OICEW-2-1B

Thread a blind hole using hand taps

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Thread a blind hole using hand taps

Assessed in: ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given a drilling machine, proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and steel stock of no less than 1- inch thickness, with a 3/8 inch diameter blind hole perpendicular to the surface.

Behavior

Plan, prepare and thread a blind hole using a set of hand taps and describe actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. The plan and layout of the job are correct, in proper sequence, incorporating all safety considerations;
  2. Hole is tapped according to plan, is threaded entire depth and holds a bolt perpendicular to the surface;
  3. Actions being executed are described correctly as they are being performed;
  4. No safety violations are observed.