WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the safe and proper use of hand and power tools commonly used in the welding and fabrication trades. Covers set-up, operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of saws, grinders, drill press, roller, sheet metal brake, and planer.

Prerequisite: WT 111 and WT 114 and WT 211 with a D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate safe shop practices and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate the safe set up and use of each covered piece of shop equipment.
Perform basic cutting and forming operations using industry standard power tools.
Perform troubleshooting and maintenance operations on hand and power tools.
Be aware of proper safety guidelines per OSHA for each piece of equipment being used in the shop.

Course Contents

Safe shop practices and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Safe set up and use of each covered piece of shop equipment.
Basic cutting and forming operations using industry standard power tools.
Troubleshooting and maintenance operations on hand and power tools.
Proper safety guidelines per OSHA for each piece of equipment being used in the shop.
Lock out/tag out procedures per industry standards.

Instructional Units: 3