Electro-Mechanical Deductive Reasoning for Heavy Equipment Technicians

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• “The instructor was very knowledgeable about the course material. The content of the course was very interesting and valuable for my personal benefit as well as the company. I had very little exposure to prints and troubleshooting before the course and I feel now way ahead in this troubleshooting than...

  Bruno Courty, Barrick - Williams Operating Corporation

• “This course is the best I've ever done. Lots of hands-on which is the best and fastest way to learn. This course is making me feel more comfortable in troubleshooting; the instructor was a great teacher and a nice person.”

  Darren Buckle, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• This course was definitely beneficial to me. It opened my eyes on how to look at a circuit differently and use less steps to identify a problem. This training proved the importance of recording ALL information gathered about a problem, at the same time also knowing how the circuits should operate under...

  Brandon Sacrey, Nabors Drilling

• “The course was very helpful in developing a better technique to approach troubleshooting faults, thinking more about the test you are going to perform. I would recommend this course.”

  Jake Couture, Syncrude

• “I learnt more than I thought I would have learnt. I’ve learned that having more information and being organized is the key to the problem solving. Having a place to start is better than staring at the wall. The instructor was informative and explained things so I could understand them. Definitely...

  Ron Barrett, Otis

• "Joe Kicenuik left lots of time to review all the classroom material. He was very helpful in answering any questions and was effective in explaining what troubleshooting techniques work best for each particular problem. This course will improve your way of approaching future problems in your job field."

  Colwyn Meredith, Suncor

• “He was amazing from the beginning till the end for his in-depth knowledge of the course materials. He speaks in a tone that could be understood. If you call his attention on any topic, he spent time with you and made sure you got it. I loved the course.”

  Johnny Quayson, Syncrude

• “This was a very good course that I will recommend to other electricians that I work with. The instructor was very personable and knowledgeable. This course helped me to analyze and understand circuits that I will come across without seeing them beforehand.”

  Aaron Belanger, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• “This is an excellent course to build confidence in troubleshooting, building a solid base from which to troubleshoot. The instructor, Terry Yonkheym, sets a good pace, is knowledgeable and is easy to understand.”

  Stephen Sherwin, Ainsworth Engineered

• "The course was well presented and the instructor Ed Rideout gave good explanations and answers to the questions asked. He taught us how to look at problems in a different way and showed us other troubleshooting methods."

  Chris Osmond, Suncor

• "This course will pay for itself by the time I repair my first piece of equipment. Ed Rideout is an excellent instructor with a lot of actual hands on experience. Top guy, top course. Material was clear and relevant."

  Joe Van Niekerk, Suncor

• Although I experience many similar troubleshooting scenarios at work, this course helps develop the proper way. Planning, diagrams and a proper course of action that could help me be more effective in the field. I found the last few days interesting as well as being related to electronic systems, some...

  Dustin Yarosh, Imperial Oil

• “ A good variety of content, and a well informed and open instructor. I will be teaching this method amongst my apprentices and co-workers.”

  Ed Wilhelm, Station Electrician, SaskPower

• "The best off-site training I have been to..."

  Lee Morsette, Boeing

• “The course was challenging and effective in teaching the intended skills. As long as one keeps in mind its intent which is to focus on a troubleshooting system rather than the particular equipment, I think anyone would find it an excellent learning experience.”

  Peter Pavich, Weyerhaeuser Canada

• "I believe this course will help decrease downtime if we document, analyze and have a plan before we start arc testing."

  Aaron Staudinger, Syncrude Canada

• "Course is hard for the first coupe of days, but in the middle of the course it starts to get easy or better. I have learnt lots and will take it to my work place. The instructor, Joe Kiceniuk is very good, easy going and very smart. I had fun, thanks for the course Canada Training Group."

  Jeff Ferns, TransCanada Pipelines

• “The instructor was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and understanding of the student’s different levels of experience. The course was probably one of the best I've done to date. I feel more confident when approaching equipment to repair with either experience or little experience working...

