Level 2

IMM-200 Introduction to Commissioning

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of commissioning and its purpose.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 22.01 Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/process systems.
• 22.02 Commissions hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with commissioning.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to commissioning systems or components.
3. Explain the purpose of commissioning and identify the types of systems and components that need to be commissioned.
4. Interpret information sources and documentation pertaining to the commissioning of systems, components and parts.
   1. manufacturers’ specifications
   2. operating parameters

IMM-205 Equipment Assembly Drawings

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly drawings, their use and interpretation.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 3.08 Uses mechanical drawings and schematics.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with equipment assembly drawings.
2. Identify the views found on equipment assembly drawings and describe their characteristics.
3. Interpret assembly instructions on equipment assembly drawings.
4. Interpret material specifications found on equipment assembly drawings.

IMM-215 Couplings

Learning Outcomes:

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

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 10.01 Installs couplings, clutches and brakes.
• 10.02 Installs couplings, clutches and brakes.
• 10.03 Repairs couplings, clutches and brakes.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with couplings.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to couplings.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to couplings.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with couplings, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of couplings and describe their characteristics and applications.
6. Describe the procedures used to remove and install couplings.
7. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain couplings.
8. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot couplings.
9. Identify the factors to consider when determining if coupling repair or replacement is required.
10. Describe the procedures used to repair couplings.

IMM-220 Clutches and Brakes

Learning Outcomes:

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

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 10.01 Installs couplings, clutches and brakes.
• 10.02 Installs couplings, clutches and brakes.
• 10.03 Repairs couplings, clutches and brakes.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with clutches and brakes.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to clutches and brakes.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to clutches and brakes.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with clutches and brakes, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of clutches and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. overrunning
   2. friction
   3. positive contact
   4. fluid
6. Identify types of brakes and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. friction
   2. fluid/wet disc
   3. electromagnetic
7. Describe the procedures used to remove and install clutches and brakes.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain clutches and brakes.
9. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot clutches and brakes.
10. Identify the factors to consider when determining if clutch and brake repair or replacement is required.
11. Describe the procedures used to repair clutches and brakes.

IMM-225 Shafts and Attachments

Learning Outcomes:

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

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 shafts and accessories.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to shafts and accessories.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to shafts and accessories.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with shafts and accessories, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of shafts and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. drive
   2. counter
   3. jack
   4. hollow
6. Identify shaft accessories and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. keys
   2. pins
   3. taper lock bushings
   4. retaining rings
   5. sleeves
7. Describe the procedures used to remove and install shafts and accessories.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain shafts and accessories.
9. Identify the factors to consider when determining if shaft repair or replacement is required.
10. Describe the procedures used to repair shafts.

IMM-230 Shaft Alignment I

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to align shafts using the straight edge and feeler gauge method.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to align shafts using the rim and face dial method.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 21.03 Performs alignment procedures.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with shaft alignment.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to shaft alignment.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to shaft alignment.
4. Identify tools and equipment used for shaft alignment, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Describe the procedures used to determine shaft misalignment.
6. Identify the types of alignment methods and describe their applications and limitations.
   1. straight edge and feeler gauge
   2. rim and face dial
   3. reverse dial
   4. cross dial
   5. laser
7. Describe the procedures used to align shafts using the straight edge and feeler gauge method.
   1. pre-alignment checks
   2. select tools and equipment
   3. perform calculations
   4. make adjustments
8. Describe the procedures used to align shafts using the rim and face dial method.
   1. pre-alignment checks
   2. select tools and equipment
   3. perform calculations
   4. make adjustments

IMM-235 Chain and Belt Drive Systems

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of chain and belt drive systems, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install chain and belt drive systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair chain and belt drive systems.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 11.01 Installs chain and belt drive systems.
• 11.02 Diagnoses chain and belt drive systems.
• 11.03 Repairs chain and belt drive systems.
• 11.04 Maintains chain and belt drive systems

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with chain and belt drive systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to chain and belt drive systems.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to chain and belt drive systems.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with chain and belt drive systems, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of chain drive systems, their components and accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. roller
   2. silent
6. Identify types of belt drive systems, their components and accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. v-belt drive
   2. cog belt drive
   3. timing drive
   4. flat belt drive
7. Identify types of chain links.
   1. offset
   2. connecting
   3. single or double roller
8. Identify formulae and perform calculations.
   1. belt/chain lengths
   2. speed and torque ratios
   3. belt tension
9. Describe the procedures used to remove and install chain and belt drive systems and their components.
10. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain chain and belt drive systems and their components.
11. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot chain and belt drive systems and their components.
12. Identify the factors to consider when determining if chain and belt drive systems or their components need repair or replacement.
13. Describe the procedures used to repair chain and belt drive systems and their components.

IMM-240 Gear Drives

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of gears and gear drives, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install gears and gear drives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair gears and gear drives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission gears and gear drives.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 12.01 Installs gear systems.
• 12.02 Diagnoses gear systems.
• 12.03 Repairs gear systems.
• 12.04 Maintains gear systems.
• 22.01 Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/process systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with gears and gear drives.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to gears and gear drives.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to gears and gear drives.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with gears and gear drives, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of gears and describe their characteristics and applications.
   1. spur
   2. bevel
   3. spiral
   4. herringbone
   5. helical
   6. worm
6. Identify types of gear drives and describe their components, applications and operation.
   1. planetary
   2. worm
   3. parallel shaft
   4. crown and pinion
7. Identify formulae and perform gear ratio calculations.
8. Describe the procedures used to remove and install gears, gear drives and their components.
9. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain gears, gear drives and their components.
   1. monitor temperature
   2. perform vibration analysis
   3. check lubrication
   4. check contact patterns
   5. adjust clearance and backlash
10. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot gears, gear drives and their components.
11. Identify the factors to consider when determining if gear drive components need to be repaired or replaced.
12. Describe the procedures used to repair gears, gear drives and their components.
13. Describe the procedures used to commission gear drives.

