Level 3

IMM-300 Shaft Alignment II

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used for shaft alignment using the reverse dial method.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used for shaft alignment using the cross dial method.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used for shaft alignment using the laser method.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 21.03 Performs alignment procedures.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with the reverse dial, cross dial and laser methods of shaft alignment.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the use of the reverse dial, cross dial and laser methods for shaft alignment.
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to the use of the reverse dial, cross dial and laser methods of shaft alignment.
4. Identify tools and equipment used for shaft alignment, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Describe the procedures used to calculate shims for hot or cold alignment.
6. Describe the procedures used to align shafts using the reverse dial method.
   1. pre-alignment checks
   2. select tools and equipment
   3. perform calculations
   4. make adjustments
7. Describe the procedures used to align shafts using the cross dial method.
   1. pre-alignment checks
   2. select tools and equipment
   3. perform calculations
   4. make adjustments
8. Describe the procedures used to align shafts using the laser method.
   1. pre-alignment checks
   2. select tools and equipment
   3. perform calculations
   4. make adjustments

IMM-305 Introduction to Fluid Power

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and applications of fluid power.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 18.01 Installs hydraulic systems.
• 18.02 Diagnoses hydraulic systems.
• 18.03 Repairs hydraulic systems.
• 18.04 Maintains hydraulic systems.
• 19.01 Installs pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.02 Diagnoses pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.03 Repairs pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.04 Maintains pneumatic and vacuum systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with fluid power.
   1. hydraulic
   2. pneumatic
   3. vacuum
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to fluid power.
3. Explain the principles and theories of fluid power.
   1. Pascal’s law
   2. Boyle’s law
   3. Charles’ law
   4. Guy-Lusac’s law
   5. Bernoulli’s principle
4. Describe units of measure as they relate to fluid power.
5. Identify formulae related to fluid power and describe their applications.
6. Identify symbols and abbreviations related to fluid power found on drawings and schematics.

IMM-310 Hydraulic Systems I

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic systems, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of schematics, their use and interpretation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic related calculations.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 18.01 Installs hydraulic systems.
• 18.02 Diagnoses hydraulic systems.
• 18.03 Repairs hydraulic systems.
• 18.04 Maintains hydraulic systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with hydraulic systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to hydraulic systems.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to hydraulic systems.
4. Identify types of hydraulic systems and describe their applications and operation, including fluid types.
5. Identify hydraulic system components and describe their purpose and operation.
   1. pumps
   2. motors
   3. actuators
   4. valves
   5. accumulators
   6. filters and strainers
   7. fluid conductors
6. Describe hydraulic system schematics and their applications.
7. Interpret information and symbols found on schematics to determine the operation of a hydraulic system.
8. Perform hydraulic calculations.

IMM-315 Pneumatic Systems I

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic systems, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of schematics, their use and interpretation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic related calculations.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 19.01 Installs pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.02 Diagnoses pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.03 Repairs pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• 19.04 Maintains pneumatic and vacuum systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with pneumatic systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to pneumatic systems.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to pneumatic systems.
4. Identify types of pneumatic systems and describe their applications and operation.
5. Identify pneumatic system components and describe their purpose and operation.
   1. pumps
   2. motors
   3. actuators
   4. valves
   5. accumulators
6. Describe the methods of air treatment in pneumatic systems.
   1. filters
   2. dryers
   3. after-coolers
   4. de-icers
   5. receivers
7. Describe pneumatic system schematics and their applications.
8. Interpret schematics to determine the operation of a pneumatic system.
9. Perform pneumatic related calculations.

IMM-320 Piping Systems

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of piping systems, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install piping systems and their components.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems and their components.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 18.01 Installs hydraulic systems.
• 19.01 Installs pneumatic and vacuum systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with piping systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to piping systems.
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to piping systems.
4. Interpret information pertaining to piping systems found on drawings, specifications and schematics.
5. Identify types of piping systems and describe their applications.
6. Identify types of piping, tubing, and hoses and describe their compatibility, characteristics and applications.
7. Identify types of fittings and describe their characteristics and applications.
8. Identify piping system accessories and describe their characteristics and applications.
9. Identify types of valves used in piping systems and describe their applications and operation.
10. Describe the procedures used to remove and install pipe, tubing and hoses.
11. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain piping systems and their components.
12. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot piping systems and components.
13. Identify the factors to consider when if piping systems or their components need to be repaired or replaced.
14. Describe the procedures used to repair piping systems and components.

