Length : Online, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules, each taking approximately 60 minutes.
CEU Credits : 2.8
Course Hours :
Description: This is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided.
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requirements, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided.
Certificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate
You will be able to:
- Understand CCST program
- Understand basic concepts of process control
- Understand the use of instrument air and requirements
- Understand P&ID documentation and symbology
- Understand basic measurements
- Understand how to use temperature instrumentation
- Understand how to measure and regulate pressure and flow
- Understand how to measure and regulate level
- Understand how to use analyzers
- Understand how to operate control systems safely
- Understand new technologies in control systems and how numbering systems such as decimal, binary and hexadecimal are used
- Understand basics of PLC and protocol requirements
- Explain Fieldbus and Communications protocols used in control systems
- Understand use of SCADA for control systems. Explain fiber optics options for control systems.
- Understand process dynamics (response to change) in control systems
- Understand how control actions affect functionality
- Understand how to use proportional control actions
- Understand objectives of tuning . Explain various tuning methods and identify when to use each.
- Understand how manipulating variables effects output functions
- Understand the need for and how to calibrate instruments
- Learn to optimize instrument performance
- Learn good maintenance practices for equipment and instruments
- Learn to use network diagnostic tools
- Learn to troubleshoot control system issues
- Understand safety procedures for effective operations
- Understand elements involved in control loop start up and tuning
You will cover:
Pre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge, prior to beginning the course material.
Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program
Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control
Module 2: Instrument Air
Module 3: P&ID Basics
Module 4: Basic Measuring Units
Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature
Module 6: Pressure/Flow
Module 7: Level
Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements
Module 9: Safety & Electricity
Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems
Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol
Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol
Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA
Module 14: Process Dynamics
Module 15: Control Action
Module 16: PID
Module 17: Tuning
Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy
Module 19: Calibration
Module 20: Instrument Performance
Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance
Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics
Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting
Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation
Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking
Final Examination
Classroom Materials:
- Course noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus
- CCST Level II Study Guide, ISA
To Register : https://www.isa.org/training-and-certification/isa-training/instructor-led/course-descriptions/ts02e
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