Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary 1

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC TECHNOLOGY

Topic:  MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS AND MACHINES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Define Maintenance
2. Identify the types and applications of maintenance
3. State the importance of maintenance.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:   Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS AND MACHINES

Maintenance involves a set of activities aimed at preserving the functionality, accuracy, and longevity of the tools used in woodworking or other workshop tasks. This includes regular care, inspections, and preventive measures to ensure that the tools remain in optimal condition.

Types and Applications of Maintenance

Maintenance can be categorized into different types based on the strategies and approaches employed. The primary types of maintenance include:

1. Preventive Maintenance: Preventive maintenance refers to a proactive approach to maintaining equipment, machinery, or systems by performing routine tasks, inspections, and repairs before issues or failures occur. The primary goal is to prevent breakdowns, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend the operational lifespan of equipment.

 Applications

Regular oil changes, cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled inspections of machinery and tools fall under preventive maintenance.

2. Predictive Maintenance: Predictive maintenance is an advanced maintenance strategy that involves monitoring the condition of equipment, machinery, or systems in real-time to predict when maintenance activities should be performed. The goal is to identify potential issues or failures before they occur, allowing for timely and targeted interventions.

Applications

The use of sensors, monitoring equipment, and predictive analytics to anticipate when specific components might need attention.

3. Corrective Maintenance (Reactive Maintenance): Corrective maintenance, also known as reactive maintenance, is a type of maintenance strategy that involves addressing equipment issues or failures after they occur. In this approach, maintenance activities are initiated in response to the detection of a malfunction, breakdown, or other unexpected problems with machinery or systems.

Applications

Immediate repairs or replacements of malfunctioning or failed components after an unplanned breakdown.

Importance of Maintenance

Maintenance plays a crucial role in a workshop setting, and its importance extends across various aspects of operations. Here are key reasons highlighting the importance of maintenance in the workshop:

1. Regular maintenance ensures that workshop tools and machinery operate reliably. .
2. Preventive maintenance helps identify and address potential issues before they lead to major breakdowns.
3. Proper maintenance contributes to the longevity of workshop equipment.
4. Regular inspections and maintenance checks ensure that workshop equipment is in compliance with safety standards.
5. Maintenance activities, such as cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments, contribute to optimized performance.
6. Maintaining tools and equipment ensures that they operate within specified tolerances and standards.
7. Reliable equipment contributes to a positive working environment. When tools function as expected, employees can work efficiently, leading to higher job satisfaction and morale.
8. Regular maintenance helps ensure that workshop equipment complies with industry regulations and safety standards.

EVALUATION: 1. What is maintenance?

2. Identify and describe the applications of the 3 types of maintenance
3. Mention 5 importance of maintenance.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively