Mechanical Services Systems WVEIS Code 2445

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of mechanisms, electricity/electronics
and fluidics involved in the support, maintenance, design and installation of all types of
mechanical and electrical devices. Students will explore a variety of techniques used in the
mechanical services industry, and apply this knowledge in a variety of hands-on activities.

Standard 1: Background (2445.S.1)

Students will describe the mechanical services system, its development and importance in the world
today.
Background Objectives
Students will:
2445.1.1 Define mechanical services technology.
2445.1.2 Identify and describe important inventions and developments in the evolution of the
mechanical services industry.

Standard 2: Communication Applications (2445.S.1)

Students will use oral, graphic and written communication skills to effectively deliver a variety of
messages.
Communication Applications Objectives
Students will:
2445.2.1 Use a variety of techniques to access information and use it to solve design problems in
mechanical services.
2445.2.2 Write a technical report explaining a specific mechanical services process, which reflects
appropriate technical style, and use word processing software to generate the report. 
2445.2.3 Prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute extemporaneous speech on a given topic in mechanical
services.
2445.2.4 Apply vocabulary and reading comprehension skills used in mechanical services.
2445.2.5 Create a design portfolio to use the remainder of the semester to document your design work.

Standard 3: Mathematical Applications (2445.S.3)

Students will apply accurate measurement practices, solve math problems, and perform algebraic
computations as they relate to mechanical services careers.
Mathematical Applications Objectives
Students will:
2445.3.1 Continue to use English and Metric measurements accurately.
2445.3.2 Perform mathematical computations as they relate to mechanical services activities
(calculating break-even points, board feet, bills of materials, etc.)
2445.3.3 Interpret various charts, graphs and drawings used to display numerical data.

Standard 4: Problem Solving (2445.S.4)

Students will apply design, creativity and critical thinking skills to develop solutions to a variety of
problems to meet specific criteria.
Problem Solving Objectives
Students will:
2445.4.1 Generate ideas and design solutions to problems through sketches, drawings, and notes. 
2445.4.2 Plan and select the materials, energy, tools, and processes needed for producing solutions to
mechanical services problems, and produce solutions to a variety of mechanical services
problems.
2445.4.3 Test the solution to a variety of mechanical services problems, and analyze test results to
valuate the success of solutions. 
Standard 5: Safety (2445.S.5)

Students will develop appropriate health and safety practices associated with the mechanical services
industry.
Safety Objectives
Students will:
2445.5.1 Explain and demonstrate general safety rules and the proper use of tools, machines, and
equipment in the mechanical services field and in the training laboratory. 
2445.5.2 Describe safety measures and industrial laws and regulations used by companies to protect
mechanical services workers on the job.

Standard 6: Electricity and Electronics (2445.S.6)

Students will explain the basic principles of electricity and electronics as they relate to the various
operations involved in mechanical services.
Electricity and Electronics Objectives
Students will:
2445.6.1 Identify the basic requirements for an electrical circuit and solve problems involving simple
circuitry.
2445.6.2 Explain the principle of electro-magnetism and describe devices that operate on this principle.
2445.6.3 Identify and explain electric control of pneumatic and hydraulic systems (single and multiple
gas and fluid systems).

Standard 7: Fluidics (2445.S.7)

Students will explain the basic principles of fluidics as they apply to the various devices and operations in
mechanical services.
Fluidics Objectives
Students will:
2445.7.1 Compare and contrast basic principles of pneumatics and hydraulics, and describe devices
that operate on each principle.
2445.7.2 Demonstrate typical industrial compressed air systems, explaining the various types of
controls used.
2445.7.3 Memorize and use accepted practices and nomenclatures for lubricants and oils used in
fluidics.
2445.7.4 Demonstrate how flow and pressure control systems, fluid pumps, motors and actuators
function

Standard 8: Mechanisms (2445.S.8)

Students will understand and demonstrate the proper use of lubricants and mechanical practices.
Mechanisms Objectives
Students will:
2445.8.1 Describe friction bearings and mechanical seals and their uses.
2445.8.2 Explain the difference between oil, grease and synthetic lubricants and their use.
2445.8.3 Describe the operation of fluid motors and pumps which require alignment of drive
mechanisms (shimming, etc.).
2445.8.4 Install piping, tubing and fittings used in mechanical services.
2445.8.5 Explain the difference between gears, levers, pulleys and types of bearings

Standard 9: Impacts (2445.S.9)

Students will understand the impacts and future implications of mechanical services systems as they
relate to individuals, society, and the economic, environmental, and technological systems.
Impacts Objectives
Students will:
2445.9.1 Discuss several social changes brought about by the development of mechanical services
technology.
2445.9.2 Explain how mechanical services technology affects our economic system and give
examples.
2445.9.3 Describe positive and negative implications that various mechanical services technologies
have had on the environment.
2445.9.4 Discuss a variety of future developments in mechanical services and their possible effects on
society.