Industrial Technology: Mechanical Apprenticeship Option, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Industrial Technology - Mechanical Apprenticeship Option, the apprentice demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training to work in mechanical maintenance at a hydroelectric plant facility. The apprentice demonstrates proficiency in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and plant auxiliary equipment. The program is offered as part of the State Department of Water Resources Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The apprentice receives a State Journey-level Certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Minimum Units Required: 34

Recommended Sequence:


First Semester		Units
A-IND 072A	Introduction to Apprenticeship		2
A-IND 076	Applied Technical Mathematics		2
A-ELE 075A	Basic Electricity		2
A-IND 077A	Mechanical Fundamentals		2

Second Semester

A-IND 077B	Bearings, Pumps, and Turbines	2
A-IND 077D	Plant Auxiliary Equipment	2

Third Semester

A-ELE 075C	Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl	2
A-IND 077E	Hydraulics	2
A-IND 077F	Pneumatics	2

Fourth Semester

A-IND 077G	Governor Systems	2
A-IND 077H	Computers in Hydro-Electric Plants	2
A-IND 077N	Electro-Mechanical Print Reading	2

Fifth Semester

A-IND 077K	Fundamentals of Thermodynamics	2
A-IND 077L	Project Control and Power Contracts	2
A-MEC 074A	Basic Welding	2

Sixth Semester

A-MEC 074B

Machine Shop

Seventh Semester

A-IND 077M

Air Conditioning

Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Minimum Units 34

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