Industrial Maintenance Modules
Course Description
Upcoming Class Dates
AC/DC Electrical Systems (T7017A) (Pre-Req Math for the trades)
AC/DC Electrical course teaches fundamentals of AC/DC electrical systems used for power and control in industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential applications using Amatrol’s virtual training technology. Students learn industry-relevant skills included in subject areas such as Basic Electrical Circuits, Electrical measurement, Circuit Analysis, Inductance and Capacitance, Combination Circuits, RLC phase shifts, and Transformers. (78 hours)
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AC Motor Drives (VFD AC Drive)
Portable AC Motor Drive teaches variable frequency AC solid-state control of 3-phase electric motors. Learners develop knowledge in the operation, installation, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and design of AC solid state control using 2-wire, 3-wire, manual, and open-loop speed control. Highlights motor jogging and dynamic braking as well as programmable acceleration and deceleration. (24 hours)
September 3-6, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
AC Motor Drives Troubleshooting
Portable AC Motor Drive Troubleshooting covers valuable troubleshooting skills for AC motor drives. Learners will study common problems that arise with AC motor drives and how to troubleshoot them. Major topics include fault detection, troubleshooting, and clearing faults. (12 hours)
September 9-10, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Accident response
This course covers first aid and accident procedures. Learners will study about blood borne pathogens and how to prevent them, the guidelines of administering first aid, how to respond to a workplace accident, how to use an eyewash station, and how to report workplace accidents. (2 hours)
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Print Reading 1 (950-PR1) (Pre-Reg Math for the Trades)
Teaches learners how to interpret and accurately work with technical drawings. Explains print reading concepts and application, including use of sketches, multiview drawings, and line types.Covers print dimensioning, from basic dimensioning through first angle projection. Focuses on assembly drawings and fasteners, ending with an introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. (24 hours)
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Basic Electrical Print Reading (Pre-Req math for the trades)
Students are taught the basics of industrial electrical print and ladder diagrams. They will be able to apply this knowledge to build and troubleshoot the electrical circuits found in industry. Learners will be able to evaluate the function of a circuit by interpreting the graphic representation of the print. The course emphasizing the difference between relay and ladder logic as well as identifying the symbols of devices and equipment. (24 hours)
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Basic Hydraulic Troubleshooting
This course will cover major topics like troubleshooting hydraulic systems, pumps, actuators, and valves, including directional control valves. Specifically, learners will study objectives such as: types of in-circuit component tests; symptoms and causes of directional control valve failure; inspecting and troubleshooting a pilot-operated check valve; and troubleshooting a pressure change problem in a multiple pressure circuit. (12 hours)
February 12-13, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Electric Motor Control (85-MT5) (pre-Req Math for the Trades)
Electric motor control teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.Students learn industry-relevant skills included in subject areas such as Basic Electrical Circuits, Electrical measurement, Circuit Analysis, Inductance and Capacitance, Combination Circuits, RLC phase shifts, and Transformers. (42 hours)
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Math for the trades
Math for the Trades reviews the math operations and concepts commonly used on the job in the production environment and provides in-depth study of right triangle trigonometry and its applications to practical manufacturing calculations. Specifically, the course includes basic math, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic geometry and trigonometry.
