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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Welding Safety; Oxygen-Acetylene Cutting; Metal Preparation;
Electrode Selection; Welding Processes; Metallurgy of Welds;
Welding Positions; Electric Arc Welding Processes.
Prerequisite - WKPR 1109 (Welding I) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Laboratories - 4 hours/week
WKPR 2115 (Fitting Shop I)
This is a skills training course designed to teach the student
how to identify, select and safely use proper tools for given
applications.
Hand Tools; Wrenches; Copper Tubing; Gasket Making; Value
Stem Packing; Piping; Metrology.
Duration - 5 weeks
Laboratory - 8 hours/week = 40 hours total
WKPR 2116 (Fitting Shop II)
This is a skills training course designed to give the student
practice in identifying and selecting the tools for a given
application. The student will also practice the safe and proper use
of these tools in the completion of shop projects.
Special Tools; Metal Fasteners; Rigging; Fitting Shop Projects.
Prerequisite - WKPR 2115 (Fitting Shop I) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks/4 hours
Laboratory - 4 hours/week = 52 hours
WKPR 2117 (Machine Shop II)
This is a skills training course designed to give instruction and
hands-on practice in the safe and efficient use of Machine Shop
tools and equipment.
Cutting Speeds and Feeds; Cutting Fluids; Sawing Machines;
Drills and Drilling (Lathe); Taper Turning; Other Lathe Operations;
Use of Steady and Follower Rests; Machine Shop Projects
Prerequisite - WKPR 1117 (Machine Shop I) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks/52 hours
Shop - 4 hours/week = 52 hours
WKPR 2118 (Workshop Practice)
This course is designed to provide students with a background
in materials and materials processing specifically for ROV
operations. Emphasis is placed on the safe, proper and suitable
use of tools.
Classification of ROV metals (Stainless Steels, Aluminum, and
Titanium); Identification of ROV Metals; Properties of ROV
Metals; Other ROV Materials; Special Topics; Welding Safety;
Oxygen-Acetylene Cutting; Electrode Selection; Welding
Processes; Welding Positions; Electric Arc Welding Processes;
Hand Tools and Wrenches; Selection, Care and the Use of Files;
Drills and Drill Presses; Selection and the Use of Taps and Dies;
Metrology; Piping
Duration - 13 weeks
Laboratories - 4 hours/week
WKPR 2119 (MESD Workshop Practice)
This new course will give the students hands-on appreciation for
the physical attributes and function of the machinery employed in
the systems that they design in their other courses.
Safety; Pumps; Valves and Manifolds; Oily Water Separators; Air
Compressors; Heat Exchangers; Purifiers; Boiler Systems
Prerequisite - ENSY 1202 (Introduction to MESD)
Duration - 5 weeks
Lectures - 2 hours/week = 10 hours total
Laboratories - 8 hours/week = 40 hours total
WKPR 2217 (Machine Shop III)
The student will be given instruction and hands-on machining
practice in the production of Acme and Square Threads and
Machine Shop Projects.
Acme Threads; Square Threads; Tool Bit Grinding; Drill Bit
Sharpening; Indexing Heads; Spur Gear Cutting; Machinability;
Machine Shop Projects
Prerequisite - WKPR 2117 (Machine Shop II) or equivalent
Duration - 5 weeks/40 hours
Laboratory - 8 hours/week = 40 hours
WKPR 2301 (Fitting Shop)
This course is designed so the student will be able to carry out
various mechanical related jobs in the performance of installing
and repairing instrumentation.
Safety; Filing and Hack Sawing; Drills and Drill Presses; Use of
Taps and Dies; Piping; Soldering of Copper Pipe; Sheet Metal
Shaping
Prerequisites - WKPR 2115 (Fitting Shop I)
Duration - 5 weeks
Lecture - 1 hour/week
Laboratory - 7 hours/week
WKPR 3100 (Machinery Maintenance Shop)
This course is designed to give students a knowledge and
understanding of the fundamentals of machinery maintenance
programs, machinery construction and function. In addition, the
course will provide hands-on experience with machinery and
related equipment.
Safety; Gauges; Alignment; Pumps; Air Compressors; Heat
Exchangers; Bearings; Burner Fundamentals; Diesel Engines;
Maintenance Planning; Maintenance Plans; Scheduling
Maintenance
Prerequisite - WKPR 2104 (Fitting Shop)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 2 hours/week
Laboratories - 6 hours/week
WKPR 3101 (Machinery Maintenance I)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of
shipboard equipment, while providing hands-on maintenance
experience with the dismantling, inspection, part replacement
and assembly of marine equipment.
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