Continuing Education

FDRO140 - Mechanics and Maintenance I

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Course Overview

Avoid downtime and costly repairs by maintaining your equipment. Explore the parts of a foundation drill rig, their function, maintenance routines, and explain safety strategies during operation. Discover foundation drill rig components and systems, including the engine, hydraulic system, electrical system, undercarriage, cabin controls, and Kelly bar assembly. Dive into the drill rig modifications that are most commonly used in the foundation drilling industry.

With the knowledge that you gain in this course, you will be able to describe the functions of foundation drilling equipment, how to implement manufacturer instructions in conducting maintenance procedures, and identify and troubleshoot equipment failures. Plus, you will be able to identify mechanical challenges and failures that should to be referred to a qualified technician for repair.

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Foundation Drill Rig Operator


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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