HAND TOOLS

Specific Objective

By the end of the sub-module, the trainee should be able to:

1. classify hand tools
2. list down hand tools

Content

Classification of hand tools List of hand tools

• Care and maintenance of cutting tools
• sharpening
• oiling
• lubricating
• repairs of hands
• reconditioning
• storage

PRACTICE

Specific Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:

1. Identify hand tools
2. select hand tools
3. Make appropriate use of measuring equipment
4. use hand tools appropriately
5. perform simple tasks using hand tools
6. care and maintain cutting tools

Content

Identification of hand tools

• cutting tools
• measuring tools
• forming tools
• fastening

Selection of hand tools Uses of hand tools Performance of simple tasks

• drilling a hole
• sheet metal work
• soldering
• brazing
• welding

Competences

Ability to:

• use had tools to perform simple tasks in mechanical engineering workshop
• Care and maintain cutting tools

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Demonstration

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

• Textbooks
• Charts
• Hand tools

Suggested Teaching/Learning Methods

• Oral test
• Written test

unit lessons

• Classification of hand tools
• List of hand tools