Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Safety Procedures

A. Identify the location of the safety rating on safety glasses.

B. List and describe applicable industry safety rules.

C. Explain the various types of applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).

D. Identify the organizations that develop and enforce industrial safety standards.

II. Precision Measurement and Hand Tools

A. Identify common types of precision measurement tools and their uses.

B. Discuss calibration as it relates to precision measurement tools.

C. Describe the proper handling and storage requirements for precision measurement tools.

D. Use common hand tools employed by industrial technicians.

E. Describe the safety guidelines specific to power tools.

III. Rigging and Lifting

A. List the function and types of rigging slings.

B. Identify factors that affect the strength of rope.

C. List the procedures for cutting, joining and terminating rope.

D. Discuss the use of different types of chains.

E. Explain the operation of a block and tackle.

F. Describe the types of power-operated hoists and cranes.

G. Discuss the maintenance procedures for rigging and lifting equipment.

IV. Ladders and Scaffolds

A. Explain ladder duty rating.

B. Identify and describe four common ladder types.

C. List techniques for safe ladder climbing.

D. Identify and describe three common scaffold types.

E. Summarize common scaffold safety practices.

F. Discuss the maintenance procedures for ladder and scaffold equipment.

V. Lubrication and Bearings

A. Identify common types of lubricants.

B. Define the term viscosity.

C. Describe the types of applications for lubricants.

D. List common types of bearings.

E. Explain common causes of bearing failure.

F. Discuss the maintenance procedures for bearings.

VI. Belt Drives and Mechanical Drives

A. Identify and describe common types of belts used in belt drive systems.

B. Examine considerations for belt alignment and tension.

C. List common safety guidelines for belt drives.

D. Describe the function of a mechanical drive.

E. Identify common gear types.

F. Evaluate common types of gear wear.

G. Discuss the maintenance procedures for belt and mechanical drives.

VII. Vibration and Misalignment

A. Discuss the major causes of machine vibration.

B. Describe common procedures used to measure vibration.

C. Identify the types of misalignment.

D. Explain how thermal expansion affects machine alignment.

E. List the procedures for proper machine alignment.

VIII. Maintenance Programs

A. Define predictive maintenance.

B. Explain the basic information required to establish an effective maintenance program.

C. Discuss the benefits of a computerized maintenance management program.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Safety Procedures

A. Identify the location of the safety rating on safety glasses.

B. Describe common safety hazards when working around fluid power systems.

C. Explain common fluid power safety practices.

D. Identify different types of pressure gauges used in fluid power systems.

II. Hydraulic Theory

A. Explain how work, exerted force, foot-pounds, power and horsepower relate to fluid power.

B. Define Pascal’s Law.

C. Calculate force, area and pressure.

D. Describe the basic characteristics of hydraulic fluid.

E. Differentiate between resistance, pressure and velocity.

F. Define viscosity of a liquid.

III. Hydraulic Pump

A. Explain the steps for creating fluid flow.

B. Describe how hydraulic pumps are rated.

C. Distinguish between the different types of hydraulic pumps.

D. Identify types and installation of piping, tubing and hoses.

IV. Hydraulic Components

A. Identify the different types and operation of check valves.

B. Describe directional control valve parts and designs.

C. Summarize the different types and applications of hydraulic cylinders.

D. Classify the different types of seals.

E. Explain hydraulic motors types and applications.

F. Describe how pressure control is maintained.

V. Hydraulic Circuit Drawing

A. Differentiate between cutaway, pictorial and schematic diagrams.

B. Describe electrical components used to control pneumatic systems.

C. Identify schematic symbols for different hydraulic pumps.

D. Identify schematic symbols used in hydraulic control circuits.

VI. Pneumatic Theory

A. Describe the basic physical properties of a gas.

B. Calculate the volume of a receiver.

C. Describe absolute temperature.

D. Define airflow in a pneumatic system.

VII. Pneumatic Components

A. Describe the different types of air compressors.

B. Identify types of control valves used in a pneumatic system.

C. Differentiate between the different types of pneumatic cylinders.

D. Describe the different types of air motors.

VIII. Pneumatic Circuit Drawing

A. Identify schematic symbols used in pneumatic control circuits.

B. Describe electrical components used to control pneumatic systems.

IX. Troubleshooting

A. Discuss common maintenance issues that arise in fluid power systems.

B. Describe the procedure for successfully troubleshooting fluid power systems.

C. Explain common methods used to troubleshoot fluid power systems.

X. Maintenance Procedures

A. Describe the variables that affect fluid flow.

B. Discuss the effect of contaminants in a fluid power system.

C. Explain how heat is generated in a hydraulic system.

D. Identify the components of a fluid reservoir.

E. Describe the sequence for conditioning and preparing compressed air.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. National Electrical Code

