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SPECIALIZED SKILLS TRAINING (FACILITATED BY OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS)
TRAINING PROGRAMME (NAME) MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TARGET POPULATION DURATION No of Candidates OBJECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CRITICAL CONTENT / TASKS) DATE
Legal Knowledge Coaching Foreman (Part A) Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 4 Days 45 Prepare candidates for Mine Health and Safety Act Exam
  • Interpret and understand
  • Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act - Part A
 RUSTENBURG
01,08,15 & 22/02/2020
25/07 & 01,15,22/08/2020
This is done on Saturdays
35 Edupark
03-06/02/2020
03-06/08/2020
Engineering Standards Coaching Foreman
(Part B)		 Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 4 Days 45 Prepare candidates for Mine Standard Exam
  • Interpret and understand
  • Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards - Part B
 RUSTENBURG
29/02-07,14 & 28/03/2020
29/08 & 5,12 & 19/09/2020
This is done on Saturdays
35 Edupark
09-12/03/2020
07-10/09/2020
Full time revision
(Part A and Part B)		 Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 4 Days 45 Prepare candidates for Mines health safety Exam Prepare candidates for Mine Standard Exam
  • Interpret and understand
  • Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act - Part A.
  • Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards - Part B
 RUSTENBURG
18/04-09,16 & 23/05/2020
03,10,17, 24/10/2020
35 Edupark
11-14/05/2020
12-15/10/2020
Exam Application closing date             20/04/2020
20/09/2020
Examination (Part A and B) Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 1 Day 90 Determine if candidates prepared for Mine Health and Safety Act and Group Engineering Standards Exam
  • Competency determined by written examination
 05/06/2020
06/11/2020
Basic Winders Artisans (Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright) and Junior Engineers
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Engineers
 3 Days 15 Artisans will be equipped with knowledge and skills of operation and maintenance of a basic winder The participant will be able to:
  • Winder brakes
  • DC/AC Motors
  • Power correction
  • Controller�s:
    Rotorvar, Statorvar
    Rectivar
    DC-Analog
    AC-cycle
  • Safety CCT:
    Mains
    Back up
    Lock out
    Lilly
    Maintenance
  • Regulations
 05-07/02/2020
03-05/06/2020
DC Winders Basic Winder Course
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Engineers
 3 Day 15 Artisans will be equipped with knowledge of what a DC winder system consists of, importance and operation of each of the sub-systems as well as the fundamental principles involved The participant will be able to:
  • Know what types of drives are used� on winders and principles of operation of each driver
  • Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
  • Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
  • Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control and Know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
 04-06/03/2020
01-03/07/2020
AC Winders Basic Winder Course
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Engineers
 3 Days 15 Artisans will be equipped with basic winders systems Trouble Shooting knowledge and techniques The participant will be able to:
  • Know what a AC winder system consists of and importance and operation of each of the sub- systems as well as the fundamental principles involved
  • Know what types of drives are used on winders and principles of operation of each driver
  • Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
  • Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
  • Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control
  • Know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
 01-03/04/2020
05-07/08/2020
Conveyor Belt Theory and Repair Techniques Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 3 Days 20 Understanding the theory of conveyor belts. Splice a belt
  • Understand the basic theory of material handling using conveyor belts
  • Identify types of conveyor belts and construction materials
  • Identify various applications for belt types
  • Store, handle and install conveyor belts
  • Appreciate costs of damages to conveyor belts
  • Understand splicing methods
 05-07/02/2020
08-10/04/2020
10-12/06/2020
09-11/09/2020
Lubrication and Filtration Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 3 Days 25 Understand basic additives in lubricants Understand grease types
Understand key lubricant
Understand lubrication fundamentals
