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This course provides a review for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Level I exam. It covers principles of process control, calibration, maintenance, documentation and exam preparation over 10 weekly modules. Students can access pre-recorded audio and visual lessons online and participate in live question and answer sessions with the instructor.

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TS00E Syllabus

This course provides a review for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Level I exam. It covers principles of process control, calibration, maintenance, documentation and exam preparation over 10 weekly modules. Students can access pre-recorded audio and visual lessons online and participate in live question and answer sessions with the instructor.

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IMPORTANT: COURSE SYLLABUS ~ DO NOT DESTROY

Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Exam


Review Course (TS00E)

CEU Credits: 2.1


Instructor: Mr. Tom Stokes

Description
The course is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain
standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA
Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an
explanation of the examination process are provided. This CyberU course runs for ten (10) weeks. You will have
access to various online modules including a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes.
Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules, provide assignments, and the schedule for live
Q&A sessions. You will be able to access the modules 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the duration of the
course.

You will be able to:


▪ Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions
▪ Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control
instrumentation
▪ Identify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose
▪ Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of
measurement and control instruments and systems
▪ Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process
▪ Define the education, experience, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST
▪ Identify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST
▪ Describe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam
▪ Identify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas
▪ Complete simulated CCST Level I Practice Exams

You will cover:


Each course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor, so that you can access on your schedule. Each
module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes.

Week/Module 1: Overview of CCST Certification/Concepts of Process Control


Week/Module 2: Domain 1 -- Calibration, Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting - Part 1 (Concepts of Process
Control)
Week/Module 3: Domain 1 -- Calibration, Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting - Part 2 (Safety/Installation in
Hazardous Areas)
Week/Module 4: Domain 1 - Calibration, Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting - Part 3 (Fundamentals of
Instruments)
Week/Module 5: Domain 2 - Project Startup, Commissioning, Loop Checking, Project Organization & Planning,
Pt 1 (Final Control Elements)
Week/Module 6: Domain 2 - Project Startup, Commissioning, Loop Checking, Project Organization & Planning -
Pt 2 (Instrument Maintenance)
Week/Module 7: Domain 2 - Project Startup, Commissioning, Loop Checking, Project Organization & Planning -
Pt 3 (Advanced Control Strategies)
Week/Module 8: Domain 3 - Documentation, Pt 1
Week/Module 9: Domain 3 - Documentation, Pt 2
Week/Module 10: Domain 3 - Documentation, Pt 3 (Exam Preparation Overview)

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Homework Exercises:
Unit conversion calculations
Calibration documentation and analysis
Trouble recognition and analysis
ISA CCST Level I practice exam questions

Course Materials:
• Course noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus
• ISA Text Included: CCST® Study Guide Level I

Features of ISA Cyber U online course

Online Pre-recorded Course Modules


Your instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your
schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. Please use the following
URL for access to the learning management site throughout the course:

https://www.isa.org/training-certifications/ >Access online training


User Name: Is the email address you provided to ISA
Password: Is what you created for ISA. If you do not remember you will need to create a new
one.

Ask the Expert


There are five live telephone Q&A sessions scheduled during the ten-week course. The Q&A sessions provide
an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity
to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. At the
scheduled time provided in the syllabus, call 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the Passcode: 335492#

International Numbers Kenya +254 (0) 20 5231033


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Italy +39 350 564 9025 United States (712) 775-7035
Japan +81 (0) 3-5050-5075 Vietnam +84 (0) 4 7108 0080

You can also interact with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A
sessions. The instructor email address for this course is [email protected]. You can expect a reply to
your email within 24 hours. The email address is only active during the course period. You must access it
through the ISA website.

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Class Discussions
You will be invited to subscribe to a course Google Group that includes course participants. You can use this
Google Group to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. Please
be aware that anytime you reply to an email generated via the Group, you reply to everyone in the group.
Please use the instructor email or individual emails for discussions you do not wish to share with the group. For
any IT or system related issues you have during the course – please address those issues to Matthew Spitler
the Education Services Coordinator at [email protected]. Please do not use Google Group for these issues or
questions.

Course Assignments and Exams


Take the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas
that you will want to focus on more during the course.

Homework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are
designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.

Complete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final
exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.

