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SUMMARY:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02E - Online)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules\, homework/practice exercises\, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course\, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class. \n  \nThis online\, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules\, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants. \n  \nDescription: \nThis 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. \n  \nYou will be able to:\n\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nEvaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters\nDefine system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation\, control loops\, and electrical and pneumatic installations\nIdentify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation\nDescribe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing\, maintenance\, or troubleshooting\nExplain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems\nVerify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions\nEvaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools\nExplain multi-step troubleshooting methodology\n\n  \nYou Will Cover:\nPre-Exam \nStudents 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. \nWEEK 1 – \n•    Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program \n•    Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control \n•    Module 2: Instrument Air \nWEEK 2 – \n•    Module 3: P&ID Basics \n•    Module 4: Basic Measuring Units \n•    Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature \nWEEK 3 – \n•    Module 6: Pressure/Flow \n•    Module 7: Level \nWEEK 4 – \n•    Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements \n•    Module 9: Safety & Electricity \nWEEK 5 – \n•    Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems \n•    Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol \n•    Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol \nWEEK 6 – \n•    Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA \nWEEK 7 – \n•    Module 14: Process Dynamics \n•    Module 15: Control Action \n•    Module 16: PID \nWEEK 8 – \n•    Module 17: Tuning \n•    Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy \nWEEK 9 – \n•    Module 19: Calibration \n•    Module 20: Instrument Performance \nWEEK 10 – \n•    Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance \n•    Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics \nWEEK 11 – \n•    Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting \nWEEK 12 – \n•    Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation \n•    Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking \nWEEK 13 – \n•    Final Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials:\n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nCCST Level II Study Guide\, ISA\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules\nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert\nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \n  \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions\nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n\nCourse Assignments and Exams\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course. \n  \nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material. \n  \nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. \n  \nYou must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. \n  \nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. \n  \nNote: The final course exam is different from the actual certification exam\, which must be registered for separately.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-ii-exam-review-course-ts02e-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
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DTSTAMP:20260404T181051
CREATED:20210122T090440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091334Z
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SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement & Control Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course provide an overview of industrial measurement and control for technician\, engineers\, and managers providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \n  \n  \nYou will be able to:   \n  \n\nCommunicate the latest trends in measurement and control\nRecognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nCompare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in industry\nInterpret measurement and control terminology\nCompare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\nDescribe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\nIdentify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\nCompare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, distributed control systems (DCS)\, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\nApply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation  \n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \nPre-Exam \nStudents 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. \nWEEK 1 -Module 1: Concepts of Process Control \nWEEK 2 -Module 2: Documentation \nWEEK 3 -Modules 3 & 4: Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 4 -Module 5: Temperature Measurement (Part I) \nWEEK 5 -Module 6: Temperature Measurement (Part II) & Module 7: Pressure Measurement \nWEEK 6 -Modules 8 & 9: Level Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 7 -Modules 10 & 11: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 8 -Modules 12 & 13: Control Valves (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 9 -Modules 14 & 15: Feedback Control Strategies (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 10 -Module 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nWEEK 11 -Module 17: Smart Field Devices & Module 18: Control System Hardware \nWEEK 12 -Final Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-control-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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CREATED:20210115T054149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T055142Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course (TS00E - Online)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nCCST—Special Bonus! \nTake this review course and schedule an electronic CCST exam on the date and at the location of your choosing—at no additional fee! That’s a $398 savings! The exam fee will be waived ONLY if you attend the review course AND you meet the CCST qualifications. You must submit a CCST application and your course registration form six (6) weeks prior to your course date to be eligible for this offer. \nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training course offers the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. \nThis CyberU course runs for eleven (11) weeks. You will have access to various online modules including a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules\, provide assignments\, and the schedule for live Q&A sessions. You will be able to access the modules 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week for the duration of the course. \n  \nDescription: \nThe course is a fast-paced review of 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. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nCite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions\nDescribe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation\nIdentify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose\nPerform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems\nDescribe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process\nReview normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.\nDefine the education\, experience\, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST\nIdentify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST\nDescribe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nComplete simulated CCST Level I Practice Exams\n\n  \nYou will cover: \nEach course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor\, so that you can access on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \nWeek/Module 1: Overview of CCST Certification/Concepts of Process Control \nWeek/Module 2: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 3: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 4: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 5: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 6: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 7: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 8: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 9: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 10: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 11: Final Exam \n  \nHomework Exercises: \n\nUnit conversion calculations\nCalibration documentation and analysis\nTrouble recognition and analysis\nISA CCST Level I practice exam questions\n\n  \nCourse Materials: \nISA Text Included: CCST® Study Guide Level IFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \n  \nBook: \nThe Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control\, Fourth Edition \nBy: N. E. Battikha \n  \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit and certificate of completion.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts00e-ccst-level-i-review-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210302
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SUMMARY:TS03E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III Exam Review Course E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Length: 15 Weeks\nCEU Credits: 3.2\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThis online course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the new Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level III examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the latest Job Analysis Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed\, and regularly reviewed and updated as the basis for the CCST certification exam. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate \nYou will be able to:   \n\nDefine the scope and format of the CCST Level III exam\nCompare process variable measurements and control valve selections\nDiscuss 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\nDetermine the requirement for tuning and discuss tuning procedures\nIdentify the range of digital communications used in automation and how these are used in system integration\nExplain when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified\nApply the critical areas of regulatory procedures and project documentation\nInterpret the best practice methodology for troubleshooting automation projects\n\nYou will cover:  \nWeek 1: Review of Process Information\, Domain 1\, and Process Control Concepts \nWeek 2: Number Systems\, Instrument Performance\, and Calibration Equipment and Procedures \nWeek 3: Common Measurement Instruments \nWeek 4: Final Control Elements\, Domain 2\, and Feedback Control Strategies \nWeek 5: Advanced Control Strategies\, Loop Checking Concepts\, and Start-up Concerns \nWeek 6: Domain 3\, Symbols and Identification\, P&IDs\, and Other Project Documents \nWeek 7: Domain 4\, Troubleshooting\, and Installation in Hazardous Areas \nWeek 8: Instrument Maintenance and Installation Practices \nWeek 9: Tuning Methods\, and Project Management \nWeek 10: Risk Assessments \nWeek 11: Applicable Standards \nWeek 12: Programmable Electronic Systems \nWeek 13: Networking and Fieldbuses \nWeek 14: Cybersecurity \nWeek 15: Final Exam
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts03e-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-iii-exam-review-course-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181051
CREATED:20210122T090632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091548Z
UID:10000022-1616400000-1621098000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG15E Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents\, making it beneficial to engineers\, designers\, software programmers\, system integrators\, and technicians. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \n You will be able to:   \n  \n\nDesign\, develop\, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project\, including P&IDs\, loop diagrams\, specification forms\, instrument lists\, logic diagrams\, installation details\, and location plans\nExplain the information included on each document\nPlan document development as it relates to project management\nApply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation\nDescribe the relationship of ISO 9000\, OSHA process safety management (PSM)\, and API 750 to control systems documentation\n\n  \n  \n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \n\nP&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations\nInstrument Lists: Definition and Use\nControl System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development\nLogic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards\nInstallation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling\nLocation Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location\nInstrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form\nLoop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations\nControl Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves\n\nStandards and Documentation: ISA5.1 – ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg15e-developing-applying-standard-instrumentation-and-control-documentation-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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