50-419-503Hydraulics and Pneumatics for Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Apprentices will examine the uses and applications of hydraulics and pneumatics required in the injection mold setup for plastics apprentice trade. Hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, devices and components will be explored. Job duties and tasks related to safety, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair will practiced and applied in on the job settings.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Compare and contrast hydraulic and pneumatic principles
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    relate the science principles of fluids and gases to pneumatic and hydraulic systems
    describe the similarities and differences between liquids and gases as they relate to industrial applications
    identify the benefits from using hydraulic systems to solve industrial problems
    identify the benefits from using pneumatic systems to solve industrial problems
    describe the limitations from each of these systems
    apply hydraulic and pneumatic terms and concepts

  2. Explore fluid power principles and concepts
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    examine safety and personal protective equipment requirements for fluid power
    relate the principles of horse power to hydraulics
    describe the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic and pneumatic power
    examine the fluid power industry
    define fluid power
    differentiate between fluid power, and hydraulics and pneumatics
    describe the basic components found in various hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
    describe the applications of fluid power in various industries
    escribe the types of job duties and tasks involved in working with fluid power

  3. Compare various pneumatic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    examine common compressed air, pneumatic, and vacuum systems and components
    draw flow diagrams with industry accepted symbols to represent each component in the system
    label component and title the flow diagram according to industry accepted terminology
    examine manufacturer's specifications for equipment contained in compressed air and vacuum systems
    compare and contrast the various types of systems which use air for flow power
    examine safety concerns and PPE requirements for working on or near air powered equipment

  4. Investigate hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and cushioning devices
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    escribe the role and function of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
    compare the role and function for hydraulic and pneumatic cushioning components
    summarize the construction and design features of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
    examine various types of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder mountings
    compare load-carrying capacity, speed and power of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
    compute the maximum pressures for given cylinders
    explain the operation and features of cylinders

  5. Examine hydraulic and pneumatic pumps used in industrial applications
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    identify the safety requirements for working on or near pumps
    describe the role and functions for hydraulic and pneumatic pumps used in industry
    explain the operational specifications of selected pumps
    describe the sequence of operations used to select a pump
    relate the installation, maintenance, and repair of pumps to trade work practices

  6. Examine the role and function of hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    list the safety requirements involved with hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    compare torque-pressure-displacement relationships for hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    describe the role and function of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    explain the performance requirements of various industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    relate gears vane, and piston hydraulic and pneumatic motors to performance factors
    compute torque and power values for various industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
    describe the role and function of hydrostatic transmissions
    identify work processes involved with installing, maintaining, and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic motors

  7. Compare hydraulic and pneumatic valves
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    describe the role and function of different hydraulic and pneumatic valves
    compare the construction and manufacturer's technical specifications for various valves
    interpret graphic symbols and industrial prints
    compare the role and function of different types of directional control valves
    draw the schematic diagrams used to represent the different types of directional control valves

  8. Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic circuits designed for industrial applications
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    compare hydraulic and pneumatic circuits found in industrial plants
    examine causes for pressure losses in pipelines
    troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
    interpret prints, graphics, symbols and pneumatic circuit diagrams
    analyze the operation of hydraulic circuits and pneumatic vacuum systems
    apply analysis to maintenance, repair, and servicing equipment

  9. Compare hydraulic and pneumatic conductors and fittings
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    examine the standard commercial sizes of pipes and tubing
    compare the types of fittings which connect hydraulic and pneumatic components to conductors
    describe the construction features and functions of flexible hoses
    size conducts to meet flow rate specifications for various industrial applications
    explore the installation, inspection, testing, and replacement of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and connections
    identify PPE requirements for working on or near hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, pipe and connectors

  10. Examine the role and function of accessory devices used in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    describe the role and function of each of accumulator, device circuits and pressure measuring devices
    explain the operational characteristics of accessory devices
    compare the design features of various reservoirs and circuits
    explain the role for workers in the trade related to maintaining accessory devices
    compare safety and PPE requirements for accessory devices

  11. Identify maintenance requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic system equipment and components
    Assessment Strategies
    On-the-job Performance
    Criteria
    describe the safety measures for maintaining and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    examine the causes of hydraulic and pneumatic system breakdown
    analyze unique features for maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    examine the maintenance requirements for valves
    solve problems associated with pressure losses in pneumatic piping systems
    describe the problems causes by gases in hydraulic fluids and methods to remedy them
    describe ways to handle, dispose of, and maintain hydraulic fluids