Industrial Production-Maintenance Sector
Industrial Production-Conservation Sector/Maintenance
The industrial production and maintenance sector plays a vital role in the economy and society at large. By encompassing the production and maintenance of industrial products (machinery, electronics, and equipment), this sector creates a wide range of job opportunities, thereby driving economic growth and enhancing business competitiveness. Beyond its economic significance, the maintenance of industrial facilities according to international quality standards is crucial to ensuring safety and preventing accidents. Additionally, the sector contributes significantly to innovation and technological advancement.
Industrial production and maintenance are also closely tied to environmental protection and sustainability, with a strong focus on reducing pollutants and creating a positive environmental footprint—an essential factor in optimizing processes for the future.
Certification of staff in this field demonstrates that employees have acquired the necessary expertise in industrial production and maintenance. A certified workforce ensures the high quality of products and services within the industrial sector, inspiring confidence among customers and partners by adhering to regulatory standards and upholding the highest levels of quality and safety.
In general, personnel certification in the production and maintenance sector is indispensable. It serves as a reliable indicator of smooth enterprise operations. On a more individual level, certification allows workers to enhance their knowledge and skills, positioning them as indispensable and valuable members of the workforce who contribute to operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Modern roles requiring trained and certified personnel in the industrial sector include:
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Automation and Automatic Control Systems Maintenance Technician
- Refrigeration Technician
- Industrial Production Executive
Through certification, professionals in these specialties can ensure their relevance in an ever-evolving industrial landscape while promoting safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Scope
The TÜV HELLAS Maintenance Personnel certification scheme concerns employees who are employed in areas where production, processing, processing and generally organized technical activity is carried out using equipment and machinery, and who take care of their proper maintenance.
Specializations
- Maintenance Personnel Technician (Basic and Advanced level)
- Maintenance Personnel supervisor
- Maintenance Personnel Department Head (Facilities Operation and Maintenance Manager)
Knowledge framework (syllabus)
- Units – Measurements – Calculations
- Drawings Technical characteristics
- Materials – Properties
- Work methods Technology
- Mechanical equipment and systems Standards – Specifications
- Quality control Health and Safety at Work (OHS) English Finance
- Corporate issues
- General computer knowledge.
Examination methodology
Theoretical examination
Certification Requirements
At least Compulsory education and technical training
Scope
The TÜV HELLAS Automation and Control Systems Installations Maintenance Technician scheme concerns a specialized technician who works to ensure the operation of the automation equipment installation (of any technology, programmable and non-programmable). The Technician-Maintainer of automation and automatic control facilities, works under the supervision/guidance of the Chief Engineer of the Department/Service, etc. (PMY, and other staff of Production, but also of Unit Maintenance, etc.) and ensures in cases malfunctions, breakdowns, regular and emergency stop-starts, the restoration of the operation of production automation facilities.
Knowledge framework (syllabus)
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Measurements
- Electrical Machines
- Symbols
- Electronic Components
- Power Electronics
- Sensor Memories
- Logic Circuits
- Basic Concepts of Automation Systems
- Types of Automation, Automation with PLC
- Basic Concepts of Mechanics & Technology
- Engineering
- Physical Chemistry
- Production & Processes
- Environmental Protection
- Occupational Health and Safety, Signs.
Examination methodology
Theoretical and Practical examination
Certification Requirements
At least Compulsory education, certificate of posting and technical training
scope
The TÜV HELLAS Refrigeration Equipment Technicians scheme refers to a qualified technician able to carry out assembly, installation, connection, repair, replacement, testing, maintenance, operation supervision and inspection of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and heat pumps, in the domestic, commercial, building, industrial sector and in the transport sector, with simultaneous leakage control and recovery-management of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Specializations
- Refrigeration Technician
- Master Refrigeration Technician
- Foreman Refrigeration
Knowledge framework (syllabus)
- Basic Thermodynamics
- Environmental effects of refrigerants and related environmental regulations
- Checks before commissioning, after a long period of non-use, after interventions, maintenance or repair or during operation
- Checks for leaks
- Environmentally friendly handling of the system and of the refrigerant during installation, maintenance, service or recovery
- Item: installation, commissioning and maintenance of reciprocating, screw and scroll compressors, single stage or two stage
- Item: installation, commissioning and maintenance of air-cooled and water-cooled condensers
- Item : installation, commissioning and maintenance of air-cooled and water-cooled evaporators
- Item: installation, commissioning and servicing of thermostatic expansion valves and other components
- Piping: creating a tight network of pipes in refrigeration installations
- Information on the relevant technologies that replace or limit the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases and safe handling of the above technologies.
Examination methodology
Theoretical and Practical examination
Certification Requirements
At least proof of publication
scope
The certification scheme for TÜV HELLAS Industrial Production Business specialist concerns workers employed in areas where production, processing, processing and generally organized technical activity is carried out, using equipment that transforms materials (raw materials) into manufactured products, ensuring the correct adherence to plans production following the technical specifications and production schedules.
Specializations
- Specialist in management, proper operation & optimization of industrial production
- Industrial production standards & procedures compliance technician
- Technician of modern organization of industrial production
- Administrative in new technologies and the extroversion of industrial production
- Cement Production Industry Specialist
Knowledge framework (syllabus)
- Production management
- Production organization & planning
- Materials and specifications
- Equipment maintenance
- General knowledge of industrial production legislation
- General knowledge of quality and monitoring
- Basic knowledge of financial management
- Basic knowledge of Logistics
- Information systems and optimization
- General knowledge of international trade-exports-new purchases
- Administrative functions,
- Cement production processes-automation and equipment in the cement industry,
Examination methodology
Theoretical examination
Certification Requirements
At least Compulsory education and technical training
Contact Details
Mesogeion Av. 282
155 62 Cholargos, Greece
Tel.: +30 215 215 7434
Fax: +30 210 6528025
peoplecertification@tuv-nord.com