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Course: |
SAO 111
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Title: | Equipment Operations |
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Long Title: | Equipment Operations |
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Course Description: | Introduces a student to the safe and efficient operation of various heavy and light equipment currently in use at ski areas such as wheeled and tracked vehicles, stationary equipment, and large hand operated machinery. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Select proper equipment for various jobs.
II. Start engines and/or motors on such equipment according to manufacturer`s specifications and safe operating
III. procedures.
IV. Discuss the various systems such as cooling, hydraulic, etc.
V. Engage power trains according to manufacturer`s specifications and
VI. safe operating procedures.
VII. Describe required routine preventative maintenance on such equipment according to the manufacturer`s recommendations.
VIII. Operate such equipment for construction tasks normally found at ski
IX. areas according to the manufacturer`s recommendations.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Basic Mechanical Systems:
A. Engines - Basics
B. Gas vs. Diesel
C. Engines - Lubrication and Cooling
D. Power Trains - Clutches and Transmissions
E. Power Trains - Drive Lines and Differentials
F. Hydraulics
G. Tires and Tracks
II. Equipment Operating Techniques:
A. Dozer - Manufacturer`s recommendations and maneuvering
B. Dozer - Dirt moving, demolition, etc.
C. Backhoe - Manufacturer`s recommendations and maneuvering
D. Backhoe - Trenching, foundations, loading, etc.
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