IDC courses scheduled for May and June 2004

May 2004 Training & Education Surveillance News & Events Integrated Solutions

Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet networking for industry

Johannesburg - 13 and 14 May 2004

Back by popular demand, this 2-day workshop is designed to impart a fundamental grounding in TCP/IP and Industrial Ethernet as applied to businesses. This intensive workshop has 10 practical sessions to give a practical toolbox of skills that can immediately be applied.

Practical hydraulic systems

Johannesburg - 17 and 18 May 2004 Durban - 20 and 21 May 2004

Operation and troubleshooting: learn all about hydraulic systems construction, design applications, operations, maintenance and management issues. Recognise and solve hydraulic problems in a structured and confident manner.

Wind and solar power (tenewable energy technologies)

Johannesburg - 24 and 25 May 2004

In the past 10 years significant increases in applying wind and solar power technologies from the domestic user to the corporate market have occurred. The course imparts step-by-step methods for designing, installing and commissioning photovoltaic and wind-powered systems.

Maintenance and troubleshooting of UPS systems and batteries

Johannesburg - 2 and 3 June 2004

Obtain a basic understanding of the application, installation, operation and troubleshooting of UPS systems and batteries. The theory of operation and standard testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of typical single and three phase uninterruptible power supplies and batteries are thoroughly examined.

Process, electrical and instrumentation drawings and documentation

Johannesburg - 7 and 8 June.

Durban - 10 and 11 June 2004

With an outstanding manual, this workshop teaches how to diagnose problems and suggests solutions on unfamiliar plants.

Data communications, networking and protocols for industry

Johannesburg - 21 and 22 June 2004

A low level introductory workshop for those wanting to understand the basics that are essential to plants, factories and businesses. At least 50% of the course is practical hands-on sessions with data communications equipment, networks and computers.

Centrifugal pumps - optimising performance

Johannesburg - 24 and 25 June 2004. Durban - 21 and 22 June 2004

Pump construction, design applications, operations, maintenance and management issues. Tips and tricks in working with pumping systems.

For more information contact Cheryl, IDC, 011 883 2859, cheryl@idc-online.co.za, www.idc-online.com

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