  • Store and handle filters
  • Identify minerals vs synthetic oils
  • Lubricate compressors
  • Lubricate internal combustion engines
  • Lubricate anti-friction bearings
  • Lubricate gears
  • Lubricate plain bearing
 12-14/02/2020
06-08/05/2020
05-07/08/2020
04-06/11/2020
Water Treatment Technology Qualified artisan
  • Fitters
  • Junior Engineers
 1 Day 25 Understand the effect of contaminants on pump life
Identify filtration and purification methods
Understand methods of chemical addition
  • Methods of chemical addition
  • Safety aspects of chemicals including storage
  • Pumping contaminated water
  • Methods to purify water
  • Identifying water treatment terminology
 17/07/2020
RCL-NET-INTRO (introduction to industrial networks)  
  • Instrument Mechanician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Instrument Foremen
 3 Days 10
  • Describe the various Industrial Networking options and terminology
  • Install and configure simple networks including, interface modules, software and cables Configure and trouble shoot
  • Install and address various sensor and field devices including 3rd party devices
  • Troubleshoot and repair basic Industrial Network
  • The course provides an introduction to PROFIBUS, PROFINET and Actuator-Sensor Interface (AS-i) networks within an automation system
  • Delegates will enhance skills with basic network installations, configurations and trouble shooting
  • This course covers sensor, field networks including hardware and software requirements, and installation rules
  • Specific network protocols are discussed and are used to learn of configuration and parameterization requirements
  • Specific Communication Processors reviewed
 25-27/02/2020
28-30/07/2020
RCL-NET- ETHERNET (industrial Ethernet System Course)  
  • Instrument Mechanician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Instrument Foremen
 3 Days 10
  • Introduction to Simatic Net - Industrial Ethernet
  • Project Planning and Configuration of the Ethernet CP
  • Information Security in Industrial Communications
  • Industrial Wireless LAN
  • Overview and introduction to PROFINET technology
  • Configuring of PROFINET IO networks
  • Network router (IE- PB link) from PROFINET IO to PROFIBUS DP
  • Structure, start up and diagnostics of a PROFINET IO network
  • Function test of the PROFINET IO network
  • Course attendees will learn how to design, set-up, and commission an Industrial Ethernet (Profinet) network. The course uses a 'hands-on' practical approach to reinforce the theoretical aspects of the training
 24-26/03/2020
05-07/05/2020
25-27/08/2020
RCL-NET- PROFIBUS
(Profibus System Course)		  
  • Instrument Mechanician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Instrument Foremen
 5 Days 10
  • PROFIBUS fundamentals in accordance with EN50170/IEC 61158
  • Overview of PROFIBUS devices and network components
  • Connectors, tools, laying
  • PROFIBUS diagnostics
  • Connecting an HMI device to PROFIBUS
  • Troubleshooting
  • The essential theoretical fundamentals of PROFIBUS protocols and services are taught. You will learn how to use the tools for startup, service, testing and diagnostics
  • Learn the different methods of setting up PROFIBUS networks (RS 485 network components, fiber optics). You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on PLC devices with HMI components
  • On completion of this practice-oriented course, you will be able to install and optimize a PROFIBUS DP network, and you can limit and correct faults quickly
 25-29/05/2020
06-10/07/2020
05-09/10/2020
RCL-SCADA (Scada Control System �WinCC)  
  • Instrument Mechanician
  • Instrument Technician
  • Instrument Foremen
 5 Days 10
  • WINCC System Overview
  • Creating a new project
  • Using the Graphics Designer
  • Making objects dynamic
  • Object C scripting
  • Alarm-Logging/Messages
  • Archiving and Trending
  • Reports Designer
  • This course will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to design and configure automation systems using Siemens Windows Control center(WINCC)
 20-24/04/2020
17-21/08/2020
Gas Solutions (Afrox) Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 2 Days 25 To create a safe working environment by highlighting the importance of safe use, maintenance and storage of gas, gas equipment and gas related processes.
  • Understand and be able to practice safe use, handling and storage of gases.
  • Understand and be able to practice safe use of Oxy-fuel and welding equipment.
  • Understand and be able to develop and practice safe workshop procedures.
  • Understand and be able to correctly use personal protection equipment.
