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February 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

February 6, 2012 - February 10, 2012 Lean Certificate Series

Lean is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow within an organization to improve overall customer value.

Course Schedule Includes:
- Day One:  Principles of Lean (Lean 101)
- Day Two:  5 S of workplace organization, value stream mapping
- Day Three:  Quick changeover/SMED/TPM
- Day Four:  Cellular Flow/Pull/Kanban System
- Day Five:  Leading/Sustaining Lean

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $1,595.00
February 7, 2012 - February 10, 2012 OSHA 30-Hour Standards for General Industry

This class covers - Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act, General Duty Clause, General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person; Electrical; Walking and Working Surfaces; Means of Egress and Fire Protection; With specific options to include, but not limited to:  Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout Control of Hazardous Energies, Flammable and Combustible Materials, Machine Guarding, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens.

Includes OSHA card for completion of exam for class.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Lunch is provided.

Deadline to register is January 31, 2012.

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Greenville - Hwashin America, 661 Montgomery Hwy $495.00
February 13, 2012 - February 16, 2012 Introduction to Control Logix

This 32-hour course introduces the ControlLogix controller. It explains the different components of a ControlLogix system. It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed. It shows how to configure the communication’s drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™.  It also teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and also from the PLC itself. It gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system.  The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using ControlLogix trainers.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify a ControlLogix system and its components
  • Identify basic ladder logic instructions and their meaning
  • Configure the communications drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™
  • Use the programming software to monitor input and output devices
  • Understand the diagnostics information provided by the programming software
  • Perform general practices for maintaining and troubleshooting a PLC system

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is 2/6/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $795.00
February 14, 2012 - February 16, 2012 ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

Purpose: The purpose of the training course is to prepare learners to plan and conduct internal audits within their organization.

Duration: 2.5 Days. Scheduled class time is Day 1 and 2: 8:00 to 5:00 P.M.; Day 3: 8:00 to 12:00 P.M.

Training Overview: The training is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan and prepare for an audit, perform an audit, document an audit, reporting on the results of an audit, and manage corrective actions.

Specific Key topics to be addressed: The purpose and importance of Internal Auditing; Quality audit types; Internal Audit key terms and definitions; Skills needed for successful auditing; ISO Standards overview and the audit process; Building an audit program; Auditor conduct and responsibilities;  and Preparing for and performing the audit

Hands-on training activities:

Self-check and discussion sessions; Group Activities including tool and checklist development ; Practice/simulation audit of a specific area of an environmental management system

Training Objectives: Upon completion of the training the learner should be equipped to:

  • Explain the purpose of a quality audit
  • Identify five types of quality audits
  • Define specific audit terms
  • Use ISO Quality Standards to assess quality performance and compliance
  • Design and implement tools needed to conduct a quality audit
  • Discriminate between good and poor audit techniques, methods, and auditor conduct
  • Plan, perform and document a process audit
  • Initiate corrective actions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Resources: Textbook, class handouts and materials, and a certificate of completion will be included with the course.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $525.00
February 16, 2012 Principles of Lean Manufacturing (Lean 101)

Lean is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow within an organization to improve overall customer value.

Course topics include:
- History of manufacturing
- Eight Wastes
- 5 S of workplace organization
- Visual factory
- Plant layout
- Batch reduction
- Quick changeover
- POUS
- Standardized work
- Pull/Kanban system
- Cellular Design

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $295.00
February 17, 2012 Lean Office

Make your office operate more efficiently through Lean Office and Administration.  If you are not currently using lean methodologies in your operations, this workshop will identify techniques that will:

 - Reduce paperwork process time up to 90%
 - Improve on-time performance up to 90%
-  Reduce work in process up to 90%
-  Reduce errors up to 50%
 - Reduce floor space up to 75%

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. 

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Montgomery- Trenholm State Technical College $295.00
February 21, 2012 - February 23, 2012 HAZWOPER 24-Hour

Topics covered in this course include: regulatory review, toxicology, medical monitoring, chemistry, site characterization, site safety plan, air monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, sampling, spill control, and emergency response. Hands-on exercises and scenarios are used throughout the class to reinforce the training.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.  Lunch is included. 

