TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION
The basic tools and equipment that must be
available for use in the CNG/LPG program are listed in the Tools and
Equipment section. Many tools and much of the equipment are the same for
some or all of the program areas. However, some equipment is specialized
and must be available for use in the selected program areas. These
individual program area lists are included in the Tools and Equipment
section.
The student hand tool list covers all program areas. This
list indicates the tools a student will need to own to be successful in
each of the specialty areas.
Although no brand names are listed, the equipment and tools must
address the following programmatic issues:
- Safety - Equipment and tools must have all shields, guards,
and other safety devices in place, operable, and used.
- Type and Quality - The tools and equipment used in a
certified program must be of the type and quality found in industry.
They must also be adequate and in sufficient quantity to meet the
program goals and student performance objectives.
- Consumable Supplies - Supplies should be in sufficient
quantity to assure continuous instruction. Consumable supplies, such as
solvents, sand paper, etc. are not listed.
- Maintenance - A preventive maintenance schedule should be
used to minimize equipment down-time.
- Replacement - A systematic schedule for replacement should be
used to maintain up-to-date tools and equipment at industry and safety
standards. Information gained from student program evaluations as well
as advisory committee input should be used in the replacement process.
- Inventory - An inventory system should be used to account for
tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Parts Purchasing - A systematic parts purchasing system
should be used - from work order to supplier.
- Hand Tools - Each student should be encouraged to purchase a
hand tool set during the period of instruction.
- Storage - Adequate storage of tools should be provided. Space
for storage of the students' hand tools should be provided.
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