Profile and Traning Brochure SG

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) – in Precision Engineering

About Us

Festo Singapore was established in 1980 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Festo AG & Co. KG, Germany. Festo is a leading industrial automation company, innovating pneumatic, electric drive and motion control related products and solutions for various industries. Festo, with its global presence in 160 countries (250 locations) serves both factory and process automation.

Festo dedicates itself not only to automation technology but also knowledge advancement, and this is demonstrated through our comprehensive range of learning systems and worldwide recognized vocational training courses which are provided in 39 languages.

With its competence in automation, Festo is proud to collaborate with Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) in developing the skills standard and courses for the industry.

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)is developed by the industry and WDA (Singapore Workforce Development Agency). With WSQ, skills upgrading is made more accessible to adult learners, thereby facilitating pathways for career progression.

It offers a systematic path for individuals to equip themselves with relevant competencies so that they can upgrade their skills, enhance their employability and stay relevant.

For more information on WSQ, please visit www.wda.gov.sg

SkillsConnectSending employees for training is now simpler, easier and more convenient with SkillsConnect!

With SkillsConnect, companies pay only the net fees (less SDF Grant) to the training providers. This reduces your cash payment upfront, thus maximising training budget. In addition, it also eliminates the hassle of monitoring disbursement from SDF. Application and claims for SDF Grant can be done via SkillsConnect.

For more information, please visit www.skillsconnect.gov.sg

Dear reader,

Welcome to Festo training course brochure.

Festo is a global engineering and manufacturing company that maintains its own global training and consulting teams for customers all around the world.

Operating in the same economic sector and environment as our customers, we have a level of understanding and insight into your challenges that allows us to meet your needs by providing targeted training solutions. We are able to deliver our training services around the world in local languages to the high standard that both you and we require.

We are glad to offer our professional technical courses for your staff to help improve the productivity in your company. All our courses have been designed with engineering personnel in mind. One of the features of our courses is the hands-on portion where the participants have to assemble and test their solutions to the exercises.

This catalogue provides details of our competence programs. We look forward to welcoming you to one of the courses soon.

Edward Gasper Singapore Training Manager – Festo

We know you have high goals.We want you to achieve more.We show you new ways forward.

Ú WE ARE THE ENGINEERS OF PRODUCTIVITY.

The industrial evolution is in full swing: processes are becoming more complex, time is becoming more precious and costs and cost structures are becoming more important. With our training services, we show you in black and white how Festo Didactic is effectively keeping up with this evolution.

As a driver of industrial automation, we are proud to present our contribution on the following pages. It demonstrates that, for decades, we have, together with you, our customer, taken the right direction: that of the greatest productivity.

Training and Consulting

HN21 Operate hydraulic systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with basic knowledge of the construction and function of hydraulic and electric components as well as to develop the ability to read, design and construct simple hydraulic circuits.

Target GroupIndustrial operators, technicians, designers and engineers

Course Content• Fundamental physical principles of hydraulics:

- Physical quantities and units in hydraulics- Basic physical laws of hydraulics

• Hydraulic systems: - Basic hydraulic system- Advantages and disadvantages of hydraulics

• Components of hydraulic power pack• Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators• Characteristics and function of hydraulic valves:

- Pressure control valves- Directional control valves- Flow control valves- Non-return valves

• Construction and principle of electrical components: - Electrical switches and contacts- Basic electrical sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• ISO electrical and hydraulic symbols according to ISO 1219• Development and layout of simple controls:

- Basic hydraulic circuits- Electro-hydraulic circuits

• Simulation and practical exercises

Pre-requisites:• Completed PSLE and are able to speak, read and write in

basic English• Participants with the following competency rating from the

Employability Skills System (ESS) are eligible:• Listening / Speaking – Min. level 4• Reading / Writing – Min. level 4• Numeracy – Min. level 4

Duration 4 days (32 hours)

SN41 Operate electrical sensors

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with knowledge of operating principles of the various types of proximity sensors used for handling and processing technology, including the analysis of sensing range and response characteristics of these sensors. The participant would also be able to identify and connect the sensors.