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Mobile - TBD $495.00 per person
February 23, 2012 HAZWOPER Waste Site Refresher

Participants must complete the eight-hour refresher course no more than one year from the date of the original class and take the refresher each additional year to maintain the certification.  All major topics covered in the original training will be reviewed.  In addition, new regulations and environmental laws pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class as an update must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch is included. 

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Mobile - TBD $150.00
February 20, 2012 - February 24, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
February 28, 2012 - February 29, 2012 OHSA Maritime 10 Hour OTI# 7615

Participants in this course will be introduced to OSHA policies, procedures, and standards as well as shipyard safety and health principles covered in 29 CFR Part 1915.  Special emphasis has been placed on those areas in the shipyard.

Class Times -  February 16 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and February 17 - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  (lunch provided each day)

Deadline to register is February 21.

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Mobile - ATN Office $295.00
March 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

February 29, 2012 - March 1, 2012 Introduction to Statistical Process Control

Objectives/Topics:

  • Understand process variation and the differences between common and special causes
  • Learn how to measure variation and calculate sigma, or deviation, in the process
  • Decide which control chart to use, how to set them up, and how to interpret control charts to control the process
  • Identify variable and attribute data and which control chart is the best for the data
  • An introduction to using SPC software (Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.)

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers responsible for implementing SPC who want a refresher or better understanding
  • Engineers without formal statistical training
  • Operators, technicians, and supervisors responsible for using SPC
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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $395.00
March 1, 2012 - March 2, 2012 OSHA 10-Hour General Industrial Safety

Raise your employee’s awareness of the OSHA rules and regulations that apply to them. This day-and-½ course provides an in-depth look at OSHA’s 29 CFR General Industry Standard and details the applicable S&H regulations to the affected employees of your facility. This training course will be administered by instructors that are authorized through the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Each participant will receive an OSHA 10 hour certification card from the Department of Labor upon completion of the course and exam. Training will cover guidelines set forth by standard OSHA safety and health guidelines and regulations.

Purpose:Training topics cover:  OSHA Background & General Coverage/Introduction to OSHA Standards – OSHA Citations/Inspections/Penalties/OSHA record Keeping Requirements-Machine Guarding – Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) – Electrical/Lockout Tag-out – Walking & Working Surfaces/Fall Protection – Means of Egress – Fire Protection – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Confined Space Entry/Confined Space Hazards. of creating growth ideas for a fictional business.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $195.00
March 8, 2012 HAZWOPER Waste Site Refresher

Participants must complete the eight-hour refresher course no more than one year from the date of the original class and take the refresher each additional year to maintain the certification.  All major topics covered in the original training will be reviewed.  In addition, new regulations and environmental laws pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class as an update must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class.

Class time - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Muscle Shoals - Northwest-Shoals Community College $150.00
March 5, 2012 - March 8, 2012 Introduction to Control Logix PLC

This 32-hour course introduces the ControlLogix controller. It explains the different components of a ControlLogix system. It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed. It shows how to configure the communication’s drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™. It also teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and also from the PLC itself. It gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system. The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using ControlLogix trainers.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify a ControlLogix system and its components
  • Identify basic ladder logic instructions and their meaning
  • Configure the communications drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™
  • Use the programming software to monitor input and output devices
  • Understand the diagnostics information provided by the programming software
  • Perform general practices for maintaining and troubleshooting a PLC system

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

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Demopolis - Higher Education Center $795.00
March 8, 2012 Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level I

In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 relational database application.   This course is designed for those who wish to learn the basic operations of the Access 2007 database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. The Level 1 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following ATN course or have equivalent knowledge:

  • Microsoft Office Windows XP Introduction
  • Microsoft Office Vista Introduction
  • Windows 7 Introduction

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Lunch is provided.

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Montgomery - Small Business Resource Center $195.00
March 8, 2012 Microsoft Office Excel 2001 Level I

The class will focus on creating and editing basic Microsoft Office Excel 2007 worksheets and workbooks. This course is designed for the individual or business owner looking to  obtain or polish the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic Excel worksheets.

In taking this course, you will learn to:

  • Perform calculations
  • Modify a worksheet
  • Format a worksheet
  • Print workbook contents
  • Manage large workbooks

Class time is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is included.

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Montgomery - Small Business Resource Center $195.00
March 5, 2012 - March 8, 2012 OSHA 30 Hour Standards for General Industry

This class covers - Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act, General Duty Clause, General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person; Electrical; Walking and Working Surfaces; Means of Egress and Fire Protection; With specific options to include, but not limited to:  Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout Control of Hazardous Energies, Flammable and Combustible Materials, Machine Guarding, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens.

