Technical Short Courses

Technical short courses are offered to employees of manufacturing companies to enhance their technical training skills. These courses were carefully reviewed to ensure they meet the learning needs of the employees-in-training.

Technical Short Courses

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

This course covers the operating principles of the commonly used proximity sensors for machine automation namely: mechanical limit switches, reed switches, inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, and photoelectric sensors. The course also deals with the advantages, disadvantages, and applications of these proximity sensors. 

This course also includes Basic Equipment Care (BEC) practices that focus on keeping equipment functioning optimally by reducing the frequency of breakdowns, and the need for long, costly rebuilds and by circumventing many equipment malfunctions and intermittent equipment problems. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify sensors commonly used for machine automation. 
  • Understand sensor’s characteristics and principle of operation. 
  • Interpret circuit symbols of contact and non-contact sensors. 
  • Interpret operation manual & specifications of proximity sensors. 
  • Interpret electrical diagrams of two wire, three wire, and four wire sensors and can connect these sensors as per electrical diagram. 
  • Describe the effects of target dimensions for inductive and capacitive sensors. 
  • Identify the applications of limit switches, photoelectric sensors, inductive sensors, and capacitive sensors. 
  • Identify problem/abnormality condition on sensors. 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

The course aims to teach the participants the concepts of pneumatics, and the different components of pneumatics, their functions, operations, & applications. It also aims to teach them to detect abnormalities, make necessary reports, and perform routine preventive maintenance activities.  

This course also deals with the development of knowledge and skills in operating basic automation circuits in industrial pneumatic-controlled equipment. It includes both the physical principles and basic control applications of industrial pneumatics. Sufficient time is allocated for practical exercises. 

This course also includes Basic Equipment Care (BEC) practices that focus on keeping equipment functioning optimally by reducing the frequency of breakdowns, and the need for long, costly rebuilds and by circumventing many equipment malfunctions and intermittent equipment problems. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will: 

  • Be able to understand basic pneumatic control diagrams;  
  • Be able understand pneumatic work instruction manuals; 
  • Be able to identify problems or abnormal conditions and make necessary reports; and 
  • Be able to maintain order and practice safety with pneumatic equipment when doing basic preventive maintenance activities. 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

The course deals with the study of the different industrial mechanical tools, elements and drive systems inclusive of their functions, operations, and applications. It also includes training on the detection of abnormalities and manifestation of troubles during operation, preparing necessary reports, parts lubrication, and routine preventive maintenance. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the theory, application and selection of mechanical systems used in the industry. 
  • Gain related information on the installation and maintenance requirements of drive systems and its components. 
  • Identify problems and abnormalities during operation. 
  • Understand lubrication systems, their selection and applications. 
  • Understand and practice industrial safety. 

 

COMPETENCY LISTING: 

  • Understand basic mechanical plans and drawings 
  • Understand mechanical work instruction manuals 
  • Understand lubrication activities in accordance to schedule 
  • Maintain order and practice safety 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

The training program is designed and intended for all experienced technicians, building shift engineers, and building management professionals who want to improve their knowledge and skills in the art of the science of refrigeration and air conditioning.  

This HVAC Program curriculum consists of comprehensive lessons that cover essential HVAC/R theory, typical HVAC systems, and components used in residential and commercial buildings, as well as standard procedures for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC/R installations and commercial refrigeration 

Workshop exercises are being carried out through the course of training in order to acquire actual and practical hands-on experiences in the operation and routine maintenance of different instruments and controls applied in the RAC system.  

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will: 

  • Explain the importance’s of the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning. 
  • Determine the scope and application of refrigeration and conditioning system. 
  • Acquire a sound knowledge in the major components and accessories of RAC and their utilization. 
  • Identify the common tools and work procedures required to work safely and effectively as heating and air conditioning technicians. 
  • Describe the basic theory of the refrigeration cycle and explain the basic scientific principles that apply to the refrigeration cycle.  
  • Identify standard refrigerants used in common commercial applications and outline the accepted procedures for safe handling and disposal of common refrigerants.  
  • Understand the basic principles, design, construction and components of chillers system. 
  • Interpret data and compare machine performance to design specifications of chiller. 
  • Identify proper maintenance schedules according to factory recommendations and maintenance requirement. 
  • Appreciate the importance of safety in RAC. 

