Workforce Development and
Employee Training Courses

Learning objectives:

• Measure and calculate angles.
• Identify the types of triangles.
• Calculate the side of a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem.
• Identify and calculate the parameters of polygons.
• Calculate the parameters of a solid figure.
• Apply geometric principles to solve problems.
• Solve problems using basic trigonometric functions.

Learning objectives:

• List and describe the components of a PLC-5 and their function.
• Describe the function of an analog input and output card.
• Demonstrate proper setup of an analog input and output card.
• Demonstrate proper programming of analog cards.
• Demonstrate proper configuration of analog cards.
• Analyze system requirements and create a program using analog inputs and outputs.

Learning objectives:

• Describe the safety rules associated with articulated dump truck operation.
• Identify the controls and functions on the articulated dump truck control panels.
• Perform a vehicle inspection.
• Describe basic techniques for using the articulated dump truck.

Learning objectives:

• Describe the function of an axial flow compressor.
• List and describe the major components of an axial flow compressor.
• Describe the basic operation of an axial flow compressor.
• Discuss maintenance activities associated with an axial flow compressor.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the types of electrical energy.
• Discuss the composition of the atom and its relation to electrical charge.
• Explain the characteristics of current, voltage, and resistance.
• Explain Kirchhoff’s Current Law and Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
• Calculate equivalent resistance of series and parallel resistive circuits.
• Calculate DC circuit parameters using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Current Law, and Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law.
• Describe the characteristics of capacitors and capacitance.
• Describe the characteristics of inductors and inductance.
• Describe the construction and operation of a simple AC generator.
• Define inductive reactance.
• Calculate the inductive reactance of a simple AC circuit.
• Define capacitive reactance.
• Calculate the capacitive reactance of a simple AC circuit.
• Define impedance.
• Describe the relationship between apparent, true, and reactive power.
• Define power factor as it relates to true power and apparent power.

Learning objectives:

• Identify general programmable logic controller (PLC) circuit and logic contact symbology.
• Describe the purpose of the address in memory.
• Identify contact symbols.
• Use the programming software to configure a PLC.
• Use the programming software to create and edit ladder logic programs.
• Create a ladder logic motor controller.
• Use the programming software to force bit state.
• Create a timer-based program.
• Create a counter-based program.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the types of batteries.
• Describe the construction and operation of various batteries.
• Identify industry and government standards for maintenance, testing, replacement, sizing, and installation of lead-acid batteries.
• Identify federal regulations governing lead-acid battery disposal.
• Describe the construction and operation of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
• Describe the function and operation of a transfer switch.
• Inspect a UPS system.
• Analyze battery charge and discharge rate to determine if replacement is needed.

Learning objectives:

• Identify and explain the purpose for bearings.
• Discuss the basic terms associated with bearing design and construction.
• Identify and recognize the major components of various bearings.
• Demonstrate proper bearing maintenance and lubrication techniques.
• Demonstrate the proper installation and removal of bearings.
• Examine a bearing and analyze it to determine cause of failure.

Learning objectives:

• List and describe the principles of operation of belt drives.
• Identify the types of belts and their uses.
• Demonstrate proper installation, alignment, and tensioning of belt drives.
• Discuss common drive failures.