Includes OSHA card for completion of exam for class.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Deadline to register is 2/21/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $495.00
March 5, 2012 - March 9, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
March 12, 2012 - March 14, 2012 Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer

This course addresses the basics of fall protection, but does so in a manner that allows the managing supervisor, as well as the end user, to make better decisions regarding fall protection. The program is designed on a multimedia platform, combining discussions and question and answer sessions, with workshops and hands on exercises. This tends to ensure a higher level of retention for the participant. All courses require the participant to pass a quiz in order to receive a certificate of completion. For additional information click here

Deadline to register is February 28, 2012.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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Mobile - AIDT Maritime Training Center $700 per person
March 14, 2012 NFPA 70E -- Fundamentals Training Course

Participants will understand the purpose of the standard and why it is important from OSHA’s perspective.  Topics addressed include:  basic electrical principles and safety, general electrical hazards, OSHA regulations, LOTO principles, electrically safe work conditions, energized electrical permits, and safety program requirements.  Also includes a discussion of electrical arcs and their associated hazards.  Presents an overview of shock boundaries and the arc flash hazard boundary.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $195.00
March 15, 2012 - March 16, 2012 Fall Protection/Competent Person

The course objective is to provide certification for a competent person per specifications called for in 29CFR1926.  This individual will be authorized to train people who work at heights and are required to wear personal fall arrest equipment.  In addition, per OSHA regulation, this competent person will be able to inspect fall arrest systems and ensure that authorized persons comply with the requirements of the qualified person to tie off properly.

Attendees must bring personal fall arrest system, including harness and lanyard. 

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is February 28, 2012. 

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Mobile - TBD $300.00
March 19, 2012 - March 20, 2012 OSHA 10 Hour Standards for General Industry

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the 29 CFR part 1910, General Industry Standards.  This course will utilize these standards as a guideline for instruction - 

- OSHA Background & General Coverage/Introduction to OSHA Standards
- OSHA Citations/Inspections/Penalties/OSHA record Keeping Requirements-Machine Guarding
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
- Electrical/Lockout Tag-out
- Walking & Working Surfaces/Fall Protection
- Means of Egress – Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Confined Space Entry/Confined Space Hazards

Participants will receive a 10-hour certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Class Times
Monday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Demopolis - Demopolis Higher Education Center $195.00
March 19, 2012 - March 23, 2012 Hydraulics Training Level I and Level II

Participants will learn how to read and construct basic circuits using actual components.  This course includes hydraulic safety, basic theory, and symbol reading, while allowing participants to practice hands-on circuit development activities on state-of-art trainers.  In the troubleshooting portion, participants will learn how to correctly identify malfunctioning components in circuits.  Also included is the safe and proper selection of hydraulic diagnostic equipment and the methods used to troubleshoot faulty circuits.  By learning how to field test circuits and eliminate costly  "trial and error" component replacement, labor and material savings can be realized.  A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Topics covered include:

  • Hydraulic safety
  • Hydraulic Symbols
  • Basic Hydraulic Laws and Principles
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Pumps and Closed-loop hydrostatic systems
  • Check Valves, Accumulators, and Actuators
  • Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses and Connectors
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Hands-on circuit building activities
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  • Basic Circuit Review
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps, Pressure Control Valves, Directional Control Valves, Check Valves, Cylinders, Hydraulic Motors, Level  I & II Circuits, and other hands-on activities.

Class Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Last day to register: 3/9/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $1,295.00
March 27, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Measurement Systems Analysis

Today, measurement data is used more often and in more ways than ever before.  Decisions to make adjustments to processes, determining statistical control, and product acceptance are all impacted from the results of measured data.  This class uses the AIAG automotive MSA manual (copy of MSA manual included in materials) as a reference to review steps in performing measurement system studies to determine if your measurement system is appropriate for applications that provide critical process information.  Measurement System Analysis plays a significant part in Six Sigma and continual improvement activities.

Key Topics:

  • The Measurement Process
  • Measurement System Variability
  • Measurement Planning Gage Selection
  • Measurement Uncertainty
  • General Concepts of Measurement Systems
  • Variable Measurement Studies
    • Stability
    • Bias
    • Linearity
    • Repeatability and Reproducibility
  • Range Method and Average & Range Method
  • Attribute Measurement Systems
  • Statistical Software used in Exercises (MINITAB, Statgraphics, GAGEtrak, etc.)

