First, let's compare AMETEK factory training with on-site training at your location. We believe factory training offers significant advantages and is well worth the investment. When students are given the opportunity to travel to a factory-training program, they enjoy:

Increased self-confidence A sense of increased importance of their jobs An environment away from everyday routines and disruptions, leading to . . . A higher level of concentration and effort This maximizes the return on your training dollar investment. The analyzers used in our training programs are identical to the ones you already own and will be available for "hands on" use. This is the best way to become familiar with all aspects of equipment operation and maintenance.

The courses are designed to fit the needs of you, our customer. Our objective is to have you thoroughly understand the theory, be aware of where to find the information you need within our documentation, and be thoroughly familiar with the equipment and able to communicate effectively with an AMETEK SERVICE representative when calling for assistance.

The material covered in each segment of the course is explained and a sample of the associated component is made available for inspection. Next, the material is reinforced using visual aids; students are encouraged to copy the information into their training manual notebooks. Each segment is reviewed and discussed again until the instructor is satisfied with the level of understanding among the students. Understanding of each segment is important in order to understanding subsequent segments.

We believe it is very important of all students to take accurate notes and interpret the material in their own words. Students are then expected to perform every operation, procedure, calibration etc., using only their notes. If these tasks cannot be accomplished, our instructors will work with students to modify their notes until success is achieved.

From time to time during the course, students will be challenged to demonstrate, in a practical way, what they have learned. Then, a quiz will be offered at the end of the course. To emphasize the fact that we do not expect note memorization, all quizzes will be open-book.

Using these techniques, we are confident the diploma awarded at the completion of the course represents real value and achievement.

Who Should Attend? Maintenance Technicians/Supervisors - Plant personnel responsible for maintaining the analyzer systems will benefit with an increased knowledge of the system. Instructors will demonstrate troubleshooting techniques to make quick, accurate, and effective repairs. Preventative and Predictive maintenance techniques will be demonstrated to allow the analyzer systems to operate at maximum reliability levels. With a thorough knowledge of the analyzer systems, supervisors will be better able to schedule routine maintenance and determine resource requirements. Plant Engineers/Operators - Plant engineers will be able to make educated decisions when applying and installing new analyzer systems. Operators will gain confidence in the analyzer systems and be able to make sounce decisions when presented with alarm conditions or abnormal process indications.

Who presents the information? AMETEK Process Instruments Training Instructors are senior level support engineers who provide information gained from years of application, service and analyzer design experience. Training participants will solve problems based upon the instructors' personal case studes. The proper use of test equipement and safe maintenance practices will be demonstrated to aid in troubleshooting.