Hydraulics Training Course
Begins August 25

Wallace State Community College in conjunction with Snead State Community College will offer a course in Hydraulics at Snead State Community College in Boaz beginning August 25.

This course, taught by Mike White, includes the fundamental concepts and basic units of typical hydraulic systems. Topics include the safe use of power units and system components, use of schematic diagrams, the interrelated concepts of pressure versus cylinder force and fluid pressure ‘leverage’. This course is designed to allow students in a manufacturing environment to become more familiar with the troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial hydraulic systems. Dynamics of fluid flow, fluid conditioning, and equipment preventative maintenance will be covered. Hands-on approaches will be used to demonstrate systematic troubleshooting of complex hydraulics systems. A hydraulic training bench is utilized for hands-on laboratory assignments that simulate actual applications. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to install, service and perform preventive maintenance functions on hydraulic systems.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 25 through September 8, from 6 to 9:15 p.m. in Rooms T108 and T110 of the Technology Center. Registration is $190.

For more information, contact the Wallace State Training for Existing Business and Industry Office at 256/352-8229 or 352-8166.