ELM 2040 - Intro to Applied Technology
Clock Hours: 12
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach, refresh, and practice the skills associated with the applied technology used in the typical workplace, as outlined by ACT’s WorkKeys system. The lessons in this course are organized according to increasing levels of skill as described by the WorkKeys system. In Applied Technology the skills are grouped into four areas: Electricity, Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics. Each area of the course contains lessons for each of the skill levels in that area. Each lesson in this course corresponds to the skills needed to demonstrate proficiency at one WorkKeys skill level.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Introduction to WorkKeys Applied Technology
- WorkKeys
- Applied Technology
- Levels
- Electricity
- Mechanics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
Problem Solving Strategies
- What is Problem Solving
- Problem Solving Methods
- Compartmentalizing
- Common Concepts
- Other Problem-Solving Methods
Introduction to Applied Electricity
The basic concepts of current (electrical flow) and voltage (electrical pressure)
- How electricity passes through conductors, and will not pass through insulators.
- How electricity flows through closed circuits.
- That most simple electrical circuits are made of resistors, capacitors and inductors.
- The differences in serial and parallel circuits, and
- How switches and circuit breakers are used to control the flow of electricity.
- The connection between electricity and magnetism
- How alternating current differs from direct current
- The purpose and function of transformers
- How magnetism is used to generate electricity and power motors
- The use of Ohm’s Law to calculate voltages
- The concept of electrical power
- How proper grounding protects persons using electrical equipment, and
- The basic function of incandescent and fluorescent lighting, relays and solenoids.
- The basic concepts of computers and digital electronics.
- The basic difference between normal electrical circuits and digital electronics.
- The different types of information storage devices.
- The basic types of computer printers.
- Explore the process of photocopiers and some common problems.
- Practice with common troubleshooting problems.
- Connections between analog circuits and digital computers, and
- How electronic instruments sense and use light.
Introduction to Applied Fluids
Level 3 Lessons
- Introduction
- Pressure and Flow
- Flotation
- Pipes and Valves
- Pumps
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 4 Lessons
- Introduction
- Gases and Pressure
- Vacuum
- Compression Heating
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 5 Lessons
- Introduction
- Piping Problems
- Flow Measurement Devices
- Mixing and Turbulence
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 6 Lessons
- Introduction
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Piping Systems
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Introduction to Applied Mechanics
Level 3 Lessons
- Introduction
- Force & Pressure
- Friction & Inertia
- Planes & Levers
- Torque & Gears
- Wheels and Pulleys
- Springs
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 4 Lessons
- Introduction
- Screws
- Acceleration
- Rotation
- Center of Gravity
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 5 Lessons
- Introduction
- Bearings
- Lubrication
- Conveyors
- Sound and Vibration
- Photocopying
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
Level 6 Lessons
- Gas Engines
- Alternative Power
- Hybrid Engines
- Troubleshooting Exercises
- Quiz
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