Aim

To familiarise delegates with the capabilities and potential application of pneumatic systems

Pre Requisite

Not Applicable

Target Audience

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: Five Days

Training Aids

Lectures, Demonstrations and Practice in workshop

Use will be made of audio visual demonstrations, practical exercises and course handouts

Assessment

Each course participant will be subjected to a series of practical assessments.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

A NETA certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: -

• Understand the principles of generating and distributing compressed air
• Recognise the relevant safety regulations and associated legislations
• Describe system requirements
• Identify pneumatic components and describe their function
• Understand the operating principle of conditioning units
• Produce circuit drawings to BS 2917/ ISO1219
• Relate to manufacturers specification
• Build circuits to satisfy prescribed sequences

Aim

The aim of the course is to give experience to those trainees who wish to gain a firm understanding of Fabrication in order that they can gain employment or further experience in industry to further their career.

Pre Requisite

No previous knowledge of Fabrication is required but it would be expected that the trainee would be familiar with engineering terms and the use of hand tools.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of trainees on the course will be ten.

Course Duration: The course will depend on either company requirements or the skill of the individual.

Training Aids

Use will be made of hand outs and audio-visual presentation.

Assessment

Assessment will be by construction of a small fabrication using the skills previously taught.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NETA certification on completion of the course

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of this course the trainee should be capable of:

• Using flame cutting equipment safely and correctly
• Using MMA & MIG welding equipment safely and correctly to tack weld components
• Mounting and safely using abrasive wheels
• Using safely and correctly a range of forming m/cs including rolling, bending, cutting, punching, etc.
• Using various methods of marking out
• Using a variety of hand tools and simple measuring and marking out equipment
• Drawing first, third and Orthographic projections
• Understanding site plans, building plans, layout drawing and isometric sketches etc
• The use and care of lifting equipment
• Lifting fabrications safely and correctly

Aim

Aim of the course is to enable the participant to achieve a high degree of competency and a knowledge of the safe working practices in Oxy/Gas Flame Cutting.

Pre Requisite

No previous knowledge of Flame cutting is required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number for the course will be eight although by special arrangement a slight increase or decrease in the numbers can be accommodated.

Course Duration: The course will be of a flexible duration to suit the particular needs of a company it is assumed the course will be between two and five days, dependant on the practical content.

Training Aids

Use will be made of audio-visual presentation, handouts and specific items of cutting equipment.

Assessment

Assessment of the course will be by visual inspection of the learners practical work samples.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the learner will be capable of:

• Being aware of the safety requirements involved whilst using Flame cutting equipment
• Identifying and storing cylinders
• Identifying, selecting and assembling Flame Cutting Equipment
• Selecting the correct nozzle size and gas pressures
• Demonstrating that he can use Flame Cutting equipment to cut a variety of shapes and sections

Aim

To familiarise staff with the capabilities, operating principles and potential application of hydraulic systems in industry

Pre Requisite

Craft Personnel with little or no prior knowledge of Hydraulics

Target Audience

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: Three Days

Training Aids

Lectures, Demonstrations and Practice in workshop

Handouts

Assessment

On completion of the course the trainee will demonstrate an understanding of the information taught.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

A NETA  certificate will be award on successful completion of the course will be awarded on successful completion of the course

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand the principles of hydraulic fluid power
Understand contamination control requirements
Recognise safety requirements
Identify hydraulic components and their principles of operation
Build circuits to satisfy given sequences

Aim

To provide Engineering Maintenance Personnel with a working knowledge of Hydraulic Fluid Power System Components and Operating Principles

Pre Requisite

Not Applicable

Target Audience

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: Five Days

Training Aids

Lectures, Demonstrations and Practice in workshop

Handouts

Assessment

On completion of the course the trainee will demonstrate an understanding of the information taught.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

A NETA certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course of the course will be awarded

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the end of the course delegates will be able to: -

• Understand the principles of hydraulic fluid power
• Understand contamination control requirements
• Recognise safety requirements
• Identify hydraulic components and their principles of operation
• Build circuits to satisfy given sequences

Aim

To enable Electrical and Instrument personnel to perform mechanical tasks and form a refresher and appreciation of certain skills.

