Concrete Masonry Technology:
7-11
January 2008
($1150)
11-15
February 2008 ($1150)
2-6 June
2008
($1150)
6-10
October 2008
($1150)
Concrete Masonry Technology covers material grading and blending,
cementitious material, lightweight aggregates, design mix
development, admixes, pigments and the producing and curing of
concrete masonry units. Concrete masonry specifications and the
multiple uses of products are covered. Course presentations are
directed toward the material suppliers and the producers of
concrete masonry units. Students are encouraged to bring samples
of their own aggregates to test after class.
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Vibrapac®:
14-18
January 2008
($1150)
18-22
February 2008
($1150)
28
April-2 May 2008
($1150)
(Class Cancelled)
12-16
May 2008
SPANISH
($1150)
(Class Cancelled)
9-13
June 2008
($1150)
(Class Cancelled)
13-17
October 2008
($1150)
The Vibrapac concrete products machine course is a hands-on study
of the proper machine adjustments, electronics and electrical
schematic print reading of the V3 Vibrapac concrete products
machines. Students are given troubleshooting problems as a
practical application of these topics.
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Advanced Vibrapac®:
The Advanced Vibrapac course provides more extensive hands-on work
for practical application in concrete products production, both
mechanical and electrical. Students are required to adjust a
concrete products machine to low height and to manufacture
concrete products in class. Electrical sessions cover
Allen-Bradley programmable controllers. Greater concentration is
applied to schematic print reading and ladder logic diagnosis.
Before attending this course, students must complete the Vibrapac
course.
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Electronic Controls:
25-29 February 2008
($1150)
The Electronic Controls course includes an in-depth study of
electrical wiring and programmable logic controllers. Applications
and troubleshooting for Allen-Bradley programmable controllers are
studied. Practical applications and troubleshooting will be
covered on concrete products machines, Multi-Spade Besser-Matic®
loader/unloaders and cubers.
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Product Handling:
19-23
May 2008
SPANISH
($1150) (Class Cancelled)
3-7
November 2008
($1150)
The Product Handling course covers adjustments, schematic print
reading and solid state circuitry of
E-Model and Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders, LSC and
PTS handling systems and cubers. Troubleshooting and practical
applications are covered
on all concrete products handling equipment.
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Equipment Controls:
23-27 June 2008
($1150) (Class Cancelled)
The Equipment Controls course is an advanced, in-depth study of
electrical wiring, solid state circuitry, hydraulic controls and
preventive maintenance of Vibrapac® concrete products machines,
Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders and cubers. Before
attending this course, students must complete the Vibrapac and
Product Handling courses.
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Dynapac®/Ultrapac®/Superpac®:
14-18
April 2008
($1150) (Class Cancelled)
16-20 June 2008 ($1150)
20-24
October 2008
($1150)
The Dynapac®/Ultrapac®/Superpac® concrete products machine course
provides a hands-on study of the high production three-, four-,
five- and six-at-a-time concrete products machines. Proper machine
adjustments, wiring diagrams, schematic print reading, electronics
and equipment safety are covered. Students are given
troubleshooting problems, both mechanical and electrical, as
practical application of these topics.
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Besser/Lithibar Cuber
Training:
25-27
March 2008
($800) (Class Cancelled)
This
class will focus on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
on automatic and semi-automatic cubers. Students will be exposed
to terminology, proportional valves, speed analysis and cube
codes. RAD software, tier patterns, sensor location and functions
will also be covered. Logic reading and programming using
schematics with a hands-on approach will benefit all levels of
education.
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Executive Session:
15-17
July 2008
($800)
6-8
November 2008
($800)
The Executive Session is a condensed version of the Concrete
Masonry Technology and Vibrapac® Blockmakers Workshops® tailored
to upper management. New products, programs and current issues are
also discussed in a round-table format with industry executives
and professionals.
