This course reviews the history of the power technology industry up to and including the present and a review of common terminology and definitions used in the industry. An overview of the components and the function of a powerplant will be presented. The student will engage in hands-on activities that support principles of physics, as they apply to hydraulics and pneumatics, and the basic knowledge of the many components used in these systems. This introductory class will alert the student to the many hazards encountered in the production and use of high and low voltage electrical equipment. Other topics explored in this class will be related to Lifting and Rigging, Fire Prevention, Lock Out Tag Out, as well as Confined Space and Hazmat Safety.
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MIAT Canton, MI