Festo Singapore Training Details

For decades, Festo courses are developed in collaboration with notable universities for the industries and are conducted in 39 languages worldwide. We aim to provide strong industrial DNA training programmes with practical hands-on exercises, enabling the best learning experience for the people to close the competency gaps in the workplace and thus increasing productivity for production.

In Singapore, our WSQ courses are developed based on the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) framework – a national credential system that trains, develops, assesses and certifies skills and competencies for the workforce. The courses are industry-relevant and with SkillsFuture funding support of up to 70%.

More courses are available at the joint training facility between the renowned Technical University Munich (TUM) Asia and Festo Didactic Singapore - Competence Centre for Digitalisation, Technology and Innovation (CDTI). For more information, please visit www.cdti.com.sg.

Pneumatics

TFP-11 Understanding Pneumatics Technology in Automation

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling pneumatic systems in industrial automation plants or equipment. The participant will be provided with an understanding of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems. Participants will be familiar with the design, construction and operation of pneumatic components. This includes the interpretation of circuit diagrams and symbols as well as the construction of simple pneumatic circuits.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Understand the characteristics of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems
  • Understand the fundamentals of compressed air generation
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of pneumatic components
  • Identify and explain symbols for pneumatic components
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of electric components
  • Design, assemble and test basic pneumatic circuits
  • Understand the operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits

Course Contents

  • Characteristics of pneumatic systems Compressed air generation, distribution and preparation
  • Construction and principle of pneumatic valves
  • Construction and principle of pneumatic working elements
  • Basic pneumatic circuits
  • Characteristics of electro-pneumatic systems
  • Components and assemblies in the electrical signal control section
  • Construction and principle of the electrical elements
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Development and layout of simple controls
  • Operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration - 32 hours

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TFP-21 TPM of Pneumatic Systems

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling pneumatic systems in industrial automation plants or equipment. Participants will gain the knowledge of understanding pneumatic systems from the maintenance perspective, a systematic approach to maintenance, troubleshooting. Basic designs of pneumatic circuits are also practiced.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of pneumatic components
  • Understand the design, features and operation of the components needed for compressed air preparation.
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of pneumatic components
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of electric components
  • Understand the common failures of components
  • Know the characteristics and behaviours of failing components
  • Identify root causes of component failures
  • Design pneumatic and electro-pneumatic circuits
  • Setup, commission and test pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems
  • Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic components and basic control systems
  • Troubleshoot various pneumatic circuits

Course Contents

  • Compressed air generation and distribution
  • Function and construction of pneumatic control valves
  • Function and construction of pneumatic actuators
  • Methods for the development of pneumatic systems
  • Maintenance requirements of pneumatic systems
  • Operation of pneumatic sequencing circuits
  • Design pneumatic circuits using cascade control method
  • Function and construction of switches and contacts
  • Function and construction of electrical sensors
  • Function and construction of solenoid operated directional control valves
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Designing electro-pneumatic circuits
  • Basic troubleshooting of pneumatic circuits
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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TFP-33 Advanced Design of Pneumatic Circuit

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with a wider knowledge of complex pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control systems as well as to develop the ability to design, assemble and operate the controls. Participants would be able to design and assemble circuits with additional conditions.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Recap the components used in pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems
  • Design and test complex pneumatic and electro-pneumatic circuits
  • Understand the different designing methods and their applications.
  • Design circuits with 4 cylinders or more
  • Setup and commission pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems
  • Troubleshoot various pneumatic circuits

Course Contents

  • Functions and characteristics of pneumatic components
  • Functions and characteristics of electro-pneumatic components
  • Fundamentals and definitions in control technology: Signal flow and control chain
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Basic circuits of pneumatic systems
  • Types of control: sequence control and opposing signals circuits
  • Sequence control system
  • Methods of designing circuit diagrams for pneumatic controls; cascade method and shift register method
  • Basic circuits of electro-pneumatic systems
  • Methods of designing circuit diagrams for electro-pneumatic controls; electrical cascade, shift register and stepper methods.
  • Sequence control with auxiliary conditions
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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Hydraulics

TFH-11 Operate Hydraulic Systems

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems in industries. Participants with be provided with the basic knowledge of the construction and function of hydraulic and electric components as well as to develop the ability to read, design and construct simple hydraulic circuits.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Understand the characteristics of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
  • Understand the physical principles of hydraulics
  • Identify and describe the construction, design features, and operation of hydraulic components
  • Identify and explain graphical symbols for hydraulic components
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of electric components
  • Design, assemble and test basic hydraulic circuits