Pre Requisite

Trainees should have an Electrical or Instrument background.

Target Audience

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: The course duration is ten days.

Training Aids

70% Practical work, 30% theory.

Videos, lectures, practical exercises and large plant simulation.

Assessment

Each course participant will be subjected to a series of practical tests to determine achievement of objectives.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the trainee will have a working knowledge of:

• Recognising pipework systems
• Regulations and Safety
• Materials and Handling
• Movement and Transportation of loads
• Regulations and Practices regarding Abrasive Wheels
• Drive Mechanisms and Alignment
• Types of pumps
• Techniques of Welding
• Welding Inspection.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give welders training on the MIG welding process from basics through to a terminal test to Asme 1X and BS/EN 287.

Pre Requisite

Previous knowledge of Manual Metal Arc Welding.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number for the course will be four trainees.

Course Duration: The course will be of 20 days duration.

Training Aids

Handouts will be given to trainees.

Assessment

Assessment of the course will be the visual inspection of produced weldments during training and a terminal test to Asme 1X and BS/EN 287.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the training course the trainee will be capable of:

• Setting the correct parameters of the MIG Machine dependant of the wire, type and size.
• Selecting the correct type of shielding gas.
• Fault finding with regard to the wire feed mechanism and ancillary equipment.
• Identifying weld faults associated with the process.
• Producing test pieces to the Asme & BS/EN standards.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give the learner a basic understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the Manual Metal Arc Welding process, to enable him/her to return to his/her Company and carry out simple welding tasks both safely and competently.

Pre Requisite

No previous knowledge of welding is required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of the course would be eight.

Course Duration: The duration of the course will be dependent on the aptitude of the learner.  It is envisaged that a minimum of five days training will be required to gain an understanding of the process.

Training Aids

Use will be made of handouts and practical demonstrations.

Assessment

The learner will be assessed on the visual appearance of his weldments.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the training course the learner should be capable of:

• Safely and correctly using Manual Metal Arc welding equipment.
• Striking and maintaining the welding arc.
• Welding fillet joints in a variety of positions.
• Recognising weld faults and the method of rectifying them.
• Identifying different types and styles of electrodes.
• Electrode storage control.
• Being aware of joint geometry and basic weld metallurgy.

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide training for a company's employer to achieve an agreed standard of welding in both fillet and butt welding of plate material.The trainee will preferably have an understanding of the welding process. 

Pre Requisite

The trainee will preferably have an understanding of the welding process.  The trainee will preferably have undertaken a feasibility test to determine his ability.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Trainees can be integrated onto training courses as required.

Course Duration: The duration of this course will be dependent of the trainees ability.

Training Aids

The course is practical based and use will be made of demonstration of the required techniques together with relevant course notes.

Assessment

Assessment will be as agreed between NETA and the sponsoring company.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the training course the operator will be capable of:

• Safely and correct assembly and use of equipment
• Selection of the correct consumables relating to the different welding processes
• Being aware of joint geometry and basic weld metallurgy
• Producing pipe butts of various diameters and wall thicknesses using MMA and TAGS welding processes
• Recognising faults assocaited with each welding process
• Successfully achieving a welding qualification test to the standard required by the prospective client and to the clients procedures

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide training for a company's employer to achieve an agreed standard of welding in both fillet and butt welding of plate material.

Pre Requisite

The trainee will preferably have an understanding of the welding process.  The learner will preferably have undertaken a feasibility test to determine his ability.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Learners can be integrated onto training courses as required.

Course Duration: The duration of this course will be dependent of the learners ability.

Training Aids

The course is practical based and use will be made of demonstration of the required techniques together with relevant course notes.

Assessment

Assessment will be as agreed between NETA and the sponsoring company.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the training course the learner should be capable of:

• Safely and correctly using the equipment
• Welding fillet and butt joints in a variety of positions
• Selecting the correct consumables
• Recognising faults associated with the process
• Being aware of joint geometry and basic weld metallurgy

Aim

This course will provide the delegate with an understanding of the main types of pumping units and the skills required to carry out the mechanical maintenance.

