FF - Applied Fluid Power MAFP


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Applied Fluid Power:  this industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course.  Learners will gain experience for how to read and interpret electro-pneumatic circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, and will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems to improve troubleshooting skills.  Practical exercises for equipment setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.

Vacuum Technology: The use of suction grippers to handle workpieces has become an integral part of handling technology as they offer advantages such as the ease of construction and the gentleness of the grippers.  Suction grippers also enable rapid cycle times, and this course focuses on handling technology using a vacuum.

Taken together, by successfully completing this course, learners will be able to design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced pneumatic/electro-pneumatic systems, integrate PLCs, and apply vacuum technology in real-world automation contexts.

Industry credential to be earned:  NC3 / Festo – Applied Fluid Power: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Class Prerequisites or Corequisites:
Fundamentals of Fluid Power
 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
STEM BLDG, VWCC

Instructor
Michael Howell 

Tuition:  $2,397.00


Registration Closes On
Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/18/2026 - 10/23/2026 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Roanoke, STEM BLDG, VWCC  Map Michael Howell  Lecture