The objectives of low cost automation, pneumatic symbols and other general pneumatic principles. (20-22 July in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.)
Pneumatic maintenance
A revision of basic pneumatics, followed by more advanced subjects, such as air preparation and layout. (13-15 July in Durban.)
Programmable logic controllers
PLC control principles, familiarisation, programming and related material. (13-15 July in Johannesburg and 27-29 July in Durban.)
Basic hydraulics
Basic hydraulic principles, symbology and general concepts. (29 June-1 July in Durban and 6-8 July in Johannesburg.)
Advanced hydraulics
Development of circuit diagrams, analysis of hydraulic systems and synchronous operation of cylinders. (27-29 July in Johannesburg.)
Proportional hydraulics
The symbology, specifications and technology behind proportional hydraulics (6-8 July in Durban.)
Mechatronics 1
Function and application of actuators, application and selection of sensors, role of controllers and control software, system integration and documentation as well as case studies and networking. (28 June-1 July in Johannesburg.)
All these are MERSETA accredited courses and combine theory with practice.
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