PLEASE NOTE: This final “Post Course Exam” should not be confused with the actual CCST EXAM. This
online post course exam is required in order to get your course certificate of completion. Continuing Education
Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. You must still
apply and sit for the actual electronic CCST certification exam following this review course, upon receipt of your
eligibility code information.

Preview of Cyber U and FAQ for New Users


If you are new to using the online learning system, please take a few minutes to review the FAQ and Preview of
Cyber U for New Users links. Click on ‘FAQ’ at the bottom of the Navigation Bar on the left side of the homepage
once you’ve logged into the site.

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Course Syllabus
Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Exam
Review Course (TS00E)

CEU Credits: 2.1


Start Date: 12 August – 25 October 2019
Instructor: Mr. Tom Stokes

Week 1 (12 August – 16 August)

• TAKE: Pre-test located in the back of your student noteset. Answers to the pre-test are provided under
the tab denoted “Answer Sheets.”

▪ VIEW: Module 1: CCST Certification Overview/Concepts of Process Control

Week 2 (19 August – 23 August)

▪ VIEW: Module 2: Domain 1 - -- Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

• COMPLETE: Homework questions that will be posted to the Google Group

• ATTEND:
- Live Instructor Q&A Review – THURSDAY, 22 August /7 PM Eastern
On the day of the program, call into the following number(s): 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the
Passcode: 335492#.

Note: The instructor will be available on the call as long as there are students connected.
Please call in at the designated time to ensure that you are able to participate.

Week 3 (26 August – 30 August)

▪ VIEW: Module 3: Domain 1 -- Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

Week 4 (2 September – 6 September)

• VIEW: Module 4: Domain 1 – Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

• COMPLETE: Homework questions that will be posted to the Google Group

• ATTEND:
-Live Instructor Q&A Review – THURSDAY, 5 September /7 PM Eastern
On the day of the program, call into the following number(s): 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the
Passcode: 335492#.

Note: The instructor will be available on the call as long as there are students connected.
Please call in at the designated time to ensure that you are able to participate.

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Week 5 (9 September – 13 September)

▪ VIEW: Module 5: Domain 2 -- Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization


and Planning

• COMPLETE: Homework questions that will be posted to the Google Group

Week 6 (16 September – 20 September)

▪ VIEW: Module 6: Domain 2 -- Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization


and Planning

• ATTEND:
- Live Instructor Q&A Review – THURSDAY, 19 September /7 PM Eastern
On the day of the program, call into the following number(s): 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the
Passcode: 335492#.

Note: The instructor will be available on the call as long as there are students connected.
Please call in at the designated time to ensure that you are able to participate.

Week 7 (23 September – 27 September)

▪ VIEW: Module 7: Domain 2 -- Project Start-up, Commissioning, Loop-checking, Project Organization


and Planning
▪
▪ COMPLETE: Homework questions that will be posted to the Google Group

Week 8 (30 September – 4 October)

▪ VIEW: Module 8: Domain 3 -- Documentation

• COMPLETE: Homework questions that will be posted to the Google Group

▪ ATTEND:
Live Instructor Q&A Review on THURSDAY, 3 October /7 PM Eastern)
On the day of the program, call into the following number(s): 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the
Passcode: 335492#.

Note: The instructor will be available on the call as long as there are students connected. Please call
in at the designated time to ensure that you are able to participate.

Week 9 (7 October – 11 October)

▪ VIEW: Module 9: Domain 3 -- Documentation

Week 10 (14 October – 18 October)

▪ VIEW: Module 10: Domain 3 – Documentation

• Take: Practice Exam (Located in back of student noteset under the tab denoted exam)

▪ ATTEND:
- Live Instructor Q&A Review on THURSDAY, 17 /6 PM Eastern)
On the day of the program, call into the following number(s): 712-775-7035 (Inside U.S) and enter the
Passcode: 335492#.

Note: The instructor will be available on the call as long as there are students connected. Please call
in at the designated time to ensure that you are able to participate.

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Final Exam (21 October – 25 October)

▪ TAKE: Final Examination


Students are required to take the final exam, which includes questions related to the various subject-
matter areas you have studied throughout the seven-week period. The final exam will be available
online between 8 a.m. EST on 21 October and 5 p.m. EST on 25 October 2019.

*Use the same login/password and URL web link that you used to view the course presentations. All
students must obtain an 80% or above to receive CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits.

Any questions, please contact ISA at 919.549.8411 -- ENJOY YOUR COURSE!

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