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News Release from: The Profibus Group
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 November 2001
Hands-on Profibus course passed in style
The launch of the Certified Profibus Installer course on the 19th October developed and delivered at Manchester Metropolitan University was a great success, with all delegates passing the tests
A world first for Profibus UK! The launch of the Certified Profibus Installer course on the 19th October developed and delivered at Manchester Metropolitan University was a great success, with all delegates passing the written and practical tests The average mark was 82%, reported a delighted Andy Verwer, Principal Lecturer and the course presenter
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Covering bus layout and termination, grounding rules and practices, the course teaches delegates how to avoid common, but potentially expensive, installation problems.
The course provides theoretical and practical training in Profibus network technology using a hands-on approach.
It finishes with multiple-choice and practical tests that ensure the competence of the trainees.
Successful candidates are awarded Certified Profibus Installer status.
The UK's first Certified Profibus Installers are Gary Hicks of MJ Gleeson, Nigel Stanier, Mike Rowe and Ted Revill of FMA Process Engineering, Richard Newsham of Landis Lund, Nigel Bass of RG Automation, Graham Peach and Dave Pagett of Eurotherm and Anthony Gregory of Manchester Metropolitan University.
The course takes place approximately every 2 months at the Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University.
It can also be presented on-site at a company's own premises for groups of up to 8 delegates.
Full details of dates, booking arrangements and discounts for this and other Profibus events can be found at www.kognosys.co.uk/catalog.htm or on request to The Profibus Group.
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