Basic vacuum theory. Incorporating creation of a vacuum, units of measurement and the techniques employed to monitor a vacuum.

Discussion of the specific vacuum instruments making up a customers process tool. This would cover components such as vacuum pumps (rotary, roots, diffusion, cryo etc). We would also be looking at gauge types, valve types, and the general layout and operation of the pumping system employed by the customer.

Good vacuum practice: This would involve discussion on how tasks such as routine maintenance and system cleans etc are carried out.

Fault finding on your vacuum system : Looking at the different techniques used in the remedy of vacuum system failure. ( Helium leak checking, leak rate checks, Residual gas analysis etc).