  Philip Roberts, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• The course was a good refresher. It had good analysis sharpening skills. Also, the switchboards, laptops, and programs helped break down circuits.

  Zack Berthier, Global Container Terminals

• “This course made me look at the big picture, then find my way to the problem faster by not doing unnecessary testing and checks. Having to write a bubble around the problem area made it easy to reason and test my way through to find the problem quicker and easier.”

  Jeff S., Co-Op Refinery Complex

• "Very good tips on how to break down a problem into manageable steps. And on eliminating problem areas to break down problems. Good teaching."

  Karsten Harms, Agrium

• “The instructor explained the material very well; he was very knowledgeable of the equipment, material and software. He was able to break down problems to a level anyone could understand. I noticed improvement day to day in my troubleshooting abilities.”

  Steve Terry, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• I enjoyed this class a lot. I liked the use of the different boards and how hands-on the class was.

  Matt Hawkins, Velco

• "This course was very informative and interesting. Good information which is reinforced by the hands on practice provided."

  Dean Burant, Ontario Power Generation

• “This course gave me a better understanding of how to analyze problems and minimize time in troubleshooting.”

  P Duncan, City of Ottawa

• “Course was very good, challenging and informative.”

  Wayne Geizer, Department of National Defense

• “The instructor did a great job, very informative, very helpful, lots of knowledge. This is one of the best courses I have ever been involved in; I learnt a lot from this experience.

  Shannon Park, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• “This was a really good course and instructor(Ed Rideout). I found great improvement in troubleshooting procedures and documentation. It also reduced number of steps to find faults by 50% to 75% (more efficient). I recognized different ways to troubleshoot (both open circuits and short circuits). I...

  Tony Cranford, Newfoundland Power

• This course is an excellent learning tool for troubleshooting. The way it was taught was excellent for getting though the information. For personal gain this was a very good experience. The hands on showed me a ton of new useful information. Ed Rideout was a great teacher, clear and thorough.

  Rob Gaudreau, Argus Machine Co Ltd.

• “The course was an extremely valuable tool to any electrician. Experienced troubleshooters can refine existing skills and less-experienced will gain knowledge that isn't the overly obvious unless taught.”

  Mason Richard, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• “The instructor Ed Rideout, presented the course content in a clear efficient manner. New troubleshooting techniques were well presented and received. By the end of the course I had noticed overall improvement in circuit troubleshooting ability.”

  Brent Green, Newfoundland Power

• “Very knowledgeable instructor with a good attitude explains the hazard material thoroughly. The course teaches you an analytical approach for problem solving that can be applied basically to everything in life, recommended to everyone.”

  Felix Kirsher, City of Ottawa

• “The course was very effectively laid out and the use of the training aids made the course much easier to stay engaged. The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to steer you in the proper direction without making you feel stupid. Excellent course overall.”

  Stuart Yemen, City of Ottawa

• “The instructor was very knowledgeable, able to convey the message to the students so they understood. Hands on problem were similar to real-world problems, good layered track approach didn't intimidate students. Gave students confidence to take a good approach to troubleshooting.”

  Marc Bibeau, Winnipeg Airport Authority

• “I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It had lots of hands on exercises, which is the best way to learn. Ed Rideout was very knowledgeable and obviously had a ton of practical experience. Great instructor!”

  Dan Rogers, Newfoundland Power

• “I found the course and the instructor challenged me in ways that revealed my weaknesses and provided the skills and system to overcome them. Well worth it!”

  Mike Ferguson, Ainsworth Engineered

• "Very good. Good amount of hands on mixed with a good amount of theory. The workload was perfect, any more would have been rushed or not understood by the end of the day. My brain was tired. Any less would not have forced me to push myself. The hands on laptops were perfect."

  James Larsen, City of Red Deer

• "This course was fun and challenging at the same time. Instruction was clear, done in a comfortable environment."

  Vanessa Baker, Suncor

• “The instructor was knowledgeable about the content of the course, which helps explaining how to dissect and troubleshooting electrical problems and prints. This course is a valuable asset. It's provided knowledge on how to become quicker and more efficient at recognizing the problem in an electrical...

