MCCCD Program Description

Hydraulic Fundamentals

Course: CTT112

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Hydraulic fundamentals, including functions of valves used in Caterpillar hydraulic systems, functions of vane pumps, gear pumps, and piston pumps, and assembly and disassembly of hydraulic components. Includes ISO hydraulic symbols.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain and demonstrate safety practices used when working with hydraulic systems. (I) 2. Explain basic principles of hydraulic systems. (II) 3. Identify and explain the functions of components that make up Caterpillar hydraulic systems. (III) 4. Explain the components and operation of the pilot operated implement hydraulic system. (IV) 5. Define and use ISO hydraulic symbols. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Safety and Hydraulic Training II. Hydraulic Principles III. Components of Caterpillar Hydraulic Systems A. Hydraulic tank B. Hydraulic fluids C. Pumps and motors D. Pressure control valves E. Direction control valves F. Flow control valves G. Cylinders IV. Pilot Operated Implement Hydraulic System A. Components B. Operation and applications V. ISO Hydraulic Symbols

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 25, 2014

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.