(30 Hours)
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Motor Troubleshooting Systems (85-MT2E)
This course covers major topics like AC and DC motor failures, common methods of diagnosing these failures by using a multimeter and megger meter, and troubleshooting these failures.Specific objectives include listing common failures of a three-phase AC motor’s stator windings, understanding common methods used to diagnose DC motor failures, and using a megger meter to test a DC electric motor armature. (References 85-MT2E). Students will be, able to draw, create, evaluate, troubleshoot, and analyze 3 phase, split phase, multipurpose, and capacitor start AC Motors as well as series, compound, and shunt DC motors. (24 hours)
July 8-11, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Principles of Hydraulics (Pre-req math for the trades)
Principles of hydraulics introduces the theory and application of hydraulics in manufacturing. The learner studies the fundamentals of hydraulic theory; the form, fit, and function of components of a hydraulic system; common applications of hydraulics in manufacturing; and how to safely operate and maintain hydraulic systems. (18 hours)
December 4-6, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Basic Hydraulics (Pre-req math for the trades)
Basic hydraulics introduces hydraulic power use and application, allowing learners to develop skills and knowledge needed to apply hydraulics in modern industry. It takes learners through key topics and skills in hydraulic power & safety, hydraulic circuits, hydraulic schematics, the principles of hydraulic pressure and flow, and hydraulic speed control circuits. It covers pumps, fluid friction, how to connect hydraulic circuits, hydraulic cylinders and valves (including needle valves), and a wide array of hydraulic applications. (24 hours)
December 9-12, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
intermediate Hydraulics
(Pre-Req of Basic Hydraulics)
Intermediate hydraulics builds on basic hydraulic skills teaching hydraulic components and system applications. Students will learn industry-relevant skills related to new topics including operation, installation, performance analysis, and design. These topics include accumulator sizing, system design, circuit applications, component operation/ installation, pilot-operated directional control valves (DCVs), 2-stage directional control valves, cam-operated directional control valves (DCVs), DCV spool center types and applications, cylinder types and mountings, pressure-compensated flow control valves, pilot-operated check valves, direct-operated relief valves, non-compensated flow control valves, rapid traverse slow feed circuits, cylinder sequencing, remote pressure control, pump unloading circuits, and p-port check valves. (24 hours)
January 13-16, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Basic Pneumatics (Pre-req math for the trades)
Basic pneumatics prepares learners to work intelligently in industry with pneumatic applications. It introduces pneumatic power and takes learners through key topics and skills in pneumatic power and safety, pneumatic circuits, pneumatic schematics, the principles of pneumatic pressure and flow, and pneumatic speed control circuits.It covers pressure regulation, air filtration, how to connect pneumatic circuits, pneumatic cylinders, valves, and actuators, a wide array of pneumatic applications, pressure and cylinder force, pneumatic leverage, pressure and volume, and air flow resistance. (24 hours)
July 15-18, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
March 10-13, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Intermediate Pneumatics
(Pre-Req Basic Pneumatics)
Intermediate pneumatics builds on the basic pneumatics skills to teach intermediate pneumatic components and system applications. Learners will gain industry-relevant skills related to these new topics including operation, installation, performance analysis, maintenance, and design. These topics include cam-operated valves, cylinder sequencing with cam valves, cylinder deceleration circuits, pilot operated DCVs, shuttle valves, air logic components, air logic design, air filters, filter selection, filter maintenance, water removal techniques, air dryers, after-coolers, water traps, air lubricators, and component maintenance. (24 hours)
August 12-15, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
Basic Pneumatics Troubleshooting
This course will cover major topics like troubleshooting air preparation, actuators, valves, vacuum systems, and pneumatic systems. Specifically, learners will study objectives such as: pressure test points; symptoms and causes of regulator failure; the operation of an internal pilot-operated directional control valve; inspection and troubleshooting a vacuum cup; and troubleshooting zero pressure. (6 hours)
November 12, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
Pneumatic Troubleshooting
(Pre-Req Basic Pneumatics Troubleshooting)
This course provides a strong understanding of troubleshooting areas such as air preparation, pneumatic cylinders, motor and rotary actuator, directional control and flow control valves, and more! Learners will study topics like: symptoms of filter failure; the operation of a rodless cylinder; the function of a shock absorber; symptoms of exhaust restrictor failure; the operation of a vacuum switch; and the construction of a troubleshooting flow chart. (18 hours)
November 13-15, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
Communications Skills
Communication skills explains the importance of effective communication, listening skills, and feedback. Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify the roles of the sender and receiver and explain the effects of encoding and decoding. The learner also learns to identify the barriers to effective communication and appropriate types of communication to use in various situations. (2 hours)
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Confined Spaces
This course defines confined spaces in the workplace, discusses the hazards of working in these spaces, and covers the OSHA requirements for working in confined spaces. Learners will study objectives like characteristics of a permit-required confined space, atmospheric and physical hazards present in confined spaces, and equipment required for working in confined spaces. (2 hours)