IMM-245 Compressors I

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of reciprocating compressors, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install reciprocating compressors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating compressors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission reciprocating compressors.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 14.01 Installs compressors.
• 14.02 Diagnoses compressors.
• 14.03 Repairs compressors.
• 14.04 Maintains compressors.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with reciprocating compressors.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices associated with reciprocating compressors.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to the use of reciprocating compressors.
4. Identify tools and equipment used with reciprocating compressors and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify classifications and types of compressors.
   1. dynamic/centrifugal
   2. positive displacement
      • reciprocating
      • radial
      • screw
      • vane
6. Identify reciprocating compressor components and accessories, and describe their purpose and operation.
7. Describe the procedures used to remove and install reciprocating compressors and their components.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain reciprocating compressors and their components.
9. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot reciprocating compressors and their components.
10. Identify the factors to consider when determining if reciprocating compressors or their components need to be repaired or replaced.
11. Describe the procedures used to repair reciprocating compressors and their components.
12. Describe the procedures used to commission reciprocating compressors.

IMM-250 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of SMAW equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to weld using SMAW equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.04 Maintains welding equipment.
• 5.03 Welds material using arc welding equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with SMAW.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to SMAW.
   1. personal
   2. shop/facility
   3. equipment
   4. ventilation
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to SMAW.
4. Interpret information pertaining to SMAW welding found on drawings and specifications.
5. Describe the SMAW welding process and its applications.
6. Identify SMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications.
7. Describe the procedures used to set-up and adjust SMAW equipment.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain SMAW equipment.
9. Identify the types of welds performed using SMAW equipment.
10. Identify welding positions and describe their applications.
11. Describe the procedures used to weld using SMAW equipment.
12. Describe weld defects, their causes and prevention.

IMM-255 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW [MIG])

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to weld with GMAW equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.04 Maintains welding equipment.
• 5.04 Welds material with gas metal arc welding (GMAW (MIG)) equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with the GMAW process.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the GMAW process.
   1. personal
   2. shop/facility
   3. equipment
   4. ventilation
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to the GMAW process.
4. Interpret information pertaining to the GMAW process found on drawings and specifications.
5. Describe the GMAW process and its applications.
6. Identify GMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications.
7. Describe the procedures used to set-up, adjust and shut-down GMAW equipment.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain GMAW equipment.
9. Identify the types of welds performed using GMAW equipment.
10. Describe the procedures used to weld using GMAW equipment.
11. Describe weld defects, their causes and prevention.

IMM-260 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW [TIG])

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of GTAW equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to weld using GTAW equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.04 Maintains welding equipment.
• 5.05 Welds material with gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW (TIG)) equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with the GTAW process.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the GTAW process.
   1. personal
   2. shop/facility
   3. equipment
   4. ventilation
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to the GTAW process.
4. Interpret information pertaining to the GTAW process found on drawings and specifications.
5. Describe the GTAW process and its applications.
6. Identify GTAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications.
7. Describe the procedures used to set-up, adjust and shut-down GTAW equipment.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain GTAW equipment.
9. Identify the types of welds performed using GTAW equipment.
10. Describe the procedures used to weld using GTAW equipment.
11. Describe weld defects, their causes and prevention.

IMM-265 Plasma Arc Cutting

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of plasma arc cutting equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to cut with plasma arc cutting equipment.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 2.04 Maintains welding equipment.
• 5.01 Cuts material with gas and plasma arc cutting equipment.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with plasma arc cutting.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to plasma arc cutting.
   1. personal
   2. shop/facility
   3. equipment
   4. ventilation
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to plasma arc cutting.
4. Interpret information pertaining to plasma arc cutting found on drawings and specifications.
5. Describe the plasma arc cutting process and its applications.
6. Identify plasma arc cutting equipment and accessories and describe their applications.
7. Describe the procedures used to set-up, adjust and shut-down plasma arc cutting equipment.
8. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain plasma arc cutting equipment.
9. Describe the procedures used to cut using plasma arc cutting equipment.

IMM-270 Lathe Operations

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of lathes, their accessories, attachments and applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform lathe 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 lathes.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to lathe operations.
3. Identify types of lathes and describe their applications and operation.
4. Identify lathe components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics, applications and maintenance.
5. Identify types of tool holding and work holding devices, and describe their characteristics and applications.
6. Identify types of lathe tools and describe their characteristics and applications.
7. Describe the procedures used to sharpen lathe cutting tools.
8. Calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for lathe operations.
9. Describe the procedures used to set up lathes.
10. Identify cutting fluids and coolants used during lathe operations.
11. Describe the procedures used to perform basic lathe operations.
    1. turning
    2. boring
    3. grooving
    4. facing
    5. knurling
    6. parting off
    7. drilling
    8. threading
12. Describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing lathe operations.

IMM-275 Milling Machines

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of milling machines and their applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform milling 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 milling machines.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to milling operations, materials used, and coolants.
3. Identify types of milling machines and describe their applications.
4. Identify milling machine components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics, applications and maintenance.
5. Identify types of tool holding and work holding devices and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use.
6. Identify types of cutting tools and describe their characteristics and applications.
7. Calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for milling operations.
8. Describe the procedures used to align workpieces.
9. Identify cutting fluids and coolants used during milling operations.
10. Describe the procedures used to perform basic milling operations.
11. Describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing milling machine operations.