Courses Offered
SVT Training courses have been developed for all levels of industry personnel to include:
- Maintenance and Operations Technicians
- Facility Engineers and Supervisors
- Maintenance Supervisors, Engineers and Planners
- Reliability & Integrity Engineers
- Asset Management Personnel
The following presents some of the scheduled training that SVT is presenting in 2008/09. SVT are running these and many other presentations and seminars within Australia and Overseas. These include sessions which are:
- Relevant to general industry
- Industry sector specific
- Customer specific
- Product specific
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Machine Vibration & Lubrication / Alignment / Balancing
Vibration Fundamentals & Measurement (VFM)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to learn about the relevant fundamentals of vibration (without the math), and how to reliably collect vibration data in the field. I want to know the common pitfalls and sources of measurement error, how to check that the data collected is sound, and learn the correct techniques.
Vibration Measurement, Basic Analysis & Lubrication Awareness (VBL)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to learn the techniques, equipment and principles for collecting vibration information. I want to know what I am looking at when I view the data collected, and be able to undertake basic analysis. I also want to improve my awareness of important lubrication issues such as the critical processes at work, risks to mechanical integrity (often seen in industry!) correct sampling, handling and storage.
Vibration Measurement, Intermediate Analysis & Lubrication Awareness (VIL)
Duration: 3 days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to learn the techniques, equipment and principles for the setting up vibration measurements, as well as collecting and qualifying vibration information. I want to learn of the various techniques which are used for routine and non-routine vibration information collection. I want to sink my teeth into the analysis side of vibration to assess common fault conditions in machinery equipment. I also want to improve my awareness of important lubrication issues such as the critical processes at work, risks to mechanical integrity (often seen in industry!) correct sampling, handling and storage.
Lubrication Awareness (LUB)
Duration: ½ day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Why is lubrication management so important to the integrity and lifecycle of mechanical assets? What are the common problems and challenges seen in industry due to lack of awareness of supply, storage and handling of lubricants, and of analysis programs. Develop cost effective remedies to these issues by becoming aware.
Balancing Fundamentals (BAL)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to learn about the fundamentals of balancing rigid rotors. I want to know about one and two plane balancing and when they work. I want to know the common pitfalls and sources of measurement error, how to check that data collected is sound, and learn the correct techniques. I also want to know what happens if a rotor is not rigid and the implications for balancing.
Advanced Condition Monitoring of Diesel Engines (CMD)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to understand why oil analysis is the premier technique for fault detection in diesel engines. I want to discover how state-of-the-art oil analysis of my diesel engine fleet can improve my bottom line.
I want to learn about the impact of legislation for emission and fuel efficiency on engine design; the chemistry of diesel engine fuel and lubricants; engine oil specifications and optimised lubricant selection; and how state-of-art oil analysis is used for fault detection, oil deterioration monitoring and optimisation of oil change periods.
I want to understand the integration of oil analysis within a comprehensive hydrocarbon management program.
Oil Analysis for CM & Hydrocarbon Management (LAM)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want to develop a comprehensive understanding of used oil analysis for condition monitoring and hydrocarbon management. Beginning with a historical perspective of oil analysis and modern oil analysis techniques, I want to learn about lubrication and the chemistry basics, oil formulations and performance requirements, viscosity specifications, oil selection and rationalisation, and optimising oil change periods.
I want to learn about analysis techniques and cost effective test regimes for various applications. I want to understand sampling theory and techniques. What are the various forms of wear debris analysis and how are they used?
How do I successfully integrate an oil analysis program within a hydrocarbon management system?
Fundamentals of Precision Alignment (FPA)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Having problems with completing an alignment within the specified tolerances? Do you want to learn about correct procedures and practices for laser shaft alignment which will cover common topics such as softfoot, thermal growth, multiple train alignments, and pipe strain? It is an essential part of a maintenance regime to ensure that machines are maintained and run at the optimal conditions, alignment is one of the main priorities. As with most things in life ‘it’s easy when you know how’.
Industry Specific Condition Monitoring
Condition Monitoring for the Oil & Gas Industry (COG)
Duration: 1½ days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Beginning with an overview of the economic sense of Condition Monitoring, I want to develop an understanding of the key principles of application as it applies to the Oil & Gas Industry. What are potential failure modes and how are these critical in developing a robust program or significantly improving an existing one? What are the important issues of off-line and on-line vibration monitoring, analysis and alarming, lubrication sampling, analysis and management, and performance monitoring of critical plant and process? It’s about making informed decisions.
Condition Monitoring for the Mining & Processing Industry (CMP)
Duration: 1½ days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Beginning with an overview of the economic sense of Condition Monitoring, I want to develop an understanding of the key principles of application as it applies to the Mining & Processing Industry. What are potential failure modes and how are these critical in developing a robust program or significantly improving an existing one? What are the important issues of off-line and on-line vibration monitoring, analysis and alarming, lubrication sampling, analysis and management, and performance monitoring of critical plant and process? It’s about making informed decisions.
