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MEC3210 Plastic & Fibreglass

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students determine the types of plastic and fibreglass materials required for repairs and perform appropriate repair procedures.
Prerequisite
MEC1160: Structures & Materials
Parameters
Access to plastic welding equipment and related materials and resources.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify hazards and safety precautions to be observed when working with plastics

    • 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow accepted safety practices when working with hot liquids, plastic solvents, resins and equipment

  • 2 describe types of plastics, welding equipment and bonding processes used to repair plastic parts

    • 2.1 identify and state characteristics of plastics used in vehicle manufacture

    • 2.2 identify plastics that can be repaired by welding and bonding

    • 2.3 explain the types of plastic welding equipment available and when this repair process should be used

    • 2.4 identify welding rods

    • 2.5 explain which bonding agents are available and their application

    • 2.6 identify types of plastic and decide whether to weld or bond

    • 2.7 state why a particular process was chosen

  • 3 apply plastic welding and/or bonding techniques to repair a plastic component

    • 3.1 identify correct layout

    • 3.2 prepare “witness lines” for repeat layout

    • 3.3 prepare/clean plastic material as per instructions for process used

    • 3.4 create a solid lay-up

    • 3.5 weld/bond materials

    • 3.6 prepare damaged area

    • 3.7 prepare material

    • 3.8 apply material

  • 4 identify types of fibreglass materials and repair procedures

    • 4.1 identify three kinds of fibreglass material

    • 4.2 identify and describe related resin/hardeners and repair procedures

  • 5 perform a fibreglass repair on a component

    • 5.1 using safe handling techniques and prepare damaged area

    • 5.2 demonstrate correct application of material

    • 5.3 demonstrate approved finishing steps

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.