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The Coal Mining Maintenance I certificate program is designed to prepare students to fulfill specific job requirements in production-management and maintenance areas of various industries.

Students who complete the certificate program(s) should qualify for technical-level positions in industries in maintenance and/or production-management. Typical job titles would include electrician, repairman, mine manager, mine examiner, section foreman, fluid power technician, and maintenance technician.

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This course introduces the student to how coal and aggregates were formed, natural resources in the United States, and methods of mining. One-half to three credits will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be three credits.

This course covers fundamentals of hydraulic flow, pressure, and direction. It also includes applications of hydraulics and hydraulic systems. Hydraulic components, including reservoirs, filters, pumps, cylinders, piping, and seals are studied. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be four credits.

This course introduces the student to the theory of direct current and its use in mining equipment series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits. The theory of atomic structure, sources of electrical force, and atomic particle characteristics are also covered. Basic technology, units of measurement, symbols, and motors are discussed in detail. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be four credits.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the various types of repairs needed for underground coal mining equipment; the mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and procedures to safely locate and repair each. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be four credits.

Mine Hydraulics I is a prerequisite for Mine Hydraulics II. This course is designed to study the application of fluid use in a hostile environment. Motors and valves are discussed in detail, as well as schematics, testing procedures, troubleshooting, adjustments, and preventative maintenance. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be four credits. PREREQUISITE: CMT 2230 Mine Hydraulics I.

Mine Electrical Maintenance I is a prerequisite. This course discusses alternating current, maintaining AC mining equipment, and terminology used in electronics. An in-depth study of voltage generation, inductance, capacitance, series and parallel circuits, transformers and AC motors allows students to analyze circuit problems. One-half to one credit will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be four credits. PREREQUISITE: CMT 2250 Mine Electrical Maintenance I.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.