Course Overview
This course introduces students to basic hand tools and related processes used to work with metal. Jeweler's saws, sheet metal machines, drill press, abrasive belt sander and mechanics hand tools are also included. Students will learn accurate layout procedures, selection, set up and safe use of these tools and machines for specific operations. Lecture content will support hands on practical project work.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Understand and work to the standard of safety expected in school shops.
- Properly identify basic metalworking, sheet metal and mechanic's hand tools.
- Identify key features of the drill press and abrasive belt sanding machines.
- Demonstrate the correct use of various metalworking, sheet metal and mechanic's hand tools.
- Demonstrate the correct use of the drill press and abrasive belt sanding machine.
- Work to a reasonable standard of hand skill accuracy, fit and finish in making projects.
Effective as of Fall 2006
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