Level 1

IMM-105 Safety

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform lock-out/tag-out and zero energy procedures.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
• 1.02 Maintains safe work environment.
• 1.03 Protects the environment.
• 1.04 Performs lock-out/tag-out and zero energy procedures.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with safety in the workplace.
2. Identify workplace hazards, assess risks and describe the procedures used to maintain a safe work environment.
   1. personal
   2. workplace
      • electrical
      • chemical
      • potential sources of energy
      • confined spaces
      • fire
      • heights
      • air quality
      • rotating equipment
3. Identify environmental hazards, assess risks and describe the procedures used to protect the environment.
   1. contamination
      • water
      • air
      • soil
   2. hazardous materials
4. Interpret codes and regulations related to workplace health and safety.
   1. federal
      • material safety data sheets (MSDS)
      • workplace hazardous material information system (WHMIS)
   2. provincial/territorial
      • worker’s rights and responsibilities
   3. municipal
   4. company safety policies
5. Identify types of PPE and clothing, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use.
6. Identify types of safety equipment and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use.
7. Describe the procedures used to care for, maintain and store PPE according to manufacturers’ specifications.
8. Describe the procedures used to care for, maintain and store safety equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications.
9. Identify sources of stored energy.
10. Describe the procedures used to lock-out and tag-out equipment and to return to zero energy state.

IMM-110 Communications

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of trade-related documentation and its use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to prepare and complete traderelated documentation.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with communication and trade-related documentation.
2. Explain the importance of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
   1. interpersonal interactions
      • other tradespersons
      • co-workers
      • supervisors
      • clients
      • apprentices
   2. conflict resolution
3. Identify types of electronic communication devices, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
   1. computers
      • software
      • email
      • internet
   2. smart phones
      • applications
   3. point of sale equipment
   4. global positioning system (GPS)
4. Explain the importance of appropriate and effective use of electronic devices and sources of information.
5. Identify types of trade-related documentation and describe their applications.
   1. work orders
   2. purchase orders
   3. parts lists
   4. manufacturers’ specifications
   5. codes and standards
   6. manuals
      • safety
      • service
      • operating
   7. permits
   8. drawing and specifications
   9. employer-specific forms and reports
   10. preventative/predictive maintenance sheets
   11. technical bulletins
   12. service records
   13. warranties
   14. estimates
6. Describe the procedures used to prepare and complete trade-related documentation.
7. Describe the procedures used to access, interpret and apply information found on trade-related documentation.

IMM-115 Drawings and Sketching

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of drawings and sketches, their use and interpretation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic sketching techniques.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.08 Uses mechanical drawings and schematics.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with drawings and sketches.
2. Identify the metric and imperial systems of measurement and describe the procedures used to perform conversions between the systems.
3. Identify types of drawings and describe their applications.
   1. civil/site
   2. architectural
   3. mechanical
   4. structural
   5. electrical
   6. shop drawings
   7. field drawings
   8. sketches
   9. as-builts
4. Identify drawing projections and describe their applications.
   1. orthographic
   2. oblique
   3. isometric
   4. section
   5. auxiliary
5. Identify views used drawings.
   1. elevation
   2. plan
   3. section
   4. detail
6. Interpret and extract information from drawings.
   1. lines
   2. legend
   3. symbols and abbreviations
   4. title block
   5. notes and specifications
   6. tolerances/allowances
   7. bill of materials
7. Explain the use of scales.
8. Identify the styles of dimensioning on drawings and describe their applications.
9. Demonstrate basic sketching techniques.
10. Demonstrate awareness of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) systems.
11. Perform conversions between the metric and imperial systems of measurement.
12. Perform a basic take-off from a blueprint/drawing.

IMM-120 Introduction to Trade-Related Tools and Equipment

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment, their applications and procedures for use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to clean, inspect, maintain and store tools and equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.01 Maintains hand and portable power tools.
• 2.02 Maintains precision measuring and layout tools.
• 2.03 Maintains rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving equipment.
• 2.04 Maintains welding equipment.
• 2.05 Uses shop machines.
• 2.06 Uses access equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with tools and equipment.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to tools and equipment.
   1. licensing
   2. training
4. Identify types of hand tools and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of portable power tools and describe their applications and procedures for use.
   1. grinders
   2. power metal saws
   3. drilling machines
   4. wrenches
      • hydraulic
      • impact
6. Identify types of welding equipment and describe their applications and procedures for use.
7. Identify types of shop machines and describe their applications and procedures for use.
   1. drill presses
   2. stationary grinders
   3. abrasive cut off saw (chop saw)
   4. band saws
8. Describe the procedures used to clean, inspect, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications.