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution defines conflict and identifies the strategies used to manage it. The learner learns to identify the sources of the conflict and categorize the conflict as positive or negative. Also covers active listening skills and strategies to minimize negative effects of conflict. (2 hours)
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Dimensional Measurements
This course covers measurement systems, calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauging. Examples of topics include: the function and construction of a machinist's rule, how to use a dial caliper and an outside micrometer, and using a digital indicator to measure a dimension. (12 hours)
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Electrical Wiring Systems
(Pre-Req AC/DC Electrical Systems (T7017A))
This course provides a comprehensive lesson on the function, operation, installation, and construction of electrical wiring and wiring components. Students learn areas like electrical control system wiring, pneumatic control circuit wiring, conductors, disconnects, and overcurrent protection. (References 850-MT6B) - Note: control circuit wiring also includes forward-reverse, timers, start-stop-seal, and interlock relays circuits. VFD solid state motor control is included. (78 hours)
November 4-8, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Hazardous Communications
Hazardous communication reviews the definitions, uses, and standards related to hazardous materials. learner learns how to use and understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), hazardous chemical labels, the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIs), and the HMIs color bar. (2 hours)
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Hydraulic Maintenance
This course will cover major topics like hydraulic filter and fluid maintenance, fittings and seals, hose and clamping devices, and tubing and component installation. Specifically, learners will study objectives such as: how to replace a spin-on filter; how to use a hydraulic filter cart and replace fluids; how to handle and store a straight thread O-ring fitting; how to install a hydraulic hose using brackets and clips; and how to mount and align a hydraulic cylinder. (12 hours)
February 10-11, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Industrial soldering
This course will cover major topics like soldering basics, soldering and desoldering techniques, and electrical panel soldering applications. These topics will be covered via objectives such as: learning solder connection types, studying soldering safety rules, inspecting a soldering bond, desoldering a connection using a solder sucker pump, and soldering DB connectors to cable wire. (30 hours)
January 6, 2025 0 seats available out of 8
Laser Shaft Alignment
Laser Shaft Alignment is rapidly gaining popularity in industries throughout the world because it enables maintenance and plant engineering personnel to make quicker and more accurate shaft alignments than other shaft alignment methods such as the dial indicator method or the straight edge and feeler gauge method. Laser shaft alignment systems avoid problems such as sagging indicators, reading resolution error, and reading parallax error. The 97-ME2A teaches how to setup, operate and apply laser shaft alignment to a variety of industrial applications. (6 hours)
June 13, 2024 4 seats available out of 8
February 6, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Lockout / Tagout
This course covers the basics of lockout/tagout. The course begins with the dangers of hazardous energy, how to use lockout/tagout to safeguard a machine, and the requirements for an Energy-Control Program (ECP). (2 hours)
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Mechanical Drives 1 (Pre-req math for the trades)
This interactive multimedia course covers vital knowledge related to mechanical drives training, such as motor mounting, key fasteners, power transmission systems, V-belt drives, chain drives, spur gear drives, and multiple shaft drives. Learners will study specific objectives like: methods of measuring motor shaft speed, how to calculate rotary mechanical power, the operation of a flexible jaw coupling, methods of adjusting belt tension, allowable chain sag for various applications, the function of backlash, and the alignment procedure of a sleeve coupling. (24 hours)
January 7-10, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Mechanical Drives 2
(Pre-Req Mechanical Drives 1)
This course covers the construction, operation, installation, and alignment of heavy-duty V-belt drives, synchronous belt drives, and heavy-duty chain drives. The course covers V-belt maintenance and troubleshooting, timing belt drives, lubricant management, flange couplings, grid and gear couplings, and chain selection. (References 97-ME2) The course covers V-belt maintenance and troubleshooting, timing belt drives, lubricant management, flange couplings, grid and gear couplings, and chain selection. (18 hours)
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Mechanical fabrication 1
Mechanical fabrication grounds learners in the basic knowledge needed for assembly. Learners focus on the proper and safe application of hand tools. Mechanical fabrication builds knowledge in the many types of bolts, wrenches and other fittings commonly used in industry and how to properly apply them, including pneumatic fabrication fittings. Focuses on proper techniques for checking connections and testing fittings with an emphasis on safety. Proper tool use helps in many ways, including injury avoidance, fewer product quality issues, and lower tool breakage costs. (18 hours)
June 10-12, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
February 3-5, 2025 2 seats available out of 8
Mechanical Print reading (Math for the trades)
This course covers mechanical print reading, assembly drawings, and basic part and precision dimensioning. Examples of topics include methods used to visualize the views of an object based on third-angle projection, interpreting a drawing scale, the functions of a threaded fastener, and how to place a datum feature symbol on a drawing. (30 hours)
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Mechanical Systems
