American Trainco
American Trainco is a leading provider of facility and plant maintenance training conducting thousands of courses in hundreds of cities each year. We have served over 40, 000 companies for training in Electrical, HVAC, Safety & Codes, Fluid Power, Mechanical and a variety of Maintenance and Facilities Management topics. Our customers range from small facilities to large plants, government buildings, schools, hospitals and everyone in between.
American Trainco is based in Englewood, CO, USA
American Trainco provides live training for maintenance personnel working in industrial plants and large building facilities. Our public seminars can be found in hundreds of cities throughout North America as well as selected international locations. We also conduct training directly at the customer s site for larger, private groups.
The founding principle of our company is simple...Train our students as if they were our own employees in the practical skills that will keep their plant running, keep themselves and others safe, and that will help them in their careers. When students return from our classes they will be able to immediately apply what they have learned, and be able to do it safely. That's what we mean by Real World training for Real World Needs
Training topics include Electrical Safety (70E, Arc Flash Protection, Electrical Safety); Basic Electricity, Boilers; 2011 National Electrical Code; Electrical Troubleshooting; Motors (Electric Motor, Motor Control Circuits); Air Conditioning (including EPA 608 testing, HVAC Controls, and Air Distribution), PLCs (operation and applications), Generators and Emergency Power (including Uninterruptible Power Supply).
The founding principle of our company is simple...Train our students as if they were our own employees in the practical skills that will keep their plant running, keep themselves and others safe, and that will help them in their careers. When students return from our classes they will be able to immediately apply what they have learned, and be able to do it safely. That's what we mean by Real World training for Real World Needs
Training topics include Electrical Safety (70E, Arc Flash Protection, Electrical Safety); Basic Electricity, Boilers; 2011 National Electrical Code; Electrical Troubleshooting; Motors (Electric Motor, Motor Control Circuits); Air Conditioning (including EPA 608 testing, HVAC Controls, and Air Distribution), PLCs (operation and applications), Generators and Emergency Power (including Uninterruptible Power Supply).
2011 National Electrical Code
: Ourhands-on NEC seminar lets you work as part of a team in the classroom to find information in your code book, perform calculations, identify code violations and more. Our instructors collect real-time participant code problem solutions using an interactive audience response system making code classes a challenging, yet fun learning experience. No more plain and boring Code lectures! Learn to use your code book as a tool, solve problems and see your results immediately. This is the only NEC Code class in the world that lets you see how well you are learning, while youa re learning it!
Air Conditioning - Boilers - HVAC
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
: FREE EPA 608 Technician Certification Testing available with this class
Learning to understand, operate, maintain and troubleshoot your own air conditioning or refrigeration system is what this course is all about. It is perfect for anyone who is involved with HVACR systems in their building or facility. Students get a well rounded introduction in day 1, and then learn to achieve maximum performance for energy efficiency in day 2. A few of the topics covered in this class include:
• AC&R Fundamentals
• Regulations Codes and more...
Boiler Operation Maintenance Safety
: "One of the best courses I have attended on boilers over the last 25 years."
- Gary Danielson, Stationary Engineer, California Dept of Corrections
Being able to service your own boiler is one thing; being able to do it safely is another. This seminar will teach you to do both. After attending this class you will have an increased confidence and comfort level for operating and maintaining your own boilers, with the goal of being able to go back to your workplace and immediately more...
HVAC Controls Air Distribution
: Providing comfort to the people in your building is what this seminar is all about. And whether you are blowing heated or cooled air, keeping the temperature consistently
comfortable for them is dependent upon you properly managing your HVAC electrical controls and air distribution systems. So we've designed this course to help you do
just that. During this seminar students will learn how to "control" their controls, and how to use fundamental air distribution principles for achieving consistent HVAC comfort and efficiency in buildings, plants and facilities.
Codes - Standards - Safety
Building Codes
: This one-day class covers the 2009 ICC Building Code and changes effective as of January 1, 2009. The course will cover a general understanding of the code with an emphasized focus on the effects of the general rule changes
within the ICC Building Code and its affect on building inspectors, contractors, installers of equipment, and facilities management. A solid understanding of the code changes is essential regarding compliance
and legal requirements.
The course is based on the ICC Building Code and instructed by more...
Electrical Codes for Non-Electricians
: This one-day class provides the student with a general introduction to the most important electrical and safety codes for personnel working in plants and facilities. You will learn what the codes are, for whom they were written and your obligations for compliance.
