Basic Technology JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – Meaning and Types of Maintenance | Need for Regular Maintenance

THEME – MAINTENANCE 

TOPIC – CONCEPT OF MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Grease

2. Engine oil

3. Louver frame

4. Tools and machine parts

5. Cotton

6. Rag, etc.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain the importance of maintenance.

2. list and describe types of maintenance practices.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of maintenance is to ensure that our equipment are in good working condition always.

A breakdown in plants and machines cloud be as a result of inadequate maintenance. In all work place, houses, schools and roads, maintenance is needed in order to keep equipment in good working condition.

Maintenance are the activities carried out on daily or regular basis to make our things in good working condition.

WAYS OF MAINTENANCE AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR MAINTENANCE 

Maintenance could be as simple as the following:

1. Dusting the tables, refrigerator, fan, etc.

2. Sweeping the floor.

3. Mopping the floor.

4. Polishing or cleaning the furniture.

5. Replacing faculty electrical parts.

6. Polishing or cleaning shoes.

TYPES OF MAINTENANCE 

There are three types of maintenance,

1. Corrective maintenance

2. Preventive maintenance

3. Predictive maintenance

1. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 

This is the maintenance (repair) carried out after an equipment is no more working.

 

2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 

This is the maintenance (repair) carried out on equipment so that they will not stop working.

 

3. PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE 

This is the maintenance required special instrument to detect a likely fault in any equipment. For example, tyre gauge, oil gauge, etc.

WHY MAINTENANCE ARE IMPORTANT? OR NEEDS FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE 

The importance of maintaining are as follows:

1. It makes our tools and equipment last long.

2. It reduces the risk accident around us.

3. It makes our work to be done faster.

4. It keeps our equipments in good condition.

5. It makes our environment to be beautiful.

6. It reduces waste of money.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the need and importance of maintenance.

2. explains types of maintenance.

3. emphasizes the need for regular maintenance.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen attentively.

2. undertake simple maintenance such as regular cleaning, oiling and greasing of simple machines and furniture.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain the importance of maintenance.

2. list and explain types of maintenance.