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SCC provides customized training for companies and organizations. Please call Ron Snyder, Training Solutions, at 402-437-2714; 800-828-0072, ext. 2714; or email him at rsnyder@southeast.edu to discuss your training needs and how SCC can help your organization meet the demands of maintaining a trained workforce.

 

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Industrial, Trades & Industry
Upcoming Courses

Classes offered at SCC's Continuing Education Center at 301 S. 68th St Place in Lincoln, NE unless otherwise noted.

 

Electrical & Pneumatics

Mechanical Systems 

Sept. 11-13 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500   

ELEC-6241-CEUA

This three-day training seminar is a practical way to build or renew technicians' knowledge and skills in the area of industrial mechanical systems and power transmissions. This course is a combination of presentations and hands-on training. Industrial gears, pulleys, bearings, clutches, sealants, adhesives, fasteners, and lubrication are covered from a troubleshooting perspective.  (2.4 CEUs)  

 

National Electrical Code Seminar

Sept. 14-15 (F, S) or Oct. 26-27 (F, S)

$170

ELEC-6441-CEUA or ELEC-6441-CEFA

This 12-hour seminar for licensed electricians meets the Nebraska State Electrical Act's 12 contact hours of continuing education requirement. Code topics include writing, protection, equipment, special occupancies, code changes, and more.  (1.2 CEUs) Class is held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday.

 

Intro to Diagrams

Sept. 18-19 (T, W) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$400

ELEC-6240-CEUA

This two-day training seminar is a guide to learning technical diagrams. Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic drawings, diagrams and schematics are included. This course is a combination of lecture and presentations taught from a troubleshooting perspective.  (1.6 CEUs)

 

Fundamentals of Pneumatics

Sept. 25-27 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500

ELEC-6074-CEUA

This three-day seminar covers how pneumatic cylinders are controlled for direction, speed and force using various kinds of valves and connections. Training activities include a combination of workbook exercises, presentations, computer simulation, and design and construction of working air-powered circuits. Pneumatic symbols are used throughout the course. (2.4 CEUs)
 

Motor Control & Relay Logic
Oct. 9-11 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500  

ELEC-6076-CEFA

From troubleshooting perspective motors, motor starters, wiring, relays, timers, schematic, line logic, industrial symbology, and relay logic circuits will be covered using discussion and hands-on training equipment. Digital multimeters are provided, but please bring the digital multimeter you would normally use. (2.4 CEUs) 

 

Variable Frequency Drives 

Oct. 16-17 (T, W) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$400  

ELEC-6077-CEFA

VFDs are a green technology. They are increasingly used in electric motor speed control applications. This course gives maintenance technicians, specifiers and supervisors insight to VFD theory and operation, installation considerations, problem solving in existing systems, and familiarity with typical setup parameters. Approximately 50 percent of the course will be hands-on with learners making wiring connections and programming parameters.  Tuition includes a workbook and reference material and will be received in class. (1.4 CEUs)

 

Industrial Measurement, Sensors & Controls

Oct. 23-25 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500  

ELEC-6234-CEFA

This course is designed to increase skill levels for engineers, technicians, sales representatives and anyone involved with manufacturing, process controls, energy generation or automation. Training includes lecture, reference materials and hands-on usage of actual devices such as photo-electric, inductive, capacitive, temperature and pressure sensors. Interface to PLCs and control techniques will be covered using simulation trainer consoles.  Such sensors are key to green building automation.  (2.4 CEUs)

 

Basic AutomationDirect PLC

Oct. 30-Nov. 1 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500    

ELEC-6331-CEFA

Prerequisite: Knowledge of industrial machine controls
This three-day session will provide general background theory, applications information and programming practice for mechanics, technicians, and engineers who specify or maintain PLC-based systems. Automation is used in green building engineering.  Class size is limited to 12 to permit hands-on practice using an AutomationDirect software and simulator workstations.  (2.4 CEUs)

 

Basic Programmable Logic Controllers
Nov. 6-8 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

$500

ELEC-6078-CEFA

Prerequisite: Knowledge of industrial machine controls
This three-day session will provide general background theory, applications information and programming practice for mechanics, technicians and engineers who specify or maintain PLC-based systems. Class size is limited to 12 to permit hands-on practice using an Allen Bradley SLC 500 PL, RSLogix software and simulator workstations.  (2.4 CEUs)

 

Advanced PLCs
Nov. 13-15 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$500

ELEC-6079-CEFA 

Prerequisite: General knowledge of machine controls and a basic understanding of programming PLCs
This three-day session is intended to provide the skills needed to write, enter, and test SLC 500 programs using the advanced programming instructions and RSLogix 500 software. Advanced instructions such as comparison, moves, program control, shift registers, stacking, data handling, sequencers, indexed and indirect addressing and interrupts will be taught after a review of the basics. Hands-on training simulators are provided with actual SLC 500 system control stations.  (2.4 CEUs)

