Fluid Power Technology, AAS

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Fluid Power, commonly known as hydraulics and pneumatics, is an ever-increasing technology in many industries. This program is designed to cover many of the facets that a hydraulics technician would need in order to build a foundation for a successful career in this field.

This program was developed as a cooperative venture between DMACC and Sauer Danfoss, but is designed for any occupation primarily involving hydraulics. Students can obtain a one-year diploma or a two-year AAS degree in Fluid Power Technology.

For more information about the Fluid Power Technology program, please visit our website at https://go.dmacc.edu/programs/fluidpowertech/Pages/welcome.aspx.

Location: Ankeny

Diploma students start Fall semester.

AAS students start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Fluid Power Technology diploma or AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Requirements for the Diploma

Semester 1

CSC 110 - Intro to Computers Credits: 3
ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools Credits: 1
Select any AAS degree core Math course Credits: 3-4

Semester 2

PHY 710 - Technical Physics Credits: 3
ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 3
ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab Credits: 2
IND 144 - Pump Overhaul and Repair Credits: 4
AAS degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 30

Requirements for the AAS Degree

Semester 3

MFG 818 - IMT Internship Credits: 5
ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3

Semester 4

Required Course(s)

MFG 524 - PM & Diagnosing Mech/Elec Sys Credits: 3
NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics Credits: 3
ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 126 - Interpersonal & Small Group Comm Credits: 3

Semester 5

Required Course(s)

ELT 793 - Advanced Fluid Power Credits: 3
ELT 644 - Process Control Instr Lab Credits: 2
ELT 642 - Process Control & Instrumentation Credits: 4
Select from Option 2 courses Credits: 6

Option 2 - Select 2 Courses

ELT 125 - Advanced PLC Credits: 3
ELT 143 - Mechanisms Credits: 3
CAD 119 - Intro Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
MFG 105 - Machine Shop Measuring Credits: 3
MGT 164 - Total Quality Management Credits: 3
MFG 502 - Intro Statistical Process Cntl Credits: 3
MFG 521 - Measuring Devices-SPC Credits: 1
MFG 290 - Heat Treatments Credits: 1
MFG 140 - Geometric Dimension/Tolerance Credits: 1

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5
Books (approximate)	350	350	350	350	350

Approximate total for program: $10,902*

* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Engineering technician
• Quality technician
• Hydraulics sales and service

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Apply technical skills in mechanical and electronic equipment and repair.
• Diagnose and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use digital electronic equipment in automated production systems.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Anticipated average starting salary $35,000.

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