Course Description
This course provides a basic understanding of tools and equipment used in manufacturing as well as knowledge of how to improve productivity through predictive and preventive maintenance. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Maintenance Awareness Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Be familiar with the various types of welding (oxy-acetylene, gas metal arc, and spot).
- Discuss the functions and operations of bearings, couplings, belt drives, and chain drives.
- Compare the Logic Elements (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND and MEMORY).
- Explain the concepts of Ladder Diagrams.
- Describe the functions of electro-pneumatic solenoid valves.
- Describe the operations and applications of machine automation.
- Recognize safe welding practices.
- Explain the fundamental concepts of electricity.
- Recognize electrical circuit components and the input/output devices.
- To read electrical measurements.
- To describe the components and connections of AC motor connections and motor circuits.
- Define and describe the functions and rules of hydraulic systems.
- Define and perform Total Productive Maintenance processes.
- Describe and define various lubrication concepts in manufacturing (oil and greases).
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective