NC3 Digital Badges
Advanced Industrial Communications
Objective:This certification is structured to encompass the full scope of integration validation, emphasizing network communication, security, and system verification in an Industry 4.0 setting. This certification focuses on industrial communication and network integration within the Industry 4.0 environment. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced communication protocols, network configuration, and system validation techniques essential for modern automated systems.
Advanced Industrial Communications
Description
Objective:
This certification is structured to encompass the full scope of integration validation, emphasizing network communication, security, and system verification in an Industry 4.0 setting. This certification focuses on industrial communication and network integration within the Industry 4.0 environment. Students gain hands-on experience with advanced communication protocols, network configuration, and system validation techniques essential for modern automated systems.
Competencies
- Implement OPC-UA Communication
- Configure Network Components
- Apply Routing Principles
- Design and Manage Firewalls
- Establish and Manage VLANs
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Applicable Skills
Advanced Industry 4.0
Objective:Industry 4.0 marks the fourth industrial revolution, integrating digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and advanced data analytics into manufacturing. This certification provides an in-depth exploration of how these digital advancements transform production, logistics, and maintenance. It emphasizes the creation of efficient, adaptable, and data-driven manufacturing systems. Participants will engage with concepts such as lean manufacturing, safety and risk management, and production planning within a connected, intelligent factory framework. This certification equips individuals with the skills necessary to design, implement, and optimize Industry4.0 systems, preparing them for the evolving demands of modern industry.
Advanced Industry 4.0
Description
Objective:
Industry 4.0 marks the fourth industrial revolution, integrating digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and advanced data analytics into manufacturing. This certification provides an in-depth exploration of how these digital advancements transform production, logistics, and maintenance. It emphasizes the creation of efficient, adaptable, and data-driven manufacturing systems. Participants will engage with concepts such as lean manufacturing, safety and risk management, and production planning within a connected, intelligent factory framework. This certification equips individuals with the skills necessary to design, implement, and optimize Industry4.0 systems, preparing them for the evolving demands of modern industry.
Competencies
- Understand Industry 4.0 Evolution
- Implement and Integrate Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- Apply Lean Manufacturing Methods
- Design and Manage Network Topologies
- Perform Safety and Risk Management
- Utilize Production Planning and MES
Applicable Skills
Advanced PLC
Objective:The advanced PLC module builds on foundational and applied knowledge, focusing on deeper integration of PLC programming with other essential elements like Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Students learn to program, modify, and adapt PLC functions to address dynamic industrial applications, ensuring seamless integration of all the components within the CP Lab. The PLC acts as the central controller, coordinating interactions between actuators, sensors, and information systems, which are vital for teaching complex automation processes. Mastery of these skills is highly valued in modern industry due to the increasing reliance on automated and connected systems.
Advanced PLC
Description
Objective:
The advanced PLC module builds on foundational and applied knowledge, focusing on deeper integration of PLC programming with other essential elements like Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems. Students learn to program, modify, and adapt PLC functions to address dynamic industrial applications, ensuring seamless integration of all the components within the CP Lab. The PLC acts as the central controller, coordinating interactions between actuators, sensors, and information systems, which are vital for teaching complex automation processes. Mastery of these skills is highly valued in modern industry due to the increasing reliance on automated and connected systems.
Competencies
- Program Complex PLC Systems
- Design and Implement Industrial Networks
- Upload, Download, and Manage Distributed PLC Systems
- Program Advanced PLC Functions
- Write, Customize and Optimize PLC Programs
- Develop Advanced HMI Applications
- Troubleshoot and Maintain IIoT-Connected Systems
Applicable Skills
Advanced Product ID
Objective:Mastering product identification and real-time decision-making is essential for Industry 4.0 operations. This certification provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in integrating key technologies such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Vision Systems, and automated decision-making into modern industrial environments. Participants will actively engage with RFID Tags, Readers, and Writers to understand how to track and manage products through various stages of an automated workflow. Additionally, they will learn to utilize Vision Systems for scanning QR codes and barcodes, enhancing the precision and speed of product tracking, sorting, and quality control. By exploring these technologies, learners gain hands-on experience in programming, integrating, and troubleshooting advanced Product ID systems. This certification equips participants with the necessary skills to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making in real-world smart factory applications, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern automated industries.
