Available ETCP Certified Training: Motion Labs

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3-Phase AC Power Training Course (online)

Explains the basics of alternating current (AC) power. A brief review of electrical theory basics and an overview of how AC is created and transmitted. Offered online only, administered live on a web conference platform. ETCP-recognized course providing 1.5 renewal credits.

Topics include:

• Electromagnetic fields

• Induction & power generation

• Effect of AC on loads

• AC vs. DC

• Frequency

• System configurations

• Single-phase vs. three-phase

Schedule: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern (check site for specific dates)

More info, register, and pay here • Questions: Learning@motionlabs.com or 914-788-8877 x425

 

Phase Sequence Training Course (online)

Explains what 3-phase AC power phase sequence is and the impact it has on electric chain hoist control systems. Students learn why phase swaps within the system could result in incorrect operation and possibly hazardous conditions.

System examples include every scenario of an electric chain hoist control system with phase reverse and phase OK indication operating in the field, for both input power phase sequence possibilities, for both in-phase and out-phase controller setups, for both hoist phase wiring possibilities, and for both engaged and disengaged conditions of the phase reverse feature. 

Offered online only, administered live on a web conference platform. ETCP-recognized course providing 1.5 renewal credits.

Topics include:

• Phase reverse feature

• Phase OK feature

• Phase swapping

• Best practices per ANSI E1.6-4

Schedule: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern (check site for specific dates)

More info, register, and pay here • Questions: Learning@motionlabs.com or 914-788-8877 x425

 

Assessed Certification Hoist Training with Dave Carmack (in-person)

This three-day, hands-on, ETCP-recognized training course covers all aspects of the design and operation of hoists, maintenance needs, inspection requirements and troubleshooting procedures.

Participants will receive 16 points towards the renewal of their ETCP Certification. Upon passing, participants will also receive an assessed certification valid for three years as verification of their abilities and comprehension of industry safety standards and accepted field practices.

Days 1-2:

• Study all electric chain hoists of the entertainment market

• Industry safety standards, including ASME B30.16 (industrial market) and ANSI E1.6-2

  (entertainment market)

• Technical terminologies, including voltage, amperage, resistance, power, torque

• Load testing requirements to meet industry standards

• Maintenance and troubleshooting techniques

• Understanding electricity and wiring diagrams

• Disassembly and review of hoist components and how they relate to each other

• Reassembly of hoist

Day 3:

• Two-part evaluation

   1) Student must pass a written exam to verify knowledge

   2) Student must evaluate, troubleshoot, and correct a non-operational hoist within a time limit

About the trainer, Dave Carmack:

• Former certification developer and trainer for Columbus McKinnon Entertainment

• IATSE TTF preferred trainer

• Stanford Who’s Who 2013 inductee

• ETCP approved electrical trainer

• ETCP approved rigging trainer

• ETCP approved training program provider

• 45 years hoist experience that includes manufacturing, engineering research lab technician, hoist product engineering and global trainer

Schedule: March 4-6, 2025

More info, register, and pay here • Questions: Learning@motionlabs.com or 914-788-8877 x425