Who Should Attend:

  • Personnel who have responsibilities in PPAP and advanced quality planning teams
  • Anyone involved in submitting production products for customer approval
  • Engineers and Technicians who have responsibilities in developing new processes or improving existing production or manufacturing processes
  • Automotive suppliers who need a basic understanding of MSA to satisfy industry requirements
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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $395.00
April 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

April 2, 2012 - April 6, 2012 Basic Hydraulics & Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Participants will learn how to read and construct basic circuits using actual components.  This course includes hydraulic safety, basic theory, and symbol reading, while allowing participants to practice hands-on circuit development activities on state-of-art trainers.  In the troubleshooting portion, participants will learn how to correctly identify malfunctioning components in circuits.  Also included is the safe and proper selection of hydraulic diagnostic equipment and the methods used to troubleshoot faulty circuits.  By learning how to field test circuits and eliminate costly  "trial and error" component replacement, labor and material savings can be realized.  A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Topics covered include:

  • Hydraulic safety
  • Hydraulic Symbols
  • Basic Hydraulic Laws and Principles
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Pumps and Closed-loop hydrostatic systems
  • Check Valves, Accumulators, and Actuators
  • Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses and Connectors
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Hands-on circuit building activities
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  • Basic Circuit Review
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps, Pressure Control Valves, Directional Control Valves, Check Valves, Cylinders, Hydraulic Motors, Level  I & II Circuits, and other hands-on activities.

Class Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Lunch is provided.

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $1,295.00
April 2, 2012 - April 6, 2012 HAZWOPER 40-Hour

This course meets the requirements of 29 CFR part 1910.120 by providing basic training for hazardous waste site workers.  Some of the topics covered in the course are:

  • regulatory review
  • toxicology
  • medical monitoring
  • chemistry
  • site characterization
  • site safety plan
  • air monitoring equipment
  • personal protective equipment
  • sampling
  • spill control
  • emergency response.

Hands-on exercises and scenarios are used throughout the class to reinforce the training.

Class times are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Muscle Shoals - Northwest-Shoals Community College $695.00
April 9, 2012 - April 13, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

For more information, Click Here.

Register Now

Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
April 16, 2012 - April 19, 2012 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

This course explains the different components of a PLC (programmable logic controller) system.  It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed.  The course also demonstrates how to configure the communication's drivers for RSLogix 500 and RSLinx and teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and as well as from the PLC itself.  The course gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system.  The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using PLC trainers.

Class Times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is 4/9/12

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Fayette - Bevill State Community College $795.00
April 16, 2012 - April 20, 2012 Basic Hydraulics & Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Participants will learn how to read and construct basic circuits using actual components.  This course includes hydraulic safety, basic theory, and symbol reading, while allowing participants to practice hands-on circuit development activities on state-of-art trainers.  In the troubleshooting portion, participants will learn how to correctly identify malfunctioning components in circuits.  Also included is the safe and proper selection of hydraulic diagnostic equipment and the methods used to troubleshoot faulty circuits.  By learning how to field test circuits and eliminate costly  "trial and error" component replacement, labor and material savings can be realized.  A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Topics covered include:

  • Hydraulic safety
  • Hydraulic Symbols
  • Basic Hydraulic Laws and Principles
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Pumps and Closed-loop hydrostatic systems
  • Check Valves, Accumulators, and Actuators
  • Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses and Connectors
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Hands-on circuit building activities
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  • Basic Circuit Review
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps, Pressure Control Valves, Directional Control Valves, Check Valves, Cylinders, Hydraulic Motors, Level  I & II Circuits, and other hands-on activities.

Class Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Lunch is provided. (Please note that class session will end at noon on April 20th)

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Mobile - AIDT Maritime Training Center $1,250.00
April 25, 2012 Six Sigma Champion

To succeed, a Six Sigma initiative must have the support at the highest tiers of the organization’s management. The Champion is the focal pointfor this organizational support.