Course Content• Fundamentals of sensors• Functions, characteristics and uses of binary proximity

sensors: - Magnetic proximity sensors- Inductive proximity sensors- Capacitive proximity sensors- Optical proximity sensors- Ultrasonic proximity sensors

• Functions, characteristics and uses of displacement sensors:- Analogue inductive sensors- Analogue optical sensors- Analogue ultrasonic sensors- Potentiometer

• Functions, characteristics and uses of force sensors: - Strain gauges- Load cell

• Functions, characteristics and uses of pressure sensors: - Pressure switch- Pneumatic-electronic sensor- Pressure sensor

• Connection and circuit technology: - Two-wire connection- Three-wire connection- Four-wire connection- PNP and NPN






Course Outline

Certificate in Precision Engineering (Manufacturing & Production)

PN11 Understanding pneumatic technology in automation

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with an understanding of the construction and function of pneumatic and electric components used in automation. Participants will also be able to read, design and construct simple pneumatic circuits.


Course Content• Characteristics of pneumatic systems:

- Properties of compressed air- Advantages and disadvantages of compressed air- Structural and signal flow of pneumatic systems

• Compressed air generation, distribution and preparation: - Different types of compressors and dryers- Design of piping system- Role of service units

• Construction and principle of pneumatic valves: - Directional control valves- Non-return valves- Flow control valves- Pressure control valves- Combinational valves

• Construction and principle of working elements• Basic pneumatic circuits• Characteristics of electro-pneumatic systems• Components and assemblies in the electrical signal control

section:- Electrical switches- Electrical contacts- Electrical relays- Basic sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• ISO electrical and pneumatic symbols according to ISO 1219• Development and layout of simple controls:

- Basic pneumatic circuits- Electro-pneumatic circuits

• Operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits: - Representation of working sequence






Higher Certificate in Precision Engineering (Manufacturing & Production)

PN12 TPM of pneumatic systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with the knowledge of understanding pneumatic systems from the maintenance perspective, a systematic approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and design of pneumatic circuits is practised.

Target GroupIndustrial personnel, maintenance staff, technicians, operators, designers and engineers

Course Content• Compressed air preparation:

- Need for clean compressed air- Compressed air receiver- Air drying- Distribution of compressed air- Calculation of pipe diameter- Air service unit

• Function and construction of pneumatic equipment: - Directional control valves- Other pneumatic valves- Pneumatic actuators

• Methods for the development of pneumatic systems: - Control chain- Design and layout of circuit diagram

• Maintenance requirements of pneumatic systems• Operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits:

- Working sequence- Methods of representation- Design using cascade control method

• Function and construction of electrical equipment: - Switches and contacts- Common sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• ISO electrical and pneumatic symbols according to ISO 1219• Designing electro-pneumatic circuits:

- Using pneumatic memory- Using electrical memory- Electrical cascade method- Electrical stepper method






HN22 Maintain and repair hydraulic systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with the knowledge of hydraulic control systems, a systematic approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and design of hydraulic circuits is practised.


Course Content• Fundamentals of hydraulics:

- Basic principles of hydraulics- Function and construction of components used in the

power supply section• Function and maintenance requirements of hydraulic

components:- Pressure control valves- Directional control valves- Non-return valves- Flow control valves- Hydraulic cylinders- Hydraulic motors- Hydraulic accessories

• Function and maintenance of electrical components: - Switches and contacts- Basic electrical sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• Fault identification and location: - Systematic fault tracing- Monitoring the sequence of operation- Logical troubleshooting

• Maintenance requirements of hydraulic systems• ISO electrical and hydraulic symbols according to ISO 1219• Development and layout of sequence controls:

- Electrical logic functions• Simulation and practical exercises





PN61 Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic system components

Course ObjectiveOn completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge and application skills in maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic components and will be able to apply them to the workplace.


Course Content• Introduction to Maintenance• Maintenance requirements of pneumatic systems

- Compressed air preparation and equipment- Directional control valves- Other pneumatic valves- Pneumatic actuators

• Operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits- Working sequence- Methods of representation

• Maintenance requirements of hydraulic systems- Hydraulic power pack- Directional control valves- Pressure control valves- Flow control valves- Non-return valves- Hydraulic actuators

• Function and construction of electrical equipment- Switches and contacts- Common electrical sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• ISO electrical and fluid power symbols according to ISO1219• Designing electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic circuits• Fault identification and location

- Systematic fault tracing- Monitoring the sequence of operation- Logical troubleshooting






EN31 Operate programmable logic controller Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with the knowledge of the characteristics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and be able to set-up and operate it and participants will also do some basic PLC programming using ladder diagrams.