IMM-325 Process Tanks and Containers

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of process tanks and containers, their components and applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install process tanks and containers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain and repair process tanks and containers.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 17.01 Installs process tanks and containers.
• 17.02 Diagnoses process tanks and containers.
• 17.03 Repairs process tanks and containers.
• 17.04 Maintains process tanks and containers.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with process tanks and containers.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices associated with process tanks and containers.
3. Interpret codes and regulations pertaining to process tanks and containers.
4. Interpret information pertaining to process tanks and containers found on drawings, specifications and schematics.
5. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain and repair process tanks and containers, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
6. Identify types of process tanks and containers, and describe their applications and operation.
   1. bins
   2. hoppers
   3. receivers
7. Identify process tank and container components and describe their applications.
   1. agitators
   2. mixers
8. Describe the procedures used to remove and install process tanks, containers and their components.
9. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain process tanks, containers and their components.
10. Identify the factors to consider when determining if process tanks, containers or their components need to be repaired or replaced.
11. Describe the procedures used to repair process tanks, containers and their components.

IMM-330 Compressors II

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 14.01 Installs compressors.
• 14.02 Diagnoses compressors.
• 14.03 Repairs compressors.
• 14.04 Maintains compressors.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.
4. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair compressors, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressor components and accessories, and describe their purpose and operation.
6. Describe the procedures used to remove and install vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors and their components.
7. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors and their components.
8. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors and their components.
9. Identify the factors to consider when determining if vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors need to be repaired or replaced.
10. Describe the procedures used to repair vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors and their components.
11. Describe the procedures used to commission vane, screw, radial and centrifugal compressors.

IMM-335 Centrifugal Pumps

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of centrifugal pumps, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install centrifugal pumps.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair centrifugal pumps.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission centrifugal pumps.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 15.01 Installs pumps.
• 15.02 Diagnoses pumps.
• 15.03 Repairs pumps.
• 15.04 Maintains pumps.
• 22.01 Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/process systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with centrifugal pumps.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices associated with centrifugal pumps.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to centrifugal pumps.
4. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair centrifugal pumps, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of centrifugal pumps and their components, and describe their applications and operation.
6. Identify the types of seals and packing and describe their applications.
7. Explain the method used to interpret pump curve.
8. Describe the procedures used to remove and install centrifugal pumps.
9. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain centrifugal pumps.
10. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot centrifugal pumps.
11. Identify the factors to consider when determining if centrifugal pumps need to be repaired or replaced.
12. Describe the procedures used to repair centrifugal pumps.
13. Describe the procedures used to commission centrifugal pumps.

IMM-340 Positive Displacement Pumps

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of positive displacement pumps, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install positive displacement pumps.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair positive displacement pumps.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission positive displacement pumps.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 15.01 Installs pumps.
• 15.02 Diagnoses pumps.
• 15.03 Repairs pumps.
• 15.04 Maintains pumps.
• 22.01 Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/process systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with positive displacement pumps.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices associated with positive displacement pumps.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to positive displacement pumps.
4. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair positive displacement pumps, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of positive displacement pumps and their components, and describe their applications and operation.
6. Describe the procedures used to remove and install positive displacement pumps.
7. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain positive displacement pumps.
8. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot positive displacement pumps.
9. Identify the factors to consider when determining if positive displacement pumps need to be repaired or replaced.
10. Describe the procedures used to repair positive displacement pumps.
11. Describe the procedures used to commission positive displacement pumps.

IMM-345 Conveying Systems

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate knowledge of conveying systems, their components and operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to remove and install conveying systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair conveying systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to commission conveying systems.

2013 National Occupational Analysis Reference:

• 16.01 Installs conveying systems.
• 16.02 Diagnoses conveying systems.
• 16.03 Repairs conveying systems.
• 16.04 Maintains conveying systems.
• 22.01 Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/process systems.

Objectives and Content:

1. Define terminology associated with conveying systems.
2. Identify hazards and describe safe work practices associated with conveying systems.
3. Interpret codes, regulations and specifications pertaining to conveying systems.
4. Identify tools and equipment used to remove, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair conveying systems and components, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
5. Identify types of conveying systems and describe their applications and operation.
   1. pneumatic
   2. belt
   3. rollers
   4. chain
   5. screw
   6. bucket
   7. flume/water
6. Identify conveying system components and accessories, and describe their purpose and operation.
7. Identify the factors to consider and required calculations to determine conveying system requirements.
8. Describe the procedures used to remove and install conveying systems and their components.
9. Describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain conveying systems and components.
10. Describe the procedures used to troubleshoot conveying systems and their components.
11. Identify the factors to consider when determining if conveying systems need to be repaired or replaced.
12. Describe the procedures used to repair conveying systems and their components.
13. Describe the procedures used to splice a conveyor belt.
14. Describe the procedures used to commission conveying systems.