Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Level 2

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

B7 Lubrication Practices

Level:
Duration:

Two
20 hours
Theory:
Practical:

15 hours
5 hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to describe the properties of lubricants and to select the proper lubrication methods and lubricant.
Material covered includes:

Terminology

Properties of lubricants

Classification

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Identify the purpose and use of lubricants.

a. Sliding, rolling and fluid friction

20%

2.

Define lubrication related terminology.

a. Boundary and full-film lubrication
b. Hydraulic lock

15%

3.

Describe various lubrication systems.

a. Once through lubricating systems
b. Enclosed lubricating systems

Ring oiler lubrication

Splash lubrication

Oil bath lubrication

Recirculating lubrication

Pressurized system

Oil mist lubrication

c. Visual oil quality checks
d. Pour point and flash point

15%

4.

Describe different properties of lubricants.

a. Adhesion and cohesion
b. Oiliness
c. Viscosity and its effects on lubrication
d. Viscosity measurement
e. Viscosity index
f.
Oil wedge theory of lubrication
g. Additives and inhibitors

Air, water and load capacity control

h. Properties of grease
i.
Grease types

Simple, mixed and complex soap greases

Extreme pressure grease

20%

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k.
l.

m.
n.
o.

Penetration numbers for grease

Dropping point
Grease lubricating systems

Hand packing bearings

Greasing with a grease gun

Greasing with a spring compression cup

Automatic lubricators

Lubricating open and enclosed gears

Oil and grease comparison
Cutting oils
Safe storage handling and disposal of lubricants

5.

Identify the classifications of (oils, greases and solid lubricants) and (non-petroleum based
lubricants), (graphite and synthetics) and their specific uses.
20%

6.

Select the proper lubricant for specific applications.

10%

***

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

C2 Read and Interpret Drawings II

Level:
Duration:

Two
15 hours
Theory:
Practical:

5 hours
10 hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to use blueprints in order to read and interpret mechanical drawings. Material covered includes:
Engineering drawings.

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

2.

Read and interpret mechanical drawings to determine the location, the position and the
elevation of various equipment, electrical components, mechanical component or piping
components.
a. Purpose of blueprints
b. Purpose of schematics
c. Purpose of drawings
d. Partial views and their uses
e. Piping components, valves and fittings

Schematics and symbols

Determine the location, the position and the elevation of various equipment, electrical
components, mechanical component or piping components.

40%

60%

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

E2 Welding II

Level:
Duration:

Two
40 hours
Theory:
Practical:

15
25

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to perform basic welding in fabrication operations using arc welding processes and compliance with
safety procedures. Material covered includes:

Safety around oxy-fuel equipment

AC and DC machines

Electrodes

Terminology

Welding positions I

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1. Describe how to set up and operate arc welding equipment.
a. AC and DC machines
b. Straight and reverse polarity
c. Proper grounding methods
d. Electrode holders
e. Amperage settings for various electrodes

5%

2. Describe the numbering system for electrodes:.

a. Electrode number system
b. Tensile strength
c. Welding position recommended for the electrode
d. Penetration

5%

3. Define terms involved in electric arc welding.

a. Duty cycle
b. Arc blow
c. Polarity
d. Spatter

5%

4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the different types of joints encountered in welding.

a. Butt, tee, lap, corner, edge joints

60%

5. Describe procedures for welding in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions.

5%

6. Describe procedures to weld with GMAW (MIG).

a. Setting up GMAW equipment
b. Basic operation of GMAW equipment

10%

7. Describe procedures used in cutting with the plasma arc process.

10%

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

F1 Rigging

Level:
Duration:

Two
45 hours
Theory:
Practical:

25
20

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to safely lift and move machinery and equipment using appropriate tools and devices. Material
covered includes:

Safety factors pertaining to rigging

Selecting the appropriate sling

Chain blocks and chain falls

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe proper method of erecting and installing ladders and scaffolds.

a. Limits in accordance with regulations
b. Various types of scaffolds and ladders common to the trade
c. Procedures required for erecting ladder scaffolds, platform scaffolds, and unit scaffolds in a
safe manner, ensuring that they are level and secure
d. Necessity for and correct use of guard rails, safety belts and life lines
e. 100% tie off of ladders

5%

2.

Describe proper use of safety harnesses and lanyards.

5%

3.

