Process Technician Fundamentals e‑Learning

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An e-learning system that can provide the much-needed base of knowledge to help trainees launch their careers.

Self-paced and cloud-based, the PTFe program is available whenever and wherever the trainee needs it. Delivered via OperatorSuite™, Wood’s learning and competence management system, modules are deployed and tracked, creating a training roadmap for each individual learner. Progression is managed through the application, or the trainee can manage their own learning journey through self-assignment.

Catalogue

Comprehensive catalogue of e-Learning modules covering basic equipment through to advanced systems and processes along with a broad range of safety topics.

User-Friendly Interface

Interactive and engaging structure improves learner retention

Cloud-based Delivery

Available anytime, anywhere for flexible scheduling and easy access

Customizable look & feel

Rebadge with your company logo, brand colors and nomenclature

Proven Design

Developed with adult learning principles and an easy-to-follow format

Narration

Narrated to improve comprehension and support learning

Quizzes

Embedded quizzes to enhance recall and increase retention of key information

Reporting

Administrators can access detailed reporting via OperatorSuite™, Wood’s learning and competence management system

Pricing

There are a variety of licensing models available to meet your budgetary requirements

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Process Technician Fundamentals e-Learning overview

The program is structured so that each trainee can progress at their own pace, by first completing the basic modules then moving onto the intermediate and advanced materials. Each module contains clearly written learning objectives with quizzes throughout to test knowledge and increase retention. The modules are rich with illustrations, animations, relevant photographs and include narration.

The PTFe program currently includes 61 e-Learning modules covering basic equipment through to advanced processes. With a strong focus on HSSE, the safety modules can be tailored to your needs or be provided as a complete curriculum to help ensure your trainees have the right knowledge and attitude towards safety.

Modules available in the Process Technician Fundamentals e-learning catalogue:

Systems (Basic)

    • 25-30 Minutes Duration

    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of positive displacement, reciprocating, diaphragm, rotary, and positive displacement pumps, and their auxiliary systems.

    • 20-25 Minutes Duration

    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose, operating principles, components and design of shell-and-tube, pipe coil, double pipe, plate-and-frame, air cooled, and spiral heat exchangers. An overview of heat transfer, fluid flow and heat exchanger applications is also explained.

    • 20-25 Minutes Duration

    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of batch, semi-batch, continuously stirred tank, and plug flow reactors.

    • 20-25 Minutes Duration

    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of centrifugal, axial, reciprocating compressors, sliding compressors, lobe compressors, and their auxiliary systems. Trainees will be able to explain how each type of compressor works; applications; and describe the subsystems required for their operation.

    • 55-60 Minutes Duration

    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the definitions and principles of process variables (pressure, temperature, level, and flow) used in industrial applications. Trainees will understand the role of process variables in process control and learn how process variables are classified.

    • 30-35 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the definitions and principles of industrial control systems. Concepts include open and closed loop systems, PID control, and feedback control are described. Advanced control systems such as feedforward and cascade control are introduced.
    • 30-35 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the definitions and principles of industrial control systems. Concepts include open and closed loop systems, PID control, and feedback control are described. Advanced control systems such as feedforward and cascade control are introduced.
    • 10-15 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles of instrumentation troubleshooting, including symptom recognition, analysis, manipulation, and fault validation.
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the theory and applications for cascade, feedforward, ratio, and split range control.
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the history, principles, and concepts related to distributed control systems.
    • 10-15 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the components and operating principles of water tube boilers and fire tube boilers. Forced draft, induced draft, natural draft, and balanced draft configurations are also explained. Trainees will be informed of basic startup, shutdown, and emergency shutdown steps and boiler safety.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to common types of valves, their configurations and applications
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the fundamentals of vibration, how vibration affects equipment, vibration monitoring, and vibration analysis.
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles of hydraulics. Topics include net positive suction head, pump horsepower calculations, friction loss in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.

Systems (Intermediate)

    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the fundamentals of ion exchange, the types of ion exchangers and their applications, regeneration of ion exchange resins, the advantages of ion exchange in water treatment, and hard water treatment and water softening.
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    15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of distillation, distillation columns, and accompanying equipment.
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles, and applications of pH control. Types of pH control systems and troubleshooting basics are explained.
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles, and elements of reverse osmosis separation. Trainees will identify various types of membrane structures, modules, and industrial applications of reverse osmosis separation.
    • 30-35 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the concept of unit operations, it’s classes, and their processes.

