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TS02E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Online E-Course

September 14, 2020 - December 19, 2020

 

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.

Make sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount

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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Organizer

Jacqueline Buskop

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Email

jbuskop@wesleyan.edu

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EC00E Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course E-Course

October 5, 2020 - December 26, 2020

 

Length : Online, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 22 online modules, each taking approximately 60 minutes

CEU Credits : 2.3

Course Hours :

Description: This self-paced, online course reviews the knowledge and skill areas included on the Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification program examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains, Tasks, Knowledge Areas, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam. This course is the recommended replacement for the discontinued CAP Learning System preparation tool, as it incorporates content similarly included in that tool.

Make sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount

Certificate Program (if available): N/A

You will be able to: 

  • Recognize the scope and format of the CAP exam
  • Compare process variable measurements and control valve selections
  • Explain how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation, including process control from basic to advanced control, discrete, batch, motor, and motion control
  • Appreciate the range of digital communications used in automation, and how these are used in system integration
  • Identify when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified
  • Appreciate the importance of electrical issues that relate to grounding and noise
  • Deal with the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification
  • Identify the best practice methodology for automation project execution

You will cover:

Pre-Examination

Module 1: Introduction/CAP Basics

Module 2: Process Instrumentation

Module 3: Analytical Instrumentation

Module 4: Continuous Control

Module 5: Control Valves & Analog Communications

Module 6: Control System Documentation & Equipment

Practice Exam #1

Module 7: Discrete I/O Devices & General Manufacturing Measurements

Module 8: Motor & Drive Control

Module 9: Motion Control

Module 10: Process Modeling & Advanced Process Control

Module 11: Batch Control

Module 12: Alarm Management & Reliability

Practice Exam #2

Module 13: Process Safety & Safety Instrumented Systems

Module 14: Electrical Installations & Electrical Safety

Module 15: Digital Communications

Module 16: Industrial Networks

Module 17: MES Integration & Network Security

Module 18: Operator Interface & Data Management

Module 19: Software & Custom Software

Module 20: Operator Training & Checkout, System Testing & Startup

Module 21: Troubleshooting

Module 22: Automation Benefits, Project Justification/Management and Interpersonal Skills

Final Examination

To Register : https://www.isa.org/training-and-certification/isa-training/instructor-led/course-descriptions/ec00e

Register

Organizer

Jacqueline Buskop

Phone

N/A

Email

jbuskop@wesleyan.edu

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