MST Mechanical Service Tech (MST)

This course provides the opportunity for students to develop the skills of reading and interpreting blueprints. Orthographic projection and concepts of visualization are discussed before the various types of blueprints are introduced. "The reading of," rather than the drawing of blueprints is emphasized throughout the course. Types of prints covered include but not limited to industrial, structural, civil, sheet metal, building, piping, hydraulic, welding, and electrical.

This course covers the centrifugal, propeller, turbine, rotary, reciprocating, metering and special purpose pumps. Pump applications, selection and routine maintenance are also reviewed, along with various types of packings and seals that are used.

Piping systems, valves, fittings, metal piping and non-metallic piping are identified and their use and maintenance are presented. Strainers, filters, traps and other accessories such as pressure and temperature gauges are discussed in detail, including a detailed description of their operation and required maintenance. The procedures, use, and application of the BOCA basic plumbing code is also covered.

This course will introduce the student to basic principles of welding which include preparation, cutting, and joining similar and dissimilar metals. Oxygen/acetylene and AC/DC electric are the major techniques used with other processes discussed. Safe working procedures will be reviewed and followed. Lab practice will consist of arc, MIG, TIG, and gas welding, along with layout and cutting processes.

This course is a combination of MST122 and MST123 and is the study of fluids, their properties, behaviors and applications. Topics include: basic hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, actuators, valves, piping, hydraulic and pneumatic applications, the various types of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and how to troubleshoot these circuits. CTAG approved CTAIE002, effective fall 2023 ITAG approved ITAIE002, effective fall 2023

This course covers the fitment and joining of steel plates vertically, 3G and overhead, 4G using SMAW and GMAW processes. Specific topics include welding defects and their causes, the Heat Affected Zone and the Fusion Zone. Students will be introduced to and perform various destructive tests per the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Code. Welding of roots, filler passes, and cover passes is also included. In addition, students may take the AWS certification exams for an additional fee. ITAG approved ITWLD001, effective fall 2023

This course will cover: the fit-up and welding of pipe in 5G and 6G positions (uphill) using the SMAW process, the welding of root and hot pass methods done with E-6010 electrodes, and the fill and cap pass using E-7018 electrodes. Students will perform destructive tests per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

This lab course will provide the student with a technical understanding of gas tungsten arc welding, arc characteristics and welding safety procedures. In addition, the student will develop skills necessary to weld with pulsed current.

This course encompasses the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely demonstrate gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes. Emphasis is placed on producing welds on a variety of material thicknesses, various positions/directions of welds, proper set-up/finishing procedures, and weld bead geometry. Students will use both direct current electrode negative (DCEN) and alternating current (AC) styles.

The study of bearings, shafts, couplings, cams, brakes, gear drives, belt drives, chain drives and clutches. Included are component application and maintenance.

Study of application and use of continuous consumable with electrode application and MIG welding equipment. Properties of gases with regard to flow and regulation in gas metal-arc. Welding techniques are studied in relation to welding steels and non-ferrous materials.