Instrumentation
Training & Certification
Current Curriculum
IBEW/UA
Instrument
Certification
Current Certification
The Blended Learning Effect
Certification Changes
Options for the JATC
Certification (80%)
15 Chapters
7/1/2014
Certification (80%)
18 Lessons
Certification
Advanced
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Current Certification
IBEW/UA Instrument Certification
Written Exam
200 M.C. Questions
75% passing Score (80% EPRI/NANTEL)
Performance Exam
Calibration of 3/5 Devices (random)
Pass/Fail Exam
7/1/2014
Current Certification
IBEW/UA Certifies through completion of
a Standardized Task Evaluation
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Standardized Task Evaluation (STE)
IC04.01
Manual of Guidelines
Link: http://www.njatc.org/cert/inst/about.aspx
Enhanced Training
Instructor Knowledge
Reduced Cost to the JATC
Increase in Effectiveness
Enhanced Skills Preparation
How to Accomplish?
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Math
DC Theory
Meters and Measurements
P&IDs and Loop Sheets
I&C Vocabulary
Symbols, Identification &
Tag Numbers
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Online
Interactive
Self paced
Assessments
Self Assessment
Local JATC Use
Advancement
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Review of Mod 1
Pneumatic & Electrical Signals
Measuring Units
Measurement Comparison
& Conversions
Calibration Procedures
Test Standards & Equipment
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Pressure
Level
Flow
Temperature
Pneumatic Actuators
Control Valves
Analytical Measurement
PID Control Basics
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Certification Changes
EPRI announces decision to require >=80%
written exam score AND AP3 requirements
IBEW/UA Credentials at 75%
Practicable Portable Protocols (AP3) before
approval of STE compliance
75% < 80%
AND
Non AP3 Compliant
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Certification Changes
Using the opportunity created from Blended
Learning AND STE compliance changes:
Revise the written examination process to require
an 80% or greater passing score.
The NJATC can qualify for AP3 compliance and
transfer to the Local JATC.
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7/1/2014
Certification Changes
Revision of Written Exam:
Create Three Exams to replace single exam.
Mod 1 = Exam M1, 50 Questions, >80%
Mod 2 = Exam M2, 50 Questions, >80%
Mod 3 = Exam M3, 100 Questions >80%
Certification Changes
AP3 Compliance:
AP3 requires that all JATC testing is performed
in the same manner, with the same subjective
grading, to satisfy the same testing objectives.
NJATC obtains compliance and transfers to
local JATC through the Manual of Guidelines.
No anticipated changes!!
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Options
Apprenticeship Advanced Training 2014
Option is Mod 1
Option is Fluke Instrumentation Academy
JW Training
Start the Blended Learning Training 2014!
Mod 1
Determine Progression
Summary
Curriculum:
Existing Objectives = New Objectives
Summary
Certification:
Online Part A Written Exams
Segmenting Part A Written Exam into three
separate exams to obtain the same result.
Reduced 2nd chance waiting period.
Instant results
Progression
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Instrumentation
Training & Certification
Current Curriculum
Current Certification
IBEW/UA
Instrument Certification
Todd Stafford
ToddS@njatc.org
301-715-2343
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