A. Define the purpose of the NEC.

B. Explain the layout of each article.

C. Distinguish between mandatory and explanatory material.

II. Conductor Sizing

A. Distinguish which circuit operating temperature to use when choosing a conductor.

B. Calculate conductor ampacity using temperature and bundling adjustment.

C. Determine the best conductor insulation class based upon ambient conditions.

III. Raceway and Pull Box Sizing

A. Determine the maximum conduit fill allowance.

B. Utilize the NEC tables to correctly size a raceway.

C. Calculate the size of a pull box when making straight and angle pulls.

IV. Grounding and Bonding Requirements

A. Differentiate between grounding and bonding.

B. Describe the different types of grounding electrodes.

C. Explain the process of grounding a separately derived system.

D. Identify where equipment grounding conductors are utilized.

V. Industrial Wiring Methods

A. Interpret the NEC articles that apply to the installation of:

1. EMT and RMC

2. Busway

3. Cabletray

4. Flexible cords

B. Choose the correct wiring method to be installed in an industrial setting.

VI. General Industrial Equipment

A. Choose the correct overcurrent protection for a branch circuit and a feeder.

B. Determine the appropriate working space and dedicated equipment space.

C. Identify the correct NEMA standard for equipment installed in specified locations.

VII. Motor and Transformer Protection

A. Distinguish between full load current (FLC) and full load amperes (FLA).

B. Describe the process of sizing motor conductors, overload, short-circuit and ground-fault protection.

C. List the rules for overcurrent protection of a transformer.

D. Identify the installation requirements for dry type transformers.

VIII. Hazardous Locations

A. Identify the three types of classified hazardous locations.

B. Explain the difference between a Division 1 and Division 2 condition.

C. Describe the wiring methods required for each class of hazardous location.

IX. NFPA 79

A. Describe the difference between the NEC NFPA 70 and the NFPA 79.

B. Discuss the common requirements for industrial machines.

X. UL508A

A. Explain how to utilize UL508A with the NEC.

B. Define the requirements for general-use industrial control panels.

XI. NEMA

A. Define the four primary classifications.

B. Discuss the difference between NEMA and IEC classifications.

C. Identify the three types of NEMA wiring.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Safety Procedures

A. Explain the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

B. Discuss the types and operation of valves used in safety systems.

C. Describe the function of alarm systems.

D. List the organizations responsible for establishing safety guidelines within industrial settings.

II. Closed Loop System Components

A. Contrast between a closed loop and open loop control system.

B. Discuss the role of the controller in a closed loop system.

C. Discuss the role of sensing devices used in a closed loop system.

D. Identify modes of transmission between the sensing and controlling devices.

III. Closed Loop System Operation

A. Design a simple control loop diagram.

B. Install various types of closed loop system components.

C. Provide the proper cabling between devices in a closed loop system.

D. Demonstrate operation of the closed loop system.

IV. PID Process Loop

A. Discuss the following types of control strategies:

1. Proportional control

2. Integral control

3. Derivative control

B. Define the following terms:

1. Proportional gain

2. Proportional band

3. Output bias

4. Setpoint

V. Input Devices

A. Discuss the operation of the following common mechanical sensors:

1. Flow

2. Pressure

3. Level

4. Position

B. Discuss the operation of the following common optical sensors:

1. Proximity

2. Counters

3. Photodetectors

C. Discuss the operation of common thermal sensors:

1. Temperature

2. Infrared emission

3. Thermocouples

VI. Output Devices

A. Discuss the basic operation of electric motors.

B. Describe the operation and programming of a motor drive.

C. Contrast between electric, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators.

VII. Wiring and Cabling

A. Determine the power requirements for a control system.

B. Classify common wiring and cabling methods according to voltage, current and temperature limitations.

C. Describe the support and protection requirements for control wiring.

D. Choose the correct type of wiring based on the requirements of the control device.

VIII. Troubleshooting

A. Identify common maintenance issues that arise in control systems and devices.

B. Explain the characteristics of successful troubleshooting.

C. List common tools used to troubleshoot control systems.

D. Define preventive maintenance.

E. Discuss the importance of proper maintenance record keeping.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Safety Procedures

