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
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Interpret industrial prints, plans and diagrams used with automation equipment and systemsAssessment StrategiesAutomation Print Reading WorksheetCriteriaapprentice identifies automation equipment and devices referenced on printsapprentice interprets technical information and specifications found on printsapprentice applies information to equipment, processes, and automationapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Identify safety requirements when working on automated industrial equipmentAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Compare automated systems and components used in manufacturingAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Investigate automation system controlsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Compare robotic equipmentAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error free answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Explore system integrationAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalwork is completework is accuratework is grammatically correct and error freeanswers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Relate trade work practices to maintaining automation equipmentAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic Assessment and WorksheetCriteriaapprentice uses terms accuratelyapprentice applies concepts correctlyapprentice references resourcesapprentice completes worksheet on timeapprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approvalworksheet is completeworksheet is accurateworksheet is grammatically correct and error freeworksheet answers are clear and concise worksheet answers are neat and readable
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Examine troubleshooting techniques involved with automated equipment and devicesAssessment StrategiesRemedy Table & WorksheetCriteriaremedy table identifies probable causes for malfunctioning equipment or unacceptable producttable classifies equipment as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanicaltable lists safety requirements for troubleshooting malfunctioning or inoperative equipmenttable lists inspection and testing steps to test troubleshooting hypotheses and assumptionstable lists service procedurestable lists remedies and recommendations for corrective action including repair or replacement
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Apply automation concepts to industrial and manufacturing best practicesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written or Graphic AssessmentCriteriaassessment identifies the automation equipment and systems used in one or more industrial or manufacturing processesapprentice sketches a drawing or flow diagram of the processapprentice labels the components and equipment involved in the processapprentice describes the functions involved in each stepapprentice explains the tasks performed by the automated equipmentassessment summarizes the benefits gained by using an automated systemassessment summarizes the disadvantages associated with the automated system apprentice relates how automated equipment impacts the job duties and tasks performed by the trade