Identify and describe the types, construction and use of wire and fibre rope.
a. Construction of wire rope

Lays

Cores

Strands
b. Grades of wire rope
c. Preformed wire rope
d. Classification of wire rope
e. Wire rope size
f. Fleet angles
g. Lubrication of wire rope
h. Storing and handling
i. Determining rope anchorage on a drum
j. Natural fibre ropes
k. Synthetic fibre ropes
l. Fibre rope size

5%

4.

Identify safety factors pertaining to rigging.

a. Estimating safe working loads of ropes and slings
b. Estimating weight of lifted objects
c. Centre of gravity
d. Temperature considerations (reason for: heat affects synthetic slings safety)

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5.

Identify types of slings and attachments.

5%

6.

Identify various types of knots used in rigging equipment for lifting or moving.
a. Figure eight knot
b. Reef knot
c. Bowline
d. Bowline-on-the-bight
e. Clove hitch
f. Rolling hitch
g. Sheep shank
h. Sheet bend
i. Others

5%

7.

Select the appropriate sling to perform a given task.

a. Single vertical hitch
b. Bridle hitch
c. Single and double basket hitch
d. Single and double choker hitch
e. Endless slings
f. Synthetic web slings heat hazards
g. Metal mesh slings
h. Chain slings

20%

8.

Describe the procedure for lifting, moving and securing equipment.

a. Safety considerations
b. Hand signals/electronic

Radio transmitters
c. Jacks
d. Rollers

5%

9.

Select and use various chain blocks and rope falls.

a. Block types
b. Mechanical advantage
c. Chain hoists
d. Inspection of chain hoists

20%

10. Describe the different types of forged lifting accessories and their uses.
a. Sockets
b. Cable clips
c. Thimbles
d. Hooks
e. Shackles
f. Eye bolts
g. Turnbuckles
h. Spreader and equalizer beams
i. Load limiting devices
11. Describe use of handbooks to determine strengths of lifting ropes/cables and chains
(slings, etc.)

5%

5%

12. Identify inspecting, testing and maintaining all equipment used.

10%

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

F2 Install, Troubleshoot and Maintain Rigging, Hoisting and Lifting

Equipment

Level:
Duration:

Two
10 hours
Theory:
Practical:

10
0

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to safely use and maintain Gib Cranes, hoists and hoisting equipment common to the trade of
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and compliance with safety procedures.

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe the application, use and maintenance of hoisting equipment common to the
trade.
30%
a. Types of, features of and uses of cranes and components
b. Definition of crane terminology
c. Hazards existing in the use of cranes
d. Procedures in inspecting cranes
e. Procedures of repairing cranes (tools, cable, etc.)
f.
Procedures and methods of testing and adjusting cranes
g. Use of manufacturers service and operating manuals to determine:

Operating procedures

Location and function of controls

Lifting capacity

Lubrication and maintenance procedures and specifications

h. Methods and procedures of testing hoisting equipment for hoisting, drift, and travel movements
i.
Use of manufacturers service and operating manuals to determine:

Operating procedures

Location and function of controls

Lifting capacity

Lubrication and maintenance procedures and specifications

j.
Methods and procedures of testing hoisting equipment for hoisting, drift, and travel movements
k. The use of operating and service manuals to determine:

Operating procedures (hoisting equipment)

Location and function of controls

Lifting capacity of main and auxiliary hoists

Lubrication, maintenance specifications and procedures

2.

Identify and describe the application, use and maintenance of hoists and hoisting equipment
common to the trade.
30%
a. Types of, features of, and uses of hand operated hoists
b. Types of, features of and uses of power operation hoists
c. Describe techniques of hanging hoists to supporting members
d. Procedures to estimate load weight
e. Techniques of DRIFTING loads by the use of two or more hoists
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g.
h.
i.
j.
3.

Techniques of moving loads on an inclined plane

Importance of centering hoist over load balance center before lifting
Procedures of handling long pieces of equipment when lifting with hoists
Use of manufacturers handbooks to determine the strength of rope, chain, and cable as they relate to
hoists
Use of hand signals and radio transmitter to communicate

Identify the correct use of common hand signals used in rigging and hoisting common to
the trade.
40%
a. The most common hand signals used for rigging, hoisting and crane operations
b. Appropriate hand signals used for rigging, hoisting and crane operations
***

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

G1 Gaskets, Seals and Packing

Level:
Duration:

Two
20 hours
Theory:
Practical:

10
10

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to select, install and maintain static and dynamic sealing devices. Material covered includes:
Selection of proper gasket, seal and packing
Procedures to install gaskets, seals and packing

