Workforce Development and
Employee Training Courses

Learning objectives:

• Identify the different types of compression packing and explain when each is used.
• Identify the different types of molded packing and explain when each is used.
• List the advantages and disadvantages of pump mechanical seals.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the fundamental principles of shaft alignment.
• List and identify the tools used in the alignment process.
• Identify the phases of the alignment process.
• Demonstrate proper alignment methods.
• Discuss the factors that may affect alignment.
• Discuss the importance of alignment tolerances.
• Discuss the importance of using a pre-alignment checklist.
• Identify soft foot and discuss methods to correct it.
• Discuss methods used for non-standard alignments.
• Identify the coupling used to connect shafts.

Learning objectives:

• Identify and describe the components of different temperature measurement devices.
• Describe how temperature measurement devices operate.
• Demonstrate different connection methods and uses of temperature measurement devices.
• Demonstrate proper setup and calibration of temperature measurement devices.

Learning objectives:

• Locate and identify the safety warning labels on the dozer.
• Describe the safety rules associated with the dozer operation.
• Perform a Visual Walk-around using the Dozer Inspection sheet.
• Complete the Mobile Equipment Pre-Shift Inspection sheet.
• Identify all console equipment.
• Identify all control equipment.
• Perform a pre-start check of the dozer.
• Perform an engine start-up.
• Perform an engine and machine warm-up.
• Drive the dozer.
• Operate the blade in all directions.
• Plow with a straight blade.
• Plow with a tilt right blade.
• Plow with a tilt left blade.
• Stop and park the machine.
• Stop the engine.
• Leave the machine.
• Perform operator maintenance tasks.

Learning objectives:

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

Learning objectives:

• Describe the safety rules associated with tractor loader backhoe (TLB) operation.
• Identify the controls and functions on the TLB control panels.
• Perform a vehicle inspection.
• Describe basic techniques for using the TLB.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the types of valves used in industrial applications.
• Describe the construction and operation of valves used in industrial applications.
• Identify the types of valve operators.
• List and explain valve markings.

Learning objectives:

• Demonstrate proper valve disassembly and inspection.
• Demonstrate how to properly repair a valve seat.
• Identify and replace worn valve components.
• Demonstrate how to properly repack a valve.

Learning objectives:

• List and describe the operation of components found in a PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive.
• List and explain the parameters found in a PowerFlex 70.
• Demonstrate proper installation and setup of a PowerFlex 70.
• Demonstrate proper troubleshooting techniques on a PowerFlex 70.