Target GroupEngineers, technicians, maintenance staff, designers and trainers

Course Content• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC):

- Characteristics- Applications

• Design and mode of operation of a PLC: - Structure and central control unit of a PLC- Input and output module- Programming device

• Input devices:- Electrical switches- Electrical relays and contactors- Electrical sensors

• Output devices: - Solenoid operated valves

• Mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic and man machine interface

• Reading of electrical circuit diagrams• ISO symbols for signal, control and working elements

according to SO 1219• Commissioning a PLC:

- Checking the hardware- Transferring and testing of software- Optimisation of software- Commissioning of the system

• Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3: - Ladder diagram

• Programming of simple logic functions• Simulation and practical exercises





EN32 Programming a programmable logic controller

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with knowledge of construction and operation of a PLC and be able to translate control tasks into operational PLC programs. The participant would be able to write and simulate the control system based on IEC 61131-3 standard.


Course Content• Functions and applications of PLC• Components of a PLC:

- Hardware and software- Programming device- General structure of PLC program

• PLC addresses: - Input/Output listing- Electrical and pneumatic circuit diagram- Input/Output devices

• Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3: - Ladder diagram- Instruction list- Function block diagram- Structured text- Sequential function chart

• Procedure for creating a PLC program• Programming of control task:

- Logic functions- Sequence tasks- Timing sequence- Counting sequence

• Multitasking with the PLC: - Manual/Auto mode- Emergency stop- Single/Continuous cycle- Parallel programs

• Simulation and practical exercises: - Understanding the control task- Writing the program- Downloading the program- Testing the system




• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• EN31 – Operate programmable logic controllers


PN81 Design handling systems in industrial automation Course ObjectiveTo provide participant with the fundamental knowledge and skill on handling technology with pneumatics for industrial handling and assembly applications.

Target GroupIndustrial personnel, technicians, operators, designers and engineers

Course Content• Introduction to handling technology

- Automated handling - definition- Basic principles of handling- Handling with pneumatics

• Pneumatic handling systems- Introduction- Pneumatic drives- Guide units- End effectors- Pneumatic control elements (valves)

• Handling with vacuum- Vacuum fundamentals- Vacuum generators- Suction cups- Selection of suction cups- Application of vacuum components

• Handling with grippers- Introduction to grippers- Classification of grippers- Selection of grippers- Application area of grippers- Criteria to select grippers

• Modular handling systems- Requirements of handling and assembly technology- Modular handling systems- Special handling units- Software calculation and simulation


Pre-requisites• Completed PSLE and are able to speak, read and write in



• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• PN11 – Understanding pneumatic technology in

automation• PN12 – TPM of pneumatic systems


EN33 Implement programming of a programmable logic controller

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with knowledge to translate complex control tasks into operational PLC programs and the ability to write and simulate the control system based on IEC 61131-3 standard. They will be able to program modular production systems with Ethernet communication.


Course Content• Introduction to a PLC: hardware & software, programming

device, general structure of PLC program• PLC addresses: Input/Output listing, Electrical and

pneumatic circuit diagram• Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3

- Ladder diagram- Instruction list- Function block diagram- Structured text- Sequential function chart

• Programming of control task- Sequence tasks- Analogue signals- Programming modular production systems

• Multitasking with the PLC- Manual/Auto mode- Emergency stop- Single/Continuous cycle- Parallel programs

• Communication interface with PLCs- Types of communication interface- Ethernet communication- Communication between modular production systems

• Simulation and practical exercises- Understanding the control task- Writing the program- Downloading the program- Testing the system

• Creation of Functions and Function Blocks: User specific functions and User specific function blocks





• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• EN31 – Operate programmable logic controllers• EN32 – Programming a programmable logic controller


PN82 Design electric drives and electromechanical systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide participant with the fundamental knowledge and skill on the different electric motors and its application. Participants will also be able to incorporate the motors to the electrical drive units.

