Maintenance

This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.

This course provides in-depth theory and practical applications relating to predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Emphasis is placed on equipment failure analysis, maintenance management software, and techniques such as vibration and infrared analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of modern analytical and documentation methods.

This course introduces industrial control systems which include devices such as motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other control components. Topics include schematics and ladder logic structures, related to PLCs, I/O identification, equipment interface, motor controls, and other electrical control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.

This course introduces the standard practices that are found in the metal workshop. Topics include the proper care/use of basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments and layout procedures/operation of lathes, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, and power saws. Upon completion, students should be able to work safely in the metal workshop and use basic metalworking equipment.

This course covers the principles of safe rigging practices for handling, placing, installing, and moving heavy machinery and equipment. Topics include safety, weight and dimensional estimation, positioning of equipment slings, rollers, jacks, levers, dollies, ropes, chains, padding, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely relocate and set up equipment using accepted rigging practices.

This course covers the various service procedures, tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to analyze and repair typical industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on electro-mechanical and fluid power equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and repair, including common techniques and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.

This course introduces principles and practical applications of electrical/pneumatic control systems and primary control devices incorporated in those systems. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting ladder diagrams, building control circuits, and troubleshooting valves, switches, and sensors. Upon completion, students should be able to design, build, and troubleshoot basic electro-pneumatic control systems.