  Jim Ellis, Barrick – Williams Operating Corporation

• “This course was a great learning tool and it's hard at times but it was great, good job.”

  Keith Biggin, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

• “I fully enjoyed the course and I would highly rate this course for the rest of my coworkers. The equipment was excellent and there was a lot of troubleshooting areas which were great.”

  Rodney Rice BC Hydro,

• "The course was effective at teaching the importance of proper documentation of problems and how to narrow down a problem area."

  Mike Gallant, Irving Tissue

• “I was very happy with the course. I learned a lot. My troubleshooting skills have improved more than what I was expecting. The teacher was awesome and very knowledgeable.”

  Michael Downing, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• Great instructors, very knowledgable, willing to slow down and go over the material as many times as it takes, very patient. Course Covers a lot of relevant info.

  Stewart Nimmo, Global Container Terminals

• “This course teaches you about mental state and how it affects your attitude when trying to troubleshoot. It plays an important role in analytical thinking that not many people would realize on their own. I would recommend this course/instructor to not only electricians, but millwrights, mechanics...

  Curtis Walch, Graymont

• “This course helps to show how to focus on the problem and how to narrow down where in your circuit the fault is. The instructor was helpful in showing how to prove you have located the fault through testing. This will be helpful in my work on board HMC ships and submarines.”

  Liam Muldoon, Department of National Defense

• Course was beneficial in that it shows if you take a complex problem and break it down, document the information you have and come up with a plan it makes troubleshooting the problem easier. Instructor, Joe Kiceniuk was knowledgeable and conveyed the intent of the course.

  Martin Fleming, Irving Tissue

• “The instructor let us know the focus of the course and really showed us the method which we were to follow. Easy to talk to and made you think through the problems.”

  Dale Buhler, Ainsworth Engineered

• "This course is an excellent tool for anyone who will be doing troubleshooting on equipment or a plant."

  Sean Callahan, Suncor

• I found the instructor to be very clear with the information in the course and very helpful with understanding the process of deductive reasoning. This course was very good at helping you work through the problem by writing down or documenting your steps

  Dan Wheeler, Global Container Terminals

• Although I have an established understanding of electrical systems in our field of work established from my experience, I enjoyed working through electrical bugs. Learning to troubleshoot electrical problems has sharpened my mind, and I am ready to apply myself.

  Matthew Rampone, Global Container Terminals

• "This was by far the most practical electrical course I have taken so far. The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable in his field. I wish I had taken this course 20 years ago."

  Rod McColman, Shell Canada

• “I really enjoyed my practical class. Thank you for sharing your expertise, I hopefully will be able to implement it further into the field. Thanks.”

  Sergei Martynenko, Winnipeg Airport Authority

• I did enjoy this course and liked reviewing what I already learned back in trade school. The instructors were very knowledgeable and helped me through parts of the course in which I was a little rusty.

  Daryl Beukers, Global Container Terminals

• “ Excellent, an invaluable troubleshooting tool.”

  Jim King, Electrician, Williams Operating Corp

• “This course was very beneficial in helping you to think about how to breakdown problems to reduce troubleshooting time. The idea of documenting everything so that others can pick up where you left off will help with cross shift issues.”

  Darcy Orthner, Cameco

• “The course will help me a lot in troubleshooting. It made me learn to troubleshoot quicker and able to split the problem in half the time. The instructor was really good at what he teaches and that made the course better. Thanks.”

  Jeremy Buchart, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• “ Good course content and lots of hands on to solidify the theory. This course will pay for itself in two weeks”

  Dion Antle, Electrical Supervisor, Kruger Pulp and Paper

• “I thought this course was a great approach to improving troubleshooting skills. Ed Rideout did a great job instructing, was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I could see my skills improving as the week went on. The test sets used for the course were great, as well as the software. All in...

  Neil Woodman, Newfoundland Power

• “I found that I should be able to find faults much, much faster now. Thank you tremendously.”

