack Stands

         B.      Hydraulic Jacks

         C.      Hoists

         D.      Blocking and Cribbing

         E.      Chain and Cable Types

                 1.      Calculating Capacities

         F.      Hooks/Cleavises

                 1.      Determining Capacities

         G.      Shop Cranes

                 1.      Determining Capacities

 III.    Cleaning Equipment

         A.      MSDS Management

         B.      Equipment

                 1.      Solvent Tank

         C.      Steam Cleaners

                 1.      Pressure Washers

                 2.      Hot Water Washers

                 3.      Blow Guns

                 4.      Sand Blasters

                 5.      Bead Blasters

 IV.     Testing Equipment

         A.      Gauges

         B.      Transducers

         C.      Nitrogen Test Kit

         D.      Hydraulic Cylinder Tester

         E.      Pump/Motor Tester

         F.      Test Benches

 V.      OSHA Regulations

         A.      Personal Protection

                 1.      Shoes

                 2.      Safety Glasses/Shields

                 3.      Welding Hoods

                 4.      Ear Protection

                 5.      Hard-hats

                 6.      Protective Clothing

         B.      Hazardous Materials

                 1.      MSDS

                 2.      Material Handling

                 3.      Fluid Leaks

                 4.      Lock-Out/Tag-Out

         C.      Blood Borne Pathogen

         D.      Confined Space

         E.      Fire Protection and Suppression

                 1.      Methods

                 2.      Types of Fires

                 3.      Fire Extinguishers

                 4.      Handling of Flammables

         F.      Rollover Protection

         G.      Electrical Ground Fault

         H.      Fall Protection

 VI.     Shop Practices

         A.      Housekeeping

         B.      Lifting and Pulling Techniques

         C.      Mounting and Dismounting Machinery

         D.      Ventilation/Exhaust

         E.      Bolts

 VII.    Machinery Operation

         A.      Types of Construction Equipment

                 1.      Operating Manuals

                 2.      Grounding Equipment