Operating Engineer App Block V

Catalog description

This course teaches the first semester of the 'Third Year Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Training Program'. This course will introduce the apprentice to but not limit itself to an introduction to cranes covering topics such as: Telescoping booms, Stiffleg Derrick, High Cab, Dock Crane, Basic Truck Crane, Tower Attachment, Crawler Crane, Luffing Jib Tower Crane and more. This course will also teach advanced mechanics that is necessary to perform field repairs and advanced maintenance required to keep equipment operating. Continued training on fuel, air cooling and hydraulic systems are covered as well as engines, clutches, power trains, and brakes. New topics covered are electrical systems, tracks and undercarriage and tires.