Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
1
Program Description
Instructs on the proper selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Course overview
This short course instructs on the proper selection, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools. You will learn how to choose the right equipment for the job and operate it safely in a workshop or field environment. The course covers daily care routines, basic repairs, and how to spot tools that need to be taken out of service.
Who takes this course
While this course is an elective, it is most commonly taken by students in the Heavy Equipment Techniques program as a foundational skills module.
Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 15
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Select the correct hand and power tools for specific heavy equipment tasks
- Demonstrate safe operating procedures for common power tools
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance checks on workshop equipment
- Identify worn or damaged tools and follow proper disposal protocols
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Practical tool identification and selection | 40 |
| Safety quiz | 30 |
| Maintenance log and inspection | 30 |