This sample course map represents the structured approach used to build the skills needed to be a well prepared 21st-century Mechanical Systems Technician. This path of Related Training & Instruction (RTI), combined with hands-on application, will prepare the apprentice to successfully complete the 3 to 4 years of required On-the-Job (OJT) training.
Maintenance Fundamentals Courses
101 - Reading Blueprints
102 - Reading Schematics and Symbols
103 - Mathematics in the Plant
104 - Making Measurements
105 - Metals in the Plant
106 - Nonmetals in the Plant
107 - Hand Tools
108 - Portable Power Tools
109.1 - Industrial Safety and Health
110 - Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Systems Courses
301 - Basic Mechanics
302 - Lubricants and Lubrication
303.1 - Power Transmission Equipment
304 - Bearings
305 - Pumps
306 - Piping Systems
307 - Basic Hydraulics
308 - Hydraulic Troubleshooting
309 - Basic Pneumatics
310 - Pneumatic Troubleshooting
Ammonia Refrigeration Courses
462 - Positive-Displacement Compressors
Building & Grounds Maintenance Courses
361 - Introduction to Carpentry
362 - Constructing the Building Shell
363 - Finishing the Building Interior
366 - Flat Roof Maintenance
367 - Plumbing Systems Maintenance
374 - Locks and Key Systems
Energy Conservation Courses
376 - Energy Conservation Basics
377 - Energy Losses in Buildings
378 - Heating/Cooling System Efficiency
379 - Mechanical Energy Conservation
380 - Electrical Energy Conservation
Foundations of Technology Course
391 - Force and Motion
Industrial Hazard Control Course
151 - Chemical Hazards: OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Machine Shop Practices Courses
315 - Machine Shop Practice
316 - Machine Shop Turning Operations
317 - Machine Shop Shaping Operations
323 - Machine Shop Job Analysis
324 - Lathe- Turning Work Between Centers
325 - Lathe-Machining Work in a Chuck
326 - Basic Milling Procedures
327 - Indexed Milling Procedures
328 - Multiple-Machine Procedures
Machine Tool Series Courses
161 - Measurements
162 - Basic Hand Tools
163 - Work Planning and Setup
164 - Metal Cutting Fundamentals
165 - Cutting Tools I
166 - Cutting Tools II
Material Handling Systems Course
331 - Bulk-Handling Conveyors
Mechanical Maintenance Applications Courses
341 - Mechanical Drive Maintenance
342 - Mechanical and Fluid Drive Systems
343 - Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance
344 - Pump Installation and Maintenance
345 - Maintenance Pipefitting
346 - Tubing & Hose System Maintenance
347 - Valve Maintenance/Piping System Protection
Packaging Machinery
311 - Introduction to Packaging
313 - Casing Machinery
Process Control Instrumentation Courses
271 - Introduction to Process Control
Rigging & Equipment Installation Courses
318 - Industrial Rigging
319 - Equipment Installation
Robotics Course
501 - Introduction to Robotics
Welding Courses
416 - Blueprint Reading for Welders
417 - Welding Principles
418 - Oxyfuel Operations
419 - Arc Welding Operations