MT 110 - Electrical Tool Fundamentals

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to proper tool selection and operations for marine technicians. Topics include advanced electrical investigations, additional multi-meter operations, creating new dash arrangements with plastic laminate installation, and many other industry recognized tool skillsets.

Prerequisite: MT 105 with a D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Utilize electrical equipment to investigate electrical faults.
Utilize technician applications & software to design electrical systems.
Apply marine wiring best practices when completing electrical lab exercises.
Design, layout and construct a marine dashboard.

Course Contents

General tool safety requirements and safe practices.
Prepare a vessel for work: Pre-prep a vessel based on scope of work order; Materials (Plastic carpet, paper, other).
Working with plastic laminates: Proper layout of equipment; Shaping and forming tools; Working with contact cement and other adhesives.
Proper use of multi-meter and other electrical diagnostic tools.
Power tools and hand tools, i.e. drills, laminate cutters, and routers; tools for cutting round holes; and planers and jointers.
Proper wiring techniques, i.e. labeling wires, securing wiring, and proper wiring diagrams.

Instructional Units: 2.5