Did you take things apart as a kid – wondering how things work? You may very well have a natural mechanical ability – a talent that manufacturers want as one of the most desirable skills. The driving forces in any machine are mechanical systems: gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more – all found in everything that moves! The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems used every day in industry. Open the door to a new career in manufacturing, or a related field such as engineering, aerospace, power generation, to name a few!
Prerequisites:
- No prerequisites required for Mechanical Systems.
- Co-requisites available: Electricity and Precision Measuring.
Items the students must purchase: None
Tuition includes: instruction, online learning resources, lab equipment, and credentialing exam
Student readiness – Virginia Placement Test – math up to level 3 of 9 levels (MTE 1-3) and English proficiency.