Academics
Fluid Power (CTFPOW)
Certificate
Description
This program prepares students for entry level positions as a hydraulic technician. The program gives students an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design including motion control, using electro-hydraulic proportional and servo valves. Students will be prepared to take the Hydraulic Specialist or Technician Certification Examination through the Fluid Power Society.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.
Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Industrial Technology Dept
- Advisors
- James Popovich, Gary Schultz
Requirements
Core Courses
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS 103 | Materials and Processes | 3 | |
| BMG 241 | Innovation: Process and Application | 1 | |
| FLP 101 | Fluid Power Fundamentals - I | 2 | |
| MTT 102 | Machining for Auto Applications | 2 | |
| NCT 101 | Introduction to Computerized Machining (CNC) - I | 2 | |
| ROB 101 | Robotics I - I | 2 | |
| Core courses must be taken before Major/Area Requirements. | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLP 110 | Fluid Power Fundamentals - II | 2 | |
| FLP 214 | Hydraulic Circuits and Controls | 4 | |
| FLP 225 | Fluid Power Motion Control | 3 | |
| FLP 226 | Pneumatics | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 24
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $2,904.00
- Books & Supplies
- $455.00
- Total Cost
- $2,613.00
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 3 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- Job placement rate
- unavailable
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
Footnotes
This certificate can also lead to an associate degree in Automation Technology.
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