Students will become proficient in the operation, design, and maintenance of lubrication systems using industry standard components on trainers. Knowledge of rigging and fabrication is demonstrated by structural lab experiences. Topics covered include structural steel designation, fabrication joints, layout basics, chain and accessories, strength of materials, sling angles, leveling, and alignment. The basics on crane and hoist maintenance are also covered using trainers. It introduces the student to the basic components of a piping system and the different types of materials.
Students get experience laying out and fabricating piping systems.
Topics include identifying fittings, pipe threading, piping schematics, plastic pipe, tubing, hoses, and valve maintenance. Students will become proficient in the operation, design, and maintenance of piping systems using industry standard components on trainers. Students demonstrate knowledge of industrial hydraulic circuits and components using a complete operating hydraulic system. Topics covered include hydraulic circuit design, causes of component failure, and troubleshooting with hydraulic circuit drawings. Students become proficient in the operation, construction, and rebuild of pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and pressure control valves.