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Program Title:

Fluid Power Engineering Technology

Award Type:

Diploma

Award Name, Number and Location:

Fluid Power Mechanic (BP/EP)

Award Description:

The Fluid Power Mechanic fabricates, assembles, repairs and tests hydraulic and pneumatic components. The mechanic must follow instructions, read schematics, read precision measuring devices, record data and analyze test data. This person troubleshoots automated equipment, performs routine maintenance and connects units to automated control systems. Individuals with previous mechanical experience, small engine or automotive backgrounds do extremely well in the Fluid Power Mechanic program. This program is designed to prepare an individual to meet the challenges of current industry trends. The program courses cover hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, programmable logic controls and industrial electricity.

Career Opportunities:

The Fluid Power Mechanic will find employment in hydraulic repair facilities, heavy equipment repair and service and manufacturing (food processing, plastics, printing, precision metal and woodworking industries.)

Technical Studies Required:

29 Credits

FLPW1101	Fluid Power Technology I	3
FLPW1106	Fluid Power Technology II	4
FLPW1150	Pneumatic Components	4
	or
FLPW1181	Pumps, Actuators, and Conductors	4
FLPW1191	Hydraulic Components	3
FLPW1231	Industrial Electricity I	3
FLPW1320	Hydraulic Circuits	2
FLPW1340	Pneumatic Circuits and Air Logic	4
FLPW2000	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
METS2000	Engineering Design Principles	3

General Education Required:

5 Credits

MATH1000	Prealgebra	2
METS1000	Computers in Manufacturing	3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

Total DiplomaCredits 34

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