This is course is designed for those who know little to nothing at all about electricalsafety and electrical installation code and compliance issues. A solid understanding of electrical codes and laws is essential regarding compliance and legal requirements.
The course is instructed by Leonard G. "Jerry" Thompson, a licensed more...
Energy Codes
: This one-day class covers the 2009 ICC Energy Code and changes effective as of January 1, 2009. The course will cover a general understanding of the code with an emphasized focus on the effects of the general rule changes within the ICC Energy Code and its affect on building inspectors, contractors, installers of equipment, and facilities management.
A solid understanding of the code changes is essential regarding compliance and legal requirements.
The course is based on the ICC Energy Code and instructed by Leonard G. more...
Mechanical Codes
: This one-day class covers the 2009 ICC Mechanical Code and changes effective as of January 1, 2009. The course will cover a general understanding of the code with an emphasized focus on the effects of the general rule changes within the ICC Mechanical Code and its affect on building inspectors, contractors, installers of equipment, and facilities management. A solid understanding of the code changes is essential regarding compliance and
legal requirements.
The course is based on the ICC Mechanical Code and instructed by more...
Plumbing Codes
: This one-day class covers the 2009 ICC Plumbing Code and changes effective as of January 1, 2009. The course will cover a general understanding of the code with an emphasized focus on the effects of the general rule changes within the ICC Plumbing Code and its affect on building inspectors, contractors, installers of equipment, and facilities management. A solid understanding of the code changes is essential regarding compliance and legal requirements.
The course is based on the ICC Plumbing Code and instructed by Leonard more...
Electrical - Electrical Controls
Arc Flash Protection Electrical Safety
: "I walked out with an interest in living longer."
- Bill Gabriel, Building Engineer, AAOMS
This program is designed to save lives, prevent disabling injuries, and prevent damage to plants, building and equipment. It is the most up-to-date road map for meeting the latest workplace requirements. Based on NFPA 70E, which has become the new standard for meeting OSHA training obligations under CFR1910. 331-335, students more...
Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician
: "The most practical course I've ever taken. This seminar was excellent "
- Jim Monteith , Maintenance, Gorham House
This 2-day hands-on training course is designed for anyone who needs to understand basic electricity in order to improve efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plants and large building facilities. Students will gain a firm understanding of how basic electrical systems work so that they can safely perform routine electrical jobs in and around their own plants and buildings. By more...
Electric Motors Drives and Control Circuits
: Motors that fail and the need to replace them are as common as the day is long. But did you know that it doesn't have to be that way? While motor failure may appear to be a
common problem, it is more likely that the real enemy is a wrong application or control circuit issue. Failure of the motor can be just a symptom of perhaps an even more serious problem that lies ahead.
This course is designed to help maintenance people identify what the real issue is when a motor burns out and how to prevent it from happening again. It involves understanding the control of the motor as well as the motor itself. And because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact so that you can start saving maintenance dollars on costly repairs and service calls today.
Electrical Ladder Drawings Schematics Diagrams
: Being able to understand, operate, maintain and troubleshoot your facility and plant electrical systems is only possible if you understand the electrical language first. That's what this course is all about. We supply the basic building blocks and information you need to become proficient in the proper interpretation and use of various electrical schematics and drawings. This course is perfect for the multi-craft technician as well as the skilled electrician who just needs a refresher.
A few of the topics covered in this class include:
• Electricity Basics Review
• Block more...
Electrical Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
: Maintenance technicians will learn the most commonly performed electrical troubleshooting tasks in this seminar as they perform hands-on exercises using real world industrial components found in your facility. They'll learn basic troubleshooting logic and how to apply various metering tools and voltage testers in their work. They'll wire basic electrical circuits and then troubleshoot a variety of faults. By the end of this seminar students will understand how to quickly and accurately find and fix most common electrical problems. A few of the topics covered in this class include:
• Skills & Methods Used for more...
Generators and Emergency Power
: Lack of electricity at your facility can be devastating. During this seminar, you will learn what you can do, and should do with generators and cogeneration units to make sure your facility will keep running even if the electricity to your facility doesn't. A few of the topics covered in this class include:
• Purpose, Operation & Control Overview
• Types of Generators and Prime Movers
• Circuit Protection
• The Transfer of more...
PLC Programming and Applications
: This course is created for individuals who need to be able to modify and/ or write ladder logic programs for their Programmable Logic Controllers. Since programming logic is the same but there are multiple manufacturers of PLCs, this course does not limit itself to a specific PLC manufacturer. It is designed instead to accommodate all of the most popular software platforms in use today. As a result, students will find this course extremely valuable regardless of the PLCs they may have back at their facility, and it is especially beneficial for those who run more...
