PLT 128: Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The course is an introduction to the principles and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic power in manufacturing processes. Emphasis will be on safety, basic system components, operation, controls, reading circuit diagrams, and troubleshooting techniques. Students will participate in hands-on activities with pneumatic training devices and a mechatronics system.
Date:
2017
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Quiz/Test
Institution:
Mount Wachusett Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), mechatronics, hydraulics, pneumatics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Various area employers and our local advisory board contributed to the development of these materials.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
Occupation:
Production Occupations (51-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
45 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Multiple instructional designers contributed to the development of these resources during several cohorts of students.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
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  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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