10412112Mobile Hydraulics
Course Information
Description
Prepares the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to adjust, diagnose, service, and repair mobile hydraulic systems found on trucks and construction equipment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Review hydraulic system principles
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is used to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    through the completion of a worksheet
    Criteria
    learner explains basic hydraulic system principles
    learner completes hydraulic Work Sheets #1-3
    learner calculates hydraulic system pressures, flow, and working force

  2. Identify the different types of hydraulic/hydrostatic drive systems and the components and parts used in them
    Assessment Strategies
    through the identification of different types of hydraulic/hydrostatic drive systems on diagrams, schematics, mobile equipment and trucks
    through the completion of work sheets
    the identification of components and parts on demonstration boards, mobile equipment, and trucks
    with the appropriate reference schematics, diagrams and manuals
    Criteria
    learner identifies types of hydraulic/hydrostatic drive systems used on mobile equipment with no errors after 3 tries
    learner identifies hydraulic/hydrostatic drive system components and parts with no errors after 3 tries
    learner completes Work Sheets #4-7

  3. Describe the function and operation of hydraulic/hydrostatic system components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    through written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    Criteria
    learner describes the function and operation of hydraulic/hydrostatic system components and parts

  4. Review hydraulic system symbols, schematics, and diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    through the completion of a worksheet
    with the appropriate reference materials, schematics, and diagrams
    Criteria
    learner interprets hydraulic/hydrostatic system symbols, schematics, and diagrams
    learner traces fluid flow through hydraulic/hydrostatic system on a schematic diagram
    learner completes worksheet

  5. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on hydraulic/hydrostatic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    through written objective examination
    Criteria
    learner describes the importance of safety when working on mobile hydraulic/hydrostatic systems
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  6. Diagnose, service, and repair mobile hydraulic system
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a piece of equipment equipped with a hydraulic system or a hydraulic simulator diagnostic board
    when the piece of equipment hydraulic system tests, repairs and adjustments have been completed and the hydraulic system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through a written objective examination
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for vehicle and equipment hydraulic system service and repair
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service and repair mobile hydraulic systems
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes hydraulic system diagnostic Work Sheets #1-3

  7. Diagnose, service and repair hydrostatic drive system
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a piece of equipment equipped with a hydrostatic drive system or a hydraulic simulator diagnostic board
    through a written objective examination
    when the hydrostatic drive system tests, repairs, and adjustments have been completed and the hydrostatic drive system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry safety standards for hydrostatic drive system repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair hydrostatic drive systems
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes hydrostatic Work Sheet #1-2