Pre-employment Instrumentation Required Courses - 16 Weeks: |
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101 |
Shop Practices |
3 |
This is an introductory course that is designed to develop the students' hand skills with tools that are used in the Instrumentation Trade. Safety is to be taught on a continuous basis throughout the entirety of this course. The student is introduced to WHMIS, tube bending, precision measurement, metal fabrication, pipe threading, electronic soldering, tube joining methods and electrical hazards. Co-requisites: IN 102, IN 103 and IN 104. |
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102 |
Electrical |
3 |
This is an introductory course that is designed to develop skills and increase knowledge of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and electrical measuring devices. The student is introduced to resistors, DC sources, circuits, plans and diagrams. The student also studies basic mathematics as it applies to the electrical field. Co-requisites: IN 101, IN 103 and IN 104. |
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103 |
Pneumatics |
3 |
This is an introductory course that is designed to develop skills and increase knowledge of the principles of pneumatics. The student is introduced to pressure sensing devices, pressure standards, pneumatic devices, and control valves. The student also studies basic mathematics as it applies the instrumentation field. Co-requisites: IN 101, IN 102 and IN 104. |
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104 |
Physics |
3 |
This is an introductory course that is designed to develop skills and increase knowledge of math and physics as they apply to the instrumentation field. Co-requisites: IN 101, IN 102 and IN 103. |
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IN |
108 |
Pre-employment instrumentation practicum |
3 |
The practicum course requires a completion of four continuous weeks of work experience with a company that is involved in the instrumentation industry. The practicum is an unpaid position that allows the student the opportunity to observe and contribute to the operation of the host's organization. P/F. Prerequisites: IN 101, IN 102, IN 103, IN 104 and SA 120
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SA |
120 |
Safety Training |
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This course prepares workers to recognize safety hazards, to avoid dangerous actions and to perform basic rescue when needed. The course includes a variety of safety modules but not limited to: WHMIS, H2S Alive, CPR and First Aide, Confined Space Entry, Defensive Driving, Transport of Dangerous Goods, Construction Safety Training System. Modules are chosen based upon the needs of the individual class. Each module includes a combination of both theory and practice. Upon successful completion of written and practical examinations, the candidate is issued a certificate. All modules are delivered by accredited in-house staff or by contracted outside agencies. P/F. |
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