APR 216E - Millwright Industrial Hydraulics II

Registered Apprentice with the Southern Oregon Millwright JATC, and APR 216D  

Course Description: The advanced Hydraulics-Pneumatics course is the second in a series designed to supplement on-the-job training with technical training required for trade comprehensive, application, and practices. A Vickers hydraulic training power unit is used to demonstrate advanced aspects of fluid power, which includes pumps, motors, cylinders, manually and electrically-operated directional valves, flow controls, pressure reducing devices, fittings, and various types of piping, hoses, etc.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Explain the operation and mechanics of hydraulic components the 4th year apprentice may encounter on the job.
• CLO#2: Evaluate Hydraulic and Pneumatic designs using mathematic formulas to calculate expected outcomes, maintenance procedures and installation requirements. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#3: Read and create Hydraulic and Pneumatic Schematics.
• CLO#4: Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic operations/functions using system design, schematics, system process and component characteristics.
• CLO#5: Practice safety and industry standards in all applications involving equipment function, maintenance procedures and human error.