Training Courses
NiBS run a range of training courses aimed at people managing or working on or in the vicinity of cells and batteries. The cells and batteries being used in a range of applications from automotive to standby power installations.Training can by carried out at NiBS or customers premises as required. Normally groups of 10-12 people can be accommodated.
The course length, duration and style depends on the course taken and can be tailored to suit particular needs.
Some of the courses are aimed at the complete novice where as others require some pre-knowledge. This can normally be achieved through attendance at the base level courses.
Most popular courses are:
- Base Battery Safety and Maintenance
- Battery Composition, Applications and Knowledge
- Base Motive Power Safety and Maintenance
- Transportation and Handling of Cells and Electrolyte
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Base Battery Safety and Maintenance Course
This course is designed for the training of those personnel who:
- Have a responsibility for the general maintenance of batteries
- Work in areas where batteries are installed
- Undertake the day to day routines of the maintenance of batteries
The course topic and details are as follows:
Introductions and the Aims of the course
Definition of a Battery
- What is a Battery and How does it work.
Health and Safety - Identifying the Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E)
- Acids and Alkalis
- Gases
- Electrical
- Toxins and Poisons
- Physical
Battery Types
- Identifying the different types of cells and batteries available.
- Understanding the differences.
General Maintenance - the day to day routines
- Standards
- Tools
- Readings (practical demonstration)
- Cleaning
- Topping - Up
- Visual Inspection
- Frequency
Battery Problems
- Internal short circuits
- Positive Pillar Corrosion
- Leaking - Pillar and box seals
- Corrosion - General
- Contamination
- Environmental Conditions
Course Assessment
- A short assessment to ensure that candidates have understood and absorbed the content of the course. This will comprise of questions requiring multichoice and short phrase answers.
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Battery Composition, Applications and Knowledge Course
This course is designed for the training of those personnel who:
- Have a responsibility for the general maintenance of batteries
- Have a responsibility for the purchasing of battery systems
- Undertake the design of battery systems or equipment associated
The course requires a little background knowledge or experience of batteries, for example by undertaking the Basic Battery Safety and Maintenance Course or being involved in the installation and Maintenance of Battery Systems.
A very basic understanding of Ohms Law and a little Chemistry knowledge would be beneficial.
The course topic and details are as follows:
Introductions and the Aims of the course
Definition of a Battery
- What is a Battery and How does it work.
- The Lead Acid Theory
- The Alkaline Theory
- Battery History
Battery Types
- Identifying the different types of cells and batteries available.
- Plante Plate design
- Pasted Plate design
- Tubular Gauntlet design
- Absorbed Glass Mat / Recombination (V.R.L.A.)
- Gel Electrolyte design
- Alkaline design
- Understanding the differences.
Battery Testing
- Capacities and Performance
- Capacity Testing Methods
- Performance Testing Methods
- British Standard Testing Methods
- Impedance / Conductance
Course Assessment
A short assessment to ensure that candidates have understood and absorbed the content of the course. This will comprise of questions requiring multichoice and short phrase answers.
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Base Motive Power Safety and Maintenance Course
This course is designed for the training of those personnel who:
- Have a responsibility for the general maintenance of Motive Power batteries
- Are Forklift Operators
- Undertake the day to day routines of the maintenance of Motive Power batteries
The course topic and details are as follows:
Introductions and the Aims of the course
Health and Safety - Identifying the Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E)
- Acids and Alkalis
- Gases
- Electrical
- Toxins and Poisons
- Physical
General Maintenance - the day to day routines
- Standards
- Tools
- Readings (practical demonstration)
- Cleaning
- Topping - Up
- Visual Inspection
- Frequency
Battery Types
- Identifying the different types of cells and batteries available.
- Understanding the differences.
Battery Problems
- Internal short circuits
- Leaking - Boxes
- Corrosion - General
Course Assessment
A short assessment to ensure that candidates have understood and absorbed the content of the course. This will comprise of questions requiring multichoice and short phrase answers.
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Transportation, Handling of Cells and Electrolyte Course
This course is designed for the training of those personnel who:
- Have a responsibility for the handling, movement or disposal of batteries
- Are Forklift Operators
- Have a responsibility for the general maintenance of batteries
- Undertake the day to day routines of the maintenance of batteries
Note: This is not a Battery Installation Course.
The course topic and details are as follows:
Introductions and the Aims of the course
Health and Safety - Identifying the Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E)
- Acids and Alkalis
- Gases
- Electrical
- Toxins and Poisons
- Physical
COSHH & TREM Cards
- Lead Acid Products
- Alkaline Products
Legal Responsibilities
- Transport
- Disposal
The Consignment
- Load Weights
- Packaging
- Point Loading
- Centre of Gravities
Course Assessment
A short assessment to ensure that candidates have understood and absorbed the content of the course. This will comprise of questions requiring multichoice and short phrase answers.