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Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Review Course (TS00)
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Length: 3 days
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Except Morristown, NJ location classes are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Price: $1,310 ISA Members, $1,395 List, $1,295 Group
Special Bonus!
Take this review course and schedule an electronic CCST® exam on the date and at the location of your choosing - at no additional fee! That's a $275 savings! The exam fee will be waived ONLY if you attend the review course AND you meet the CCST® qualifications. You must submit a CCST application and your course registration form 6 weeks prior to your course date to be eligible for this offer.
Upon approval of your application, you will receive an eligibility letter with instructions on how to schedule your exam electronically. You must take your exam within your 6 month eligibility period. For more information on scheduling an examination and testing center locations visit www.isa.org/examschedule. All CCST® exams are closed book.
Description:
This is a fast paced review of the knowledge required to properly install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is designed specifically for practicing technicians preparing for the Level I Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST®) examination. An explanation of the examination process and practice taking a certification-type exam is provided.
You will be able to:
- Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions
- Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation
- Understand the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose
- Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems
- Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process
- Understand the education, experience, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST®
- Identify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST®
- Describe the procedures involved in taking the CCST® Level I exam
- Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
- Complete a simulated CCST® Level I Practice Exam at the end of each day
You will cover:
- Concepts of Process Control
- Domain 1: Calibration: Principles and Equipment | Methods and Calculations | P&ID Basics | Analysis and Documentation of Information
- Domain 2: Loop Checking: Evaluation of Loop Performance | P&IDS and ISA Standards | Obtaining and Using Proper Documentation | Installation Practices | Hazardous Area Classification | Intrinsic Safety
- Domain 3: Troubleshooting: Logical Analysis | Common Problems | Types and Uses of Loop Diagrams | Basics of Smart Devices and Digital Controllers
- Domain 4: Start-Up: Start-up/Shutdown Procedures for Processes involving Pressure, Level, Flow, and Temperature Measurement | Final Control Elements | Troubleshooting Procedures during Start-up and Shut-down
- CCST Exam: Exam requirements | Practice exams
Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:
- Unit conversion calculations
- Calibration documentation and analysis
- Trouble recognition and analysis
- ISA CCST® Exam Level I daily practice exams
ISA Texts Included: CCST® Level I Study Guide
If you wish to register offline, download the Training Registration Form, complete and return to ISA with your payment.
Not sure this particular course is for you?
A pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material, and to show you the types of questions you'll be able to answer after completing the course.
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Related Files
Pre-Instructional Survey (Adobe PDF File)
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