UPGRADING SKILLS FOR MILLWRIGHTS Objective To upgrade the competency of local semi-skilled Millwrights with a minimum of only 3 years

s local experience. Minimum Competency Entry Level Must have a basic competency on machinery assembly, installation, alignment, repair, and maintenance. Upgrading Competency Must be able to fabricate or to assemble machineries from pre-fabricated parts, construct foundations, use hoisting and moving equipment to position the equipment and accessories that need to be installed, set and align rotating equipment, engage in equipment repair and maintenance, must have thorough knowledge of the load bearing capabilities of the equipment as well as an understanding of blue print and technical instructions. Methodology: A. Classroom Work Basic knowledge in millwright craft. CATEGORIES NUMBER OF HOURS Course Topic: 1. Safety practices. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 2. OHSA regulations. Environmental regulations. Use PPE. Maintain safe work area. Fire prevention and control. Handling heavy loads. Dealing with workplace accidents and emergencies. Ergonomic considerations. A 8 B 16 C 24

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Mensuration and calculation. a. Use trade math. b. Blueprint reading and plan specification. c. Trade theory. Basic technical drawings. Types technical plans. Various types of drawings. Schematics and symbols. Notes and specifications.

d. Use fits and tolerances.

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Basic equipment operation principles. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. Industrial hydraulics. Lubricants, seals, gaskets and packings. Drive shafts. Conveyors. Power transmission systems. Pumps. Fans and blowers. Prime movers. Pneumatics. Vacuum systems. Compressors. Material handling systems. HVAC and pollution control equipment.

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Equipment installation. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Safe rigging practices. Materials and fasteners. Layout and securing of equipment. Methods of moving machines manually. Equipment foundation. Foundation design. Leveling and alignment procedures. Procedures for commissioning equipment.

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Maintaining equipment. a. b. c. d. Operational equipment effectiveness processes. Equipment and process deficiencies. Preventive and predictive maintenance. Troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

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Skills Training: CATEGORIES NUMBER OF HOURS A 8 B 16 C 24

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Familiarization with various precision measuring instruments, dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, engineering levels, vernier calipers. Fabrication of millwright items. a. Prepare materials as per drawings and instructions. b. Marking, cutting and welding using different cutting and welding methods. c. Process materials using different machining and fitting methods.

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Installation of equipment. a. Move equipment using manual methods and moving equipment safely. b. Install equipment and auxiliary connectors. c. Bolt down and level equipment. d. Test equipment.

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Examination One ( 1 ) hour for all categories.

1. Enumerate millwright safety practices ( List at least 10 ). 2. Explain and enumerate millwright specific duties ( List at least 10 ). 3. Explain, how to perform mechanical equipment installation. ( List at least 5 ). 4. Explain how to properly align rotating equipments ( List at least 5 ). 5. Explain how to interpret drawings. 6. Explain how use torque wrench to pre-determined measurements. 7. Explain how use rigger winch. 8. Discuss and explain the purpose of: a) micrometer b) dial indicator. 9. Discuss and explain the use of shims for final alignment of motors? 10. Explain what is a grout? 11. Explain how to use basic scaffolding and ladders. 12. Explain how to apply effective fire prevention practices. 12. Explain how to use barriers and barricades. 13. Explain the purpose of rim and face alignments. 14. Explain process for conveyor systems assembly.

15. What are the three (3) types of centrifugal fans? 16. What is the first step in setting up a pump and motor? 17. When aligning a motor, what would you used to set the gap between the couplings? 18. Which is the best method to check the accuracy of a precision level? 19. What is the coupling gap? 20. Explain how to identify and select hand and power tools. VI. Duration CATEGORIES CLASSROOM WORK, HRS. SKILLS TRAINING EXAMINATION TOTAL, HRS. VII. Number of trainees per batch 25. MAXIMUM TRAINEES PER MONTH CATEGORIES A B C 50 50 50 Costs CATEGORIES AMORTIZATION POWER CONSUMABLES TRAINER / STAFF CONTINGENCIES TOTAL ACTUAL COSTS QUOTED COSTS A B C A 8 8 1 17 B 16 16 1 33 C 24 24 1 49

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