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Get The Most Out of Your Training Experience
When you enroll in a training course you have an opportunity to gain a lot. To get the most out of your training consider the following suggestions.
1. Plan Ahead:
From start to finish, take care of all the details so that when you arrive, you arrive prepared. If the training is out of town, make hotel reservations in advance. Get the names of hotels in the area. The course organizers might have special rates for a hotel, so be sure to get that information. Plane fares vary greatly, however, you can find lower fares if you book no later than two weeks in advance. It's always best to try for a longer lead time. Make sure you are aware of the start time and the actual training location. If you are not familiar with the training location, get directions from the training organizers. Check to see if there are particular items you will need for the class such as a laptop computer or calculator. If you have special needs for the class, be sure to make arrangements with the trainer ahead of time.
2. Be a Selfish Learner:
You are attending to broaden your knowledge. To take full advantage of the course, be sure to take notes. Keep a writing pad available. If you are given a text book to keep, use a hilighter for the text you will find important. Ask questions. While many people do have a basic shyness when it comes to asking questions, you should realize that if you have a question or need a point clarified, chances are that there are other people in the class that have the same need. Don't be shy, be a selfish learner. If you don't ask and no one else does, you will never know the answer. Also, participate in the class. When a topic comes up that is familiar to you and you have an experience to share, it is often welcome by the instructor and by your classmates (as long as it is relevant to the topic at hand). Stay alert. Most of you are used to being on your feet and moving about. A classroom is an unnatural setting for you. You may feel tired as a class progresses. If so, check with the instructor in advance to see if it is ok to stand. The goal is to learn, not sleep so most instructors will have no problem with you standing during the lecture. |
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3. Study a Little at a Time:
It all boils down to the old expression that it is easier to swallow an apple a bit at a time. Take time out in the evening to study the day's lecture. It is much easier to learn this way and will save you from the tension of cramming before a test (assuming there will be a final test for your class).
4. Test Taking:
If there is a final exam, the best way to approach the test is with a positive frame of mind. There are many people who get tense over test taking. Just remember, if you studied and you paid attention in class, you are prepared. If you should come across a question that is stumping you, mark it with a pencil and move on to other questions. When you are through, go back to those questions that were puzzling you. The answer will usually become apparent. To relieve the tension, play mind games with yourself. Look at the test as another puzzle. If you do crossword puzzles or have some other type of puzzle, try to take the challenge of the test with the same attitude you approach your puzzle. Also, remember, in the scheme of things, a test is meaningless. It's just a test; you are not going into combat or facing surgery.
5. Review, Practice, and Organize:
When the class is over, your learning really starts. It's time to practice what you've learned and put it to use. The sooner you get to it the better. When you get back to your plant, review the notes and then try to use the concepts you learned. Organize the notes and place them in a file so that if you ever need to refer to them they're available and accessible.
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Ultraprobe Tip:
When looking for a leak in a loud environment, try using a wipe rag to reduce the impact of competing ultrasounds. The rag will help isolate the test area from the background ultrasounds and make detection possible. To make this work, hold the rag in your hand and position it around the tip of the rubber focusing probe. Be sure not to cover the tip of the probe. Scan close-up to the test area.
Comments and Contributions:
Kim Golding at a Cargill plant used an Ultraprobe 9000 to locate a mechanical problem in an unique way.
They had replaced a shaft and flange bearing on a machine used to crush canola seed. The shaft has a 8V - 12" pulley supported by two flange bearings, which kept tension on the 8 v-belt drive. When the machine was put back on line they continued their scheduled trending of the machine's larger bearings with the Ultraprobe.
When taking a reading they heard an unusual sound. Not having a clear indication of from where the sound was emitting, they replaced the contact probe with the scanning module and, using the gross to fine technique, narrowed it down to an area inside the guard where they had just replaced the shaft and bearing. The machine was shutdown; they took off the guard for a closer look. It turned out that 2 course thread bolts used to hold the tensioner assembly to the unit were loose. This could have resulted in a failure on this machine. Although it may not have been serious, it did prevent a longer period of unnecessary downtime.
Kim's email address is: Kim_Golding@cargill.com
Training Schedule:
Level I:
June 7-11: Elmsford, NY
June 14-18: San Juan, Puerto Rico
July 12-16: Mexico City, Mexico
August 9-13: Davenport, IA
September 13-17: Toronto, Canada
October 4-8: Los Angeles, CA
November 1-5: Greenville, SC
November 15-19: Chester, UK
Level II
June 14-18: Lebanon, OH
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