Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Mechanical Maintenance Module
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate requires the prerequisite completion of the Core Knowledge and Skills Certificate. Completion of all the sections below awards you with the Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate. Some sections below are eligible for a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Certification.
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Lubrication Fundamentals guides students through practical exercises such as measuring oil viscosity, lubricating pillow block bearings, and chain lubrication. The manual also covers safety procedures, the use of different lubricants, and the interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Bearing Fundamentals
- Bearing Fundamentals is designed to provide students with practical exercises related to different types of bearings used in industrial maintenance. The training covers various topics such as plain bearings, ball bearings, angular ball bearings, roller bearings, and bearing lubrication.
- Motor Transmission Systems I
- This section provides comprehensive instructional materials for students on the installation, alignment, tensioning, and maintenance of belt drives in industrial settings. Students are introduced the fundamental concepts of belt drives, including sheave and belt installation, alignment, and tensioning techniques. It also covers the calculation of speed, torque, and pulley ratios, as well as the maintenance of sheaves and belts. The Motor Transmission Systems sections are eligible for an National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certification.
- Motor Transmission Systems II
- This section provides a hands-on introduction to the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of belt and chain drive systems used in industrial settings. Students will learn the principles of belt and chain drives, including alignment, tensioning, and lubrication techniques. Covers various types of chain systems, including multiple-chain drives, silent chain drives, and sprocket idlers. The Motor Transmission Systems sections are eligible for an National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certification.
- Motor Transmission Systems III
- This section offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applications of gear drives. Students will learn the fundamentals of installing, aligning, tensioning, and maintaining gear drive systems, with hands-on training using industrial equipment. The curriculum covers various types of gear drives, including helical, spur, bevel, and worm gears, as well as the calculation of speed, torque, and gear ratios. The Motor Transmission Systems sections are eligible for an National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) certification.
- Fundamentals of Hydraulics
- This section provides an in-depth study of fluid power systems with a focus on the fundamental principles and applications of hydraulics. Students will explore the generation, control, and transmission of hydraulic energy in various industrial contexts, learning to design, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits. The curriculum covers essential topics such as hydraulic pressure, flow rate, power calculations, and the operation of hydraulic components like pumps, valves, and cylinders. This section is eligible for a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Certification.
- Electrically Controlled Hydraulics
- This section introduces into the integration of electrical control systems with hydraulic machinery, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, operate, and troubleshoot electrically controlled hydraulic systems. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory exercises, students will explore the principles of electrical control, and the operation of various hydraulic components such as solenoid-operated valves and pressure switches.
- Pneumatics Fundamentals
- This section offers a comprehensive introduction to pneumatic systems, focusing on the fundamentals of fluid power and the controlled use of compressed air in industrial settings. Students will explore the basic physical concepts of pneumatics, such as pressure, force, volume, and flow relationships, as well as the operation and control of pneumatic components like valves, cylinders, and motors. Students will also gain the skills necessary to design, operate, and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits. This section is eligible for a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Certification.
- Electrically Controlled Pneumatics
- This section provides an in-depth exploration of the electrical control of pneumatic systems, focusing on the integration of electrical components and logic circuits with pneumatic operations. Students will learn to design, assemble, and troubleshoot electrically controlled pneumatic systems using industry-standard equipment. Through hands-on exercises, students will gain the practical skills necessary to implement and maintain electropneumatic systems in various industrial settings, preparing them for technical roles in automation and control systems.
