Course Curriculum

• Automation

  • Introduction to Automation
  • Automated Process
  • Automated System.

• Mathematics

  • Introduction to Basic Math
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Working with Fractions
  • Decimal Numbers
  • Numbers and the Number Line
  • Positive and Negative Numbers
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • The Metric System

• Health & Safety

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Making Work a Safer Place
  • Help! What to Do in an Emergency
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Eye and Face Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Foot and Leg Protection
  • Hand and Arm Protection
  • Body Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hazardous Materials
  • HazCom
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazard Material Storage
  • Work Area Safety
  • Permit-Related Safety
  • Fall Prevention
  • Ladder Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Sheet Metal and Compressed Gas Safety
  • Machine Safety
  • Safety Devices

• Pneumatics

  • Introduction to Pneumatics
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • The Properties of Gases
  • Air Compression and Distribution – Part One
  • Air Compression and Distribution – Part Two
  • Compressed Air Treatment
  • Pneumatic Actuators
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Vacuum Technology
  • Measuring Pneumatic Variables
  • Pneumatic Applications

• Electrical

  • Production of Electricity
  • Transmission and Distribution of Electricity
  • Uses of Electricity
  • Atomic Structure
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electrical Current
  • Voltage
  • Electrical Power
  • Resistance
  • Ohm’s Law
  • Watt’s Law
  • Electrical Measurement and Unit Conversion
  • Direct Current
  • Batteries
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Electromagnetism
  • AC Waveform Generation
  • Electromagnetic Devices
  • Transformers
  • Capacitors
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Devices
  • Wires, Connectors, and Circuit Protection
  • Connecting Transformers
  • DC Motors
  • AC Single-Phase Motors
  • Electrical Connectors and Fasteners
  • Introduction to Sensors Technology
  • Three-Phase AC Motors
  • Sensor Technology
  • Proximity Sensors
  • Position, Speed, and Acceleration Sensors
  • Industrial Process Sensors
  • Advanced Sensors

• Hydraulics

  • Introduction to Hydraulics
  • Hydraulic Theory
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Hydraulic Actuators
  • Classification of Hydraulic Valves
  • Hydraulic Piping and Instrumentation
  • Hydroelectric Symbology and Circuits

• PLC

  • Introduction to Programmable Controllers
  • Introduction to Digital Electronics
  • Types and Functions of Programmable Controllers
  • General Structure of PLC
  • Physical Integration of the PLC
  • Internal Structure of the CPU
  • Basic Concepts of PLC Programming
  • Common PLC Applications

• Automation

  • Introduction to Process Controls
  • Process Control Systems
  • Set Point/Comparator
  • Controller (PID Control)
  • Multivariate Processes

• Robotics

  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Robot Safety
  • Robot Axes
  • Robot Manipulator
  • Controller and End Effectors
  • Robot Programs
  • Industrial Robot Applications

• Career Building

  • Kicking Off Your Job Search
  • Finding Jobs to Apply For
  • Networking
  • Completing an Employment Application
  • Creating Your Resume
  • Crafting a Cover Letter
  • Understanding the Interview Process
  • Making a Positive Impression
  • Responding to Interview Questions
  • Addressing Special Interview Concerns
  • After the Interview.
  • Surviving Your First Day on the Job
  • Turning a Job into a Career