  G. Armstead, Co-Op Refinery Complex

• “Good hands on training in a controlled setting. Trains you on an approach to troubleshooting. Proves that the importance of documenting your finding, shows how to divide and conquer the problem. Lots of different troubleshooting problems to work on so there is something for everyone.”

  Russell Penson, Weyerhaeuser

• “The information was good. There was lots of hands on, which was excellent. The instructor kept things moving at a good pace. He was knowledgeable about aspects of the course material. The equipment used worked well with the troubleshooting objective. Definitely learnt something.”

  Bruce Bell, Winnipeg Airport Authority

• "I think this was a great course. I haven't done a lot of troubleshooting up to this point but certainly feel better prepared to do so now. Joe Kiceniuk is a great instructor and he is very knowledgeable."

  Andrew Sheaves, Suncor

• “Very good training, very much like back to the trade school. Best training I have been on in a long time. It really helped with logical process for troubleshooting. Example, more analysis less testing.”

  Drew Cameron, City of Ottawa.

• “This course was very beneficial, learning and brushing up on old skills. The testing boards/equipment is all set up very well. I would certainly suggest this to any and all colleagues. Two thumbs up.”

  Marris Romaniuk, Syncrude Canada

• “My troubleshooting skills are better after finding a method to break apart electrical problems. This course shows you efficient ways to analyze information and plan tests.”

  Landon Walker, CO-OP Refinery Complex

• “I thought the course was very well done. I liked the hands-on approach. The instructor was very knowledgeable. I would recommend to coworkers. We work on generator systems, kitchen equipment, industrial, overhead crane VFD’s, HVAC Systems on the base, overhead doors, fire pump diesel and electric.”

  Jeff Bird, Department of National Defense

• "Excellent course and knowledgeable instructor. Relaxed learning pace with no limits on fault findings. The test equipment and labs were easily understood and were easy to operate. Documentation provided was clear and accurate. It changed my process for fault findings."

  Dave McIntyre, Ontario Power Generation

• “I would recommend this course to all electrical workers. This course helps you go through the process on what and how to troubleshoot electrical systems. I believe that this would help people troubleshoot electrical problems faster.”

  Ryan Sernecky, TransGas

• "The hands on work was well organized and the computer word was a nice change from the norm, both of which made you think. This is a must have course for technologists."

  Jason Dalton, Substation Electrician, Newfoundland Power

• The course and instructor were really good, very well-formatted to keep on topic and moving forward. It was all-around excellent, really opened my eyes to ways of troubleshooting problems I had never thought of asking before, and moving forward, can use in all sorts of different troubleshooting.

  Stephen Hull, Global Container Terminals

• “The instructor and course was very good. The instructor was well-prepared and very knowledgeable. I would tell all my co-workers how excellent this course was taught.”

  Terry Chipp, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• "The course did a great job in teaching me how to approach troubleshooting a piece of equipment that I'm not familiar with. It taught techniques and provided lots of practical and hands-on practice using those techniques. The classroom exercises were all very different from each other and all were similar...

  Myron Janzen, Agrium

• "This is an excellent course. I learned a lot of valuable information, especially regarding the application of thinking and learning patterns. Draw out your problem area and focus on the underlying issue."

  Steven Crane, Substation Electrician, Newfoundland Power

• “Interesting course, I enjoyed it.”

  J. Kezema, Weyerhaeuser

• "This course was excellent overall. The equipment and tools provided were excellent. The instructor Ed Rideout, was clear and made you feel comfortable with the material."

  Tyler Romanchuk, Suncor Energy

• I found that the course was good and it made me think about narrowing down the problem and planning it out before starting my troubleshooting. I liked the fact it was a small class ad it was easier to get help if you needed it.

  Blaine Romanovich, Imperial Oil

• “The most useful and helpful electrical course I've ever done with Syncrude. Every electrician should take this course at some point in their career. Makes you think about the problem on a larger scale, then narrow down that your testing area.”

  Graham Pittman, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• “Instructor was very knowledgeable and the course was great. The course was very hands on which made it easier to learn.”

  Blake Martel, City of Ottawa

• “This was a well paired course with plenty of time and exercises to complete, very knowledgeable instruction for planning.”

