This course provides a general overview of the six major categories of NDE methods, including their advantages and limitations. Learning about the general capabilities of the various NDE ...
Before performing NDE, a technician must be qualified and certified. In this course, you will learn about global processes for personnel qualification and certification and specific requirements ...
Visual testing is the most common method of nondestructive testing. In fact, most nondestructive applications rely on a visual assessment of parts or components prior to applying their specific ...
Light and vision are key factors in the success of visual testing. Detecting discontinuities depends on how well a technician can see them, which is influenced by the quantity and direction of ...
An NDE technician may conduct visual testing directly or indirectly. While direct visual testing gives the technician an uninterrupted line of sight to the test object, indirect visual testing ...
An NDE technician may use several different types of equipment and optical aids to perform visual testing. In this course, you will discover how a borescope, fiberscope, and videoscope work. You ...
In this course, you will find out about the hierarchy of standards, which dictates the general requirements a test product must meet. You will also learn about other standards that may be required ...
Standards play an important role in visual testing. Depending on the standard required, the NDE technician can compare the test object to photographs, actual replicas of surface irregularities, and...
In this course, you will learn the difference between an imperfection and a defect. You will also discover discontinuities common in rolling and drawing.Estimated completion time (hours): 0....
In this course, you will find out about the process of visually testing welds. You will also discover the importance of meeting acceptance standards, as well as the information required on a ...
In this course, you will become acquainted with common industrial components, such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping, valves, pumps, hangers, and supports.Estimated completion time ...
OnboardingME highlights critical behaviors and practices that will maximize
new-hire retention, provide safe access to the shop floor and expedite
the path to high productivity. Eight areas ...
OnboardingME highlights critical behaviors and practices that will maximize
new-hire retention, provide safe access to the shop floor and expedite
the path to high productivity. Eight areas ...
When you work, you earn compensation. This course defines three categories of compensation: monetary, deferred, and nonmonetary compensation.Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9ObjectivesBy the ...
To reach your financial goals, you will need to spend some time setting goals and creating a plan to achieve them. This course explores the goal setting process.Estimated completion time (hours): 0...
One of the best ways to control how your money is spent is to create a budget. This course explores the budgeting process and methods for tracking your spending.Estimated completion time (hours): 0...
Banks and credit unions offer a wide variety of financial services. This course discusses many of the financial services that you will use.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2ObjectivesBy the end...
Credit cards are a convenient method of making purchases. Before going into debt with a credit card, you should know the ins and outs of how they work.Estimated completion time (hours): 1....
At some point in your life, you will probably take out a loan to pay for college, buy a car, or make another purchase. This course describes different types of loans and defines terminology ...
When you apply for credit, a potential lender uses your credit reports and credit scores to help determine whether to approve your application. Because your credit reports and credit scores are ...
One financial goal that everyone should work toward is having a financially secure retirement. This course covers options for retirement planning.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1ObjectivesBy ...
Prudent investing can help you build wealth. This course introduces options for investing.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.3ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to do the ...
Insurance can protect you from the financial impact of unexpected occurrences, such as accidents or illnesses. This course describes the various types of insurance that are available.Estimated ...
Taxes are collected by the federal, state, and local government to pay for road repairs, schools, and other services. This course discusses the various taxes you pay.Estimated completion time ...
No one likes to think about becoming incapacitated or dying, but it is important to plan ahead in case the worst happens. This course discusses estate planning tasks.Estimated completion time ...
You will have many paper and electronic records for your personal financial transactions. Knowing what to keep, and for how long, will help you organize your files.Estimated completion time ...
Programmable controllers are industrial, programmable circuits used to control production processes. They are a low-cost and powerful alternative for directing and managing automated systems in all...
Digital electronics is the foundation of programmable logic controllers. Digital devices like PLCs use circuits programmed with a logic system to determine the output based on one or more inputs. ...
Programmable controllers are frequently used in automatic control systems to control machines and processes. There are many different types and functions of programmable controllers in use today. ...
A PLC is built using the same basic components that are found in the personal computer at your home, school, or business. Because a PLC is used for industrial operations, specialized components are...
PLCs are designed to be integrated with machines and devices to monitor and control automated processes. The integration is achieved through a series of electrical connections that allow the PLC to...
The CPU contains the elements that form the intelligence of the PLC. Understanding the components of the CPU and how they interact will help you gain the base knowledge needed to understand a PLC ...
In order for a PLC to control an automated machine or process, it must be given a set of instructions. These instructions, or user programs, tell the PLC what inputs to monitor, how to process the ...
In this course, you will see examples of real world PLC operations and examples of ladder logic and GRAFCET programs used to control the PLC.Estimated completion time (hours): 1.7ObjectivesBy the ...
Occupational Aptitude and Knowledge Assessment (OAKA) is designed to be a predictor of an inexperienced applicant’s potential to learn the job and his/her ability to function in today’s precision ...
Occupational Aptitude and Knowledge Assessment (OAKA) is designed to be a predictor of an inexperienced applicant’s potential to learn the job and his/her ability to function in today’s precision ...
In stamping, a stamping press is used to make a variety of small or large parts. In this module, you’ll learn
about the stamping press and become familiar with some key stamping terms. You’ll also...
Al estampar, se usa una prensa de estampado para producir diversas piezas, pequeñas o grandes. En este módulo conocerá la prensa de estampado y se va a familiarizar con algunos términos clave del...
In this course, you will learn about two different types of presses: a gap frame press and a straight side press.
You will discover the various components of each type of press and how the basic ...
En este módulo aprenderá sobre dos tipos de prensa diferentes: una prensa de bastidor abierto y una prensa lateral recta. Descubrirá los diversos componentes de cada tipo de prensa y cómo ...
