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Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Transportation Learning Center | Evaluated Learning Experience

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1. Introduction and Overview to APS and Battery Systems (104)

2. Inspection and Maintenance of APS and Battery Systems (204)
3. Troubleshooting APS and Battery Systems (304)
Course Category: 
Transit Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician Training and Apprenticeship Program
Length: 

Course 1, 2 and 3 (combined): 22 hours.

Location: 
Transportation Learning Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, and approved locations.
Dates: 

Course 1, 2 and 3: January 2013 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Course 1, 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: apply principles of APS and battery systems within transit rail car maintenance facilities; inspect and maintain APS and battery systems on light and heavy rail cars; and apply effective troubleshooting steps for repair of APS and battery systems. 

Instruction: 

Course 1, 2 and 3: Instruction is offered via classroom through use of study guides, required and supplemental readings, quizzes, lab, required interaction with instructor, and final exams. 

Credit recommendation: 

Course 1, 2 and 3:  In the associate degree/certificate category, 1 semester hour in Introduction to Electromechanical Systems (1/18). NOTE: Course 1, 2 and 3 must be completed to receive credit.

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