The Basic Mechanical Skill curriculums are designed for the person who is just
beginning in this area with a minimum or no prior experience. This Mechanical Maintenance
SERIES of courses covers independent power transmission subject areas that help identify
specific components and how they are used in a system. This training will teach
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as preventive maintenance
techniques.
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pre-requisite assessment (testing) (3 hrs. classroom)
Nearly 100 common maintenance terms are visually explained in this program with the use
of cutaways, demonstrations and illustrations. Brazing, elastic limit, press fit, torque
and keyway are just a few of the terms covered. An overview of the complete Mechanical
Series is presented and the Pre-requisite testing is verified.
(The following do NOT have to be taken in any order or sequence following the above
Orientation, but all must be completed BEFORE taking the Final Assessment test)
400.210 Lubrication Techniques, Bearing Installation & Maintenance
(9 hrs. classroom)
This program teaches the basic principles of lubrication; how to identify common
industrial lubricants and their uses; how to interpret viscosity and consistency ratings;
how to operate common lubrication systems; and how to monitor lubricant levels and
conditions in industrial systems. Common terms associated with all types of bearings are
introduced in this program. A discussion of the different types of bearings prepares the
viewer for maintenance tips and techniques associated with bearings. The basic principles
of bearing operation are also covered and include; how to identify common bearings and
their housings; how to monitor bearings for common causes of failure; how to determine the
common causes of bearings failure; and how to mount bearings on shafts and in bores.
400.230 Maintain & Troubleshoot Gear Reducers & Industrial Gearing (6
hrs. classroom)
This course teaches the basic principles of operations, maintenance, and repair of gear
reducers. Trainees will learn the basic parts of all reducers; some of the common things
that go wrong with them; some common practices and procedures for maintenance and repair;
what to do when replacing a seal; and what to do during an overhaul. This course also
teaches the basic principles of the most common types of gearing used in industry; how
gearing is selected and sizes for different application; how to maintain gearing so it
provides long, trouble-free performance; how to troubleshoot gearing when it malfunctions;
and how to adjust and replace gearing when it fails.
400.240 Maintain, Troubleshoot & Monitor Centrifugal Pumps and
Maintaining Valves (12 hrs. classroom)
This course teaches trainees the basic principles of troubleshooting centrifugal pumps.
After completing this course, the participants will be able to properly
troubleshoot monitor and maintain centrifugal pumps and their components as well as
different types of values.
400.250 Maintaining Flexible Drives, Roller Chain, Flat, V, and Timing Belts (9
hrs. classroom)
This course teaches trainees the basic principles of flexible power transmission
drives; how to align sheaves and sprockets; and how to identify likely causes for the
failure of belt drives and chain drives. Trainees learn the basic principles of flexible
power transmission drives; and how to interpret identification codes for V-belts. Also
covered are the most modern techniques of belt care. The nomenclature and construction of
V-belts are discussed and demonstrated. Advantages and disadvantages of using a V-belt
drive are also covered.
400.260 Couplings, Coupling Alignment, Maintain & Troubleshoot Brakes
& Clutches (9 hrs. classroom)
Several different types of rigid and flexible couplings are discussed in this program.
It presents the viewer with terminology that is associated with the most common types of
these coupling groups. This program also teaches the basic principles of mechanical
couplings and their operation; how to match different coupling types to an application;
how to recognize common failures; how to mount a coupling on a shaft; and how to align a
coupling using a straight edge and feeler gauge and suing a dial indicator. This course
also covers the basic principles of brakes and clutches commonly used in industry; how to
identify the major types of brakes and clutches used in industry; how to recognize
operating conditions which may accelerate wear or lead to the early failure; how to
adjust, maintain and troubleshoot the operation of brakes and clutches; and how to repair
and replace them.
400.270 Final Assessment (testing) of completed Basic Mechanical Skills Series
(2 hrs. classroom)
For those that complete the total Basic Mechanical Series of the 50 classroom hours, a
comprehensive final evaluation is complete