APR 216D - Apprenticeship / Millwrights: Hydraulics and Pneumatics I

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Registered Apprentice with the Jackson County Millwrights JATC.

Course Description: Supplements on-the-job training with technical training required for trade comprehensive, application, and practices. A Vickers hydraulic training power unit is used to demonstrate different 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 Level: Career/Tech Apprenticeship

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify basic hydraulic components and explain the function of these components.
CLO#2: Map the evolution of fluid power, show understanding of basic system principals and characteristics of the hydraulic components. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Explain the theoretical aspects of hydraulic & pneumatic control.
CLO#4: Perform related mathematic functions to support the theory of hydraulics and pneumatics.
CLO#5: Practice safety and industry standards in all applications including lock-out, tag-out, equipment function, maintenance procedures and human error.