PLC Workshop-- From Introduction to Application
: This course combines our introductory PLC course with our programming and applications course to provide the student a complete PLC education from a basic introduction on how PLCs work to providing them the knowledge, confidence and ability to modify or create their own PLC programs.
The training in this class is practical and geared to cover most of the PLC situations students will run across in the field. The training presented is not manufacturer specific but uses LogixPro 500 simulators so that students can explore the variety of PLC software platforms more...
Solving Power Quality Problems
: Estimates put power quality related losses at over $80 billion per year in the United States. In fact, power quality related downtime can cost over $5 million per hour in industrial facilities and credit card data centers alone. This course is designed to provide you the knowledge to manage power quality, as well as give you real world hands-on hours of practice using the Fluke 435 3-Phase Power Quality Analyzer (PQA).
Understanding Motor Control Circuits
: The purpose of this hands-on seminar is to provide students with the skills needed for the creation, testing and troubleshooting of electrical ladder diagrams, schematics and one line diagrams in their plant or facility.
Students will be provided with a Laptop Computer and use Visual Simulation Software to create, modify and experiment with over 30 complete circuits that can be tested from the three phase power components to the control circuit.
Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Systems
: How often do you get a chance to work with the Uninterruptable Power Supply system in your facility? Do you know what steps to take in the event of an emergency so that your facility can be kept up and running? What is your
procedure if something goes wrong? What about regular testing and preventive maintenance?
This course is designed for anyone at your facility who needs a basic understanding of the application, installation, operation and troubleshooting of UPS systems and storage batteries. The theory of operation and the routine testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of more...
Variable Frequency Drives
: Learn how to troubleshoot common VFD problems so that you can take care of your own equipment and avoid costly repairs or service calls. This course is designed for anyone requiring a general knowledge and understanding of Variable Frequency Drives. Real world applications involving HVAC, hot water and chilled water pumps, cooling tower fans, and conveyors will be covered as well as other specific applications including those requiring constant torque operations. Training will cover AC motors, VFD configuration, component layout, various control methods, installation more...
Facility Plant Management
Maintenance Planning Scheduling
: In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the maintenance department is routinely asked to keep equipment running longer, with fewer failures and at lower costs. The planning and scheduling functions are critical components to make any maintenance program operate according to the new expectations.
This course covers the fundamentals of planning and scheduling required for any successful maintenance program. Effective Maintenance and Planning will provide students with real world applications, the principles behind the programs and specific techniques to implement your own plan.
In addition to more...
Total Productive Maintenance TPM 5S
: TPM focuses on getting managers, maintenance personnel and equipment users all working together to prevent equipment problems and reduce expenditures. By giving ownership and
responsibility of equipment and processes to the right employees, equipment breakdowns are reduced. 5S provides a systematic approach to setting standards and visual guides for preventing breakdowns and making your equipment run smoothly.
Fluid Power-Hydraulics-Pneumatics
Understanding & Troubleshooting Hydraulics
: Being able to operate, maintain and troubleshoot your own hydraulic equipment and systems starts with simply understanding how and why all the various components work. That is what this course is all about. We will provide you the basic building blocks and information you need to become proficient in working with industrial hydraulics and fluid power, whether a small mobile unit or large industrial installation.
Pumps - Piping - Mechanical
Pumps and Pump Systems
: "What an eye opener This course makes troubleshooting easy "
- Matthew Kossick, Maint Supr, Franklin Ind.
Better than learning how to replace or repair a pump, wouldn't it be more efficient and a greater cost savings if you just knew how to prevent a pump from failing in the first place? That's exactly what this course is designed to do. From the pump and pump system, to the people who operate, maintain and design the pump system, this seminar will teach students how to identify the real problems causing pump failure, and how to avoid repeating those more...
Troubleshooting Mechanical Drive Systems Rotating Equipment
: In this course we'll provide the student a new perspective on troubleshooting mechanical and rotating equipment. Rather than teaching about "equipment specific" situations we'll take a more novel approach. We'll teach you to troubleshoot based on the common components that make up a piece of specified equipment so that you can go back to the workplace and troubleshoot just about anything regardless of its function, design or manufacturer. You
will learn about basic mechanical applications, failures, life expectancy and maintenance of shafts, bearings, couplings, chains, sprockets, bushings, gears, belts, sheaves and other mechanical components. You'll more...
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