Course Contents

  • Fundamental physical principles of hydraulics
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Components of hydraulic power pack
  • Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators
  • Characteristics and function of pressure control valves
  • Characteristics and function of directional control valves
  • Characteristics and function of flow control valves
  • Characteristics and function of non-return valves
  • Construction and principle of electrical switches, contacts and electrical sensors
  • Characteristics and function of solenoid operated directional control valves
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Development and layout of simple controls
  • Design and assemble basic hydraulic circuits
  • Design and assemble basic electro-hydraulic circuits
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration - 32 hours

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TFH-21 Maintain and Repair Hydraulic Systems

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling hydraulic or electro-hydraulic systems in industrial plants or equipment. The participant will be taking care of the maintenance of the hydraulic systems. Participants will be provided with the knowledge of hydraulic control systems, a systematic approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and designing of hydraulic circuits.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of hydraulic components
  • Understand the design, features and operation of the components needed for the hydraulic power pack.
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of hydraulic components
  • Identify and describe the design, features and operation of electric components
  • Understand the common failures of components
  • Know the characteristics and behaviors of failing components
  • Know the efficient maintenance methods
  • Identify root causes of component failures
  • Design hydraulic and electro hydraulic circuits
  • Setup, commission and test hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
  • Apply the principles and documentation for systematic troubleshooting in hydraulic circuits
  • Read and analyse hydraulic circuit diagrams

Course Contents

  • Basic principles of hydraulics
  • Function and construction of components used in the power supply section
  • Function and maintenance requirements of hydraulic components
  • Function and maintenance of electrical components
  • Fault identification and location
  • Logical troubleshooting
  • Maintenance requirements of hydraulic systems
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Development and layout of sequence controls
  • Electrical logic functions
  • Reading hydraulic circuit diagrams
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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TFH-33 Design Hydraulic Systems

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with some basic skills in handling hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems in industrial plants or equipment. Participants will be provided with a wider knowledge of complex hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control systems as well as to develop ability to design, assemble and operate the controls which enable the participant to read and assemble circuits with additional conditions.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Recap the components used in hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
  • Design and test complex hydraulic and electro-hydraulic circuits
  • Design hydraulic systems
  • Understand the functions and uses of cartridge valves
  • Setup and commission hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems
  • Troubleshoot various hydraulic circuits

Course Contents

  • Fundamentals of hydraulics
  • Basic principles and physical laws of hydraulics
  • Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators
  • Characteristics and function of hydraulic valves
  • Construction and principle of electrical components
  • ISO fluid power symbols according to ISO 1219
  • Hydraulic circuits
  • Development and layout of control tasks
  • Designing electro-hydraulic systems
  • Control with auxiliary conditions
  • Cartridge valves
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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Programmable Logic Controller

TCP-31 PLC Programming – Basic

Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in industrial automation plants or equipment. The participant will learn the input and output devices and the operation of the PLC. The participant would also be able to write, enter, and execute basic logic functions based on the IEC 61131-3 standard.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Understand the characteristics and applications of a PLC
  • Know the design and mode of operation of a PLC
  • Know the different input and output devices
  • Identify the input and output signals from a PLC
  • Read circuit diagrams
  • Select PLC appropriately
  • Understand the IEC 61131-3 PLC programming standard and the programming languages
  • Be able to program the PLC
  • Be able to commission and operate a PLC
  • Be able to download the program to the Modular Production System and test the program

Course Contents

  • Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Design and mode of operation of a PLC
  • Input and output devices
  • Mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic and man machine interface
  • Reading of electrical circuit diagrams
  • ISO symbols for signal, control and working elements according to ISO 1219
  • Commissioning a PLC
  • Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3
  • Programming of simple logic functions
  • Basic programming with signal edges, setting and resetting, timers and counters
  • Basic programming with linear sequencing
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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TCP-32 PLC Programming – Intermediate

