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Course Descriptions

Industrial Maintenance (240 total hours)

Mechanical Power Transmission (Online)      24 Hours

Industrial Safety (Online)                             24 Hours

Electrical Controls                                       80 Hours

Programmable Logic Controls                       40 Hours

Fluid Power                                                 24 Hours

Welding                                                      40 Hours

Boiler Engineering                                        8 Hours

 
Electrical:
 
Electrical Overview:
Electricity
Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power
Circuits - source, load, open/closed/short circuits, AC/DC, 3 phase
Ohm's Law
Control Devices - mechanical, solid-state
Electro-mechanical Devices - solenoids, relays, timers, contactors
DC Motors
AC Motors
Motor Starters
 Circuits and Measuring Devices:
Series Circuit Properties
Parallel Circuit Properties
Series/Parallel Circuits
Circuit Measurements
 Electro-Mechanical Circuits and Diagrams: 
Symbols
Diagrams
Ladder Logic
Troubleshooting
 Motor Control:
Control Circuits
Power Circuit
Magnetic Motor Starters
Solid-State Drives
Troubleshooting
 
 Welding Fundamentals:
Safety
Equipment set-up and control
Shielding gases and regulation equipment
Filler Materials
Weld joints and types
Welding procedures and processes
 
Steam Boiler Engineering:

Boiler Operation Principles
Boiler Fittings
Feedwater System
Steam System
Fuel System
Draft System
Boiler Water Treatment
Hot Water Heating Systems
Boiler Operator Procedures
Boiler Operation Safety
Boiler Operator Licensing
Test for Special Engineer's License
Mechanical:
 
Basic Hydraulics:
Overview
Pumps
Actuators
Pressure Control
Directional Control Valves
Flow Control Valves
Accessory Components
Fluid Conductors
 
Basic Pneumatics:
Overview
Terminology
Compressors
Air Treatment Equipment
Distribution System
Pressure Control
Flow Control
Directional Control
Actuators
 
Mechanical Power Transmission:
Lubrication
Terminology
Linear Actuators
Bearings
Gears and Gear Boxes
Drives
Couplings
Clutches
Brakes
 
"Build Your Own Vehicle" - Interpersonal Skills: 6 hours (REQUIRED)
Chassis = Skills
Engine = Hard Work
Wheels = Reliability
Body = Experience
Options = Habits / Personal Attributes
 
 
Additional Study / Review sessions will be scheduled as needed
For more information or to apply, click here or contact the Marshall ABE office at (507) 537-7046