Target GroupIndustrial personnel, technicians, operators, designers and engineers

Course Content• Introduction to Electrical Motors

- How does an electric motor work?- Fundamentals- Output characteristics

• Types of Industrial Motors: DC motors and AC motors• Stepper Motors

- Introduction- How stepper motors work?- Variable resistance (VR) stepper motors- Permanent magnet (PM) stepper motors- Hybrid stepper motors- Phases of stepper motors- Stepping angles of stepper motors- Advantages and disadvantages of stepper motors- Benefits of stepper motors- Applications of stepper motors

• Servo Motors- Introduction- How servo motors work?- Brushless servo motors.- Servo motor controllers.- Feedback systems.- Advantages and disadvantages of servo motors- Benefits of servo motors- Applications of servo motors

• Electromechanical system- Introduction- Types of electromechanical system- Advantages and disadvantages of different designs- Applications of electromechanical system

• Complete systems- Using the different motors with the different electromechanical devices- Applications of electromechanical systems






WN52 Apply pneumatics in water/wastewater treatment

Course ObjectiveOn completion the participant have an insight into process automation in water-related plants, towards the increased use of pneumatic drives instead of electric drives. This makes an important contribution to the process reliability of these plants


Course Content• Production and distribution of compressed air• Identifying and eliminating waste• Reading circuit diagrams and interpretation of control

sequences• Design and function of pneumatic valves.

- Directional control valves- Pressure control valves- Shutoff and flow control vales

• Function of linear and rotary drives• Correct adjustment of process drives and their sensors• Safe and precise manual intervention• Safe decommissioning in the event of total loss of auxiliary

energy• Practical exercises, designing and testing circuits,

troubleshooting• Simulation and practical exercises





WN51 Operate process Automation valves

Course ObjectiveOn completion the participant will be able to operate valves used in process automation and to be able to do valve/drive selection based on materials and standards.


Course Content• Introduction to process automation• Fluid valves

- Parts of a fluid valve- Types of fluid valves

• Pneumatics in general- Actuators- Valves- Accessories

• Electro-pneumatics basics• Valve terminals• Feedback and control• ISO symbols for signal, control and working elements

according to ISO 1219• Standards• Process and instrumentation diagrams• Simulation and practical exercises


basic English• Participants with the following competency ratings from the

Employability Skills System (ESS) are eligible:• Listening/Speaking Min. Level 4• Reading/Writing Min. Level 4• Numeracy Min. Level 4


HN23 Design hydraulic equipment and systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with a wider knowledge of complex hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control systems as well as to develop ability to design, assemble and operate the controls which enable the participant to read and assemble circuits with additional conditions.

Target GroupEngineers, technicians and supervisors who are involved in the design of hydraulic control systems

Course Content• Fundamentals of hydraulics:

- Basic principles and physical laws of hydraulics• Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators• Characteristics and function of hydraulic valves:

- Pressure control valves- Directional control valves- Flow control valves- Non-return valves

• Construction and principle of electrical components: - Electrical switches and contacts- Electrical sensors- Solenoid operated directional control valves

• ISO electrical and hydraulic symbols according to ISO 1219• Basic hydraulic circuits• Development and layout of control tasks:

- Development steps- System structure

• Designing electro-hydraulic systems: - Logic functions- Memory/Latching function- Controlling circuits remotely

• Control with auxiliary conditions: - On/off and auto mode- Pressure switch control- Emergency off, etc





• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• HN21 – Operate hydraulic systems• HN22 – Maintain and repair hydraulic systems


PN13 Advanced design of pneumatic systems

Course ObjectiveTo provide the participant with a wider knowledge of complex pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control systems as well as to develop ability to design, assemble and operate the controls. Participants would be able to read and assemble circuits with additional conditions.

Target GroupEngineers, technicians and supervisors who are involved in the design of pneumatic control systems

Course Content• Functions and characteristics of electro-pneumatic

components: - Air supply components- Directional control valves- Other pneumatic valves- Switches and contacts- Electrical sensors- Actuators

• Fundamentals and definitions in control technology: Signal flow and control chain

• ISO electrical and pneumatic symbols according to ISO 1219• Basic circuits of pneumatic systems• Types of control: sequence control and Opposing signals

circuits• Sequence control system:

- Motion sequence representation- Signal control with signal cut-off

• Methods of designing circuit diagrams for pneumatic controls: cascade method and shift register method

• Basic circuits of electro-pneumatic systems• Methods of designing circuit diagrams for electro-pneumatic

controls:- Pneumatic memory method- Electrical memory method- Electrical cascade method- Electrical stepper method

• Sequence control with auxiliary conditions:- On/off and auto mode- Single/continuous cycle- Emergency off, etc





• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• PN11 – Understanding pneumatic technology in

automation• PN12 – TPM of pneumatic systems


Advanced Certificate in Precision Engineering (Manufacturing & Production)

HN25 Perform basic control for mobile hydraulic systems

Course ObjectiveOn completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge and application skills in controlling mobile hydraulic equipment and systems and will be able to apply them to the workplace.

