Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance
The Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance course has been aligned to the NQF Level 3
Qualification Award : KSPTL Certificate Level 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The KSPTL Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance was designed to provide a broad introduction to essential skills for those interested in basic training, undergoing training, or employed in these areas of work. The Certificate also offers the opportunity for formal recognition of practical skills for people already training or working in occupational areas but possess no formal qualifications.
COURSE MODULES
The KSPTL Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance consists of the following modules and related curriculum :
1. English
► Basic Skills
► Literal Comprehension Main Idea
► Literal Comprehension Relationships
► Inference
► Study Skills
2. Mathematics
► Whole Numbers
► Fractions
► Decimals
► Algebra
3. Science
► Quantify Physical Characteristics
► Properties of Fluids
► Physical Force
► Temperature and Heat
► General Chemistry
► Organic Chemistry
4. Mechanical Maintenance Module 1
► Types of Machinery Seals
• Static Seals
• Other Types of Seals
► Mechanical Face Seals
• Operation of Mechanical Face Seals
• Seal Arrangements
• Seal Types
► Compression Packing
• Operation
• Types of Compression Packing
5. Mechanical Maintenance Module 2
► Types of Bearings
• Different Bearing Loads and Types
• Different Types of Rolling-Element Bearings
► Bearing Applications, Operations, and Materials
• Operational Components of Ball and Roller Bearings
• Materials Used for Bearings
► Bearing Wear
• Factors That Affect Bearing Wear
• Replacing a Bearing
6. Mechanical Maintenance Module 3
► Pump Design and Function
• Centrifugal vs. Positive Displacement Pumps
• Centrifugal Pump Construction
• Classification of Centrifugal Pumps
► Centrifugal Pump Components
• Classification of Impellers
• Auxiliary Pump Components
• Pump Casings and Stuffing Boxes
• Mechanical Seals
• Bearings and Bedplates
7. Mechanical Maintenance Module 4
► System Characteristics
• System Overview
• Pressure and Head
• NPSH
• Pump Head
► Factors Affecting Pump Performance
• Cavitation and Recirculation
• Liquid Properties
► Selection Criteria
• System Head Curves
• Pump Performance Curves
• Selecting a Pump
COURSE PRICING
Cost : US$ 1,300.00 / TT$ 7,475.00
To purchase this course, click the ‘Enroll in this course’ button. You will receive a confirmation email from KSPTL with enrollment details upon confirmation of payment.
COURSE AVAILABILITYAvailable immediately.
This course can be pursued over three (3) months asynchronously.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
None required.
COURSE ACCREDITATION
KSPTL is a recognised institution with Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).
COURSE DELIVERY
The theoretical and practical elements of this course can be pursued via asynchronous learning.
COURSE PATHWAY
On successful completion, candidate can progress to NQF Level 5 - KSPTL Diploma Programmes
