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Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02)

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Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02) is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements and examination process will be covered in class.
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TS02 is the second course in the Certified Control Systems Technician Certification program. Pass the certification exam to earn the Certified Control Systems Technician — Level II Specialist designation.

Special Bonus — Take the exam for free!

Take this review course and schedule the CCST — Level II certification 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 qualifications.


Who Should Attend TS02?

Practicing technicians preparing for the CCST Level II exam with a seven year minimum of combined education, training and related work experience, including at least two years in instrumentation/measurement and control.


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Classroom (TS02)

Length: 4 Days
CEU Credits: 2.8

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Virtual Classroom (TS02V)

Length: 4 days
CEU Credits: 2.8

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Instructor-Guided Online (TS02E)

Length: 13 weeks
CEU Credits: 2.8

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Visit our course formats page for a detailed description of each format. 

Learning Objectives

  • Explain multi-step troubleshooting methodology
  • Evaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters 
  • Describe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing, maintenance or troubleshooting
  • Evaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools
  • Explain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems
  • Verify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions
  • Define system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops and electrical and pneumatic installations
  • Identify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation
  • Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas

Topics Covered 

  • Concepts of process control
    • Instrument air
  • Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
    • Basic measuring units
  • Fundamentals of instrumentation
    • Temperature
    • Pressure
    • Flow
    • Level
  • Analyzers
    • Final control elements
  • Safety
    • Electricity
  • Advancing technologies
    • Numbering systems
  • PLCS basics
    • Basic requirements for protocol
  • Fieldbus
    • Communications protocol
  • Fiber optics
    • SCADA
  • Process dynamics
    • Control action
  • PID
    • Tuning
    • Advanced control strategy
  • Calibration
    • Instrument performance
  • Pressure test and calibration equipment
    • Instrument maintenance
  • Best procedures for LAN's
    • Troubleshooting with statistics
    • Tools
  • DCS troubleshooting
    • Hazardous locations
  • Installation
    • Start-up
    • Loop checking

Exercises

CCST exam-style practice questions.

Resource Included

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