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe the principles of operation and classification of static and dynamic sliding
seals.
a. Definition of static and dynamic seals
b. Using gaskets to seal housings
c. Gasket and flange arrangements
d. Gasket compression
e. O-rings used as gaskets
f.
Dynamic seals
g. Contact and clearance seals
h. Packing
i.
Inside and outside packed installations
j.
Compression packing removal and installation methods
k. Lantern rings
l.
V-ring packing uses and installations and adjustment procedures
m. U-ring packing uses and installation procedures
n. Cup packing uses and installation procedures
o. O-rings used as dynamic seals
p. Anti-extrusion rings
q. Piston rings
r.
Lip seal

Inclusion and exclusion

Installation procedures
s. Inclusion and exclusion seals
t.
Lip seal installation procedures
u. Wipers, boots, bellows and diaphragm seals
v. Mechanical seal theory of operation
w. Flushing and quenching mechanical seals
x. Mechanical seal maintenance
y. Bushings
z. Annulur, slinger and labyrinth seals

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2.

Select the proper sealant for different applications.

a. Definition of sealants
b. Hardening and non-hardening sealants
c. Tapes

15%

3.

Select the proper gasket material for specific applications.

a. Requirements of gasket materials
b. Metallic and non-metallic gaskets
c. Making and installing gaskets

15%

4.

Inspect, remove, and replace gaskets, seals and packing.

20%
a. Procedures for the proper removal, inspection and replacement of gaskets, seals and packing
***

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Unit:

G2 Bearings

Level:
Duration:

Two
16 hours
Theory:
Practical:

8
8

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to explain the use, classification, and removal and installation methods for bearings. Material
covered includes:

Purposes of bearings

Classification of bearings

Removal, installation and maintenance of bearings

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Identify the classification, uses, styles and purpose of friction bearings (sleeve type).
a. Bearing housings
b. Dimensions of friction bearings (sleeve type)
c. Styles of friction bearings (sleeve type)
d. Joint design
e. Liner materials

Metallic and non-metallic liner material

Babbitt
f.
Keys
g. Mandrels
h. Pouring babbitt
i.
Preformed liners
j.
Bushings
k. Thrust control
l.
Kingsbury thrust bearings
m. Guide bearings

20%

2.

Describe friction bearing (sleeve type) clearances and fits.

d. Fitting process for contact
e. Chamfering, relieving and oil grooves
f.
Clearance in a bearing
g. Shims

20%

3.

Describe the different types of anti-friction bearings (rolling elements) and their
applications.
d. Basic parts of a bearing
e. Common bearing types
f.
Rolling elements
g. Shielded and sealed bearings
h. Types of load for bearings
i.
Service weight of a bearing
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k.

Separable and non-separable bearings

Non-aligning and self-aligning bearings

4.

Describe the numbering and lettering in the bearing code.

a. Information supplied in the code
b. Four and five figure codes and their meanings
c. Code prefixes and suffixes and their meaning
d. Codes for tapered bore bearings
e. Definition of bearing clearance terms

5.

Define terminology and describe the procedures to remove and install anti-friction
bearings.
a. Shaft and housing checks
b. Push fit
c. Creep
d. Interference fit
e. Clearances
f.
Press fits
g. Procedures for pressing bearings on shafts
h. Shrink fits
i.
Methods of heating and chilling a bearing
j.
Installing a hot bearing
k. Installing bearing outer rings in split or bored housings
l.
Axial positioning
m. Positive positioning of the inner race
n. Positive positioning of the outer race
o. Floating and fixed bearings
p. Methods of thrust adjustments
q. Arrangement of angular contact bearings
r.
Mounting spherical roller bearings
s. Non-destructive bearing removal methods
t.
Withdrawal sleeves
u. Adapter sleeves
v. Destructive bearing removal methods
w. Hydraulic removal procedures
x. Pillow block installation and removal methods
y. Mounting flange, needle and thrust bearings

15%

15%

6.

Describe maintenance procedures for anti-friction bearings.

a. Keeping bearings clean
b. Cleaning bearings
c. Storing bearings
d. Preventing contamination
e. Checking for bearing wear
f.
Checking for bearing failure
g. Choosing correct lubrication
h. Split bearings

15%

7.

Describe maintenance procedures for anti-friction bearings.

