MST’s Electrical Power class is the starting point for working with industrial electricity, mastering electrical safety, electrical meters, series and parallel circuits, and proper electrical terminations over four sessions. Following this lineup, the class dives into more fundamental work to cover 3-phase electricity and industrial motors. For industrial engines, trainees are taught proper use and troubleshooting best practices.

Building on the Maintenance Fundamentals course, our Mechanical Concepts class is the next step in the Mechanical training process.Training sessions in the Mechanical Concepts class include Precision Measurements, Bearings and Seals, and proper installation techniques for Belts and Sheaves, Chains and Sprockets, and Drive Couplings.

Picking up where the Electrical Power class left off, Electrical Controls builds upon electrical knowledge fundamentals. This basic understanding is used to expand the technician’s electrical knowledge to include troubleshooting industrial electrical schematics and electrical components typically found in an industrial environment. These components consist of pushbuttons, selector switches, relays, timers, and sensing components, including photoelectrical and proximity switches.

A fusion of mechanical and electrical principles, the Pneumatics Controls class combines the lessons from our Mechanical Concepts and Electrical Controls classes. This class focuses on industrial pneumatic troubleshooting using pneumatic schematics and typical industrial pneumatic components such as pneumatic filters, regulators, lubricators, solenoids, and various types of air cylinders with electrical feedback.

The Programmable Logic Controller class was created to develop PLC troubleshooting skills for technicians. Focusing on input/output (I/O) wiring along with typical I/O failures, this class incorporates PLC monitoring to troubleshoot failure issues through a complete understanding of PLC instructions and their application within the program. Trainees will learn valuable skills such as online access, forcing, uploading, and downloading in a classroom environment.

For the instrument technician, we’ve thoughtfully developed the Analog Controls class. This class addresses industrial methods of measuring temperature, pressure, level, and flow. Sessions on PID control take a fundamental approach to the parameters associated with this type of control with real-world guidelines to setting the P, the I, and the D. This course wraps up with a comprehensive application of final control elements including I/P, analog solid-state relays, and variable frequency drives.

Covering the essential responsibilities of maintenance technicians and more, our Maintenance Fundamentals class includes industrial safety, basic math and measurements, blueprint reading, hand and power tools, and even extends to more advanced equipment such as drill presses and horizontal band saws.

Hydraulic Controls follows the Mechanical Concepts and Electrical Controls classes, incorporating the mechanical and electrical knowledge necessary for troubleshooting such components. This course covers valves, solenoids, cylinders, and hydraulic motors, with flow meters and pressure gauges utilized to demonstrate flow and pressure variations.

With decades of experience in industrial training solutions, MST now offers comprehensive LOTO training, an important aspect of workplace safety in industrial settings. Proper LOTO safety can prevent accidents, injuries, and even fatalities, and our simulator board and training content ensure students get the hands-on experience they need. Learn more about the benefits of LOTO […]