{"product_id":"process-technician-with-vr-training-vr-headset-v3-included","title":"Process Technician with VR Training (VR Headset v3 Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis online course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed to become a process technician. You will leverage VR technology to learn a wide variety of skills, including math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, fluid systems, and joining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e165 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES7059\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for the education and training that will give your career a boost and allow you to get the job you want? This online Process Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to become a process technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA process technician is involved throughout the manufacturing process. They operate equipment, oversee processes, document results, and adhere to strict protocols. This advanced manufacturing training will teach you the math, inspection, safety, machining, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, motor controls, fluid systems, and joining necessary to be on your way to a successful career as a process technician. The course includes the Meta Quest 3 headset with two controllers, a carrying case, and the Elite Strap for your process technology training in virtual reality (VR) simulations—so you can further prepare for real-world scenarios in a VR environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspection methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC communication and programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical, mechanical, and fluid systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobot maintenance and installation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFabrication and assembly processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Virtual Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e flyer to get a better understanding of the value this process technology course provides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for a career as a process technician, manufacturing technician, process engineer, equipment engineer, or lab technician\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the confidence and education you need to perform your job in a self-paced, online format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvided with Meta Quest 3 headset with two controllers, a carrying case, and the Elite Strap\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col 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\u003cli\u003eThread Standards and Inspection 151\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurface Texture and Inspection 201\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Prints 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to GD\u0026amp;T 301\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-Line Inspection Applications 381\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLean \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLean Manufacturing Overview 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal Productive Maintenance 141\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5S Overview 151\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntro to Six Sigma 171\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting 181\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSPC Overview 211\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetrics for Lean 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess 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\u003cli\u003eReversing Motor Circuits 341\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduced Voltage Starting 370\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcceleration Methods 385\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLCs \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to PLCs 201\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardware for PLCs 211\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasics of Ladder Logic 221\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumbering Systems and Codes 222\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC Inputs and Outputs 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Programming for PLCs 241\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC Counters and Times 251\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand-Held Programmers of PLCs 280\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC Diagrams and Programs 300\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of PLC Registers 305\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLC Program Control Instructions 310\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath for PLCs 200\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSequencer Instructions for PLCs 330\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePLCs: Siemens \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasics of Siemens PLCs 200\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens PLC Hardware 210\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumbers, Codes and Dara Types for Siemens PLCs 220\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens PLC Inputs and Outputs 240\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens Human Machine Interfaces 250 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens SIMATIC Modular PLCs 260\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens PLC Programming Concepts 270\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Ladder Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 280\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Function Block Diagram Programming for Siemens PLCs 290\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLadder Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 300\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFunction Block Diagram Timers and Counters for Siemens PLCs 310\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional Ladder Diagram Instructions for Siemens PLCs 330\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 340\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs 350\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSiemens Safety Integrated for Factory Automation 360\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuality \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eISO 9001:2015 Review 122\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to Maintenance 131\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTS 16949:2009 Overview 221\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobotics \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobot Troubleshooting 331\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobot Maintenance 355\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobot Installations 370\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety \u003col 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\u003cli\u003eTesting an AC Induction Motor with Multimeter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssembly with Mechanical Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following materials will be shipped to you approximately 10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case, and elite strap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Fees are non-refundable upon registration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Due to the high cost of the VR Headset Kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of a process technician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Indeed.com, the average salary of a process technician in the United States is $56,333.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a process technician? 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