Text only
Click Here to Return to JWCC Home Page

Real World Education - Ideal Learning Environment - Access to Technology - Success on Your Terms
Apply Now! | Current Students | Faculty & Staff | Alumni & Friends BlazerNet Portal

Compressor Technology
Certificate

20 Semester Hours

Today every industry within our growing economy uses compressed air in one form or another. Air compressors are used in almost every facet of industry, transportation, recreation, and construction. The largest employment growth has been in the area of repair/service technicians. The compressor technology program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to install, upgrade, and repair most types of compressors.

This program is offered in conjunction with Gardner Denver Corporation and consists of two sessions and an internship, which will be arranged for students. Students may earn a 20-hour certificate or work toward an AAS degree in Compressor Technology.

NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete.

REQUIRED COURSES

SESSION I  
CMT 101 Principles of Compressed Air 1
CMT 102 Air Systems 2
CMT 110 Lubricated and Oil-Free Rotary Screw Compressors 2
CMT 120 Customer Interaction Skills 0.5
CMT 140 Electrical Compressor Controls 3
MFG 112 Industrial Safety 1
  9.5
INTERIM SESSIONS I & II  
CMT 199 Work-Based Education in Compressor Technology 4
  4
SESSION II  
CMT 115 Air Cooled Compressors–Lubricated and Oil-less 2.5
CMT 160 Double-Acting Lubricated & Oil-Free Reciprocating Compressors 2
CMT 170 Compressor Troubleshooting 1
ELM 112 Electrical Safety 1
  6.5

 



Events | Academic Calendar | News | Employment | Site Map | Staff Directory | Campus Map | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Questions?
There are currently off-campus visitors browsing JWCC.edu.

This page is maintained by the Webmaster
Copyright © 1998 - 2010
John Wood Community College