Refinery Processes (Advanced)

    • 10-15 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the components and operating principles of the crude distillation unit. Trainees will be able to identify equipment associated with the crude distillation unit and the flows to, through, and out of the column. Pre-requisite: Series A.
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of the NHTU. Trainees will discover the available technologies, process chemistry, process variables, and components of the NHTU. Pre-requisite: Series A
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of the hydrocracker. Trainees will discover the commodities that feed the hydrocracker, the reactions that occur and the products that are formed during hydrocracking. Pre-requisite: Series A.
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the purpose and operating principles of the FCCU. Trainees will discover the flexibility and capabilities of the FCCU. Pre-requisite: Series A.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the processes, unit operations and properties of a hydrogen plant. Pre-requisite: Series A

Complex Processes (Advanced)

    • 30-35 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the production platform. Trainees will discover how they work, the types of platforms, what happens when striking oil, how oil is recovered, the parts, function, and processes of a platform, and the risks, hazards and environmental effects of a platform. Pre-requisite: Series A.
    • 10-15 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the concepts and terminology of biodiesel production. Trainees will discover the reaction and process steps and understand biodiesel product specifications. Pre-requisite: Series A

Safety

    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles of ergonomics, hazards related to ergonomics, risk factors, and their mitigation.
    • 5-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the principles of ergonomics, hazards related to ergonomics, risk factors, and their mitigation.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the subject of slips, trips, and falls; conditions which may contribute to them; and safety precautions when climbing ladders and scaffolding.
    • 40-45 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to respirator requirements, selection, capabilities and limitations, inspection and proper use, maintenance and storage, signs and symptoms of toxic inhalation, and emergency use of respirators.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to hazard reporting. Trainees will discover their responsibility in reporting hazards and how to comply with OSHA.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces the learner to the fundamentals of a LOTO program. Trainees will understand the hazards that require LOTO, and the general procedures to implement LOTO.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the hazards and consequences of poor lifting and the considerations and techniques for good lifting.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces to types of noise, how noise can damage hearing, hearing protection, and testing
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to hazard communication: the identification and control of chemical exposure in the workplace.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to hazards, types of injuries, and protective measures to prevent hand injuries.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the rules, driver inspection requirements, and habits of good forklift operators.
    • Less than 5 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces to the hazards and prevention related to foot injuries.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces to the hazards and types of bloodborne pathogens, and how to prevent exposure.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to fire classification and prevention.
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to eye hazards, protection, testing, and use of eyewash facilities
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the characteristics of confined spaces, recognizing hazards, testing requirements, permitting requirements, training requirements, and worker/supervisor duties
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to actions and responsibilities for hazardous waste and chemical spills. The learner will discover the four levels of personal protection, spill carts & spill stations, and best practice in the event of a spill.
    • Less Than 5 Minutes Duration
    This is an assessment on safety-related psychology
    • 5-10 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the basic rules for any industrial facility.
    • 65-70 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the role of safety education, hazard recognition, industrial hygiene, property conservation, and general safety principles.
    • 10-15 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to chemical handling in a laboratory. This training covers employee exposure determination, employee information & training, medical consultation & examinations, hazard identification, use of respirators, recordkeeping.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to chemical handling in a laboratory. This training covers personal protective equipemnt, control equipment inventory and operations, employee training, medical programs, and safety inspections
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to EHS, including accident prevention, safety program management, hazard identification and controls, training & education, accident & injury management, communication, and safety culture
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces the learner to general hazards of electricity, hazard controls, and safety recommendations when working around electricity.
    • 20-25 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces the learner to responding to natural disasters or potentially-catastrophic events while at the workplace
    • Less Than 5 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to the placement and potential hazard of storing paper files.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to machine guarding, including hazards and applications, classification of hazards, and injury prevention.
    • 25-30 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to general safety practices in an office setting.
    • 15-20 Minutes Duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to personal protective equipment requirements, selection, application, and disposal.
    • 15-20 minutes duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to personal protective equipment requirements, selection, application, and disposal.
    • 5-10 minutes duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to acceptable behaviours by spokespeople when publicly discussing their organization.
    • 5-10 minutes duration
    This e-learning module introduces trainees to acceptable behaviours by employees when discussing their organization.
    • 45-50 minutes duration
    This e-learning module introduces the learner to licensing, signage, training, maintenance, survey and measurement, reporting, and review of radiation within a facility.
    • 15-20 minutes duration
    This e-learning module introduces the learner to the movement and positioning of railcars, use of hand signals, switching, coupling/uncoupling/securing railcars, and working below/above/inside railcars.
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