• Basic Electricity for Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Machine Controls I

• Troubleshooting PLCs – the Basics

• Troubleshooting PLCs - Systems
• Mechanical Drives
• Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades
• Industrial Service Technician Certificate Program
• CNC Operations
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting II
• Troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives
• High-Pressure Boiler Operations
• Plumbing Fundamentals
• National Electric Code 2008 Update (Residential)
• National Electric Code 2008 Update (Commercial)

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Troubleshooting Machine Controls I
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for current maintenance employees to update and refresh their skills. Previous knowledge of electrical systems or Basic Electricity for Maintenance is required. The participant will learn how to troubleshoot and properly wire motor control circuits, pilot devices, limit switches, and other industrial devices. Text required.
Instructor: Bill DeCoste (Bio)
Index No.: 1187
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 10 – December 10
1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: $499

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Index No.: 1188
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 3 – December 8 (no class Nov. 26)
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $499

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Troubleshooting PLCs – the Basics -  read student testimonials
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for current maintenance employees to update and refresh their skills. Previous knowledge of electrical systems and Troubleshooting Motor Controls I is required. The participant will learn how to troubleshoot and properly wire PLC’s, identify and properly locate defective inputs and outputs, and be introduced to RSLogix500 software all using Allen-Bradley Micrologix1000 PLC’s.
Text required.
Instructor: Butch Powell
Index No.: 1189
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 23 – October 23
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $499

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Troubleshooting PLCs - Systems -  read student testimonials
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for current maintenance employees to update and refresh their skills. The participant must be familiar with RSLogix500 and Micrologix1000 PLC’s or have taken Troubleshooting PLC’s – The Basics. The participant will learn how to troubleshoot small conveyor systems controlled by Microlgix1000 PLC’s using RSLogix500 software.
Text required.
Instructor: Butch Powell
Index No. 1190
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 30 – December 4 (no class Nov. 27)
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $499

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Mechanical Drives
This credit class includes the study of bearings, shafts, couplings, cams, brakes, gear drives, belt drives, chain drives and clutches. Also included are component application and maintenance.
(To register for this credit class, please call the Admissions Department at 330–966–5450)
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 20 – December 14
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades
Topics include:

     • types of prints
     • object representation
     • shop math
     • threads and fasteners
     • detail and assembly prints
     • measuring tools
     • fundamentals of GD&T
     • reading CNC documents

Text required.
Instructor: Dave Creighton (Bio)
Index No.: 1191
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 – October 21
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $499

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CNC Operations
Learn to operate CNC mills and lathes:

     • machine tool construction
     • types of tooling
     • cutting speeds and feeds
     • operation
     • safety
     • running parts and program interruption

Prerequisite: Blueprint Reading for the Machine Trades
Instructor: Dave Creighton (Bio)
Index No.: 1192
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 30 – December 11 (no class Nov. 27)
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $549

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Hydraulic Troubleshooting -  read student testimonials
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for maintenance personnel. The participant will learn basic safety, symbols, fluids, accumulators, ON-OFF control valves, cylinders, and motors using hands-on troubleshooting techniques.
Text required.
Instructor: Jim Hardin (Bio)
Index No.: 1193
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 29 – November 3 (no class Oct. 13)
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $499

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Hydraulic Troubleshooting II -  read student testimonials
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for maintenance personnel. The participant will learn basic safety, symbols, electro-hydraulics, plus an introduction to proportional control using hands-on lab techniques.
Instructor: Jim Hardin (Bio)
Index No.: 1194
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 12 – December 10 (no class Nov. 26)
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $449

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Troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives
This is a noncredit course specifically designed for current maintenance employees to update and refresh their skills. Previous knowledge of electrical systems or Troubleshooting Motor Controls 1 is required. The participant will learn how to troubleshoot and properly wire variable speed drives, including Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives.
Text required.
Instructor: Greg McInnes
Index No.: 1195
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 7 – November 6
5 – 8 p.m.
Fee: $499

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High-Pressure Boiler Operations
     • basic information and 1000 of the state-required hours needed to take a high-pressure
        (15 p.s.i.or more) boiler operator's test
     • boiler feed pumps and fuel feeders
     • feedwater heaters and feedwater treatment
     • fuel combustion
     • sample tests to prepare for state exam

Text required
Instructor: Jack Campbell
Index No.: 1196
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 1 – December 10 (no class Oct. 13 and Nov. 26)
4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $649

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Plumbing Fundamentals
See how plumbing systems are designed. Learn plumbing codes and standards, how to rebuild fixtures, make fittings, solder pipe, read blueprints, install pipe and much more. Course held at Portage Lakes Career Center. To register, please call 330–896–8200.
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 24 – January 26
6 – 10 p.m.
Fee: $565

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National Electric Code 2008 Update (Residential) -  read student testimonials
Here’s a chance to study all the updates and changes to the 2008 NEC with an emphasis on residential construction. Please bring a calculator and your 2008 code book with you. (Approved for 5 continuing education hours by OCILB and for professional engineers and surveyors.)
Instructor: John Labriola, ESI (Bio)
Index No.: 1197
Saturday, September 20
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: $79

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National Electric Code 2008 Update (Commercial) -  read student testimonials
Continue with the changes and updates in the 2008 code, this time with the focus on commercial construction. Come to both classes so you don’t miss out on any changes. Please bring a calculator and your 2008 code book with you. (Approved for 5 continuing education hours by OCILB and for professional engineers and surveyors.)
Instructor: John Labriola, ESI (Bio)
Index No.: 1198
Saturday, December 13
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: $79

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