A. Identify the location of the safety rating on safety glasses.

B. Describe the dangers of electricity.

C. Describe proper grounding practices associated with PLC systems.

II. PLC Types and Components

A. Explain the background and purpose of a PLC.

B. Differentiate between relay logic and ladder logic.

C. Describe the basic sequence of operation of a PLC.

D. Identify and describe the main components of a PLC.

III. I/O Wiring and Termination

A. Describe the major components of the I/O section.

B. Identify terminal blocks used with I/O connection.

C. Make a connection to I/O modules.

1. Field wiring interface

2. Rack configurations

3. Solid state relay switching

4. Indicator lamps

5. Terminal numbering

IV. PLC Connection

A. Make a connection to the central processor.

1. Fixed memory (ROM)

2. Alterable memory (RAM)

3. Battery backup

4. Memory capability

5. Indicator lights

6. Function mode switch

B. Make a connection to the power supply.

1. Rectification and filtering

2. Power for CPU and I/O modules

3. Backup power

C. Make a connection to the programming terminal.

1. Screen display

2. Keyboard modes

3. Cable connections

V. Numbering System

A. Explain controller memory organization in relation to:

1. Fixed memory

2. Alterable memory

3. Data table

a. Processor work areas

b. Input image table

c. Output image table

d. Timers and counters

e. Scratchpad areas

4. User memory

a. Program instructions

b. Controller scanning

5. Memory addresses

a. Words

b. Bits

B. Define the following numbering systems used in controller hardware:

1. Octal

2. Binary

3. BCD

VI. Ladder Logic Symbols

A. Describe the binary concept and the function of gates.

B. Explain the AND, OR and NOT functions.

C. Identify the AND, OR and NOT logic symbols.

D. Identify the symbols used in Boolean equations.

E. Convert relay ladder schematics to ladder logic programs.

VII. PLC Program

A. Write controller programs using relay logic instructions.

1. Examine On

2. Examine Off

3. Energize

4. Output latch

5. Output unlatch

6. Branch start

7. Branch stop

8. Evaluating instructions in a program

B. Write controller programs using controller timer instructions.

1. Timer On-delay

2. Timer Off-delay

3. Retentive On-delay timer

4. Retentive timer reset

5. Evaluate instructions in a program

C. Write controller programs using controller counter instructions.

1. Count-up instruction

2. Count-down instruction

3. Retentive nature of counters

4. Counter reset

5. Evaluate instructions in a program

D. Write controller programs using data manipulation instructions.

1. The GET instruction

2. The PUT instruction

3. Evaluate data manipulation instructions in a program

E. Write controller programs using data comparison instructions.

1. Less-than instruction

2. Equal-to instruction

3. Get byte instruction

4. Limit test instruction

5. Evaluate data comparison instruction in a program

F. Write controller programs using arithmetic instructions.

1. Add

2. Subtract

3. Multiply

4. Divide

5. Overflow

6. Evaluate arithmetic instructions in a program

G. Write controller programs using output override and input-output update instructions.

1. Master Control Reset (MCR)

2. Zone Control Last state (ZCL)

3. Input update immediate

4. Output update immediate

5. I/O scan allocation

6. Effects of zones on retentive and non-retentive outputs

7. Evaluating in a program

VIII. Documentation

A. Explain the purpose of program control instructions.

B. Explain the function of subroutines.

C. Edit Controller Programs, including:

1. Entry corrections

2. Remove commands

3. Remove rungs

4. Clear memory

5. Insert commands

6. Change commands

7. Cursor operation modes

IX. Troubleshooting

A. Describe the requirements for a PLC enclosure.

B. Identify ways to correct for electrical noise.

C. Differentiate between offline and online programming.

D. Describe preventive maintenance tasks associated with PLC systems.

E. Discuss the steps for troubleshooting a PLC system.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Components of a Structured Cabling System

A. Identify entrance facilities, backbone, horizontal, work areas.

B. Identify equipment rooms and telecommunications closets.

C. Identify cross-connects.

II. Characteristics of Common LAN Cabling Systems

A. Identify the characteristics of LAN systems.

B. Identify the characteristics of Ethernet (Thicknet, Thinnet, 10BaseT) systems.

C. Identify the characteristics of Token Ring systems.

III. Common Local Area Network Devices

A. Identify the characteristics of the network interface card.

B. Identify the characteristics of hubs.

C. Identify the characteristics of LAN connectivity devices.

IV. Industry Standards for Local Area Networks

A. Identify ANSI and EIA/TIA wiring standards.

B. Identify the standards of the National Electrical Code as it pertains to Local Area Networks.

V. Blueprints

A. Read and interpret symbols.

B. Read and interpret abbreviations.

VI. Types of LAN Cabling

A. Identify the characteristics of twisted pair (UTP, STP-A), coaxial and fiber optic (single mode and multimode) cables.