  • Understand and be able to conduct safety audits on gases, equipment used with gas and gas related processes.
  • Understand and be able to implement the SANS/ISO related Code of practices in the workplace
 10-11/02/2020
11-12/05/2020
17-18/08/2020
02-03/11/2020
Gas Safety Seminar Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 5 Days 30 The participant will be able to apply the basic principles to: Handling of gas cutting and welding equipment
  • Gauge less regulators � pressures settings incorrect
  • Misuse of gas equipment
  • Live demonstrations on approved gas safety devices
  • Contamination of multistage and single stage regulators
  • LPG regulator installed on acetylene cylinder � working pressures excessive
  • Flashbacks� on old and worn equipment
  • Damaged bullnose on regulator caused by dropping � leaking gas causing explosion and bodily harm and damage to property
  • Lubrication used on gas equipment � chemical reaction
 17-21/02/2020
01-05/06/2020
26-30/10/2020
Introduction to PLC Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 3 Days 10 Use and maintain Simatics S7 Programmable controllers, course for beginners
  • Intro to Generic PLC Theory
  • Numbers Processing
  • Basic instructions (AND,OR,NOT,NAND,XOR)
  • Programming using LOGO
  • LOGO! Soft Comfort
  • LOGO! Programming and Tasks
 ST-PLCINTRO:
04-06/02/2020
09-11/06/2020
Siemens PLC Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 5 Days 10 Use and maintain SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers
  • Debugging a program
  • Binary operations and �GATES�
  • Counters/Timers
  • Rewiring of programmes
  • Hardware handling
  • Commissioning and Monitoring/Modifying Variables
  • Linear/Structured Programming techniques
  • The SIMATIC S7 system family
  • STEP 7 installation techniques and components

ST�SERV1:
09-13/03/2020
13-17/07/202
ST–SERV2:
18-22/05/2020
14-18/09/2020
Advance Siemens PLC Successful completion of ST-7PRO1 or
ST-7SERV2
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 5 Days 10 The participant will be able to: Be competent in Advance Programming technique, easy to solve complex programming problems
  • Status Bit-Depended instruction
  • Accumulator Function and Word logic
  • Instruction with real numbers
  • Indirect addressing and Address Register numbers
  • Structure of pointers with Memory indirect Addressing
  • STEP7 Data types and Variables
  • Using Libraries and System function
  • Data Block ARRAY�s and STRUCTURES
  • Handling Synchronous and Asynchronous Errors
  • S7-GRAPH, S7-HIGRAPH software packages
  • Engineering Tools for S7/M7
  • SIMATIC S7-400 and 400H
 ST-7PRO2:
22-26/06/2020
19-23/10/2020
Business Centered Management Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 4 Days 24 The participant will be able to: Be competent to develop, implement and sustain a reliability based maintenance programme.
Understand how to reduce life cycle support costs by eliminating the adverse effects of poor design on maintenance and logistics.
Measure the effectiveness of Maintenance Management and its related Computerized Maintenance Management System (�CMMS� e.g. SAP PM) in your organization
  • Maintenance Assessment
  • Early Equipment Management and Failure Prevention
  • Business Centered Maintenance TRACC (Implementation Guidelines)
  • Focused Improvement Programme
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Introduction to Business Centered Maintenance
  • Business Centered Maintenance Tasks
  • Developing the Maintenance Programme (Fast-TRACC RCM)
 SIESTA:
09-12/03/2020
18-21/05/2020
13-16/07/2020
Edupark:
14-17/09/2020
Winder Brake Systems (Hydraulic) Qualified artisan
  • Artisans
  • Foremen
  • Junior Engineers
 2 Days 25 Understand the hydraulic brake systems on wonders
  • Practice construction of a winder brake system on training boards
  • Practice brake settings on winders
  • Static adjustments and tests
  • Dynamic tests
  • Brake components
  • Circuits
  • Operations
 07-08/05/2020
03-04/09/2020