Description:

The course utilizes self-paced modules to review the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided.

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Certificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate

• You will be able to:  Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions
• Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation
• Identify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose
• Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems
• Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process
• Review normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.
• Define the education, experience, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST
• Identify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST
• Describe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam
• Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
• Complete a simulated CCST Level I Practice Exam at the end of each day

• You will cover:
• Concepts of Process Control
• Calibration: Maintenance | Repair | Troubleshooting
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Basics
• Project Start-Up, Commissioning, Loop Checking, Project Organization, Planning
• Evaluation of Loop Performance
• P&IDs and ISA Standards
• Documentation
• Installation Practices
• Hazardous Area Classification
• Intrinsic Safety
• Logical Analysis
• Common Problems
• Types and Uses of Loop Diagrams
• Basics of Smart Devices and Digital Controllers
• Calculating and Configuring Smart Transmitters
• Process Variables: Pressure | Level | Flow | Temperature | Analytical
• Final Control Elements
• Unit conversion calculations
• Calibration documentation and analysis