(Total Level Hours: 160)
15301-08 Advanced Trade Math (20 Hours)
Explains right triangle trigonometry and its use in the trade. Also covers interpolation, equilateral and isosceles triangles and the laws of acute triangles.
15302-08 Precision Measuring Tools (20 Hours)
Explains how to select, inspect, use and care for levels, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and surface plates, dial indicators, protractors, parallels and gauge blocks, trammels, and pyrometers.
15303-08 Installing Packing (10 Hours)
Explains the types of packing and packing materials found in a typical stuffing box. Covers how to remove packing and how to install compression packing and lip-type packing.
15304-08 Installing Seals (5 Hours)
Covers the applications, removal, and installation procedures for dynamic and static seals, and lip, cup, oil, and labyrinth seals.
15305-08 Installing Mechanical Seals (20 Hours)
Covers function and advantages of mechanical seals, identifies parts and types of seals, and includes procedures for removing, inspecting, and installing mechanical seals.
15306-08 Removing and Installing Bearings (20 Hours)
Explains how to remove, troubleshoot, and install tapered, thrust, spherical roller, pillow block, and angular contact ball bearings.
15307-08 Couplings (15 Hours)
Identifies various types of couplings and covers installation procedures using the press-fit method and the interference-fit method. Also covers coupling removal procedures.
15308-08 Fabricating Shims (5 Hours)
Describes types of shim stock and materials and explains the procedures for fabricating shims.
15309-08 Alignment Fixtures and Specialty Jigs (10 Hours)
Explains the applications and fabrication procedures for angle iron, chain, complex reverse-indicator, Christmas tree, and piano wire jigs.
15310-08 Prealignment for Equipment Installation (15 Hours)
Explains how to level equipment using jack bolts, wedges, and shims. Covers precision leveling procedures and performing clearance installation. Also describes basic steps for setting motors and pumps.
15311-08 Installing Belt and Chain Drives (10 Hours)
Covers the sizes, uses, and installation procedures of six types of drive belts and two types of chain drives.
15312-08 Installing Fans and Blowers (10 Hours)
Identifies and explains how to install axial-flow fans, centrifugal fans, and roots-type and screw-type blowers.
