LRTT1000 Rail Maintenance Fundamentals
This course introduces students to light rail vehicle (LRV) systems, operation and signals systems. Safety in and around trains and the vehicle right-of-way (ROW) is emphasized. This course forms the foundation from which students will build their career as light rail technicians.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Define rail terminology and acronyms
Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards appropriate to an industrial setting
Demonstrate ROW safety procedures
Interpret Safety Data Sheets for chemical hazards
Demonstrate knowledge of the dangers associated with overhead catenary systems (OCS)
Identify OCS components
Identify light rail track components
Describe LRV systems
Identify LRV systems components
Describe light rail signals systems
Identify light rail signals systems components
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Hennepin Technical College offers reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact the college’s Disability Services Director: Sara Laviolette at Brooklyn Park (763-488-2477) or Jean Kreutter at Eden Prairie (952-995-1544).
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus Eden Prairie Campus 952-995-1300
Credit Details