Skilled Trades and Industrial Advanced Automation and Mechatronics 720 Hours Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features Mechatronic technicians utilize their skills and knowledge of engineering to maintain automated systems and problem solve technical issues. The work alongside mechatronic engineers to research, create, and implement improved automation systems and equipment to increase production. Technicians are needed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture and aerospace. In this level three, advanced level program we will explore troubleshooting techniques for multiple systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical as well as different maintenance areas. This program, offered by our accredited school partners, will provide training in advanced safety, calibration, and testing procedures along with knowledge in oxyfuel and arc welding operations. Professionals evaluating this program should have previous training or experience in automation and mechatronics including skills in mechanics, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, circuits, and power supplies. Individuals that do not have the previous training or knowledge are invited to complete our introductory and intermediate programs. With this advanced program you will be prepared to seek a career in automation and mechatronics as a technician or maintenance specialist. This program is also a great start to pursuing a mechatronic engineer degree. The course is made up of: 308 Hydraulic Troubleshooting Covers understanding the systems, using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing cutting, bending, and flaring, identification and selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific repair/ replacement recommendations, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. 310 Pneumatic Troubleshooting Covers pneumatic systems, schematic symbols and diagrams, installing system components, planned maintenance, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Includes maintenance of air compressors, control valves, air motors, electrical components, and hybrid systems. 341 Mechanical Drive Maintenance Covers alignment, particularly coupling alignment. Includes installation and maintenance of mechanical drives, from chain drives to enclosed gear drives. 343 Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance Covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions, functions, and relining techniques. Continues with installation and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear motion bearings and shaft seals. 345 Maintenance Pipefitting Covers components and terminology used in piping systems. Also covers terminology, measurement, and maintenance of threaded, welded, and plastic piping systems. Explains the use of pipefitting accessories- supports, traps, filters and strainers, and expansion joints. 207 Single-Phase Motors Covers the types and operating principles of common single- phase motors. Explains NEMA motor standards. Explains how to identify motor leads on split- phase, capacitor- start, capacitor- run, permanent split capacitor, and repulsion motors. Also covers universal motors, shaded- pole motors, and other special types, including synchro and servo systems. Gives general maintenance procedures on all single- phase motors. 208 Three-Phase Systems Covers three- phase motor principles for induction, synchronous, and multi- speed dual- voltage motors. Gives recommended maintenance practices for large AC motors. Covers principles of three- phase motor starters, part winding, reversing, jogging, alternator principles and operation. Describes three- phase power distribution. 209 AC Control Equipment Covers the broad range of industrial motor starting and control equipment, including NEMA sizes and ratings. Includes pushbutton control stations, limit switches, mercury switches, mechanical and magnetic plugging, foot switches, and pressure, temperature, and float switches. Covers control panel wiring and special applications. 210 Electrical Troubleshooting Covers use of schematic diagrams, determining sequence of operation, and use of building diagrams and single- line diagrams. Includes troubleshooting procedures for control circuits and combination starters. Explains troubleshooting practices on DC and AC motors, identifying unmarked leads on three- phase delta and Y- connected motors, and troubleshooting lighting systems. 282 How Control Loops Operate Covers definition of control loop terms and characteristics. Includes specific examples of operation of control loops of many kinds. Discusses proportional, integral, and derivative modes in detail. Describes advanced control methods by means of four strategies with specific examples. Examines the effects of loop dynamics on system stability. ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols and interpretation and use of process drawings and diagrams are covered. 284 Computers in Process Control Covers the evolution of today’ s process control computer systems. Compares smart components to older conventional system devices. Compares PLCs and PACs. Includes an introduction to Fieldbus. Covers the architecture ( hardware and software) , configuration, and operation of distributed control systems in depth ( two entire lessons) by using as an example a typical DCS controlling an ice cream plant. Defines common terms used in today’ s integration of discrete and continuous processes with plant business functions. 280 Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures Covers the responsibilities of employer, employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation, and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance ( including calibration) and proper record keeping. Describes use of common electrical and electronic test instruments. Offers guidelines for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting. Discusses specification details, conversion between English and SI units, calibration methods, and the maintenance of records. 418 Oxyfuel Operations Covers the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Describes oxygen cutting as well as brazing and soldering. Discusses surfacing techniques. 419 Arc Welding Operations Covers shielded metal arc welding, selecting electrodes for SMAW, gas metal and tungsten arc welding, preheating, reheating, welding ferrous and nonferrous metals, pipe welding, hard facing, and rebuilding. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Lesson 1 Hydraulic Troubleshooting Lesson 2 Pneumatic Troubleshooting Lesson 3 Mechanical Drive Maintenance Lesson 4 Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance Lesson 5 Maintenance Pipefitting Lesson 6 Single-Phase Motors Lesson 7 Three-Phase Systems Lesson 8 AC Control Equipment Lesson 9 Electrical Troubleshooting Lesson 10 How Control Loops Operate Lesson 11 Computers in Process Control Lesson 12 Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures Lesson 13 Oxyfuel Operations Lesson 14 Arc Welding Operations 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. 