Course Description

This course provides the participant with knowledge of construction and operation of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and be able to translate control tasks into operational PLC programs. The participant would be able to write, enter, and execute application programs based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. The use of the Modular Production System (MPS) will give the participant practical programming and troubleshooting skills.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Understand the purpose, functions, and operations of a PLC
  • Understand the classification of control systems
  • Know the Input/output systems of PLC
  • Know IEC 61131-3 and the programming languages
  • Know the peripheral devices and interfacing
  • Understand what is needed when selecting a PLC
  • Use the PLC programming software
  • Create a PLC project using PLC software
  • Program basic logic functions with the PLC
  • Program using signal edges, setting and resetting outputs, timers and counters with the PLC
  • Write sequencing programs with the PLC
  • Add additional requirements to the PLC program
  • Commission and operate a PLC
  • Design function blocks
  • Write programs for automation lines
  • Download the program to the Modular Production System (MPS) and test the program
  • Communicate between the stations of the MPS

Course Contents

  • Functions and applications of PLC
  • Components of a PLC and PLC addresses
  • Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3
  • Procedure for creating a PLC program
  • Programming of control task from logic functions to sequencing
  • Programming additional tasks
  • Programming of modular production systems
  • Multitasking with the PLC
  • Communication between PLCs
  • Testing the system
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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TCP-33 PLC Programming with HMI and Ethernet Communication

Course Description

This course will cover the advanced applications of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operations, including symbology and programming techniques. PLC data structures will be presented. The participant will write, enter, and execute application programs using the programmable controllers and Human Machine Interface (HMI). The use of the Cyber Physical System will provide the participant practical programming and troubleshooting skills used in automated systems

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Understand the purpose, functions, and operations of a PLC
  • Know IEC 61131-3 and the programming languages
  • Use the PLC programming software
  • Create a PLC project using PLC software
  • Program basic logic functions with the PLC
  • Program using signal edges, setting and resetting outputs, timers and counters with the PLC
  • Write sequencing programs with the PLC
  • Commission and operate a PLC
  • Design function blocks
  • Write programs for automation lines
  • Design the components in the HMI
  • Do HMI programming and link to the CP Lab
  • Download the program to the Cyber Physical Lab (CP Lab) application modules and test the program
  • Communicate between the stations of the CP Lab using Profinet

Course Content

  • Introduction to a PLC: hardware and software, programming device, general structure of PLC program
  • PLC data type and addressing
  • Commissioning a PLC
  • Programming of control task
  • Multitasking with the PLC
  • Sequence control systems
  • Structured programming
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Industrial communication and networking
  • Machine-to-machine communication via Profinet
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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Mechatronics

TCR-32 Robotic Handling Systems with Gripping and Vacuum Technology

Course Description

Robots remain an important part for automation and has increasingly played a vital role in improving process efficiency in manufacturing industry.

This course provides a good overview of the essential knowledge about robotic automation with gripping and vacuum technology where participants will be provided with a wide knowledge of fundamentals in handling technology ranging from various types of end effector elements to different types of robot systems.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Identify the different types of handling systems
  • Describe the fundamentals of vacuum technology
  • Describe the fundamentals of gripper technology
  • Understand the mechanics behind robotics systems
  • Describe the working principles behind the control of robot movement and speed
  • Enunciate the principles of a motion control system
  • Understand the mechanics behind collaborative robots
  • Write, download and test robot programs

Course Contents

  • Introduction to handling technology
  • Handling with vacuum
  • Handling with grippers
  • Modular handling systems
  • Industrial robots
  • Collaborative robots
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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TCM-12 Fundamental of Electric Drives and Electromechanical Systems

Course Description

This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skill on the different electric motors and the electro-mechanical drives. Participants will also be able to incorporate the motors to the electrical drive units and how it is used in the industry.

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

  • Explain the functional principles of motors
  • Describe the functional principles of servo and stepper motors and controllers
  • Understand the difference between the various types of encoders and identify their function and specific application
  • Analyse a system consisting of different electric drives, controllers, brakes, gear boxes and explain their configuration and relationship
  • Differentiate between the various types of mechanical drives (axes), and explain their construction
  • Select the most appropriate components of an electrical drive for a given application
  • Explain the relevant parameters of the configuration software and their effect on the drive system
  • Work safely with an electrical drive and demonstrate the desire to conform with safe practice

Course Contents

  • Introduction to electrical motors
  • Types of industrial motors: DC motors and AC motors
  • Stepper motors
  • Servo motors
  • Electromechanical system
  • Complete systems
  • Simulation and practical exercises

Course Duration – 32 hours

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