  Andrew Luxton, LP Peace Valley OSB

• “The course was well thought out, had good equipment, good pace, and relevant training material. The instructor was friendly and relatable, good instruction, good at presenting ideas in different ways to help with understanding.”

  Justin Power, BC Hydro

• "Course teaches and dictates the importance of keeping focused on issue and document info. Plan a strategic execution of analyzing data, record info, isolate problem areas and control amount of excess testing with meter to minimize false readings.

  Todd Giesbrecht, Agrium

• “The first day I thought I should get a little more instructions, but I got into it and I started to see the objective, what the objective was to get me thinking and figuring out methods to improve my troubleshooting. In the beginning I was frustrated but as my troubleshooting improved, frustration...

  Terry Wardrobe, Weyerhaeuser

• "Course was beneficial in that it shows if you take a complex problem and break it down, document the information you have and come up with a plan, it makes troubleshooting the problem easier."

  Martin Fleming, Irving Tissue

• "The instructor, Terry Yonkheym was very knowledgeable and came across well wth his presentation. He was very good at explaining the problems encountered and what to look for. Also, explained this course was about "how" to troubleshoot with the 5 step system. This technique should help to figure out...

  Rob Lefebvre, Agrium

• “This was a very good course. It helps you to get in a proper mind set when you come up on a problem to troubleshoot. It teaches you that documentation is key to shorten your troubleshooting time. The instructor was on point and had a lot of knowledge to pass on.”

  Calvin Delhon, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• The course was effective at teaching the importance of proper documentation of problems and how to narrow down a problem area.

  Mike Gallant, Irving Tissue

• "This course was good and definitely changed my thought process. The hands on/practical portion I found to be the most effective. The computer programs were also very effective."

  Jeff Henderson, Pengrowth Energy Corp.

• “The instructor, Terry Yonkheym sure knows his stuff which helps a lot. I think in time I will surely benefit from this course (once I make what I learnt common practice). Class size was perfect and overall experience was good.”

  Daniel Goebel, Argus Machine Co. Ltd.

• "Great instruction, I learnt a lot of troubleshooting skills. It was a very informative course!!"

  Brian Weir, Suncor

• “Introduction was good, well-paced and concise. This course had the perfect proportion of lecture vs hands on. It had a good variety of troubleshooting diagnostic boards/software, an excellent course for apprentices.”

  Troy Gold, Co-Op Refinery Complex

• "This course will pay for itself the first time a critical motor is down. If it saves one hour of downtime that is $100,000.00"

  Patrick Kachur, Electrician, Syncrude Canada

• “Using logic and better testing (meter) techniques, I am now a much more effective and efficient trouble-shooter.”

  Colin Lynn, Co-Op Refinery Complex

• "The props and test equipment make it easier to understand and learn. Computer apps were an interesting challenge. Even with a lot of years experience it is helpful to see troubleshooting from another structured perspective."

  Dennis Riesterer, Velco

• “This was an excellent course with a great layout of the material. It starts with a learning process of systematically breaking down the circuits to narrow down the focus area. By doing this, you have a smaller focus area and less testing, making you more efficient. Also learning the importance of...

  Rich Norman, Syncrude Canada

• “This course and the instructor were both exceptional and I highly recommend this course to anyone in the electrical trade.”

  Travis Cluett, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• “This course helps to improve troubleshooting skills by starting with the basics. Shows the importance of documentation for helping you and your coworkers. By planning your testing, you will be more efficient. Course was thorough and well instructed. The instructor made sure everyone was at the same...

  David Brown, Barrick – Williams Operating Corporation

• “Course was very good, definitely gave me another way to troubleshoot problems and make sure I document everything. Had very good examples and hands on was awesome, better than looking at a Power Point all day.”

  Scott Purcell, TransGas

• "Although I experience many similar troubleshooting scenarios at work, this course helped develop the proper way. Planning, diagrams, a proper course of action that could help me be more effective in the field."

  Dustin Yarosh, Imperial Oil Ltd.