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Posted: 03/04/08

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MEN 100 – Safety and Fundamentals

Course Description

 

Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective marine shop operation. Topics include: safety procedures; EPA regulations; hand tools, power tools, and fasteners; and boat trailers.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Safety Procedures

EPA Regulations

Class

D. Lab

3

2

Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Fasteners

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Boat Trailers

Credit

4

Prerequisite:

Provisional admission

Corequisite:

     

 

Course

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

20

0

0

Safety

Demonstrate Shop Safety Skills

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard and State Boating Safety Rules and Regulations

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPA REGULATIONS

3

0

0

 

Identify and explain Marine Engine EPA regulations and their impact on dealerships and technicians

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, AND FASTENERS

5

10

0

Hand Tools

Use hand tools safely and properly.

 

 

 

Power Tools

Set up and use power tools safely and properly.

 

 

 

Fasteners

Properly identify and apply different grades and types of fasteners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOAT TRAILERS

2

10

0

Service procedures

Perform boat and trailer adjustments.

 

 

 

Lighting systems

Remove and replace lighting systems.

 

 

 

Wheels, brakes, and bearings

Remove and replace wheel bearings.

Remove and service hydraulic brake systems

Remove and/or service electric trailer wenches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Deere & Co.  (1992).  Fasteners.  Moline, IL:  Author.

Deere & Co.  (1992).  Shop Tools.  Moline, IL:  Author.

Goring, L.  (1990).  Marine Inboard Engines:  Petrol & Diesel.  Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.:  Sheridan.

Jacobs, C.O. & J.H. Turner.  (1981).  Developing Shop and Safety Skills.  Athens, GA:  AAVIM.

Mercury Marine.  (1993).  Mercury Marine Service and Parts Manuals.  Found du Lac, WI:  Author.

Outboard Marine Corporation.  (1993).  OMC Service and Parts Manuals.  Waukegan, IL:  Author.

Stagner, E.  (1985).  Understanding the Outboard Motor.  Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:  Prentice Hall.

Dealership Management Systems. (1986). Dealership General Operations Manual. Niles, IL: Preston.

Mercury Marine. (1993). Mercury Marine Service and Parts Manuals. Found du Lac, WI: Author.

National Marine Manufacturers Association. (1986). NMMA Service Practice Manual. Chicago: Author.

Outboard Marine Corporation. (1993). OMC Service and Parts Manuals. Waukegan, IL: Author.

Techni-Visions. (1994). Trailers: How to Tow & Maintain. Downey, CA: Author.