Critical Facility: Critical Infrastructure (Free Online Course With Certificate)
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Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This free online Critical Facility course will teach you the skills required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure such as HVAC, plumbing, and fire systems are used in almost every business in the world. As a critical infrastructure operator, you will need to be familiar with critical infrastructure equipment. This course teaches you the science and functions of critical infrastructure.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course will first introduce you to the fundamental concepts related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). You will study the common sources of primary or secondary heat provided for Critical Operations. The course will discuss refrigerant-based cooling, water-based cooling, alternative cooling, and air circulation systems as well as teach you HVAC preventative maintenance. You will then study plumbing and water supply sources as well as the uses of compressed gas systems.
Next, you will look into fire safety, systems, and equipment that are integral to a critical facility. The course will discuss the fire triangle and the primary functions of fire detection systems. You will look into the principles of fire suppression, sprinkler systems, and fire pump systems, as well as study structural and containment components. Finally, you will tackle the subject of personal safety, hazard analysis, and emergency response as well as learn the importance of immediately reporting an incident.
As a critical infrastructure operator or manager, it is important that you have a deep understanding of the core mechanisms behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC). Knowing how water is brought in and managed and how wastewater is handled, as well as the systems and processes of fire prevention and fire suppression, are all essential. This course will teach you the necessary skills that you need in order to meet your responsibilities, all in just a few short hours.
Module 1
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
When you think of the types of critical equipment that span all kinds of critical facilities, HVAC equipment is probably some of the first that comes to mind. As a Critical Operator, you will need to know not only what this critical equipment is and how it functions, but the basic scientific ideas behind the critical functions they provide. In this module, you will learn about the fundamental concepts related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Module 2
Plumbing and Other Mechanical Systems
There are a few critical systems that will be found in every single critical facility you might encounter—HVAC is one, and plumbing is another. Every facility will rely on the water supply and waste removal that a plumbing system provides. In addition, there are numerous other kinds of secondary mechanical systems that you may come across as a critical operator, directly related to the kinds of services or products that the critical facility provides.
Module 3
Fire Safety, Systems, and Equipment
In a critical facility, it is important that there is infrastructure in place that will protect the people and equipment in the event of an emergency, such as a fire or electrical event. There are numerous components and devices that are part of the fire detection and suppression systems that provide the necessary preventative and protective services. In this module, you will identify and describe the fire safety, systems, and equipment that are integral to a critical facility.
Module 4
Personal Safety and Emergency Response
In a critical facility, it is highly likely that there are hazardous materials or specialized equipment that could pose a threat to those working with these items and even just the personnel or general public in the vicinity of the space. As a Critical Operations technician, you need to be aware of the numerous hazards that could potentially harm the critical equipment or people in your facility, and how to respond if any of these hazards threaten to affect operations or cause injury—or worse.
Module 5
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Outline the fundamental concepts related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
- List the different types of cooling and air circulation systems used in Critical Operations.
- Identify preventative maintenance procedures for HVAC systems and their components.
- Describe water supply and drainage systems and their components.
- List preventative maintenance procedures for plumbing and other mechanical systems and their components.
- Identify fire detection systems, fire suppression systems, and their components.
- Identify the components of a fire-safe facility.
- Discuss exit and emergency lighting options and describe emergency power-off systems.
- List preventative maintenance procedures for fire systems and their components.
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