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The work alongside mechatronic engineers to research, create, and implement improved automation systems and equipment to increase production. Technicians are needed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture and aerospace. In this level three, advanced level program we will explore troubleshooting techniques for multiple systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical as well as different maintenance areas. This program, offered by our accredited school partners, will provide training in advanced safety, calibration, and testing procedures along with knowledge in oxyfuel and arc welding operations. Professionals evaluating this program should have previous training or experience in automation and mechatronics including skills in mechanics, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, circuits, and power supplies. Individuals that do not have the previous training or knowledge are invited to complete our introductory and intermediate programs. With this advanced program you will be prepared to seek a career in automation and mechatronics as a technician or maintenance specialist. This program is also a great start to pursuing a mechatronic engineer degree. The course is made up of: 308 Hydraulic Troubleshooting Covers understanding the systems, using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing cutting, bending, and flaring, identification and selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific repair/ replacement recommendations, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. 310 Pneumatic Troubleshooting Covers pneumatic systems, schematic symbols and diagrams, installing system components, planned maintenance, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Includes maintenance of air compressors, control valves, air motors, electrical components, and hybrid systems. 341 Mechanical Drive Maintenance Covers alignment, particularly coupling alignment. Includes installation and maintenance of mechanical drives, from chain drives to enclosed gear drives. 343 Bearing and Shaft Seal Maintenance Covers plain bearings, their parts, dimensions, functions, and relining techniques. Continues with installation and replacement of antifriction bearings. Also covers linear motion bearings and shaft seals. 345 Maintenance Pipefitting Covers components and terminology used in piping systems. Also covers terminology, measurement, and maintenance of threaded, welded, and plastic piping systems. Explains the use of pipefitting accessories- supports, traps, filters and strainers, and expansion joints. 207 Single-Phase Motors Covers the types and operating principles of common single- phase motors. Explains NEMA motor standards. Explains how to identify motor leads on split- phase, capacitor- start, capacitor- run, permanent split capacitor, and repulsion motors. Also covers universal motors, shaded- pole motors, and other special types, including synchro and servo systems. Gives general maintenance procedures on all single- phase motors. 208 Three-Phase Systems Covers three- phase motor principles for induction, synchronous, and multi- speed dual- voltage motors. Gives recommended maintenance practices for large AC motors. Covers principles of three- phase motor starters, part winding, reversing, jogging, alternator principles and operation. Describes three- phase power distribution. 209 AC Control Equipment Covers the broad range of industrial motor starting and control equipment, including NEMA sizes and ratings. Includes pushbutton control stations, limit switches, mercury switches, mechanical and magnetic plugging, foot switches, and pressure, temperature, and float switches. Covers control panel wiring and special applications. 210 Electrical Troubleshooting Covers use of schematic diagrams, determining sequence of operation, and use of building diagrams and single- line diagrams. Includes troubleshooting procedures for control circuits and combination starters. Explains troubleshooting practices on DC and AC motors, identifying unmarked leads on three- phase delta and Y- connected motors, and troubleshooting lighting systems. 282 How Control Loops Operate Covers definition of control loop terms and characteristics. Includes specific examples of operation of control loops of many kinds. Discusses proportional, integral, and derivative modes in detail. Describes advanced control methods by means of four strategies with specific examples. Examines the effects of loop dynamics on system stability. ISA and SAMA instrumentation symbols and interpretation and use of process drawings and diagrams are covered. 284 Computers in Process Control Covers the evolution of today’ s process control computer systems. Compares smart components to older conventional system devices. Compares PLCs and PACs. Includes an introduction to Fieldbus. Covers the architecture ( hardware and software) , configuration, and operation of distributed control systems in depth ( two entire lessons) by using as an example a typical DCS controlling an ice cream plant. Defines common terms used in today’ s integration of discrete and continuous processes with plant business functions. 280 Safety, Calibration, and Testing Procedures Covers the responsibilities of employer, employee, and regulatory agencies in maintaining safety. Discusses ways of identifying and handling chemical, electrical, biological, radiation, and mechanical hazards. Discusses importance of maintenance ( including calibration) and proper record keeping. Describes use of common electrical and electronic test instruments. Offers guidelines for handling heavy equipment, decontaminating and servicing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and troubleshooting. Discusses specification details, conversion between English and SI units, calibration methods, and the maintenance of records. 418 Oxyfuel Operations Covers the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Describes oxygen cutting as well as brazing and soldering. Discusses surfacing techniques. 419 Arc Welding Operations Covers shielded metal arc welding, selecting electrodes for SMAW, gas metal and tungsten arc welding, preheating, reheating, welding ferrous and nonferrous metals, pipe welding, hard facing, and rebuilding. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! FAQ How do I request more information about a course? 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