B. Identify the characteristics of attenuation, cross-talk, impedance, capacitance.

C. Identify cable connectors (UTP, STP-A, coaxial, optical fiber).

D. Explain connector pin configurations.

E. Identify color codes.

VII. Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection

A. Identify hazardous environments.

B. Identify personal protective equipment.

C. Explain common safety practices.

VIII. Installation

A. Perform a site survey.

B. Build closets.

C. Install grounding infrastructure.

IX. Pulling Cable

A. Pull backbone and horizontal twisted pair cable.

B. Pull optical fiber cable.

C. Install firestopping.

X. Terminate Cable

A. Terminate copper cable.

B. Terminate coaxial cable.

C. Terminate optical fiber cable.

XI. Test Cable

A. Test and certify copper cable.

B. Test and certify optical fiber cable.

XII. Troubleshoot Cable

A. Troubleshoot copper cables.

B. Troubleshoot optical fiber cables.

XIII. Administrative Tasks

A. Document results.

B. Complete daily reports.

C. Describe the ordering and management of inventory materials and supplies.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Safety Procedures

A. Describe the dangers associated with robotic systems.

B. Explain the operation of presence-sensing devices.

C. Explain the operation of power and control interlock devices.

D. List the procedures used to safeguard personnel working with robotic systems.

II. Robot Types and Applications

A. Explain the basic history of robotic systems.

B. Differentiate between hard and flexible automation classifications.

C. Describe the common parts of an industrial robot system.

D. Define degrees of freedom as it relates to robotic motion.

E. Discuss the mechanisms used to drive a robotic system.

F. Discuss the classification a robotic system by the configuration of its work envelope.

G. Identify the different applications of industrial robotic systems.

III. Subsystem Types and Functions

A. Discuss the use of electromechanical systems used with industrial robots.

B. Explain the function of robotic control systems.

C. Identify components of the robotic sensing system.

D. Discuss the basic operation of an electric motor.

E. Characterize the different types of robot end effectors.

F. Explain how a robot interfaces with other systems.

IV. Hardware Wiring and Terminations

A. Determine the power requirements for a robotic system.

B. Classify robotic wiring and terminations according to voltage, current and temperature limitations.

C. Describe the support and protection requirements for power and control wiring.

D. Choose the correct type of power and control wiring based on the requirements of the robotic system.

V. Software Programs

A. Describe the basic components of a computer system.

B. Explain the various types of software levels used in robotic control.

1. Operating system

2. Network

3. Work-cell management

4. Proprietary software

C. Discuss the use of programmable logic controller (PLC) in robotic automation.

VI. System Programming

A. Describe the characteristics of different types of robotic programming methods.

1. Manual programming

2. Teach pendant programming

3. Walk-through programming

4. Computer terminal programming

B. List common programming languages used in robotic control.

C. Compare hierarchical control programming and task-level programming.

D. Use a programming method to perform a task using a robotic system.

VII. System Troubleshooting

A. Explain the characteristics of successful troubleshooting.

B. Perform a visual inspection on a robotic system.

C. Describe obvious signs of problems that would be observed on a robotic system.

VIII. Maintenance Procedures

A. Define preventive maintenance.

B. Explain the importance of proper maintenance record keeping.

C. Develop a maintenance schedule.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Programmable Logic Controller Basics

A. Identify PLC basic hardware components.

B. Describe PLC basic memory organization and status file.

C. Identify different communication ports on PLCs.

D. Configure communication ports for various speed and protocols.

E. Connect a computer as the programming device to a PLC.

F. Compare PLC program for SLC, PLC-5, and Control Logix processors.

G. Set up communication with controllers.

II. File Organization

A. Describe program and data files of a PLC.

B. Describe the file concepts of a programmable controller.

C. Describe logical addressing.

III. Program Instructions

A. Write and edit programs using Examine if closed, Examine if open, and Output energize.

B. Implement Output latch, Unlatch and One Shot instructions in a PLC program.

C. Program using timer and counter instructions controller.

IV. Word Type Instructions

A. Write and edit programs using timers and counters.

B. Describe and use arithmetic, conversion and move instructions

C. Implement comparison instructions in programs

V. File Instructions

A. Employ file instructions for arithmetic, logic, copy and compare operations.

B. Incorporate shift Instructions in programs.

C. Incorporate sequencer Instructions in programs.

VI. Program Control and Scan Time

A. Explain and demonstrate use of master zone control and jump to subroutine.

B. Compare FAL to compute and explain difference in scan times based on FAL mode.

VII. Block Transfer Instructions and Analog I/O

A. Demonstrate setup of block transfer read and block transfer erite to control analog I/O.

B. Demonstrate use of the analog input module.

C. Demonstrate use of the analog output module.

VIII. Processor Communications

A. Describe remote I/O and demonstrate remote I/O using the PLC-5.

B. Demonstrate remote I/O using the Control Logix with Flex I/O.

C. Describe and configure Data Highway plus (DH+).

D. Describe Data Highway (DH-485) connection.

E. Interpret and apply connections for DH-485 network for SLC controllers.

IX. Operator Interface - Human Machine Interface (HMI)

A. Describe and explain HMI concepts.

B. Compare touchscreen versus keypad entry.

C. Set up and manipulate PLC operation using Panelview terminals.

D. Set up and manipulate PLC operation using Panelview Plus terminals.