Hours: 12
Course #: 9030
This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). Successful completers of this course and the exam will be eligible for state certification.
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Hours: 45
Course # 5871
This course provides instruction for the individual considering a career in the HVAC field. It is also valuable to the professional who needs an update in the technology of heating and cooling. Topics include theory of heat, safety, tubing fabrication and identification, refrigerant selection and management, system charging, basic electricity and control application.
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Hours: 45
Course#: 5872
Topics include: motors & electrical components, leak detection techniques, effects of pressure, vacuum, temperature, mechanical refrigeration system components & application, and EPA 608 CFC Exam Preparation. The exam is usually scheduled in December and April.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5101
This course serves as an entry level and prerequisite for more advanced training in the electrical field of the RCTC industrial program. It also provides valuable information for those technicians wanting to advance their current skills. Representative subject areas include electrical fundamentals, electrical versus mechanical power, alternating current principles and circuits, wiring considerations, transformer applications, lighting, and DC generators and motors.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5102
This course is a continuation of Industrial Electricity I. The subject areas offer an advanced and in-depth view of many technologies related to industrial electricity. Subjects include AC alternators and motors, motor controls, basic industrial electronics, AC/DC electronic motor drive systems and a programmable logic controller overview.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5120
This technician-level course will provide students with the working knowledge of fluid power. Theory will include exposure to hydraulic schematics as well as detailed instruction on the operation of hydraulic pumps and motors, directional control valves, flow control valves, flow meters, relief valves and cylinders. Approximately 70% of each class will be hands-on. This course is perfect for the maintenance or automation technician.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5122
This course includes instruction on Electrical Control of Hydraulic Systems. This course will provide the student with the working knowledge of electrical control circuits used to control hydraulic circuits. Theory will include instruction on understanding electrical circuits and advanced hydraulic circuits. Hands-on training will covers areas starting with basic electrically-controlled hydraulic systems, hydraulic sequencing of cylinders, speed regulation and braking of hydraulic motors, drilling systems, safety circuits, counting of actuator cycles and troubleshooting electrical control circuits. Hydraulics I is a prerequisite for this course.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5334
An introductory course in which the student learns the basics of interpreting machine drawings. Topics include line and symbol identification, interpreting one, two, and three view drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, section and auxiliary views, machining operations including screw thread specification and representation. Shop math skills including the use of decimal, fractional and metric systems are also covered.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5335
An intermediate blueprint reading course in which the student gains additional experience interpreting more challenging blueprints. Basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing is also covered. Prerequisites include basic blueprint reading skills and sound math skills.
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Hours: 30
Course #: 5338
This course will teach participants to read, interpret, and translate design requirements in accordance with standards. The course will cover an introduction to GD&T, fundamentals and rules, form tolerances for individual features (flatness, straightness, circularity, cylindricity, orientation tolerances, datums, position and concentricity). Prerequisites include basic blueprint reading skills and sound shop math skills.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5339
This course is intended to develop an understanding of what metals are, their composition and properties, and heat treatment methods used to obtain various properties. While concentrating on steel, including carbon, alloy and tool steels, information on microstructures, nonferrous metals, and methods of making shapes is given. The course also reviews procedures needed to determine chemical analysis, hardness, tensile properties, and nondestructive testing, plus identification and cures for problems including part failures.
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5360
Basic CNC machine set-up and operation; machining center. Course includes G code and conversational program writing, cutting tool geometry and set-ups, measuring instruments and usage, math and technical drawing review. Prerequisite: Blueprint reading and basic machining experience preferred.
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Hours: 45
Course # : 5371
This course is designed to provide students with basic skills in the use of the CNC lathe and its parts and applications. Classroom and lab activities will include:
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Hours: 45
Course #: 5373
This course is designed to provide students with basic skills in the use of the CNC Mill and its parts and applications. Classroom and lab activities will include:
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