50-664-718Automation for Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Examine industrial automation and applications to various trades. Automation terminology, concepts and applications will be examined. Automated systems, components and devices will be reviewed. Robotics used in modern manufacturing plants will be compared and analyzed. Job duties and tasks associated with safety, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and servicing will be the primary emphasis.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Interpret industrial prints, plans and diagrams used with automation equipment and systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Automation Print Reading Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice identifies automation equipment and devices referenced on prints
    apprentice interprets technical information and specifications found on prints
    apprentice applies information to equipment, processes, and automation
    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
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  2. Identify safety requirements when working on automated industrial equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    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
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Compare automated systems and components used in manufacturing
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    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
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Investigate automation system controls
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    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
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Compare robotic equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    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
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  6. Explore system integration
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    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
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable

  7. Relate trade work practices to maintaining automation equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment and 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

  8. Examine troubleshooting techniques involved with automated equipment and devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Remedy Table & Worksheet
    Criteria
    remedy table identifies probable causes for malfunctioning equipment or unacceptable product
    table classifies equipment as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical
    table lists safety requirements for troubleshooting malfunctioning or inoperative equipment
    table lists inspection and testing steps to test troubleshooting hypotheses and assumptions
    table lists service procedures
    table lists remedies and recommendations for corrective action including repair or replacement

  9. Apply automation concepts to industrial and manufacturing best practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    assessment identifies the automation equipment and systems used in one or more industrial or manufacturing processes
    apprentice sketches a drawing or flow diagram of the process
    apprentice labels the components and equipment involved in the process
    apprentice describes the functions involved in each step
    apprentice explains the tasks performed by the automated equipment
    assessment summarizes the benefits gained by using an automated system
    assessment summarizes the disadvantages associated with the automated system apprentice relates how automated equipment impacts the job duties and tasks performed by the trade