 

TARGET PARTICIPANTS: 

  • All plant & facility maintenance technicians 
  • Building engineers, managers & superintendents 
  • Plant & facility managers 
  • Environmental health & safety personnel 
  • Apprentice and experienced HVACR technicians 
  • Stationary engineers 
  • Refrigeration technicians 
  • Energy management personnel 
  • Multi-craft & cross-training personnel 
  • Mechanical engineers 
  • Any person needing basic course in air conditioning & refrigeration 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

The course aims to understand the fundamental operation of boilers in order to improve efficiencies and safety at their industrial plants and large building facilities. It also aims to learn the differences and similarities of different types of boiler and also gain knowledge of the functions of the water tube boiler components to include the steam and water side of the boiler as well as the fuel and air side of the boiler. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

  • On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
  • Understand the fundamentals of boiler operations 
  • Identify boiler components and know what they do 
  • Properly startup and shutdown boilers 
  • Operate boilers normally at safe and proper pressures & temperatures 
  • Understand the importance of Codes and Standards 
  • Conduct inspections and efficiency tests 
  • Properly implement preventive maintenance practices 
  • Troubleshoot boiler problems        

 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

This course is design for maintenance personnel in order to familiarize the operation and maintenance of chillers and cooling system. 

Workshop exercises are being carried out through the course of training in order to acquire actual and practical hands-on experiences in the operation and routine maintenance of chillers and cooling systems. 

Likewise, practical exercises are also carried out to emphasize the important practice to properly maintain chillers and cooling systems to prolong their life and efficient performance. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will: 

  • Understand the basic principles, design, construction, and components of the chillers system. 
  • Interpret data and compare machine performance to the design specification of the chiller 
  • Identify proper maintenance schedules according to factory recommendations and maintenance requirements. 
  • Can maintain order and practice safety with chillers and cooling systems when doing maintenance activities. 

 

COMPETENCY LISTING: 

  • Understand basic principles, components, controls, construction, and design of chillers and cooling. 
  • Perform start-up and commissioning of chillers and cooling system. 
  • Service and maintain chillers and cooling systems. 
  • Know the importance of safety 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

Pumps and compressors are essential components in almost all industries in that they are required to meet system demands and operate reliability. In this regard, the course is so designed in order to meet challenges in solving problems related to pumps and compressors.  

By attending this course you will gain an understanding of the characteristics of various types of pumps and compressors and their components. The course will provide Engineers and Technicians with information for the optimal selection, operation and maintenance of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps as well as positive displacement and dynamic compressors. 

Workshop exercises are being carried out through the course of training in order to acquire actual and practical hands on experiences in the operation and routine maintenance of pumps and compressors. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

On completion of this course, participants will: 

  • Gain an awareness of the performance characteristics of the various types of pumps and compressors. 
  • Increase the reliability of your pumps and compressors after having understood their operational and maintenance aspects. 
  • Develop an effective maintenance program after becoming familiar with the components of pumps and compressors. 
  • Improve performance of your pumps and compressors with the increased appreciation of the influence of fluid flow and associated equipment. 
  • Provide an understanding of the fundamentals of the operation and maintenance of various types of rotary and reciprocating pumps and compressors. 
  • Can maintain order and practice safety. 

 

COMPETENCY LISTING: 

  • Can identify the function of various components in pumps and compressors. 
  • Can disassemble and reassemble pumps, compressors and mechanical drives. 
  • Can troubleshoot pumps, compressors and mechanical drives. 
  • Can demonstrate all safety practices involved in the use and maintenance of pumps and compressor. 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

This course covers the operation, application, basic troubleshooting procedure, basic preventive maintenance, basic capabilities, functional features and specification of PLC’s. Emphasis is on operation, testing and simulation of various practical circuits using Siemens S7-300 PLC. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE: 

To be able to practice and create PLC programs and HMI visualization using discrete/ analogue input and output cards. 

 

COURSE OUTLINE: 

The scope of this training deals with PLC programming and HMI Visualization using digital and mostly analog signals through Integer Function, Data Manipulation, Comparator, Converter, MOVE, Program Control, PID controls blocks and special control blocks instructions.