Industrial Fundamentals
Students will complete OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety training as well as learn
to use appropriate tools and safely operate equipment. A strong emphasis is placed
on industrial safety, environment protection, job planning and management, general
maintenance, inspection and quality assurance, job execution, and career management
and employment relations.
Fluid Power (Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
This course provides a study of basic fluid power systems common to the field of industrial
automation. It includes basic principles of fluid power, components, standards, symbols,
circuits and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Mechanical Devices & Systems
This course provides the study and applications related to the maintenance and repair
of tools, equipment and machines found in a wide range of industrial operations.
Blueprint Reading
This course is designed as an introduction to the concepts of reading, interpreting,
and creating basic mechanical, architectural, and electrical drawings, diagrams, and
schematics.
Enrollment Criteria
All programs in the technical center have three class periods available for enrollment.
In the event there are more applicants for a section than seats available, students
will be asked to choose an alternate period. If the section(s) are still over enrollment
capacity, the following additional criteria will be used to determine acceptance into
the program:
- Minimum sixth grade reading level
- Minimum sixth grade math level
- Minimum reading score of 224 on the ACCUPLACER or 14 on the ACT exams.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
Final determination will be at the discretion of the instructor and the center director.
