50-620-708Fluid Power Systems for Mechatronics Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course learning outcomes include inspecting, testing, servicing, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, compressed air, and vacuum systems. Apprentices will review safety procedures for various common maintenance tasks.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Compare safety and PPE requirements for working on or near fluid power systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  2. Explore the principles of hydraulic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    worksheet is used to support an oral, written, or graphical assessment

  3. Explore the principles of pneumatic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  4. Explore the principles of compressed air and vacuum systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  5. Interpret fluid power system schematic diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    worksheet is used to support an oral, written, or graphical assessment

  6. Analyze the roles and functions of fluid power system components
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    worksheet is used to support an oral, written, or graphical assessment

  7. Explain the functions of valves used in fluid power systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Systems Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    worksheet is used to support an oral, written, or graphical assessment

  8. Apply hydraulic and pneumatic concepts to servicing mechatronic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  9. Apply compressed air concepts to servicing mechatronic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  10. Apply vacuum system concepts to servicing mechatronic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Fluid Power Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes all worksheet application questions correctly
    apprentice's work reflects an accurate analysis of the problem presented
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback

  11. Build skills troubleshooting principles to mechatronic fluid power systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air, and vacuum systems)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Troubleshooting Worksheet
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    worksheet is used to support an oral, written, or graphical assessment