IMM-125 Measuring and Layout

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of precision measuring and layout tools, their applications and procedures for use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to lay out equipment and components.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.02 Maintains precision measuring and layout tools.
• 4.01 Prepares work area, tools and materials.
• 4.02 Measures material and components.
• 4.03 Lays out components.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with measuring and layout.
2. Identify types of precision measuring tools and describe their applications and procedures for use.
   1. micrometers
   2. calipers
   3. dial indicators
   4. protractors
   5. height gauges
   6. feeler gauges
   7. plug, ring and snap gauges
   8. gauge blocks
3. Identify types of layout tools and describe their applications and procedures for use.
   1. straightedges
   2. solid squares
   3. combination sets
   4. surface plates
   5. scribers
   6. hermaphrodite calipers
   7. dividers
   8. trammels
   9. prick and centre punches
   10. angle plates
   11. parallels
   12. V-blocks
   13. surface gauges
   14. layout dye
4. Describe the procedures used to lay out equipment and components.
5. Describe the procedures used to transfer measurements.
6. Describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain, calibrate and store precision measuring and layout tools.

IMM-130 Grinders

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of grinders and their applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform grinding operations.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.02 Fabricates workpiece.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with grinders.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to grinding operations.
3. Identify types of grinders and describe their characteristics and applications.
4. Identify grinder components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications and maintenance.
5. Identify the factors to consider when selecting grinding wheels for specific operations.
6. Describe the procedures used to change, ring test, mount and dress grinding wheels.
7. Describe the procedures used to operate grinders.
8. Describe the techniques used to sharpen or dress tools using grinders.
   1. chisels
   2. twist drills
   3. punches

IMM-135 Power Metal Saws

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of power metal saws and their maintenance and applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform cutting operations using power metal saws.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.02 Fabricates workpiece.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with power metal saws.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to power metal saws.
3. Identify types of power metal saws and describe their maintenance and applications.
4. Identify power metal saw components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications.
5. Identify cutting fluids and coolants used during cutting operations.
6. Describe the procedures used to perform and troubleshoot cutting operations using power metal saws.

IMM-140 Drilling Machines

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of drilling machines, their accessories and their applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform drilling machine maintenance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform drilling operations, and the associated calculations.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.05 Uses shop machines.
• 3.02 Fabricates workpiece.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with drilling machines and drilling operations.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to drilling operations.
3. Identify types of drilling machines, their components and accessories and describe their characteristics and applications.
4. Identify types of drill bits and describe their characteristics and applications.
5. Identify cutting fluids and coolants used during drilling operations and describe their characteristics and applications.
6. Describe the procedures used to set up, operate and troubleshoot drilling machines.
   1. drilling
   2. boring
   3. reaming
   4. counterboring
   5. countersinking
   6. tapping
   7. spot facing
7. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain drilling machines, their components and accessories.
8. Determine and calculate speeds and feeds for drilling operations.

IMM-145 Fastening and Retaining Devices

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of fastening and retaining devices, and their applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install and remove fastening and retaining devices.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.05 Uses fastening and retaining devices.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with fastening and retaining devices.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the use of fastening and retaining devices.
3. Identify tools and equipment pertaining to the use of fastening and retaining devices, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
4. Identify types of fastening devices and materials, and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. mechanical
   2. chemical
5. Identify strength of fasteners by grade and applications.
6. Identify types of retaining devices and describe their characteristics and applications.
7. Identify thread classifications and describe the procedures used for thread identification.
8. Explain the purpose of torqueing fastening devices and describe associated procedures.
9. Describe the procedures used to install, remove and repair fastening devices.
10. Describe the procedures used to install and remove retaining devices.
11. Describe the procedures used to hand drill and tap to specifications and make external threads to specifications.
    1. hand tapping
    2. external threading (dies)
    3. internal threading (taps)

IMM-150 Metallurgy

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of metals and their characteristics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of metallurgic principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of material testing procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of structural shapes and their applications.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.06 Tests metal and other materials using standardized procedures.
• 3.07 Performs heat treatment of metal.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with metallurgy.
2. Describe the properties of metals.
3. Describe the identification systems for metals.
4. Identify structural shapes and describe their characteristics and applications.
5. Describe the processes used in the heat treatment of metals.
   1. stress relieving
   2. hardening
   3. annealing
   4. tempering
   5. normalizing
   6. quenching
6. Identify the methods and processes used in the manufacture of steel and alloys.
7. Describe the problems that can occur when working metals.
   1. stress
   2. contraction
   3. expansion
   4. distortion
   5. work hardening
   6. galvanic action
8. Identify common metal testing techniques and describe their associated procedures.
   1. Rockwell
   2. Brinnell
   3. spark
   4. chisel
   5. file
9. Describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when working with metals.

IMM-160 Access Equipment

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts, their applications, limitations and procedures for use.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.06 Uses access equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts.
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts.
4. Identify types of ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts and describe their characteristics and applications.
5. Identify types of fall arrest equipment and describe their applications and procedures for use.
6. Describe the procedures used to erect and dismantle ladders and scaffolding.
7. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic lifts.

