TRAN 112 Shop and Business Practices

5 credits

This course teaches to the global outcome of Intercultural Appreciation.

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Further their education in their chosen field based on their understanding of the large scope and employment opportunities of the transportation industry
• Make realistic and professional purchasing and use decisions based on an understanding of major tool equipment brands and qualities
• Identify, care for and use basic hand tools
• Purchase or provide proof of possession of the tools on the tool list identified as needed to complete objectives in other transportation technology programs
• Use large pieces of shop equipment used in various shops such as hydraulic presses and vehicle hoists safely
• Use standard and metric vernier calipers and micrometers, torque wrenches and other measuring tools and apply
• Apply the understanding of weights, measures, standards, formulas to industry applications
• Identify bolts, screws, locking devices, keys, studs, pins, dowels, snaprings, rivets, clamps, inserts, helicoils and specialty fasteners and use these devices properly in industry applications
• Identify fastener failures and apply this knowledge in industry applications
• Identify and use adhesives as joiners
• Identify specialty fasteners used in the Auto, Motorcycle, Marine, Power Equipment, Diesel and Collision trades and use them in industry applications
• Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
• Apply the knowledge of safety laws, common sense safety and apply this knowledge to work and life applications
• Possess communication and customer relations skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers and fellow workers
• Participate in organizing a team. 
• Discuss industry safety and compliance issues with employer/coworkers.