Description

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:

• Describe the purpose and function of aligning and plumbing steel structures.
• Identify the tools and equipment used for aligning and plumbing steel structures.
• Identify the components of column bases, base plate, and foundation failures.
• Explain selected plumbing and aligning tasks.

Performance Tasks

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:

• Identify selected alignment tools.
• Demonstrate alignment methods.
• Demonstrate plumbing a structure

Module Index

Session I. Introduction; Purposes and Functions of Alignment; Tools and Equipment; Column Bases; Plumbing Procedures

A. Introduction

B. Purpose and Functions of Alignment

C. Tools and Equipment

• • Come-Alongs
  • Steamboat Ratchets
  • Push-Pull Jacks
  • Mauls or Beaters
  • Shackles
  • Spools and Thimbles
  • Turnbuckles
  • Wire-Rope Clips
  • Wedges
  • Drift Pins
  • Transits and Levels
  • Plumb Bobs
  • Spirit Levels
  • Havens Clamp

D. Laboratory

• • Have trainees practice identifying selected alignment tools. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

E. Column Bases

F. Plumbing Procedures

G. Laboratory

• • Have trainees practice demonstrating plumbing a structure. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

Session II. Aligning Methods; Review and Testing

A. Aligning Methods

B. Laboratory

• • Have trainees practice demonstrating alignment methods. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.

C. Module Review

D. Module Examination

• • Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.
  • Record the testing results on NCCER National Regisrty, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

E. Performance Testing

• Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
• Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.