GST BOCES Adult Education will be starting an Industrial Technician Program on March 11, 2024. Interested students must take the TABE assessment before registering. The TABE is a free basic Math and Reading Assessment that is offered at various locations throughout the BOCES region.
This program includes three training modules covering Industrial Electricity, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Variable Frequency Drives. Intended audience – electricians and technicians.
Industrial Electricity Prerequisite: Industrial Electricity is part of the Industrial Technology program. Industrial Electricity is a balanced mix of classroom lectures and hands on lab exercises designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of electricity and electric components. Primary topics include Industrial Safety, Electrical Theory, AC and DC circuits, Transformers, Circuit Protection, Motors and motor controls, Semiconductor Theory in this 216-hour program. Start your new career today!
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Prerequisite: Also needs to have successfully completed the Industrial Maintenance program, Industrial Electricity, or have an understanding of basic electricity, AC and DC theory with instructor’s approval. Also basic understanding and experience with the Windows PC environment. In this 140 hour training program is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of the Programmable Logic Controller. This includes the hardware components included in a Programmable Logic Controller system and the software used to create, debug and monitor the system. The program consists of both class lectures and hands on labs with PLC hardware, industrial sensors and a variety of devices typically controlled and monitored by PLCs. By definition, this training course is not a “programming “class. However, significant time is spent within the programming environment in an effort to enable the student to fully grasp the programming concepts, use the development environment in troubleshooting, process monitoring, and data collection.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Prerequisite: Students should have a solid understanding of AC and DC theory, single phase and 3 phase power. In this 48 hour course students will gain a solid understanding in the application and troubleshooting of the Variable Frequency Drive. The course provides a balance of lectures and hands on exercises with a practical approach. Course topics covered include induction theory, motor technologies/types, Variable Frequency Drive architecture, control methods, installation, configuration, operation, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Hours: 404 hrs Tuition: $6,900+ $100 enrollment fee Days/Times: M/T/Th 2:00pm-7:00pm Location: Bush Campus Ext Upcoming Dates: March 11, 2024 - October 24, 2024