Alex Rivera Villa's Badge Portfolio
Fundamentals of Electricity - DC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot DC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Troubleshooting various complex DC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Electricity - AC
Description
Objective:
Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output – All hinges on understand electricity and how to work with it safely. These industry recognized certifications have been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the student the opportunity to build, test and troubleshoot AC circuits and examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Technicians will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.
Competencies
- Explain the working principles of an electrical circuit.
- Safely and effectively measure an electrical circuit.
- Identify, sketch and describe basic electrical components and devices.
- Build, test & troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
- Read basic electrical circuit diagrams.
- Calculate impedance and inductive/capacitive reactance.
- Safely and effectively measure an AC electrical circuit using a DMM.
- Troubleshooting various complex AC circuits with faults using a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Robotics
Description
Objective:
Today, and in the future, Robotics are becoming more and more common. From repetitive tasks to highly complex interaction with humans, robots can be found. This industry recognized certification is designed expose students to the various types of robots and the various ways they can increase productivity in industrial applications. While these robots can replace low skilled human tasks, they require people with technical skills to program, operate and maintain them. Upon completion of this industry recognized certification, students will have worked with various types and brands of robots – learning how to program, teach positions, and work safely with these critical elements of modern industry.
Competencies
- Identify and explain the design and function of various types of robotic systems.
- Safely operate and maintain robotic systems.
- Program various robotic systems.
- Commission and teach robotic programs and positions.
- Understand and define control instructions.
- Utilize conditional statements.
- Incorporate sensors and other applications with a robot application.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Hydraulics
Description
Objective:
This hydraulic industry recognized certification training is designed to familiarize students with the construction and operation of hydraulic components. Investigating the construction and operation of a range of hydraulic equipment, this hydraulic training course covers the fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as the individual components. Valves controlling pressure, flow rate, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises are used to demonstrate their operation, based on standard symbol circuits. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered.
Competencies
- Design, assemble, test, and troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits. Identify and describe the construction, design features, and operation of hydraulic components.
- Interpret technical specifications and data relating to hydraulic components and systems.
- Identify and explain graphical symbols for hydraulic components.
- Describe fundamentals of oil flow.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Fluid Power - Pneumatics
Description
Objective:
This pneumatic industry recognized certification training covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signaling medium. A complete overview is given, covering compressors, storage, dryers and distribution as well as the design, construction and operation of a range of actuators, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO symbols are introduced and included in the circuit diagrams. This course ensures a sound competence the safe operation and maintenance of one of the most common automation elements in industry.
Competencies
- Interpret and draw pneumatic symbols.
- Construct and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits.
- Determine root cause of component failure.
- Make speed adjustments to actuators.
- Explain the force/pressure/area relationship.
- Describe the different states an actuator can assume and the importance of each.
- Identify/explain function of pneumatic components.