The CurriculumTraining with NCCER’s curriculum covers the following topics • Alternating Current • Basic Process Control Elements, Transducers and Transmitters • Clean, Purge and Test Tubing and Piping Systems • Conductor Selection and Calculation • Conductor Terminations and Splices • Conductors and Cables • Data Networks • Distributed Control Systems • Distribution Equipment • E&I Drawings • E&I Test Equipment • Electrical Theory • Electronic Components • Flow, Pressure Level and Temperature • Hand Bending • Hazardous Locations • Hydraulic Controls • Industrial Safety for E&I Technicians • Instrument Calibration and Configuration • Instrument Drawings and Documents, Part One • Introduction to the National Electrical Code® • Layout and Installation of Tubing and Piping Systems • Machine Bending of Conduit • Motor Controls • Motor-Operated Valves • Performing Loop Checks • Pneumatic Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners • Pneumatic Controls • Process Control Loops and Tuning • Process Mathematics • Programmable Logic Controllers • Standby and Emergency Systems • Temporary Grounding • Transformer Applications • Troubleshooting and Commissioning a Loop • Tubing
Contact Lloyd Kling, Director of Business Solutions Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development [email protected], 843.574.6491
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Sector Partnership Training
Electrical and InstrumentationTechnicians
INCREASING EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Continuing Educationwww.tridenttech.edu/ce.htm
The OpportunityThe Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development at Trident Technical College is launching a Sector Partnership Training Program for area businesses that are seeking training for electrical and instrumentation technicians. Using the nationally certified training curriculum developed by NCCER, this 560-hour program is designed to provide employers the opportunity to enroll one to five employees. The sector partnership concept provides employers the opportunity to partner with other businesses to form a class that is funded by a consortium of employers. Greater flexibility in the number of employees that can be registered, and a sharing of the overall costs, makes this a win/win for supporting workforce development and effectiveness.
Program CandidatesThe TTC Sector Partnership Training Program’s ideal program candidates are employees who are already experienced in some areas of instrumentation and electrical work. Through participation in this program, they will gain experience in progressing their skills to meet current standards for their areas of expertise and will also learn new skills on the latest equipment for their areas of interest.
Electrical and instrumentation technicians typically perform functions such as: installing, calibrating and repairing various types of pneumatic and electrical/electronic instruments, automatic valves, electrical motors, lighting circuits; service and repair low and medium
voltage (<480V) power distribution systems, wiring and lighting systems, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, computerized process control systems and field control devices.
These employees tend to use hand tools, power tools, machine tools, conduit bending and threading equipment, hoists, cranes, jacks, forklifts and access equipment, and electrical/ process variable testing and diagnostic tools. They may also observe electromechanical devices in operation and detect malfunctions by employing diagnostic equipment such as multi-meters, meggers, tachometers and thermal imagers to locate problem sources. These employees also configure, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC), computer-based control systems and SCADA/HMI interface systems and other communications, networking and signal transmission systems.
Partnership BenefitsNCCER Journey Level assessment testing would be the first logical step in mapping the knowledge of the existing workforce or potential new hires. The assessment test will indicate the subject areas in which the individual employee requires training, providing additional flexibility in the training to be delivered. This pre-assessment testing is included as part of the training program. Training will be conducted using new equipment designed for today’s rigorous specifications to
successfully complete E&I training. This training also qualifies for the development of a Registered Apprenticeship program. Our sister division, Apprenticeship Carolina, will work with TTC and our continuing education customers to register your apprentices. Registered apprenticeships in South Carolina may qualify employers to receive a tax credit of $1,000 per year for up to four years to offset a portion of the training costs.
Class size will be limited to eight candidates to insure a quality learning experience, both in the classroom and in the hands-on training lab.
Training ScheduleTTC’s Continuing Education program is designed to meet one week per month, Monday through Friday for eight hours each day. The overall curriculum totals 560 hours or approximately 15 months. Once completed, successful candidates will be registered as Journey Level E&I Technicians. Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC software are built into the training program design. We recognize that many of the companies in our area have their employees working on rotating shifts, some that are eight hours and others that are 12-hour shifts. By knowing in advance the training schedule for the next 15 months, employers can plan work schedules, taking into consideration training dates. If sufficient interest exists, a one-day per week program will be launched to provide greater flexibility for the employer. Total program length would be approximately 18 months.
The ChallengeThe increasing level of automation and
technology in manufacturing processes
presents a challenge to existing
mechanical and electrical personnel that
must deal with more computer controlled
processes. This highly-skilled employee
works in every industry that uses
machinery which may range from
computer manufacturing and chemical
processing to automotive assembly plants.
Sector Partnership Training
Electrical and InstrumentationTechniciansINCREASING EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
