Upskill Trainings

C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I—Basic Operations

This competency-based course prepares you to succeed in modern production environments. Learn to use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, and processes. Be able to analyze and modify these modern production control systems.

Competencies

• Concepts and terminology of smart manufacturing
• Basic setup, adjustment, and operation of automated machines=
• Production monitoring via HMI, internet, ethernet, and smart phones
• CNC concepts
• Workplace Communication
• Safety and Hand Tools
• Blueprint and Schematic Reading
• Precision Measurement
• Basic Electrical Control, Pneumatic, and Sensor Systems Operation
• Basic Robot Operation and Terminology

C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II—Advanced Operations

This competency-based course prepares you to analyze and modify modern production control systems that use Industry 4.0 automation technologies and processes.

Competencies

• Smart manufacturing system metrics and optimization
• Setup, adjustment, and operation of computer-controlled machines
• Basic ethernet network operation
• Basic programmable controller programming and operation
• Basic mechanical and hydraulics system operation and adjustment
• Basic mechatronic systems programming and operation
• Basic robotics and CNC programming/operation
• HMI interface and operation

C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III—Robot System Operations

Robot System Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment.

This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

This course is intended for an operator, technician, engineer, or programmer who must set up, record, and/or troubleshoot programs on the HandlingTool software package. The course covers the HandlingTool application, testing, running, and refining the program and production setup.

Recommended safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises.

The course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations, and a series of lab exercises designed to reinforce what the student has learned. In addition to lab exercises, a pre-test, and post-test are used to measure mastery of objectives.

Competencies

• Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to set up and jog a 6-axis robot.
• Demonstrate an ability to appropriately start, operate, and shut down an industrial robotic cell.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively define tool center points (TCP).
• Develop an understanding of the various coordinate systems used in robotic programming applications.
• Demonstrate ability to backup and restore individual files and programs.
• Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults and errors.
• Demonstrate an ability to monitor, force, and simulate robot inputs and outputs.
• Create and execute MACRO’s commands within a robotic application.
• Demonstrate an ability to create programs with a subroutine structure.
• Demonstrate an ability to modify programmed positions.
• Develop an understanding robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts.

This training combines robot system operations (HandlingTool application) with a RoboGuide simulation. The simulation component adds an additional three weeks (9 sessions) of training.

This course is an introductory course that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment.

This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

This course is intended for an operator, technician, engineer, or programmer who must set up, record, and/or troubleshoot programs on HandlingTool software package.

The course is divided into two sections that cover:

• HandlingTool application
• RoboGuide simulation.

HandlingTool application covers testing, running, and refining the program and production setup. RoboGuide simulation covers creating a HandlingPro virtual work cell that contains a FANUC robot with end of arm tooling, one or more fixtures for holding parts and a teach pendant program that moves parts from one fixture to another.

Recommended safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises.

The course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations, and a series of lab exercises designed to reinforce what the student has learned. In addition to lab exercises, a pre-test, and post-test are used to measure mastery of objectives.

Competencies

• Develop an understanding of Robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts
• Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to set up and jog a 6-axis robot.
• Demonstrate an ability to appropriately start, operate, and shut down an industrial robotic cell.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively define tool center points (TCP).
• Develop an understanding of the various coordinate systems used in robotic programming applications.
• Demonstrate ability to backup and restore individual files and programs.
• Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults and errors.
• Demonstrate an ability to monitor, force, and simulate robot inputs and outputs.
• Create and execute MACRO’s commands within a robotic application.
• Demonstrate an ability to create programs with a subroutine structure.
• Demonstrate an ability to modify programmed positions.
• Determine the function and use of simulations (RoboGuide)
• Demonstrate knowledge of simulation screen layout
• Prepare simulation model robot
• Jog the robot
• Define parts and fixtures in simulation
• Create robot TP program for simulation
• Create a simulation
• Execute simulation program
• Match real cell to RoboGuide
• Transfer to and from robot

SACA C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV - IIoT, Networking and Data Analytics

This certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to program and optimize Industry 4.0 automation technologies such as IIoT, smart sensors/devices, networking, and data analytics software. This certification is ideal for maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in the basics of Industry 4.0 automation.

Competencies:

• Concepts of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
• PLC Ethernet Messaging Communications
• Barcode and RFID Programming and Operation
• Smart Sensor Programming and Operation
• Managed Ethernet Switch Configuration and Operation
• Variable Frequency Drive Programming
• SQL Database Systems
• Data Analytics and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Lean Manufacturing and System Optimization

Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed in multi-skill maintenance technician positions in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

This certification also features a variety of elective micro-credentials that are ideal for individuals seeking to become versed in Industry 4.0 automation or those pursuing SACA Professional Certification.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• SACA C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-201 Electrical Systems 1
• C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
• C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
• C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
• C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
  or SACA C101 Associate-Basic Operations and C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations Certifications
• C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
• C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
  or SACA C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations and C-104 Associate-IIoT and Data Analytics Certifications
• C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
• C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1
• C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management
• C-212 Ethernet Communications 1
• C-213 Smart Sensor and Identification Sys. 1
• C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1
• C-215 Robot System Operations 1
  or SACA C-103 Associate-Robot Systems Certification
• C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1

Elective Micro-Credentials:

• C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1
• C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance
• C-257 Process Control Systems 1
• C-258 Process Control Troubleshooting 1
• C-259 Rigging Systems 1
• C-260 Rigging Systems 2

Certified Industry 4.0 Operations Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as team lead operators in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

• Perform automated machine setup and adjustment.
• Operate and monitor system operation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Analyze and optimize system operation.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations
• C-103 Robot System Operations
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Certified Industry 4.0 Electrical Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial electrician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical circuits and electric motor systems.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-201 Electrical Systems 1
• C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
• C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
• C-206 Electrical System Installation 1

Certified Industry 4.0 Control Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as a controls technician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial control systems using sensors, programmable controllers, and variable frequency drives.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-201 Electrical Systems 1
• C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
• C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
• C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
• C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
• C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
• C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Certified Industry 4.0 Robotics Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as robotics technicians in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

Install, program, test, interface, and maintain industrial robot systems and workcells.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-102 Industry 4.0 Advanced Operations
• C-215 Robot System Operations 1
• C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Certified Industry 4.0 Robotics Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as robotics technicians in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

Install, program, test, interface, and maintain industrial robot systems and workcells.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-102 Industry 4.0 Advanced Operations
• C-215 Robot System Operations 1
• C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Certified Industry 4.0 Mechanical Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial mechanic in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical power transmission systems using belt, chain, shaft coupling, and gear power transmission methods.

Core Micro-Credentials:

• C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
• C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
• C-301 Mechanical Power Systems 2
• C-302 Laser Shaft Alignment 1
• C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance