BIR 102 - Shop Practices and Safety for Band Instrument Repair

1 Credits
Students learn the fundamentals of shop safety and shop layout/design. Students learn the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools. Additionally, the student learns the proper use, storage, and disposal of chemical cleaning, degreasing, and surface preparation reagents used commonly in the trade, as well as environmental consideration in the use and disposal of chemical agents.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the proper use of tools and equipment in the BIRT Labs.
Employ safe and responsible use and choice of chemicals used in the industry, with regard to the environment and student.
Demonstrate the considerations necessary for the safe, responsible use and operation of chemicals and tools as they affect others in the immediate area.
Recognize the proper policies and procedures to follow in the event of emergencies of various types.