Intro to Mechatronics
Students will learn foundational information and develop hands-on skill in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Technology. Topics covered include the areas of pneumatics, electricity, sensors, actuators, and controls.
Intro to Motor Controls
Students operate, install, and troubleshoot relay and variable frequency drive control of A/C electric motors found in industrial and commercial applications. Students will learn to develop and read schematics, including ladder logic; wire typical relay applications; test and monitor A/C electrical equipment; and troubleshoot equipment as necessary.
Intro to Programmable Controls
Students design, program, operate, and troubleshoot discrete input/output PLC functions utilizing Allen Bradley Control Logix programming software. Students will develop ladder logic programs on a PC, transfer them to and from a PLC, and monitor PLC operations.
Hydraulics
This course introduces the fundamentals of hydraulic principles, such as pressure and flow, while simultaneously teaching industry-relevant hydraulic skills such as basic component identification, introduction to hydraulic schematics, and basic circuit design & troubleshooting. Participants may also learn how to examine flow rate vs. cylinder speed, and design, install, and troubleshoot advance hydraulic circuits.
Pneumatics
This course teaches industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, analyze performance, and design basic pneumatic systems. Component identification & introduction to pneumatic schematics are also among the skills learned.