Industrial SkillsHand Tools, Part 2

Hand Tools, Part 2

SKU: GMHT200CEN
Duration: 1.00 Hr

Maintenance mechanics work with a variety of hand tools to perform many jobs, so it is important for mechanics to understand the function and care of common hand tools.

Mechanics should know how to select the correct tool for any given job and how to use tools efficiently and safely. This course discusses the proper use and general care of pliers, vises, clamps and punches.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify what is meant by slip-joint pliers and explain how pliers increase a person’s mechanical advantage
  • Identify locking pliers, parallel jaw pliers, round-nose pliers, and needle-nose pliers, and list precautions for using these tools
  • Define what is meant by cutting pliers and explain the function of snap-ring pliers
  • Describe the difference between vises and clamps and list precautions for using these tools
  • Define what a punch means and describe the design and use of prick punches, center punches, drift punches (drifts), pin punches, alignment punches, and hole (gasket) punches

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Author

Vector Solutions

With over two decades of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules, which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team provides the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether your team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we’re here to help.

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