Condition Monitoring for the Power Generation & Utilities Industry (CPU)
Duration: 1½ days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Beginning with an overview of the economic sense of Condition Monitoring, I want to develop an understanding of the key principles of application as it applies to the Power Generation & Utilities Industry. What are potential failure modes and how are these critical in developing a robust program or significantly improving an existing one? What are the important issues of off-line and on-line vibration monitoring, analysis and alarming, lubrication sampling, analysis and management, and performance monitoring of critical plant and process? It’s about making informed decisions.
Asset Reliability Management Awareness
Condition Monitoring & Best Practice (CBP)
Duration: ½ day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
Sustainability of profit, growth, reliability and safety are key challenges of industry groups operating in today’s global economic climate. Making informed maintenance and operational decisions is critical to this process, but how many organizations have the right information and systems available to be informed? It is estimated that at least one third of all maintenance costs are wasted as a direct result of unnecessary or improper maintenance. Add the cost of unexpected production losses, and the equation of sustainability remains a greater challenge than it need be. Learn about the importance of Integrated Condition Monitoring and why more and more organizations are stepping up towards best practice.
Integrated Reliability Management Systems (RMS)
Duration: ½ day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I want a cost effective solution to managing operational and mechanical reliability of my critical and non-critical plant and equipment. I want direction and vision to effectively manage and improve on what I already have. I want to know why more organisations are adopting “Irms” for operational clarity and efficiency, and to make informed asset management decisions. It’s about people, procedures and systems.
Advanced Engineering Solutions
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
What is this new field of CFD? How and when can it be used? What do I need to be able to do a CFD calculation? This one day course is a general introduction to CFD and the techniques used to develop solutions. It is not software specific, rather it offers an overview and what this new field can, and cannot, provide to an engineering solution.
Occupational Noise & Human Vibration
Human Vibration Measurement (HVM)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
What is hand / arm & whole body vibration? What are the important principles of occupational human vibration exposure? What are the relevant standards & codes and what do they mean? How is human vibration exposure measured, assessed and reported? Hows is exposure to human vibration typically controlled?
Occupational Noise and Human Vibration Awareness (NVA)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I know it’s loud, but is it too loud? This program provides an overview of noise as a hazard and how exposure to noise can be effectively managed. What are the rules of thumb? What are the critical elements of occupational noise, and in becoming noise aware.
What is human vibration? What are the important principles of human exposure to whole body and hand / arm vibration? What do I need to know and do to protect my exposure, and that of my workforce?
Occupational Noise Management (ONM)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
I have received an Occupational Noise Survey report which recommends implementing or improving a Noise Management Program. Where do I start? This course provides guidance on all aspects of Occupational Noise Management, including development of a Noise Control Policy Statement, Noise Hazard/Risk Assessment, Noise Control Planning, Personal Monitoring Programs, provision of hearing protection, training requirements and audiometric testing.
Noise Officer Course (run by: 
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Duration: 5 days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
How do I do a detailed noise assessment of my workplace that complies with WA legislation? This noise assessor course is approved by the Resources Safety Division of DoCEP and recognised by Worksafe WA, WorkCover WA and NOPSA. Participants will learn how to measure, assess, calculate and report occupational noise exposure on mine sites / other worksites. This is an examined course, leading to approval as a Noise Officer (approved person) in accordance with WA Mines Safety & Inspection Regulations.
Noise Dosimetry Course (run by: ) (NDC)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
How do I carry out noise dosimetry to comply with Resources Safety’s mines health surveillance requirements?
This course details the procedures, instrumentation, calculations and reporting required to comply with the ongoing noise dosimetry program set out by the Resources Safety Division of DoCEP. Noise assessors on non-mine worksites will also benefit from the explanations of acoustical parameters, dosimeter results, and calculations required for accurate reporting of occupational noise exposure.
Environmental & Underwater Noise
Introduction to Underwater Environmental Noise (UEN)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: Please contact us for pricing information
Scheduled dates: Course Dates
Overview:
How do I assess underwater noise impacts on the marine environment? Do underwater marine animals hear anything, and if they do, how do they hear? How does underwater noise from piling, blasting, dredging and shipping affect marine animals?
This course is designed for the environmentalist who is interested in understanding the fundamentals of underwater noise and its propagation through the water. The course will describe how noise can affect marine animals, it will describe the auditory structures and bandwidths of various marine animals, and it will also describe common noise sources and their possible impact on marine animals. Guidance will also be provided on the environmental impact assessment process with regards to marine noise impacts.