Note: ISA has recently changed the requirements to take the CCST Level I exam; visit the CCST Certification page to learn more.
Required Prerequisites
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of combined education and training, and a minimum of one year of related work experience.
Who Should Attend TS00?
Practicing technicians preparing for the CCST Level I exam.
Special Bonus!
Take this review course and schedule an electronic CCST exam on the date and at the location of your choosing—at no additional fee. That's up to a 415 USD savings!
Note: your exam fee will be waived ONLY if you attend the review course AND you meet the CCST Level I qualifications.
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Classroom (TS00)Length: 4 days |
Virtual Classroom (TS00V)Length: 4 days |
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Visit our course formats page for a detailed description of each format.
Learning Objectives
- Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions
- Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation
- Identify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose
- Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems
- Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process
- Review normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis
- Define the education, experience and examination requirements for becoming a CCST
- Identify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST
- Describe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam
- Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
- Complete a simulated CCST Level I practice exam at the end of each day
Topics Covered
- Concepts of process control
- Calibration
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) basics
- Project Start-Up
- Commissioning
- Loop checking
- Project organization
- Planning
- Evaluation of loop performance
- P&IDs and ISA standards
- Documentation
- Installation practices
- Hazardous area classification
- Intrinsic safety
- Logical analysis
- Common problems
- Types and uses of loop diagrams
- Basics of smart devices and digital controllers
- Calculating and configuring smart transmitters
- Process Variables
- Pressure
- Level
- Flow
- Temperature
- Analytical
- Final control elements
Exercises
- Unit conversion calculations
- Calibration documentation and analysis
- Trouble recognition and analysis
- CCST exam-style practice questions
A hand-held/scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resource Included
- “CCST® Level 1 Study Guide Level I,” Fourth Edition, by ISA
- “The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, Fourth Edition,” by N. E. Battikha (Digital)