How to Read a Caliper
By Barbara Anderegg
In this interactive object, learners review how to read a caliper. They then test their skills with eight practice questions.
What Type of Team Do You Belong To?
By VickyWeiland
Are you a member of a fragmented, conflicted, or smooth- functioning team? Learn the characteristics of each to build a stronger team.
O.D. Turning on a Lathe
By Kelly Curran
This video clip shows the outside diameter turning on an engine lathe.
Facing on a Lathe
This video clip shows facing on an engine lathe.
Troubleshooting a Three Phase Motor that is Overheating
By Excelsior College
In this simulation activity, an electrician will troubleshoot an AC motor that is overheating. Before accessing blueprints and then using a multimeter to find the fault, the learner will follow safety protocols by following lock-out tag-out procedures and then suit up with appropriate (PPE) personal protection equipment.
Using Blueprints to Troubleshoot a Defective Water Pump
In this simulation activity, an electrician troubleshoots a defective water pump that will not start. To find the problem, the learner selects the appropriate blueprints that must be referred to while performing the troubleshooting steps. Then safety protocols will be followed, such as making lockout-tag out installations and donning PPE items before taking measurements with a multimeter to locate the faulty component.
Using Blueprints to Troubleshoot a Defective Compressor Motor
In this simulation activity, an electrician troubleshoots a defective compressor motor that will not start. To find the problem, the learner selects the appropriate blueprints that must be referred to while performing the troubleshooting steps. Then safety protocols will be followed, such as making lockout-tag out installations and donning PPE items before taking measurements with a multimeter to locate the faulty component.
Sizing an Automatic Car Wash Interceptor
By Randy Lorge
Learners follow steps for sizing a car wash interceptor according to the Wisconsin Administrative Plumbing Code. A quiz completes the activity. (Hover your mouse in lower right corner to see the next button)
Manufacturing PPE Mini-Sim
This activity is a simulation that allows the learner to practice personal protective equipment tasks.
Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, c=0
By John Stewart
In this interactive object, learners read about sampling plans and practice using a sampling table.
Sizing a Tank Type Water Heater
In this interactive learning object, the learner practices sizing a tank-type water heater for one- and two-family residences, townhouses, and apartments with individual water heaters.
Sizing an Interior Grease Interceptor for a Commercial Dishwasher
Learners follow steps to size an interior grease interceptor for a commercial dishwasher. This animated learning object presents plumbing code requirements and industry standards. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Press Brake - Hydraulic
By Dave Hoffman
Identifies the parts of the hydraulic press brake featuring the Adira up-acting press brake. Interactive section asks to identify parts after first learning them.
Indirect Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a visual overview of indirect measurement.
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
By Sue Silverstein, Dave Hoffman
Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.
Metric Measurement
In this learning activity you'll review a text and visual overview of metric measurement.
Exclusive-NOR Gate (Screencast)
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll review the operation of an Exclusive-NOR gate by using a truth table, a Boolean Algebra equation, a switch analogy, and a written statement.
Sizing a Sanitary Sump (Single Pump)
Learners follow steps to size a sanitary sump using the Wisconsin Plumbing Code. A quiz completes the activity.
General Shop Safety - Rigging & Lifting
In this learning activity you'll review rigging and lifting as well as signals for crane movement.
Calculating Lengths for Tube Bending
The learner reads an explanation of how to determine lengths for tubing and pipe bending and then performs calculations in an interactive exercise. Two methods for determining angle bends are shown. A calculator is required.
Carbide Tool Geometry
The learner will use the ANSI Insert Identification System to identify and select carbide tools.
Calculating Board Feet (Screencast)
By Patrick Molzahn
Learners review the process for calculating board feet and use virtual samples to practice the process.
Print Reading: Holder
Learners test their ability to visualize a holder in this interactive exercise that features animated pictorial views.
Current and Voltage Parameters of Digital Circuitry (Screencast)
By Patrick Hoppe
In this interactive learning object, students read about the voltage and current parameters commonly found on a data sheet. A brief quiz completes the activity.