For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Identify and describe factors affecting braking performance.
- Identify and describe various types of brake systems and brake subsystems.
- Explain friction ratings and interpret edge codes on brake shoes.
- Explain the basic operation of foundation brake systems.
- Identify and explain causes for brake fade.
- Explain safe work practices related to servicing brake systems.
- Recommend brake maintenance and service procedures for foundation brakes.
- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using air brakes.
- Identify and describe the categories of commercial vehicle air brake system circuits.
- Describe the purpose and operation of commercial vehicle air brake circuits.
- Identify minimum performance requirements for the air system according to FMVSS 121 standards.
- Identify and describe the air supply system'�s components and their functions.
- Identify and describe the air delivery and control systems'� components and their functions.
- Identify and describe the operating factors affecting air brake system performance and efficiency.
- Identify and describe safety features of dual air brake system circuits and components.
- Identify and describe the components of the park/emergency brake circuit and their functions.
- Identify and describe the components of the trailer air circuit and their functions.
- Identify and explain safety procedures to be observed when servicing air brakes.
- Outline safe work practices related to servicing air system.
- Identify common failures associated with brake foundations and air circuits.
- Identify and explain causes for common braking complaints.
- Identify and explain common failures in the air circuits system of commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- Explain procedures for inspecting, servicing, and replacing foundation brake components.
- Recommend maintenance and service procedures for commercial vehicle air systems
- Interpret ABS, ATC blink codes.
- Interpret ABS fault lamp operation.
- Understand fundamental configurations for braking systems.
- Identify braking system components.
- Describe hand/emergency brakes.
- Identify and describe hydro boost systems.
- Describe hydraulic and air-over-hydraulic brake system components.
- Describe the air-over-hydraulic braking system.
- Describe wheel brake actuators and associated components.
- Remove and replace heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) brake components.
- System diagnostic tests.
- Outline procedure for diagnosing system faults using blink codes.
- Test the functionality of a wheel speed sensor.
- Adjust wheel speed sensor air gap.
- Recommend a procedure for adjusting vertical and lateral adjustment of radar sensors.
- Introduction
- How Brakes Work
- Types of Braking Systems
- Air Brake Foundation Systems
- Advantages of Air Brake Systems
- Disadvantages of Air Brake Systems
- Air Brake Sub Systems and Control Systems
- Components of the Air Supply System
- Components of Air Delivery and Control Systems
- Park and Emergency Brake Circuit
- Trailer Air Circuits
- Safety During Brake System Service
- Diagnosing Brake System Malfunctions
- Conducting Preliminary Testing on Brake Systems
- Servicing the Air Supply System
- Servicing Foundation Brakes
- Adjusting Air Brakes
- Maintaining Air Disc Brakes
- Fundamentals of Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Anti- Lock Braking System Components
- Enhancements to Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Maintaining Anti-Lock Braking Systems
- Fundamental Configurations of Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Foundation Components of Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Emergency Hand Brakes
- Hydraulic Components of Hydraulic Brake Systems
- Air-Over-Hydraulic Braking Systems
- Park Brake and Emergency Circuits
- Hydraulic Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)
- Maintenance of Hydraulic Brake Systems
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- Video presentation
- Guest speakers and presentation
- DVD presentation
- Textbooks
- Lecture PowerPoint presentation
- Test bank
- Image bank
- Skill Drill PowerPoint presentations
Assignments
Tests and assignments
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.
- Outcome 1
- Outcomes 3,4,5
- Outcomes 6
- Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.