 

Basic RS5000/LOGIX 
Nov. 27-29 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$500

ELEC-6080-CEFA

Technicians will use AB CompactLogic 1769-L32E controllers with Festo I/O simbox and Festo EasyVeep simulation software to learn the RSLogix 5000 software. Topics include a ControlLogix hardware overview, the needs of industrial networks, the basic program set, timer, counter, math compare, tags, organizing projects and online projects.  Plenty of hands-on projects.  Tuition includes a workbook and reference material and will be received in class. (2.4 CEUs)

 

Advanced Automation Direct PLC Programming
Dec. 4-6 (T, W, Th) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$500

ELEC-6563-CEFA

Prerequisite: Basic AutomationDirect PLC (ELEC-6331)
This three-day class is an extension of the AutomationDirect DS-5 programming class. It starts with a review of the software package, basic PLC instructions and their applications. Then it will proceed to more involved subject areas, including accumulator operations, pointers, shift registers, and drum sequencer. Training time is approximately 50 percent lecture and demonstration, and 50 percent hands-on time using a laptop with DS-5 programming software to develop user programs sent to the trainer console. (2.4 CEUs)

 

Fiber Optics

Certified Fiber Optics Technician

Oct. 1-3 (M, T, W) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$700

ELEC-6059-CEFA

This introductory three-day fiber optics course is designed for anyone interested in learning basic fiber optic networking. This program combines theory and 75 percent hands-on activities to prepare the student to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) test that is sanctioned by the FOA (Fiber Optics Association) and given and graded the final class day.  Participants will build and test a fiber optics LAN network. Tuition includes all books and study materials and will be received in class. This program is recognized for BICSI CECs (continuing education credits): RCDD, 21; Installer Level 2 Technicians, 12. (2.4 CEUs) 

 

 

Fiber Optics Test & Maintenance Specialist

Oct. 4-5 (Th, F) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$675

ELEC-6060-CEFA

This two-day (16-hour) program is designed to offer advanced training to anyone involved with the testing and maintenance of fiber optics networks. A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy-to-understand approach to fiber optics testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. This program combines theory and 75 percent hands-on activities to study ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14(7)A, OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and Attention testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.  Tuition includes all books and study materials and will be received in class. This course is accredited by BICSI for 14 RCDD CECs and 12 Installation CECs. (1.6 CEUs)

 

Fiber Optics Splicing Specialist

Oct. 6-7 (S, U) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

$675

ELEC-6061-CEFA

This two-day (16-hour) program covers the theory and practice of high-performance splicing for those previously trained and/or experienced with fiber optics networks. 75 percent hands-on classroom activities will provide training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of both single and multi-mode fiber optic cables. Participants will practice interpretation of splice loss using OTDR splice traces. Tuition includes all books and study materials and will be received in class. This program is approved for BICSI and RCDD continuing education. (1.6 CEUs)

 

Welding & Machining
Basic Welding

Oct. 13-Dec. 8 (S) 9 a.m.-Noon  

$160 

SCC, K-1   

WELD-6185-LNFA

Basic welding is an opportunity to learn basic welding skills and to enhance skills of experienced welders. Classes include equipment safe operation of stick, Mig, Tig and Oxy-acetylene welders and related shop equipment through hands-on practical welding experiences.  Students will need to provide their own safety glasses, leather gloves, arc-welding helmet, leather boots, and pliers.

Note: Class held at SCC Lincoln Campus, 8800 O St. No class Sept. 1

 

Basic Machine Shop

Oct. 15-Dec. 3 (M) 6:30-9:30 p.m.

$145

ETC, 102A

MACH-6142-MLFA

This course uses a practical approach to basic machining, including proper speed, feed rates and machine setups of drill press, band saws, lathes, mills and grinders.  Participants must bring their own safety glasses, calculator and materials for taking notes. No shorts or opened-toed shoes allowed. No outside projects are used in class. Students who successfully complete this class are eligible to take the advanced machine shop night class, where instructor-approved outside projects are allowed. (2.4 CEUs) Class size is VERY limited.

Note: Class held at SCC Milford Campus, 600 State St.  No class Sept. 3.

 
Customized Welding Training Offered for Your Company

Looking to improve welding skills and techniques for your employees? Training Solutions can work with your company to custom tailor training for the needs of your business.  Contact Carol Gustafson, Training Solutions, at 402-437-2507; 800-828-0072, ext. 2507; or cgustafson@southeast.edu. For welding for individuals, please see the classes above.   

 

For More Information & Registration:  

More details and registration can be found in the summer schedule.