Pre Requisite

Target Audience

Mechanical Maintenance Personnel

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: Three days

Training Aids

Assessment

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: -

• Identify the basic differences of pumps
• To dismantle and identify faults
• Repair and rectify faults

Identification of positive displacement and centrifugal pumps

Service pumping units

Lubrication and maintenance routines

Basic fault finding.

Aim

This course will provide the delegate with an understanding of the main types of pumping units and the skills required to carry out the mechanical maintenance.

Pre Requisite

Target Audience

Mechanical Maintenance Personnel

Optimum Number:

Course Duration: Five days

Training Aids

Assessment

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: -

• Identify the basic differences of pumps
• To dismantle and identify faults
• Repair and rectify faults

Identification of positive displacement and centrifugal pumps
Service pumping units
Lubrication and maintenance routines
Basic fault finding

Aim

The aim of the course is to train selected people in the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the standards of competence to carry out their duties in respect of the safe use and changing of abrasive wheels.

Pre Requisite

A Knowledge of Pedestal and Portable grinding equipment is required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number on this course will be between six and ten persons.

Course Duration: The course will be one day duration.
Or ½ day – hand held grinders only.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audio visual presentation.
Practical will include use and Demonstrations.

Assessment

The course will be assessed by a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course delegates will be aware of:

• The  hazards arising from the use of Abrasive Wheels and precautions which should be observed.
• Methods of marking Abrasive Wheels as to type and speed.
• Methods of storing, handling and transporting Abrasive Wheels.
• Methods of inspection and testing Abrasive Wheels to check for damage.
• Using Abrasive Wheel Equipment correctly.
• The function of all components used with Abrasive Wheels including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balance of Abrasive Wheels.
• The proper method of dressing an Abrasive Wheel.
• The adjustment of rests of an Abrasive Wheel.
• The requirements of the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels
• PUWER 1998
• Noise Regulations 1989
• COSHH Regulations 1999
• Management of Health & Safety At Work Regulations 1999
• HASAWA 1974
• Personal Protective Equipment 1992
• Code of practice Safe use of Abrasive Wheels.

Aim

To enhance existing welding skills to be capable of producing welds of a required standard using 'Stove Pipe Welding' Techniques.

Pre Requisite

A basic knowledge of MMA Welding process is required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number for this course will be between six and ten persons.

Course Duration: It is anticipated that a competent welder should be capable of learning the techniques and acquiring the skills in 5-10 days depending on previous experience.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes, audio visual presentation, demonstration and practice.

Assessment

The assessment of the course will be by the visual inspection of the welders’ work and his ability to complete a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of this course of training the participants will be capable of:

• Recognising all safety aspects of Stove Pipe Welding
• Assembling safely and correctly equipment used
• Demonstrating techniques used
• Producing weld samples to required standard

Aim

The aim of the course is to upgrade competent TIG Welders to comply with the Techniques and requirements required by companies employing welding for the Nuclear Industry.

Pre Requisite

A comptent standard of TIG Welding.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number for the course will be twelve.

Course Duration: The course duration is dependant on the previous skills of the operations and may take up to eight weeks.

Training Aids

Use will be made of Instruction Techniques to impart the required skills to the learner.

Assessment

Assessment will be made of practical work.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of the training course the learner will be capable of:

• Recognising the correct set up required for single vee butt welding of stainless steel.
• Recognising the correct set up when using consumable inserts.
• Using the correct techniques for filling wide angle butts.
• Using the correct techniques for welding consumable inserts.
• Welding to an accepted standard.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give an appreciation of the various welding processes.

Pre Requisite

There are no pre-requisites.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum numbers of learners on the course will be between six and ten.  It can be held in NETA's centre at Stockton on Tees or, were suitable facilities exist, on the clients premises.

Course Duration: The course duration will be to suit the requirements of the company.

Training Aids

Use will be made of the lecture rooms and the training workshops handouts will be used where necessary.

Assessment

Assessment of the course will be by means of a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course learners will be capable of:

Describing terminology used in Welding

Explaining and discussing the following methods of welding:

•     Manual Metal Arc (M.M.A.)
•     Tungsten Inert Gas (T.I.G.)
•     Metal Inert Gas (M.I.G.)
•     Submerged Arc

•     Oxy/Gas cutting
•     Arc/Air gouging

•       e.g. ceramics and nozzles