Skill Descriptor: Identify and prevent hazards that could lead to injury, illness, or fatalities in the lab or workspace.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Obtain OHS Certification by completing the New Brunswick Construction Association online module (NBCSA) https://nbcsa.ca/
• Obtain Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification by completing the New Brunswick Construction Association online module (NBCSA)
• Apply an understanding of (WHMIS) symbols in skilled trades labs
• Identify potential hazards and employing proper safety procedures in the workplace
• Locate first-aid supplies and determine when first aid is required and when hospitalization is required
• Locate and engage the emergency action plan in the workplace
• Demonstrate responsible behaviour to prevent accidents in personal workspace
• Utilize training to safely address workplace hazards and conditions
• Demonstrate the proper procedures for lock out tag out
• Identify safe handling of combustible materials and waste

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate consistent use of PPE.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify proper CSA safety rating on glasses (Z94)
• Describe and demonstrate when to use a full face shield
• Participate in all lab activities with appropriate CSA shoes
• Identify decibel levels required for hearing protection under OHSA

Skill Descriptor: Apply safe body mechanics when working.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Utilize training to safely lift objects
• Demonstrate proper positioning when using tools and equipment
• Enact lifting equipment when applicable

Skill Descriptor: Safely use tools and equipment.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify potential tool and machinery hazards
• Report identified hazards when operating tools and equipment
• Participate in practical demonstrations of the specific safe operation of tools and equipment
• Demonstrate competency in the use of tools and equipment
• Select the proper procedures and equipment to complete projects and work in a safe manner

Skill Descriptor: Research and articulate career opportunities

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify manufacturing industries with machining opportunities
• Research entrepreneurial opportunities in industry
• Analyze job market statistics

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate an understanding of pathways to certification.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Describe apprenticeship pathways to certification
• Research post secondary cross curricular opportunities. (mechanical engineering, industrial mechanics, millwright)

Skill Descriptor: Apply Numeracy skills to machining principles.

Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Record dimensions in fractional and decimal form
• Convert units between the imperial and metric systems
• Calculate RPM’s for rotating cutting
• Calculate tap and drill size
• Recognize trade specific measurement terminology (1 thou of an inch)
• Convert angle measurements from degrees to ratios (inches per foot)

Skill Descriptor: Interpret technical drawings.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Extract required information from a working drawing
• Obtain measurements from a drawing in fractional form, decimal form, metric and imperial
• Explain the use of hidden lines, sectional views, exploded views and magnified cut-away detail views
• Use a working drawing to create a physical project
• Use a working drawing to perform layout for a project

Skill Descriptor: Locate and utilize machinist data.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Extract required information from conversion charts
• Set up feeds and speeds on machinery from reference data charts
• Select appropriate size drill and tap sizes from a data chart
• Determine letter and number decimal equivalencies for drill sizes

Skill Descriptor: Identify, select, and use hand tools.

Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Select the appropriate tool for a job or task
• Optimize tools to achieve the desired result when building a project
• Perform necessary maintenance when using tools
• Select appropriate blade TPI when using a hacksaw
• File an object using the correct file
• Cut threads using taps and dies
• Hand polish a project piece

Skill Descriptor: Use a variety of measuring and layout tools with accuracy.

Global Competencies: CTPS, SASM, ICE, CM

Achievement Indicators:

• Measure objects of different size and shape while using a variety of measuring tools
• Identify the appropriate measuring and layout tools for a specific application
• Utilize a dial indicator
• Apply the principle of tolerances when measuring objects
• Estimate the size of objects before measuring
• Describe the accuracy of a measurement
• Employ layout steps applicable to a project

Skill Descriptor: Identify, select, and use power tools and stationary equipment.

Global Competencies: CTPS, SAMS

Achievement Indicators:

• Adjust drill speed and feed rate appropriate for a project task
• Utilize a drill press to drill, counter sink, counter bore, tap and ream a project piece
• Dress a grinding wheel
• Apply grinding techniques when building a project
• Adjust tool rests and guards appropriately when using grinders
• Use a cut off saw
• Identify and explain the role of various parts of and engine lathe
• Select the correct cutting speeds and feed rates when using a lathe
• Clean and lubricate a lathe
• Utilize lathe operations such as facing, plain turning, drilling, boring, parting, and knurling
• Use work holding devices such as 3 and 4 jaw chucks, face plates and collets