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May 21, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 2

May 21, 2012toMay 24, 2012

Part 2 of the programme is designed for people who have completed the part 1 or have some basic understanding of electrical systems.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety
  • Isolation procedure
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Cables/systems: further termination of a range of single core, sheathed and armoured cables
  • Circuits: connection of a range of single phase and three phase motors and starters
  • Methods of protection including motor overload units
  • Direct on line and star delta starters
  • Motor control using soft starters and inverters
  • Remote control stop/start stations
  • Circuit, wiring and block diagrams
  • Motors: replace single and three phase motors like-for-like
  • Change of direction
  • Fault finding
  • Measurement of voltage, insulation resistance and continuity
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: May 21, 2012
End: May 24, 2012
Venue: Reading
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935 + VAT

June 11, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 1 in Derby

June 11, 2012toJune 14, 2012

The Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 1 is designed for technicians who have no previous electrical background, to enable them to work on specific electrical tasks competently and safely.

Course content:

  • Health and Safety
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Emergency isolation
  • BSEN:60617 symbols
  • Methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and RCD’s
  • Cables/systems: termination of single core and sheathed cables
  • Connection to BS EN60309-2 and BS1363 plugs
  • Circuits: connect one-way, two-way lighting circuits and ring and radial socket outlet circuits
  • Supplies: single and three phase supplies up to 400 V
  • Earthing and bonding
  • Use of instruments to include continuity and insulation testing
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: June 11, 2012
End: June 14, 2012
Venue: Derby
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935 + VAT

June 18, 2012

PAS 55 1 Day Awareness Workshop

June 18, 2012

MCP’s PAS 55 1 day training course will increase your understanding of what PAS 55 involves. It will also provide you with an awareness of the requirements for compliance and certification.

Course Content

  • Introduction to PAS 55
  • PAS 55 standard
  • Achieving compliance
  • PAS 55 supporting tools
  • Gap Analysis review
  • PAS 55 Case study
Start: June 18, 2012
End: June 18, 2012
Venue: Solihull, West Midlands
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £265+VAT

17th Edition Full Course – Reading

June 18, 2012toJune 21, 2012

The 17th Edition Full Course is designed for delegates who need to be conversant with the latest edition and amendments to the wiring regulations. On successful completion, delegates will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental requirements of BS 7671
  • Demonstrate the application of the regulations
  • Identify the requirements of the special regulations

Course Content

This 4 day course covers the 17th Edition regulations and is suitable for those who are qualified but are looking for an in-depth overview of the new wiring regulations, or anyone who has not passed a formal electrical qualification on BS7671 since 2001. Following completion of the training programme employees will have a thorough working knowledge of the regulations City and Guilds 2382-12.

Start: June 18, 2012
End: June 21, 2012
Venue: Reading
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £550.00 + VAT

June 19, 2012

Operator Asset Care 1 Day Workshop

June 19, 2012

An Operator Asset Care programme is based on the principle that the people operating production equipment on a daily/regular basis are the ones most capable of improving equipment reliability and performance.

Aim

MCP’s 1 day introductory workshop on Operator Asset Care will improve your knowledge and understanding of the principles and implementation of Operator Asset Care.

Course Content

  • What is Operator Asset Care?
  • Similarities and differences between Total Productive Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance and Operator Asset Care
  • Benefits of implementing an Operator Asset Care programme
  • Practical activities involved in Operator Asset Care
  • Key implementation steps of Operator Asset Care
  • Overcoming barriers to the implementation of Operator Asset Care
  • Typical training required for process operators
Start: June 19, 2012
End: June 19, 2012
Venue: Solihull
Address:
Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Cost: £250+VAT

June 25, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 3

June 25, 2012toJune 28, 2012

The Mechanical to Electrical Part 3 of the training programme is designed for people who have completed the Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Programme parts 1 and 2. On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a City and Guilds 6394-02 certificate.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Fault finding on a wide range of a.c. motors and starters
  • Control of a.c. motor systems
  • Factors affecting cable selection
  • Connect a simple relay unit to control remote loads
  • Use of instruments
  • Connect and test a range of control devices including proximity sensors and limit switches
  • Location of faults on single and three phase systems
  • Visual inspection and testing and interpretation of results
  • Reading electrical drawings
  • Comprehensive review of Parts 1, 2 and 3 and preparation for the final written paper
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: June 25, 2012
End: June 28, 2012
Venue: Derby
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935 + VAT

July 9, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Part 1 in Reading

July 9, 2012toJuly 12, 2012

The Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 1 is designed for technicians who have no previous electrical background, to enable them to work on specific electrical tasks competently and safely.

Course content:

  • Health and Safety
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Emergency isolation
  • BSEN:60617 symbols
  • Methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and RCD’s
  • Cables/systems: termination of single core and sheathed cables
  • Connection to BS EN60309-2 and BS1363 plugs
  • Circuits: connect one-way, two-way lighting circuits and ring and radial socket outlet circuits
  • Supplies: single and three phase supplies up to 400 V
  • Earthing and bonding
  • Use of instruments to include continuity and insulation testing
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: July 9, 2012
End: July 12, 2012
Venue: Reading
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935 + VAT

July 16, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 2 in Derby

July 16, 2012toJuly 19, 2012

Part 2 of the programme is designed for people who have completed the part 1 or have some basic understanding of electrical systems.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety
  • Isolation procedure
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Cables/systems: further termination of a range of single core, sheathed and armoured cables
  • Circuits: connection of a range of single phase and three phase motors and starters
  • Methods of protection including motor overload units
  • Direct on line and star delta starters
  • Motor control using soft starters and inverters
  • Remote control stop/start stations
  • Circuit, wiring and block diagrams
  • Motors: replace single and three phase motors like-for-like
  • Change of direction
  • Fault finding
  • Measurement of voltage, insulation resistance and continuity
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: July 16, 2012
End: July 19, 2012
Venue: Derby
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935 + VAT

August 13, 2012

Mechanical to Electrical Skills Part 2 in Reading

August 13, 2012toAugust 16, 2012

Part 2 of the Mechanical to Electrical programme is designed for people who have completed the part 1 or have some basic understanding of electrical systems.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety
  • Isolation procedure
  • Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Cables/systems: further termination of a range of single core, sheathed and armoured cables
  • Circuits: connection of a range of single phase and three phase motors and starters
  • Methods of protection including motor overload units
  • Direct on line and star delta starters
  • Motor control using soft starters and inverters
  • Remote control stop/start stations
  • Circuit, wiring and block diagrams
  • Motors: replace single and three phase motors like-for-like
  • Change of direction
  • Fault finding
  • Measurement of voltage, insulation resistance and continuity
  • Theory to support the practical activities listed above
Start: August 13, 2012
End: August 16, 2012
Venue: Reading
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £935+VAT

City & Guilds Mechanical Maintenance Skills Part 1

August 13, 2012toAugust 16, 2012

Multi-Skilling Training

MCP’s 4 day City and Guilds Mechanical Maintenance Skills course Part 1 provides hands-on practical training to improve delegates’ mechanical skills. This course is designed for delegates with some tool skills who need to enhance their mechanical competence.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety including risk assessment and isolation for mechanical maintenance
  • Tolerances and use of limits and fits
  • Fixings and fastenings
  • Power transmissions
  • Flat belt
  • Vee belt drives
  • Roller chain drives
  • Plain bearings, materials and lubrication
  • Shafts alignment and straight line couplings
  • Types of pump
  • Identification of pipelines
Start: August 13, 2012
End: August 16, 2012
Venue: Reading
Phone: +44 (0) 121 506 9034
Address:
United Kingdom
Cost: £820+VAT