Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training

Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training for electronics technicians with mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities.

For electronics technicians with mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities

Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training students brush up on industrial safety, math and measurements, expand their knowledge of electrical and electronics principles and applications, and get important skills training in lubrication, pumps, and more.

Electro mechanical courseware focuses on the components and circuits used in PLC systems. Students who have successfully completed the Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training program will be able to:

You can work with your Training Consultant to devise an individualized program or follow the complete Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training course list below.

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Mechanical and Electrical Technician Training Course List

Pre-Technical Foundation Skills

Industrial Safety Block X23
Trades Safety: Getting Started 186001
Working Safely with Chemicals 186002
Fire Safety 186003
Safe Handling of Pressurized Gases and Welding 186004
Electrical Safety for the Trades 186005
Material Handling Safety 186006
Machine Shop Safety 186007
Basic Industrial Math Block X21
Addition and Subtraction 186008
Multiplication and Division 186009
Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles 186010
Metric System 186011
Formulas 186012
Introduction to Algebra 186013
Practical Measurements Block X22
Linear and Distance Measurement 186021
Bulk Measurement 186022
Temperature Measurement 186023
Energy, Force, and Power 186024
Fluid Measurement 186025
Bench Work 5004A-C
Practical Trigonometry X0212

AC/DC Principles, Testing, and Troubleshooting

DC Principles Block A21
Nature of Electricity 086001
Circuit Analysis and Ohm's Law 086002
Capacitors and Inductors 086003
Magnetism and Electromagnetism 086004
Conductors, Insulators, and Batteries 086005
DC Motors and Generator Theory 086006
Optional Laboratory Experiments:
Electronics Workbench 086800
Electronics Workbench Lab Manual for DC Principles (Block A21) 387009C
AC Principles Block A22
Alternating Current 086007
Alternating Current Circuits 086008
Inductors in AC Circuits 086009
Capacitors in AC Circuits 086010
Transformers 086011
Alternators 086012
Electrical Energy Distribution 086013
Rectification and Basic Electronic Devices 086014
Electronics Workbench Lab Manual for AC Principles (Block A22) 387012C
Analog Circuit Measurement Block A23
Basic Test Equipment 086025
Troubleshooting with Volt-Ohm-Milliamp Meters (VOMs) 086026
Using Basic Oscilloscopes 086027
Electronics Workbench Lab Manual: Experiments in Electrical Measurements (Block A23) 387014C
Component Testers 086062
Digital Test Equipment 086063
Multimeters Explained (Video) VB15XX
Using Dual Trace Oscilloscopes (Video) VB16XX
Preventive Maintenance 286085
Preventive Maintenance Techniques 286086
Reading Electrical Schematic Diagrams 006022
Fuses A0409

Mechanical Maintenance

Lubrication, Part 1 286091
Lubrication, Part 2 286092
Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 186068
Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 2 186069
Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 3 186070
Bearings and Seals, Part 1 286093
Bearings and Seals, Part 2 286094
Pumps, Part 1 286001
Pumps, Part 2 286002
Pumps, Part 3 286003
Mechanical Power Transmission 286015
Hydraulic Power Basics 286060
Hydraulic Components: Actuators, Pumps, and Motors 286061
Hydraulic Components: Conductors, Conditioners, and Fluids 286062
Hydraulic Power System Control 286063
Interpreting Hydraulic System Schematics 286064
Hydraulic Power System Troubleshooting 286065
Industrial Hydraulics (Video) VS63XX
Hydraulic Power Systems and Troubleshooting (Video) VS64XX
Predictive Maintenance 286087
Predictive Maintenance: Vibration Analysis 286088
Predictive Maintenance: Advanced Topics 286089
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Electronic Circuits and Controllers

Analog Electronic Components Block B23
Basic Semiconductor Components: Diodes 086019
Basic Semiconductor Components: Transistors 086020
Switching Devices 086021
Electronic Sensors 086022
Special Rectifiers: Electron Tubes 086023
Optoelectronic and Fiber Optic Components 086024
Electronics Hardware 086040
Reactive Circuits Block B22
Reactance and Impedance 086037
Resonant Circuits 086038
Applications and Troubleshooting of Resonant Circuits 086039
Electronics Workbench Lab Manual: Reactive Circuits (Block B22) 387016C
Basic Electronic Circuits Block B24
Rectifiers and Power Supplies 086041
Amplifiers 086042
Oscillators 086043
Modulation and Detection Circuits 086044
Switching Circuits 086054
Logic Circuits 086055
Gating and Counting Circuits 086056
Pulse and Digital Circuits 086057
Control Technology for Technicians 286M04
Industrial DC Motors 086051
Industrial AC Motors 086052
Controlling Industrial Motors 086053
Motor Control Fundamentals (for Programmable Logic Controllers) 006010
Industrial Motor Control (for Programmable Logic Controllers), Part 1 006011
Industrial Motor Control (for Programmable Logic Controllers), Part 2 006012
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (Video) VB21XX
Understanding Digital Electronics (Video) VB22XX

Microprocessors and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Industrial Electronic and Computer Systems Block B26
Industrial Electronic Troubleshooting 086064
Electronic Troubleshooting of Industrial Motor Controls 086065
Troubleshooting Sensing Devices and Systems 086066
Troubleshooting Industrial Control Systems and Output Devices 086067
Troubleshooting Industrial Computer Systems and Software 086068
Industrial Computer Networks 086069
Troubleshooting Electronic Equipment and Systems Block B06
Introduction to Troubleshooting B0601
Basic Troubleshooting Methods B0602
Selecting Instruments for Troubleshooting B0603
Measurement Techniques in Troubleshooting B0604
Support Services for Troubleshooting B0605
Practical Troubleshooting Problems B0606
Logic Circuits Block B08
Logic Circuit Fundamentals B0801
Introduction to Number Systems B0802
Logic Devices and Diagrams B0803
Logic Families B0804
Applications of Logic Circuits B0805
Troubleshooting Logic Circuits B0806
Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits Block B09
Linear and Digital Circuit Principles B0901
Integrated Circuit Techniques B0902
Linear Integrated Circuits B0903
Digital Integrated Circuits B0904
Integrated Circuit Logic Systems B0905
Troubleshooting IC Systems B0906
Introduction to Microprocessors Block B11
Introduction to Computers B1101
Introduction to Microprocessor Applications B1102
Microprocessor Basics, Part 1: Underlying Principles and Concepts B1103
Microprocessor Basics, Part 2: Overview of What's in a Microprocessor B1104
Microprocessor Applications Block B12
Working with an Uncomplicated Microprocessor, The MC6802, Part 1 B1201
Microprocessor Programming Principles, Part 1 B1202
Working with an Uncomplicated Microprocessor, The MC6802, Part 2 B1203
Microprocessor Programming Principles, Part 2 B1204
Interfacing through Serial and Parallel Ports B1205
Troubleshooting Microprocessor Equipment, Part 1 B1206
Troubleshooting Microprocessor Equipment, Part 2 B1207
Other Families of Microprocessors B1208
Required Laboratory Experiment:
Microprocessor Trainer
Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques Block B16
Approach to Troubleshooting B1601
Analysis of Systems B1602
Test Equipment Applications B1603
Safe Troubleshooting Practices B1604
Troubleshooting Industrial Systems, Part 1 B1605
Troubleshooting Industrial Systems, Part 2 B1606

Optional Laboratory Experiment:

Estimated Curriculum Duration: 967 hours (excluding videos and optional lab experiments).

Number of Exams: 115.

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