Technical Skills Training

Electrical ll

This course provides an in depth study of electrical controls and systems in an industrial environment. Topics include:

• “hands-on” practices focused on typical residential and commercial single-phase & three-phase supply & control circuits
• theories of electromagnetism related to electric motors, solenoids, metering devices, and transformers
• trouble-shooting techniques and the use of support documentation (electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and operational sequence documents)
• relay ladder logic
• power distribution basics
• motor control circuits
• pilot devices
• transformers
• electrical codes and standards
• AC and DC motors – operation and characteristics

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

For the hydraulics course, the topics covered include:

• Pascal’s Law
• parallel and series flow
• flow through an orifice
• pressure scales
• vacuum, and fluids

Operational principles of pumps, cylinders, motors, directional valves, pressure valves (direct operating), and flow valves are covered as well as schematics as it relates to troubleshooting.

In pneumatics, topics covered include:

• Boyle’s Law
• gas laws
• heat of compression
• water condensation
• force
• flow through an orifice

Operational principles of compressors, cylinders, motors, directional valves (spool), poppet, pressure valves (direct acting), quick exhaust valves, flow valves, F-R-L’s, lubricators and after coolers are covered as well as schematics.

Instrumentation Basics

Topics include basic elements and operation of feedback control loop, basic operation and reading of sensing devices, and testing devices for proper operations.  Participants will be able to:

• state the basic elements and functions in a feedback control loop
• explain the basic principles, methods and devices of instrumentation
• demonstrate how to identify instrument purposes and read pressure, level flow, and temperatures
• demonstrate how to determine if control valve is functional

Mechanical Systems II

This course continues with additional topics in mechanical systems including:

• chains
• bearings (radial, thrust, guide, self-aligning, flange)
• fasteners (threads, bolts, studs, grade codes, nuts, retaining rings, and pins)
• structural steel
• shafts (locking collars, key ways, tapers)
• packing seals (gaskets, O-rings, lathe cut rings mechanical seals)
• couplings

Programmable Logic Control Introduction 

Introduces the role of the PLC in an industrial control application. Identifies the components of the PLC system, how they relate to other control systems within a machine or process, and how the PLC system can be utilized to troubleshoot control system failures. Ladder logic and basic instructions are introduced to a level that will enable maintenance personnel to read and understand the relationship between the PLC program and the machine’s control devices.

PLC Intermediate

The intermediate PLC course will introduce the concepts of program logic and program execution. Intermediate PLC will introduce programming software and provide experience in using documentation to supplement logic comprehension and troubleshooting. Course content will be disseminated through lecture, demonstration, and practical activities. Topics include:

• computer processing basics
• ladder logic
• programming tools
• process support documentation association

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is an essential discipline for any company implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies.  TPM seeks to maximize equipment effectiveness by applying aspects of periodic, preventive, and autonomous maintenance. Benefits and costs of a TPM program are examined, and implementation strategies are discussed. Topics include:

• evolution of the maintenance activity
• need for TPM
• six losses that limit machine effectiveness
• chronic and sporadic losses
• preventive maintenance
• measuring TPM effectiveness

Welding l

This course introduces the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process and builds foundation skills needed for facilities maintenance applications. The major focus will include welding safety, parameter control, visual weld inspection, consumable selection and joint preparation. Topics include:

• principles of operation
• welding process comparison (when to use stick)
• adjusting current (polarity and intensity)
• arc length
• electrode angles
• travel speed
• electrode selection (type and diameter)
• joint preparation
• fit-up & tacking
• technique compensation for poor fit up
• proficiency demonstration with tee, butt, and lap joints

Welding ll

Extensive coverage of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process geared towards facilities maintenance applications. Welds will be performed in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, and destructively tested in accordance with AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code). Defect removal and repair is also addressed. Additional topics include:

• techniques and considerations for out-of-position welding
• proficiency demonstrations in all positions
• typical weld defects, their causes and cures
• welding defect removal and repair
• welding techniques to control distortion
• fabricating techniques to control distortion
• post-weld processes for correcting distortion
• welding codes, qualification & certification

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