Required Tools and PPE
Tools and Personal Protective Equipment are considered required course material and are as important to the course as the textbook. Students are responsible for supplying their own tools and PPE during lab exercises. As students progress thought the program, additional tools and PPE will be required. Many tool companies offer discounts for tools including but not limited to Snap-On, Fluke, Texton, MAC tools, etc.
The college does not provide storage and is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken equipment.
Tools and Personal Protective Equipment are considered required course material and are as important to the course as the textbook. Students are responsible for supplying their own tools and PPE during lab exercises. As students progress thought the program, additional tools and PPE will be required. Many tool companies offer discounts for tools including but not limited to Snap-On, Fluke, Texton, MAC tools, etc.
The college does not provide storage and is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken equipment.
Required tools:
SAE and Metric Allen wrenches
Phillips and Flat Head Screw drivers
Adjustable Wrench (small and Large)
SAE wrenches - 5/32-in., 3/16-in., 7/32-in., 1/4-in., 9/32-in., 5/16-in., 11/32-in., 3/8-in., 7/16-in., 1/2-in., and 9/16-in.
Metric wrenches 4-14MM
Needle nose pliers
Diagonal Cutters
1/4 and 3/8 Drive
Ratchet
SAE Sockets - 5/32-in., 3/16-in., 7/32-in., 1/4-in., 9/32-in., 5/16-in., 11/32-in., 3/8-in., 7/16-in., 1/2-in., and 9/16-in.
Metric Sockets – 4-14MM
Universal Joint
Extension Bars
Spark plug socket
Multi Meter
Ratcheting double crimpers
Wire stripers
Small wire brushes
Required Personal Protecve Equipment (PPE):
Clear Safety Glasses
Hearing Protecon
Hand Protecon Lates gloves
Tyvek Suit
Respirator/Dust Mask
Optional Tools/PPE:
• Tape Measure
• Retrieval Magnet
• Inspection mirror
• Torque Wrench
• Pick set
• Vice Grips
• Soft blow hammer
• Peak voltage adapter
• Wire tracer
• Fish tape
• Paint Markers
• Flashlight
• Razor knife