HDMC 228 - Mechanical Skills

Description
This course covers the key areas you need to know to work safely and effectively. You will examine the legislation, regulations and practices that help to ensure a safe workplace, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices for climbing, lifting, rigging and hoisting. You’ll also explore safety practices for hazardous materials and fire protection in this trade. This course also includes the correct use of common hand, shop and power tools, and you’ll perform basic trade calculations and accurate measurements. The course concludes with an examination of oxyfuel heating and cutting, and SMAW welding operations.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 90 hours.