Mechanical Systems introduces mechanism concepts and their importance in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. It teaches the three common types of mechanisms and gives applications of each type. Learners have an introduction to levers that covers force measurement, first-class levers, and second- and third- class levers. Learners will go over linkages, cams, and turnbuckles including friction and inclined plane concepts. Learners will focus on pulley systems and gear drives including fixed pulleys, movable pulleys, and combination pulleys. This course provides and overview of a broad range of basic concepts in mechanical systems. (18 hours)
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Overhead crane safety
Overhead crane safety reviews the requirements for safe operation of overhead crane equipment. Focuses on understanding the components of an overhead crane system, as well as the safety requirements and practices for the safe operation and inspection of the overhead crane. (3 hours)
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Piping
This course covers metal piping systems and installation; plastic piping systems; metal tubing systems; hoses; and two-way, check, and Sloan valves. Students will learn about the color code system to identify pipe function, methods of measuring a section of piping, assembling threaded plastic pipe, determining bend locations and angles, methods of attaching a fitting to a hose, the construction of two types of flanges, and maintaining a check valve system. (36 hours)
May 9-16, 2024 2 seats available out of 8
PLC/VFD Wiring Systems
This course will cover major topic areas like PLC and VFD installation, how to wire a PLC in an electrical enclosure, and VFD motor control. Learners will study specific objectives such as: the elements of a panel installation drawing package; how to wire and test a MCR circuit; how to wire ground, power, and motor circuits to a VFD; and how to interface and operate a VFD using MODBUS. (30 hours)
August 5-9, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Power & Control electronics (pre-req math for the trades)
This course covers how to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot electronic components, circuits, and systems used in machine applications. This course's major topics include: oscilloscopes; linear power supply; power supply filtration and regulation; solid state relays; discrete sensing devices; thermal sensing devices; amplifiers and op amps; analog sensing devices; solid state switching; and solid state speed and power control. (30 hours)
June 3-7, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Personal Protective Equipment
This course covers the workplace personal protective equipment requirements and types. Learners will study in-depth objectives like: the importance of personal protective equipment; hazards that require personal protective equipment; types of PPE for your head, eyes, face, ears, hands, arms, feet, legs, and lungs. (3 hours)
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Principles of Coolants and Oils
Principles of coolants and oils introduces the fundamentals of the major types of coolants and oils used in manufacturing. Covers oil-based and chemical-based cutting fluid, gases, and machine lubricants and oils. Focuses on the properties, purpose, application, and safety issues of each type of coolant and oil. (12 hours)
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Principles of Grinding
Principles of grinding provides an overview of the equipment and applications used in the grinding process. The learner learns the history of grinding machines, major components of grinding machines, major types of grinding machines, and common grinding operations. (3 hours)
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Principles of Workholding
Principles of workholding introduces the theory and concepts of workholding and the devices used for locating and securing workpieces. The learner studies the fundamentals of the workholding process and the components, operations, and maintenance of the major types of workholding devices. (3 hours)
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Rigging Systems 1 (Math for the trades)
This system teaches how to safely move loads of different shapes and sizes using a variety of methods. Learning a variety of methods for safely moving loads of different shapes and sizes in the workplace. (18 hours)
September 11-13, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Rigging Systems 2
(Pre-req Rigging Systems 1)
The Rigging Systems 2 eBook course continues from the Rigging 1 Learning System to teach additional types of rigging skills including equipment movement, wire mesh slings, synthetic slings, knots, load turning, and cranes. This course includes additional hoists, slings, loads, student learning materials for theory and lab, and teacher's guide. (18 hours)
September 16-19, 2024 4 seats available out of 8
rotating electrical machines
Basic electrical Machines introduces electrical circuits and works through many industry tasks in Electrical Systems including DC Series Motors, DC Shunt and Compound Motors, Motor Speed and Torque, Motor Performance, Split-Phase AC Motors, Capacitor-Start AC Motors, Permanent-Capacitor and Two-Capacitor Motors, and Three-Phase AC Induction Motors. (36 hours)
May 1-8, 2024 0 seats available out of 8
Safety Practice & Regulations
This course covers the importance of workplace safety, OSHA regulations, and practicing safety in the workplace. Learners will study topics like the importance of safety policies, common causes of workplace injuries and accidents, and OSHA regulation for general workplace safety, personal protective equipment, tools, machines, and more! (3 hours)
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Working in Groups
Working in groups provides an overview of groups and group decision-making. The learner studies group types, group formation, and the components and attributes of working effectively in a group. The learner also learns about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making, as well as the best decision-making strategies for any situation. (2 hours)
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* Unless a pre-requisite is specified, courses can be taken in any order. Although, it is recommended that students take math for the trades first and if going to enroll in electrical classes, start with AC/DC electrical systems.