Troubleshooting Labs Course

Course Description:

This course introduces Bridgerland Technical College's Troubleshooting Methodology through hands-on labs in hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatics, and motor controls. Learners engage with modeling videos and complete course-level troubleshooting assessments to reinforce technical skills. The course can be adopted and adapted by other institutions to strengthen student troubleshooting capability.

This course prepares students to:

• Apply systems-thinking to identify root causes of equipment failure.
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams relevant to control systems.
• Communicate effectively using the troubleshooting methodology to describe system faults.
• Adapt to real-world pressures, including time constraints and safety regulations.

Course Contents:

Course materials include a Canvas .imscc file. This file includes numerous files and folders from the Canvas course. Below is a list of labs and assessments included in the course:

• Assessment: Door Lock Circuit     
• Hydraulics Final Assessment     
• Lab 1-2: Simple AC Light Circuit (Electrical Systems)     
• Lab 1-3: Introduction to Motor Starters (Motor Controls)     
• Lab 13-1: Troubleshooting Lab (Get With an Instructor)     
• Lab 2-7: Design and Build a Circuit (Motor Controls)     
• Lab 4-2: Final Lab Troubleshooting (Electrical Systems)     
• Pneumatics Final Assessment     
• Preparation: Door Lock Circuit     
• Trainer Lab #13 Pressure Reducing Valve Adjustment (Hydraulics)     
• Trainer Lab #2 Flow Rate of Pump (Hydraulics)     
• Trainer Lab #2: Reading Pressure Gauges (Pneumatics)     
• Trainer Lab #3: Pressure Reducing Valve / Pressure Regulating Valve (Pneumatics)     
• Trainer Lab #5: Operating a Double-Acting Cylinder With DCV (Pneumatics)    

The assessments are intended to be timed and to simulate industry expectations. Assessments and labs may include a preparation checklist, study resources and materials, videos, and links to troubleshooting pages.