Target GroupEngineers, technicians and supervisors who are involved in the design of mobile hydraulic control systems

Course Content• Hydrostatic transmission and related components• Variable displacement pumps• Closed hydraulic circuits• Mobile hydraulic valves

- 6/3-way directional control valves- Flow dividing valves- Shuttle valves- Pilot operated check valves- Counterbalance valves- Shock valves- Priority valves- Flow control valves

• Steering unit• Working hydraulics• Load holding• Load sensing in constant and variable displacement pumps• Hydraulic joystick• Pressure and flow control• Fundamentals of proportional control• Commissioning and maintaining mobile systems• Simulation and practical exercises




• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• HN21 – Operate hydraulic systems• HN24 – Perform basic control for proportional hydraulic

systems


HN24 Perform basic control for proportional hydraulic systems

Course ObjectiveOn completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge and application skills in controlling hydraulic equipment and systems with proportional control and will be able to apply them to the workplace.

Target GroupEngineers, technicians and supervisors who are involved in the design of proportional hydraulic control systems

Course Content• Basic principles of proportional hydraulics• Design, function and characteristic data for proportional,

directional control, pressure and flow control valves• Generation of target values (analogue and digital)• Adaptation of amplifier electronics to required conditions• Development and interpretation of proportional hydraulic

circuit diagrams• Intensive practical training involving design based on

circuit diagram and adjusting parameters for optimum commissioning

• Instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning

• Introduction to servo valve technology and control• Proportional valves in open control loop systems, control

valves in closed control loops• Current standards and safety regulations for practical

operation and exercises• Simulation and practical exercises




• Recommended module to be completed before this module:• HN21 – Operate hydraulic systems


General Information

Statement of Attainment (SOA)A Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment will be issued upon completion and passing the assessment.

ReplacementAny request for replacement of participants must be made in writing and received at least 3 working days before course commencement date. No replacement is allowed once the course has commenced.

DefermentAny request for deferment of course must be made in writing and received at least 3 working days before course commencement date.

If the tax invoice has been issued, payment must be received before the deferment is allowed. No deferment is allowed once the course has commenced.

Withdrawal and Refund PolicyIn writing:• If notice of withdrawal is given 10 working days or

more before the course starts - 100% refund• If notice of withdrawal is given less than 10 working

days or more before the course starts - 70% refund• If notice of withdrawal is given 3 working days or less

before the course starts - No refund• If participants fail to show up for the course - No

refund

Contact Us

Ms Normah MugtaffaPhone: 65 6415-6739Email : [email protected]

Mr Edward GasperPhone: 65 6415-6761Email : [email protected]

Germany

Festo AG & Co. KGPostfach73726 EsslingenRuiter Straße 8273734 Esslingen -BerkheimTel: +49 (0) 711 347 0Fax: +49 (0) 711 347 2628Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KGRechbergstr. 373770 DenkendorfGermanyTel: +49 (0) 711 346 70Fax: +49 (0) 711 34 75 48 85 00

Indonesia

PT Festo Head OfficeJl. Tekno V Blok A/1 Sektor XIKawasan Industri BSDSerpong - tangerang 15314Banten - IndonesiaContact CentreTel : 0804 1 2 FESTO (33786)Fax: 0804 1 4 FESTO (33786)

Malaysia

Festo Sdn BerhadHead Office10 Persiaran IndustriBandar Sri Damansara52200 Kuala LumpurTel: +60 (3) 62 86 80 00Fax: +60 (3) 62 75 64 11

Philippines

Festo Inc Head OfficeFesto BuildingKM 18, West Service RoadSouth Super Highway1700 Paranaque CityMetro ManilaTel: 1800 10 12 FESTO (33786)Fax: 1800 10 14 FESTO (33786)

Singapore

Festo Pte Ltd.6 Kian Teck WaySingapore 628754Tel: +65-62 64 01 52Fax: +65-62 61 10 26

Thailand

Festo Ltd. Head OfficeViranuvat Building, 6th - 7th Floor.1250 Bangna - Trad Road (Soi 34)Bangna, Bangkok 10260Tel: 1 800 290 477

+66 (0) 2785 3700Fax: 1 800 290 478

Vietnam

Festo Co., Ltd (Cong Ty Tnhh Festo)Head OfficeNo. 1515-1516Vanh Dai Dong StreetWard An Phu, District 2Ho Chi Minh CityTel: +84 (8) 62814453-4454Fax: +84 (8) 62814442

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