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SmartPac Vibrators:
22-23 April 2008
($800)
(Class Cancelled)
SmartPac
Programmable Vibrators is an in-depth study of the system,
including a complete hands-on teardown and rebuilding of the
shafts and components.
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Hydraulic
Fundamentals and Troubleshooting:
14 April -
6 June 2008
(Free
for U.S. Citizens)
(CLASS FULL)
15 Sept. -
7 Nov. 2008
(Free
for U.S. Citizens)
After
completing this entry-level online course, students will possess
a working knowledge of hydraulic systems. Learners will
become familiar with such common hydraulic components as
accumulators, control valves, cylinders, directional valves,
filters, geroters, motors, and reservoirs to name a few.
Students will be exposed to hydraulic symbols, and will be
required to interpret hydraulic schematics. Students will be able to
understand standard system operation by reading these prints and be able to use the document for problem determination
and isolation. Equipped with new knowledge, students will gain
confidence in troubleshooting hydraulic problems, approaching
the task with a systematic troubleshooting method, and utilizing standard problem resolution flowcharts.
Schematic diagrams for various hydraulic systems and
how they operate while
troubleshooting will also be taught.
Safety topics will
be included in weekly discussions. It is better to
learn safe work habits and techniques up first rather than
learn a safer approach after
an incident or injury.
Required Supplies:
-
Pentium-based PC with minimum 256MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000,
Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet
Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software
and knowledge of computer applications for word processing,
spreadsheets (MS Word and MS Excel), e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Introduction to Plant
Safety:
21 April -
13 June 2008
(Free
for U.S. Citizens)
(CLASS FULL)
22 Sept. -
14 Nov. 2008
(Free
for U.S. Citizens)
This eight-week
class will explore all safety aspects of the concrete masonry
industry and other industrial settings. There will be
discussions held on Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures on the
electrical end along with pneumatic and mechanical lock outs.
This course is designed to inform the employee on safety issues
that they may encounter during their
employment. The course will go over safe positions that certain
types of concrete products machinery need to be in during
maintenance. It will also discuss who needs to be contacted when
an accident occurs and the correct procedure to use when filling
out an accident report. The last week of the course will aid the
student in looking at the steps that need to be taken when
putting together a company safety plan along with introducing
the means of incorporating safety incentives into your program.
Required
Supplies:
-
Calculator: (Texas Instruments - TI-30 XA)
- Laptop or
Computer: minimum 128MB RAM, Pentium-based computer,
Internet Connection, knowledge of computer applications
(word-processing, spreadsheets, operating systems, e-mail
and sending/receiving attachments)
- Internet
Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband), Win XP, 2000, Internet
Explorer version 5+ Word Processor (MS Word), Spreadsheet
program (Excel), Method to send and receive e-mail
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Understanding Aspects of SLC-500
Programming System:
7 April -
30 May 2008
(CLASS FULL)
8 Sept. -
31 October 2008
(Free
for U.S. Citizens)
This
eight-week class will take an in-depth look at the fundamentals of hard
wiring in PLC control circuits and the symbolism used. The instructor will communicate with students
by email (required). Near the end of the eight weeks, the class
will work with ladder logic and utilize the most
informative web sites on the internet.
Required Supplies:
-
Calculator: (Texas Instruments - TI-30 XA)
-
Pentium-based PC with minimum 256MB RAM, Windows Vista, XP or 2000,
Internet Explorer version 6+
- Internet
Connection: (Dial-up or Broadband)
- Software
and knowledge of computer applications for word processing,
spreadsheets, e-mail and sending/receiving attachments
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Workshop Background
Since Besser Company began industrial training courses in 1954,
more than 12,750 students from 58 countries have completed one or
more Blockmakers Workshops. Participants come from a variety of
industries including concrete products, cement, aggregates and
chemical admixtures.
The partnership between the World Center for Concrete Technology
and its important donors allows participants to expand their
knowledge through hands-on use of a full production concrete
products facility, laboratory testing and classroom instruction.
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