15%

***

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Unit:

G3 Couplings and Clutches

Level:
Duration:

Two
41 hours
Theory:
Practical:

21
20

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to use, classify, install and maintain various types of couplings and clutches. It will also provide the
apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to align and level coupling using different methods. Material
covered includes:

Selection of proper couplings and clutches

Procedures to install and maintain coupling and clutches

Operation of couplings and clutches

Coupling alignment

Align couplings using standard alignment methods

Align couplings using the reverse dial alignment method

Align couplings using the laser alignment method

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Classify the various types of couplings and clutches.

2.

Describe the theory of operation of various types of couplings and clutches.

a. Purpose of couplings
b. Types of couplings
c. Purpose of clutches

3.

Identify the various types of couplings and explain their application.

a. Rigid couplings

Sleeve, flanged, compression and clamp couplings

b. Flexible coupling
c. Mechanically flexible couplings

Jaw and slider, gear, chain, metallic grid and metallic disc couplings
d. Elastomeric couplings
e. Jaw, rubber tire and bushed pin couplings

Failure of flexible couplings

Universal joints

Centrifugal couplings
-Clutch style couplings
-Fluid couplings
-Dry fluid couplings
f. Clutches and brakes
g. Mechanical clutches: (positive contact, friction, and over-running)
h. Disc clutches and brakes

Torque limiting clutch

Drum clutches and brakes

Cone clutches and brakes

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i.

Over-running clutches
Sprag, wrap spring, roller ramp types
Electromagnetic clutches and brakes
Actuation methods for clutches and brakes

Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and self activating

j.
k.
4.

Identify the different types of splines, keys and keyways and their purposes.
a. Types and purpose of keys

Parallel keys

Square and rectangular keys

Stepped keys

Saddle keys

Boxed keys

Gib headed keys

Tapered keys

Woodruff keys
b. ANSI code numbering system for woodruff keys
c. Keyseats in shafts:

Parallel and boxed keyseats

d. Measurement of keyseats and keys:

Woodruff keyseats
e. Keyways in attachments
f. Tapered key
g. Cutting keyseats:

End mills

Broach and arbour press

h. Installing and fitting keys
i. Securing keys with adhesives and setscrews:

Types of set screws for various applications

Set screw location

Types of adhesives

Removing keys

5.

Select the proper lubrication for the various clutches and couplings.
a. Lubricant choice criteria

6.

Describe the specific use of various types of shafts and attachments.

a. Terms and definitions relating to shafts
b. Types of shafting
c. Uses of shafts
d. Identifying shafting
e. Shaft stresses and their sources
f. Stress reduction
g. Bearing replacement
h. Shaft maintenance:

Alignment

Shaft centres

Critical speed

Types of runout

Shaft repair methods

Shaft attachment

Bearings, hubs, couplings and gears

i. Installing attachments
j. Definition of tolerances and fits:

Types of tolerance

Types of fit

Methods of assembly

Shrink, forced and expansion fitting

k. Assembly and disassembly equipment

Presses

Pullers and bearing splitters

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7.

Identify standard alignment procedures.

15%

8.

Identify the different types of misalignment.

a. Conditions of misalignment
b. Results of misalignment

9.

Describe how to perform pre-alignment checks.

a. Piping strains on pumps
b. Concentricity of coupling and shaft
c. Tools and shims

10.

Describe the procedure for checking and correction for soft foot.

11.

Describe the procedure to align a coupling using a straight edge and feeler gauges.
a. Use of dial indicators
b. Rim and face readings
c. Recorded readings
d. Soft foot
e. Total run out
f. Explanation of formulae
g. Bar/ shaft sag
h. Thermal growth/ shrinkage
i. Methods of moving equipment to be aligned
j. Jacking devices
k. Corrections

12.

Identify reverse dial indicator alignment.

13.

Identify the advantages of the reverse dial alignment method compared to the rim and face method.

14.

Describe how to determine and compensate for bar/shaft sag.

15.

Calculate shims required for alignment using the graph method.

a. Soft foot
b. Bar sag
c. Using graph paper and graphs
d. Definitions of target and sight
e. Target and sight indicator lines
f. Alignment lines
g. Shaft misalignment lines
h. Thermal growth/shrinkage
i. Plotting the different lines on graph paper
j. Setting up the dial indicators
k. Checking and recording bar sag
l. Obtaining accurate readings

16.

Calculate shims required for alignment.

17.

Laser couplings alignment.

18.