IMM-165 Rigging, Hoisting/Lifting and Moving

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving equipment, their applications, limitations and procedures for use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform hoisting and lifting operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of calculations required when performing hoisting and lifting operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the use of standard hand signals.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 6.01 Determines load.
• 6.02 Selects rigging equipment.
• 6.03 Selects hoisting/lifting and moving equipment.
• 7.01 Secures area.
• 7.02 Sets up rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving equipment.
• 7.03 Performs hoist/lift and move.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving.
3. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to mobile and overhead cranes.
4. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving.
5. Identify types of rigging equipment and accessories, and describe their applications, limitations and procedures for use.
6. Identify types of hoisting and lifting equipment and accessories, and describe their applications, limitations and procedures for use.
7. Identify types of moving equipment and accessories, and describe their applications, limitations and procedures for use.
8. Identify types of knots, hitches and bends, and describe their applications and the procedures used to tie them.
9. Describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and store rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving equipment.
10. Describe the procedures used to rig material/equipment for lifting.
11. Describe the procedures used to ensure the work area is safe for lifting.
    1. supervision of lift
    2. securing work area
    3. communication
12. Describe procedures used to communicate during rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving operations.
    1. hand signals
    2. electronic communications
    3. audible/visual
13. Explain sling angle when preparing for hoisting and lifting operations.
14. Describe the procedures used to determine the weight and weight distribution of loads.
    1. reference load charts
    2. determine types of loads
    3. engineered lifts
15. Identify the factors to consider when selecting rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving equipment.
16. Describe the procedures used to perform a lift.
    1. load determination
    2. communication methods
    3. pre-lift checks
    4. placement of load
    5. post-lift inspection
17. Perform standard hand signals.

IMM-170 Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Heating and Welding

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of oxy-fuel equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to cut, heat, weld, solder and braze with oxy-fuel equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.07 Performs heat treatment of metal.
• 5.01 Cuts material with gas and plasma arc cutting equipment.
• 5.02 Joins material using gas welding equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering.
   1. personal
   2. shop/facility
   3. equipment
   4. ventilation
   5. storage
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering.
4. Identify types of oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering equipment and accessories and describe their applications.
5. Describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down oxy-fuel equipment.
6. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain oxy-fuel equipment.
7. Describe the procedures used to cut, heat, weld, braze and solder materials using oxy-fuel equipment.

IMM-175 Bearings

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of bearings and their applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair bearings.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 9.01 Installs shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.02 Diagnoses shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.03 Repairs shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.04 Maintains shafts, bearings and seals.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with bearings.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to bearings.
3. Identify types of bearings and describe their applications.
   1. friction
   2. anti-friction
4. Identify types of bearing housings and describe their applications.
5. Identify types of bearing fits and describe their applications.
6. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair bearings, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
7. Describe the procedures used to remove and install bearings.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain bearings.
9. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot bearing problems.
10. Identify the factors to consider when determining if bearing repair or replacement is required.
11. Describe the procedures used to repair bearings.

IMM-180 Seals and Gaskets

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of seals and gaskets, and their characteristics and applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install seals and gaskets.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 9.01 Installs shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.02 Diagnoses shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.03 Repairs shafts, bearings and seals.
• 9.04 Maintains shafts, bearings and seals.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with seals and gaskets.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to seals and gaskets.
3. Identify types of seals and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. static
   2. dynamic
   3. mechanical
   4. non-contacting (labyrinth/annulus)
4. Identify types of gaskets and describe their characteristics and applications.
5. Identify tools and equipment used to remove and install seals and gaskets, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
6. Identify the tools and equipment used with seals and gaskets, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
7. Describe the procedures used to remove and install seals and gaskets.
8. Identify the factors to consider when determining if mechanical seal repair or replacement is required.
9. Describe the procedures used to repair mechanical seals.

IMM-185 Lubrication Systems

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of lubricants, lubrication systems and their components, applications and procedures for use.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to handle, store, recycle and dispose of lubricants and fluids.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.03 Lubricates systems and components.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with lubricants and lubrication systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to lubricants and lubrication systems.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to lubricants and lubrication systems.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with lubricants and lubrication systems, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Explain the principles of friction and its effects on surfaces in contact.
6. Identify types of lubricants and describe their applications.
   1. oil
   2. grease
   3. dry solid
7. Identify the properties and characteristics of lubricants.
   1. adhesion/cohesion
   2. viscosity
   3. additives and inhibitors
   4. penetration
   5. dropping point
   6. flash point
   7. classifications and grades
8. Identify the factors to consider when selecting lubricants.
9. Explain the effects of using incorrect lubricant.
10. Identify types of lubrication systems and describe their characteristics and applications.
11. Identify sources of information relating to system lubricant and lubrication requirements.
    1. technical manuals
    2. manufacturers’ specifications
12. Describe the procedures used to handle, store, recycle and dispose of lubricants and fluids.