Advanced Product ID
Description
Objective:
Mastering product identification and real-time decision-making is essential for Industry 4.0 operations. This certification provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in integrating key technologies such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Vision Systems, and automated decision-making into modern industrial environments. Participants will actively engage with RFID Tags, Readers, and Writers to understand how to track and manage products through various stages of an automated workflow. Additionally, they will learn to utilize Vision Systems for scanning QR codes and barcodes, enhancing the precision and speed of product tracking, sorting, and quality control. By exploring these technologies, learners gain hands-on experience in programming, integrating, and troubleshooting advanced Product ID systems. This certification equips participants with the necessary skills to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making in real-world smart factory applications, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern automated industries.
Competencies
- Determine Optimal Product ID Devices
- Understand Product ID Elements
- Set and Optimize Inspection Goals
- Minimize Inspection Time
- Identify Features or Defects
- Configure RFID Frequencies
- Integrate Various Barcode Types
- Data Analytics & Optimization
- Integration with IIoT Systems
- Multi-Technology Tracking
- Advanced Data Communication
- Cybersecurity in Product ID
- Remote Monitoring & Control
- Customizing Solutions for Industry Needs
Applicable Skills
Advanced Robotics
Objective:The Advanced Robotics certification provides in-depth training on robotic systems, their history, and modern applications. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of robotics, focusing on key topics such as cyber-physical systems, safety protocols, robot control, and automation. This certification emphasizes hands-on learning, where participants will engage in programming, operating, and troubleshooting advanced robotic systems. The training prepares learners for practical applications in manufacturing, engineering, and industrial automation, leveraging the latest in robotics technology and standards. This certification provides participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in advanced robotics, covering topics from basic principles to cutting-edge technologies in automation and control.
Advanced Robotics
Description
Objective:
The Advanced Robotics certification provides in-depth training on robotic systems, their history, and modern applications. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of robotics, focusing on key topics such as cyber-physical systems, safety protocols, robot control, and automation. This certification emphasizes hands-on learning, where participants will engage in programming, operating, and troubleshooting advanced robotic systems. The training prepares learners for practical applications in manufacturing, engineering, and industrial automation, leveraging the latest in robotics technology and standards. This certification provides participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in advanced robotics, covering topics from basic principles to cutting-edge technologies in automation and control.
Competencies
- Understand the Evolution of Robotics
- Implement Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
- Apply Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Design and Analyze Network Topologies
- Identify and Mitigate Robotic Hazards
- Plan and Implement Robotic Production
- Program and Troubleshoot Robotic Systems
- Apply International Robotics Standards
- Analyze Robot Geometry and Degrees of Freedom
- Optimize Path Planning and Motion Control
Applicable Skills
Advanced Smart Maintenance
Objective:This certification provides a comprehensive approach to smart maintenance within an Industry 4.0 framework, emphasizing practical skills and strategic knowledge. The certification focuses on smart maintenance strategies and technologies in the context of Industry 4.0. Students will gain hands-on experience with advanced maintenance concepts, integrating predictive maintenance, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and process optimization.
Advanced Smart Maintenance
Description
Objective:
This certification provides a comprehensive approach to smart maintenance within an Industry 4.0 framework, emphasizing practical skills and strategic knowledge. The certification focuses on smart maintenance strategies and technologies in the context of Industry 4.0. Students will gain hands-on experience with advanced maintenance concepts, integrating predictive maintenance, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and process optimization.
Competencies
- Understand Maintenance Concepts
- Implement Smart Maintenance
- Select Appropriate Maintenance Strategies
- Operate and Troubleshoot Equipment
- Perform Predictive Maintenance
- Track and Optimize OEE
Applicable Skills
Applied Fluid Power
Objective:This industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course in Level I. Students will learn how to read and interpret electro-pneumatics circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems. This will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems and improves your troubleshooting skills. Practical exercises on training equipment for setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.
Applied Fluid Power
Description
Objective:
This industry recognized certification adds on to the Basic Pneumatics course in Level I. Students will learn how to read and interpret electro-pneumatics circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems. This will extend knowledge of complex pneumatic systems and improves your troubleshooting skills. Practical exercises on training equipment for setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world industrial applications.
Competencies
- Set up and commission complex pneumatic systems.
- Systematically troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
- Know the role of PLC in automation and to integrate the PLC into the control section.
- Work with valve terminals.
- Interpret latest standards and regulations.
Applicable Skills
Applied Industrial Motor Controls
Objective:This certification builds knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of industrial electric motor controllers. This industry recognized certification is specially designed to develop soft skills in addition to technical skills. Equipment allows teachers to insert various faults to develop troubleshooting skills – a must to be well prepared for the workplace. The certification first familiarizes students with the operation of individual components, then provides hands-on application opportunities to use them in realistic, industrial motor control circuits. Upon completion of this certification, students will be able to install, commission and troubleshoot the most common electric motor controllers using contactors and relays.