Identify the different accessories used in alignment with the optical alignment system.
a. Safety with laser-optic equipment

Lasers and detectors

b. Use of beam finder
c. Inclinometer/level
d. Installation of brackets
e. Connecting the system

19.

Describe procedures to obtain misalignment readings.

a. Adjusting the prism
b. Adjusting the reflected beam

15%

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c. Measurement procedures (zero-zero alignment)

d. Entering measurements of the machine to be moved
20.

Describe procedures to correct for misalignment using shims.

a. Vertical and horizontal adjustment

21.

Identify rim and face alignment.

15%

22.

Identify laser alignment.

15%
***

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Unit:

G4 Drives

Level:
Duration:

Two
20 hours
Theory:
Practical:

10
10

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to install, align and maintain belt and chain drive systems. It also provides the apprentice with the
knowledge and skills necessary to operate, repair and maintain various gear drive units and their internal
components. Material covered includes:

Demonstrate understanding of the operation of belt and chain drive systems

Install belt and chain drive systems

Maintain belt and chain drive systems

Calculation of speeds and reducer ratio

Gears

Procedures on set up and operation of gear drive units

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe the principles of operation of belt, chain and gear drive systems.
a. Belt drive principles
b. Area of contact
c. Belt and pulley materials
d. Definition of installed and effective tension
e. Methods for checking tension
f. Slip and creep in belts
g. V-belt advantages and construction:

Standard, heavy duty and double angle belts

Straight and concave sidewalls

Notched belt

Endless and joined belts

h. Pulleys and sheaves:

Diameters and rim speed

Idler purpose and location

Pulley and sheave hubs

Determining pulley width

i.
Principle of operation of gear drive units:

Purpose of gears

Gear terminology:
-Addendum and dedendum
-Circular pitch and diametral pitch
-Working depth and clearance

Conditions for gear meshing

Tooth profile and action

Backlash

Gear material
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Shaft arrangement
Gear types
Internal and external spur gears
Helical gears:
-Single and double helical gears
-Left and right hand gears
-Thrust
Bevel and angular and spiral bevel gears:
-Mounting distance
Mitre gears
Hypoid gears
Worm and worm gears
-Non-throated, single and double throated worm and worm gear sets
Gear types and shaft arrangements

2.

Describe the various classifications of belts and chains.

a. V-belt types, sizes and codes:

Conventional and high capacity belts

Light duty and double angle belts

Wide belts

Positive drive belts

Linked belts

Poly belts

Power band belts

Matched belts
b. Crowned and flanged pulleys
c. V-flat drives
d. Variable speed belt drives:

Adjustable and fixed centres

Sheave action
e. Chain drive components:

Types of links

Standard roller chain

Connecting links

Offset links
f. Definition of roller chain dimensions:

Pitch, width, roller and pin diameter, and link plate thickness
g. Roller chain code numbers:

ANSI code number interpretation

ISO code numbers

h. Types of roller chain and their application:

Multiple strand chain

Double pitch chain

Silent chain
i. Sprocket types and their application:

Type A, B, C and D sprockets

Sprocket sizing

Sprockets for double pitch chain:

o Single and double cut sprockets
j. Advantages of roller chain drives
k. Drive design:

Shaft centre distances

Drive and drives sprockets

l. Determining proper amounts of chain slack for horizontal and vertical drives:

Idler sprocket purposes and location

3.

Perform calculations required for the proper installation and maintenance of belt and
chain.
a. Approximate and exact belt length calculations
b. Arc of contact calculations
c. Recommended speed ratios for sheaves and sprockets
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d.
e.
f.
g.

RIM speed calculation for belt drives

Chain pitch, width, roller and pin diameter calculations
Calculating chain length inches and pitches
Chain speed calculations

4.

Describe the procedures to remove, install and align sheaves and sprockets.
a. Installation and alignment methods
b. Belt storage
c. Sheaves for V-belts
d. Groove angle
e. Troubleshooting belt drives
f. Aligning shafts and sprockets for chain drives
g. Roller chain lubrication:

Oil grades

Lubrication methods
h. Chain drive misalignment
i. Chain wear due to stretch and pin wear
j. Sprocket wear
k. Causes of excessive slack
l. Procedures for roller chain replacement:

Sprocket condition

New chain length

Breaking and joining the chain

m. Troubleshooting tips for chain drives

20%

5.

Perform gear calculations.

a. Formulas used for drive system calculations:

Speed of driver or driven

Calculating for reducer ratio

Single and compound gear reductions

15%

6.

