Did you take things apart as a kid – wondering how things work? You may very well have a natural mechanical ability – a talent that manufacturers want as one of the most desirable skills. The driving forces in any machine are mechanical systems: gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more – all found in everything that moves! The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems used every day in industry. Open the door to a new career in manufacturing, or a related field such as engineering, aerospace, power generation, to name a few!
Certification:
- NC3 / Festo – Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems
Learn the Skills
- Introduction to mechanical drive systems
- Belt, chains, and gear drives
- Couplings and shaft alignment
- Bearings and linear bearings
- Gaskets, seals, ball screws, clutches, and brakes
- Laser alignment, lubrication, and vibration analysis
Tuition Includes
- Online learning resources
- Lab equipment
- Credentialing exam
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $1,497
Program Length: 6 weeks
*If you qualify for tuition assistance, your cost could be:
FastForward: $499
G3: $0
More Information & Funding Assistance
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.eduChapman Hall
855-874-6690
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This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance! Click here for more information and to contact an advisor.