Course description
This five-day program develops deductive reasoning abilities in Heavy Equipment Technicians that can be applied to complex electrical and mechanical systems. It is guaranteed to significantly reduce equipment downtime and costs.
Over 1,000 lbs of project equipment is trailered to your site. This enables participants tospend 90% of their time troubleshooting realistic faults utilizing both hardwired (including CAN Bus) and software simulators under the guidance of a Master Troubleshooter.
Based on Canada Training Group's proprietary Deductive Reasoning TM methodology, this program is flexible enough to develop strong processes in younger troubleshooters and still challenge experienced troubleshooters to fine-tune their skills.
Another major outcome from this training will be a huge increase in job satisfaction. Your troubleshooters will be keenly aware of their increased competence and feel capable of extraordinary achievement. The natural result is a dramatic increase in productivity; your people will see the impact of a job well done and will want to do more.
Any troubleshooter determined to improve their game will be able to apply our Deductive Reasoning TM methodology to electrical, mechanical and other systems, collectively saving you hundreds of thousands of dollars in downtime during their career with your company.
Our instructors have 30-40 years of electrical troubleshooting experience, including 15-20 years as troubleshooting instructors. Our maximum class size of 8 students allows the instructor to work closely with each student to improve every aspect of their troubleshooting skills and ensure their maximum learning.
Past participants continue to make especial reference to the measurable increase in their safety by following our proprietary Deductive Reasoning TM methodology.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Who should attend: Heavy Equipment Technicians, Millwrights, Mechanics, Technicians, and any other worker who must be relied on to quickly and accurately diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical systems.
Training content
1. INTRODUCTION
Objective:
- Course Introduction
- Student Introductions
I. EVALUATE AND COMPARE REASONING METHODOLOGIES
Objective: Determine the most efficient and effective reasoning methodology to employ while troubleshooting
- Review Analytical Thinking
- Review Divergent Thinking
- Review Convergent Thinking
- Review Inductive Reasoning
- Develop a Troubleshooting Procedure Applying Deductive Reasoning
- Compare Deductive Reasoning to Analytical Thinking
- Review Deductive Reasoning
- Develop an Electrical Troubleshooting Procedure Applying Deductive Reasoning
- Practical Projects
II. DEDUCE FAULT TYPE
Objective: Isolate the root cause using deduction.
- Differentiate Between Electrical and Mechanical Faults
- Differentiate Between Electrical and Fluid Faults
- Differentiate Between Power and Control Faults
- Differentiate Between Electrical and Electronic Faults
- Identify Black Box Faults
- Practical Projects
III. PLAN YOUR TROUBLESHOOTING APPROACH
Objective: Use empirical evidence to plan your steps.
- Evaluate Hazards
- Select Starting Point
- Plan Minimum Troubleshooting Steps
- Deduce Test Results
- Practical Projects
IV. PREPARE TO TROUBLESHOOT
Objective: Develop preparatory skills.
- Select Troubleshooting Tools
- Make Factual Observations
- Plan Your Tests
- Gather Empirical Evidence
- Practical Projects
V. TROUBLESHOOT THE SYSTEM
Objective: Apply a non-redundant series of minimum tests supported with documentation of the process.
- Control Hazards
- Conduct Tests
- Record Tests and Results
- Practical Projects
VI. INTERPRET DATA
Objective: Utilize results of troubleshooting to both fix the current problem but to also deduce root cause.
- Evaluate Test Results
- Eliminate Non-Problem Areas
- Identify True Cause of Failure
- Practical Projects
- Isolate Cause of Failure
VII. TROUBLESHOOT 12/24VDC SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Objective: Apply deductive reasoning skills to identify and isolate constant and intermittent DC system problems with the fewest tests
- Open Circuits
- Short Circuits
- Voltage Drops
- Voltage Loss
- Grounded Circuits
- Crossed Circuits
- Sensor Faults
- Actuator Faults
- ECU Faults
- Practical Projects
VIII. UNDERSTAND HEAVY EQUIPMENT CAN BUS CONTROL SYSTEMS
Objective: Identify and relate the individual components of a CAN Bus system and how they are integrated into a system
- CAN Protocols
- CAN Networks
- Electronic Control Units
- CAN Bus
- Nodes
- CAN Message
- CAN Logging
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Sensors
- Actuators
- CAN Customizing
- Practical Projects
IX. TROUBLESHOOT HEAVY EQUIPMENT CAN BUS CONTROL SYSTEMS
Objective: Apply deductive reasoning skills to identify and isolate constant and intermittent CAN Bus system problems with the fewest tests
- Test Instruments
- Electronic Control Unit Problems
- BUS Problems
- Sensor Problems
- Node Problems
- Actuator Problems
- Open Circuits
- Grounded Circuits
- Hi - Lo Short Circuits
- Practical Projects
X. TROUBLESHOOT HEAVY EQUIPMENT CAN BUS SENSORS
Objective: Apply deductive reasoning skills when testing sensors
- Sensor Types
- Sensor Calibration
- Liquid Level Sensors
- Position Sensors
- Pressure Sensors
- Speed/Timing Sensors
- Temperature Sensors
- Other Sensors
- Practical Projects
XI. TROUBLESHOOT HEAVY EQUIPMENT CAN BUS ACTUATORS
Objective: Apply deductive reasoning skills when testing actuators
- Actuator Types
- Actuator Calibration
- Engine Actuators
- Brake Actuators
- Steering Actuators
- Transmission Actuators
- Chassis Actuators
- Other Actuators
- Practical Projects
XII. CONCLUSION
Objective: Conclude course and evaluate troubleshooting skill progression in both speed and accuracy.
- Evaluation of Learned Skills
- Review of Course Goals
- Review of Student Goals
- Evaluation of Course
Certification / Credits
You will be able to: Significantly reduce equipment downtime by rigorously applying our proprietary troubleshooting process
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Canada Training Group
Canada Training Group stands as a premier provider of industrial electrical safety and technical training. With over 40 years of expertise, we specialize in delivering comprehensive, results-oriented training programs designed to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency across various industries. Our...