Describe speed reducers of various designs, uses and operation.

a. Overdrive and reduction units

Worm gear reduction units:

-Internal parts and their purpose
-Shimming for bearing clearance
-Fitting for proper mesh
-Single and multiple reduction and recommended speed ranges for each

Helical and herringbone reducers:

-Fitting

Planetary gear reduction units:

-Sun gears, ring gear and carrier

Installing and maintaining drive units

Lubrication methods used in reducers

15%

***

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Unit:

G8 Installation and Erection of Machinery

Level:
Duration:

Two
25 hours
Theory:
Practical:

15
10

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to locate, layout, prepare foundation, install and align machinery in compliance with safety
procedures. Material covered includes:

Safety practices and care of machinery

Information on proper tool and equipment

Using blueprint to locate and layout forms

Machinery set-up procedures

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe set-up procedures for using transits and levels.

a. Precision levels
b. Builders level
c. Transits and theodolites
d. Lasers
e. Effects of temperature on optical alignment (reflection/refraction)
f. Optical tooling and accessories

25%

2.

Describe procedures to construct foundations for equipment.

a. Concrete terms
b. Controlling vibration
c. Anchor bolt types and applications
d. Mechanical expansion anchors
e. Chemical adhesive anchors
f. Positioning and setting anchors bolts
g. Tools required to build a form

25%

3.

Describe procedures to properly place and level a piece of equipment on its base or
foundation.
a. Baseplate and sole plate purpose and installation procedure
b. Leveling and jacking screws
c. Shims
d. Wedges
e. Precision leveling the baseplate
f. Grout and its purpose
g. Placing grout
h. Preventing and filling voids
i. Dowelling
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4.

Describe procedures to locate and lay out a form from a blueprint.

a. Building tie-in
b. Reference lines
c. Centre lines
d. Benchmarks and datums
e. Brass plugs
f. Establishing references lines

Mechanical methods
g. Optical methods

25%

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Unit:

G9 Conveyors

Level:
Duration:

Two
28 hours
Theory:
Practical:

18
10

hours
hours

Overview:
This unit of instruction is designed to provide the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice with the knowledge and
skills necessary to assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain conveyors. Material covered includes:

Principles of operation

Joining and splicing of belt

Maintenance

Percent of
Unit Mark (%)

Objectives and Content:

1.

Describe the operating principles of belt conveyors.

a. Types of belts

Construction

Uses
b. Troughed conveyors
c. Idlers and their use
d. Pulley terms

10%

2.

Calculate belt length, surface speeds and arc of contact.

a. Formulas and their specific applications

10%

3.

Describe the various types of conveyor systems and their uses.

a. Slide conveyors
b. Troughed conveyors
c. Roller conveyors
d. Bucket elevators
e. Chain conveyors
f. Screw conveyors
g. Pneumatic conveyors
h. Food handling conveyors
i. Apron feeders

10%

4.

Describe the purpose for various attachments and accessories used in conveyor systems. 10%
a. Belt take up methods
b. Loading and unloading methods
c. Scrapers and cleaners
d. Magnetic pulleys and Electromagnetic belt conveyors
e. Backstops and braking methods for inclined conveyors
f. Take up devices

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5.

Describe the joining and splicing of belts.

a. Belt installation
b. Methods of joining belts

Vulcanization

Chemical

Mechanical fasteners

Cold and hot splices

10%

6.

Describe procedures to troubleshoot belt and conveyor problems.

a. Alignment and training a conveyor belt
b. Belt slip
c. Belt stretch
d. Belt breakage
e. Belt deterioration
f. Excessive belt wear

20%

7.

Describe the operating principles, the classification and the uses of chain, screw and
pneumatic conveyors.
a. Theory of operation of chain conveyors
b. Flight conveyors
c. Drag conveyors
d. Transfer tables
e. Head and tail end details
f. Roll cases
g. Trough conveyors
h. Theory of operation and classification of screw conveyors
i. Screw conveyor components
j. Theory of operation of pneumatic conveyors
k. Vacuum systems
l. Feeders
m. Flow regulation
n. Low, medium and high pressure systems
o. Cyclones
p. Air slide systems
q. Blowers and fans

8.

Describe the maintenance procedures for chain, screw, and pneumatic conveyors.
a. Dismantling
b. Inspection
c. Repair procedures
d. Re-assembly methods for conveyors

10%

10%

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