Applied Industrial Motor Controls
Description
Objective:
This certification builds knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of industrial electric motor controllers. This industry recognized certification is specially designed to develop soft skills in addition to technical skills. Equipment allows teachers to insert various faults to develop troubleshooting skills – a must to be well prepared for the workplace. The certification first familiarizes students with the operation of individual components, then provides hands-on application opportunities to use them in realistic, industrial motor control circuits. Upon completion of this certification, students will be able to install, commission and troubleshoot the most common electric motor controllers using contactors and relays.
Competencies
- Demonstrate safe practices and procedures when working with industrial motor controls.
- Describe principles and operations related to industrial motor and control circuits.
- Evaluate industrial motor control circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
- Interpret and use wiring diagrams, symbols, and schematics to troubleshoot industrial motor control circuits.
- Demonstrate and describe the use of relays, contactors, motor starters and pilot devices in motor control circuits.
Applicable Skills
Applied Industry 4.0
Objective:Building upon the base knowledge gained in the Level I Industry 4.0 Course, students will delve deeper into the IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) as it applies to modern production systems. Much of the focus will be on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) send and receive data from the production process. Participants will work with the MES and learn how to process, utilize, and protect critical data. The students will work with real production scenarios and real-world industrial equipment to incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) with the MES and equipment.
Applied Industry 4.0
Description
Objective:
Building upon the base knowledge gained in the Level I Industry 4.0 Course, students will delve deeper into the IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) as it applies to modern production systems. Much of the focus will be on how MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) send and receive data from the production process. Participants will work with the MES and learn how to process, utilize, and protect critical data. The students will work with real production scenarios and real-world industrial equipment to incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) with the MES and equipment.
Competencies
- Define MES and related functionality.
- Configuration of MES.
- Incorporate HMI applications to a production system.
- Utilize web services/email push delivery.
- Explain the importance of data security.
- Explain how 3D Modeling of systems impacts production systems.
Applicable Skills
Applied Mechanical Systems - 2021
Objective:The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. The industry recognized certification is divided into various topics which deal with the components encountered in industry. The learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining these vital systems.
Applied Mechanical Systems - 2021
Description
Objective:
The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. The industry recognized certification is divided into various topics which deal with the components encountered in industry. The learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining these vital systems.
Competencies
- Familiarization with mechanical drives and their roles in industrial applications.
- Properly install different types of mechanical drives and the importance of following specific protocols.
- Identification of the main components of the mechanical drive systems in industrial installations.
- Familiarization with ball screws and linear ball bearings.
- Installation of ball screws and linear bearings and how they are used in linear guide assemblies.
- Have learned what backlash is, in regard to ball screws, and how to minimize or eliminate it.
- Pitch, lead, and start of a ball screw, and know how to determine and calculate these parameters.
- Familiarization with the relationship between the pitch, lead, and start of a ball screw, as well as their effects on the ball screw speed.
- The main elements required for the lubrication and maintenance of linear bearings and ball screws.
- Familiarization with the basic principles of shaft alignment in applications requiring the coupling of two machines.
- Learn how to perform shaft alignment using the straightedge and feeler gauge, rim and face, reverse dial indicator, and laser (optional) methods.
- How the coupling of two machines requires a device called a coupling.
- Different characteristics and typical applications of the following coupling types: flange, flexible sleeve, chain, gear, grid, and universal joint couplings.
Applicable Skills
Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley
Objective:Applied PLCs expands on the topics covered in Fundamentals of PLC and utilizes the same equipment. Students will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications.
Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley
Description
Objective:
Applied PLCs expands on the topics covered in Fundamentals of PLC and utilizes the same equipment. Students will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications.
Competencies
- Program a PLC using ladder logic.
- Upload and download programs to/from a PLC.
- Understand and program basic PLC functions.
- Modify a current PLC program.
- Program HMI Applications.
- Understand and explain basic networking fundamentals.
Applicable Skills
Applied PLCs - Siemens
Objective:Applied PLCs expands on the topics covered in Fundamentals of PLC and utilizes the same equipment. Students will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications.
Applied PLCs - Siemens
Description
Objective:
Applied PLCs expands on the topics covered in Fundamentals of PLC and utilizes the same equipment. Students will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications.
Competencies
- Program a PLC using ladder logic.
- Upload and download programs to/from a PLC.
- Understand and program basic PLC functions.
- Modify a current PLC program.
- Program HMI Applications.
- Understand and explain basic networking fundamentals.