The Six Sigma Champion course is an 8-hour class that consists of:

• The Basics of Six Sigma
• The Roles and Responsibilities of Six Sigma
• Launching Initiatives
• Defining Opportunities
• Project Scoping, Selection, Charter

In addition, Exercises and Examples are provided to assist managers in visualizing how Six Sigma can be deployed in their company.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University $395.00
May 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

May 3, 2012 HAZWOPER Waste Site Refresher

Participants must complete the eight-hour refresher course no more than one year from the date of the original class and take the refresher each additional year to maintain the certification.  All major topics covered in the original training will be reviewed.  In addition, new regulations and environmental laws pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class as an update must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class.

Class time - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Muscle Shoals - Northwest-Shoals Community College $150.00
May 1, 2012 - May 3, 2012 ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

The training is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan and prepare for an audit, perform an audit, document an audit, report the results of an audit, and manage corrective actions.

Specific Key topics to be addressed: Evaluation and auditing: basic theoretical concepts, The purpose and importance of environmental audits, Internal Audit key terms and definitions, ISO 14001 Standard overview and the audit process, Environmental audit program tools, Auditor conduct and responsibilities, and Preparing for, performing, and documenting the audit.

Hands-on training activities: Self-check and discussion sessions; Group Activities including tool and checklist development; Practice/simulation audit of a specific area of an environmental management system

Hands-on training activities: Self-check and discussion sessions; Group Activities including tool and checklist development; Practice/simulation audit of a specific area of an environmental management system

Hands-on training activities: Self-check and discussion sessions; Group Activities including tool and checklist development; Practice/simulation audit of a specific area of an environmental management system

Resources: Textbook, class handouts and materials, and a certificate of completion will be included with the course.

For more information, Click Here.

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Auburn - Auburn University 525.00
May 8, 2012 - May 8, 2012 HAZWOPER Waste Site Refresher

Participants must complete the eight-hour refresher course no more than one year from the date of the original class and take the refresher each additional year to maintain the certification.  All major topics covered in the original training will be reviewed.  In addition, new regulations and environmental laws pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class as an update must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class.

Class time - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Last day to register: 5/1/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $150.00
May 8, 2012 - May 11, 2012 OSHA 30 Hour Standards for General Industry

This class covers - Introduction to OSHA, OSHA Act, General Duty Clause, General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person; Electrical, Walking and Working Surfaces, Means of Egress and Fire Protection; Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout Control of Hazardous Energies, Flammable and Combustible Materials, Machine Guarding, Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Introduction to Ergonomics.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Demopolis - Demopolis Higher Education Center $495.00
May 15, 2012 Root Cause Analysis for Maintenance

This one-day workshop will give participants a chance to develop and implement permanent solutions to persistent machine failures and problems.  The class will help maintenance personnel more quickly discover the true causes, not the symptoms, of failures.  Also, the training addresses a systematic way of troubleshooting a problem with practical techniques and tools that work.  This workshop will provide individual exercises as well as group activities throughout the day for the participants.

The Objectives/Topics Include:

  • Learn a practical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving,
  • Gather basic problem solving techniques such as fishbone diagrams, flowcharts and checksheets,
  • Understand the "5-Why" Technique, the positives and pitfalls, and the best way to use it to find the root cause,
  • Learn and implement error/mistake proofing systems/tools,
  • Gain Teamwork skills working on solving class exercises,
  • Reduce Downtime and prevent recurrences of failures by standardizing troubleshooting and problem solving

Class Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Lunch is provided.

Last day to register: 5/8/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $195.00
May 15, 2012 - May 17, 2012 Introduction to Design of Experiments

In today’s world of manufacturing, organizations are constantly faced with the continual improvement of their key processes.  Process knowledge and experience play critical roles in the continual improvement of a process. However, Design of Experiments (DOE) can be used to move the understanding of your processes to the next level.  Process owners can better understand which characteristics are important and how much they actually affect your processes. This can lead to improvements in existing processes and faster, more efficient development of new processes.  This Introduction to Design of Experiments class teaches the attendees how to gain information about your processes by using simplified Design of Experiments.  This class introduces the use of plots, graphs, and simple calculations (without the emphasis on statistics) to understand the variables that effect and control your processes.  Screening experiments using Full and Fractional Factorial experiments are the focus of this class.  Process capability and process control are also reviewed so the attendee has an understanding of a process that is in the state of statistical control.

Key Topics:

  • Reviews of Problem Solving Tools & Understanding Process Capability
  • Using Factorial Experiments
  • Plotting and analyzing Main and Interaction Effects
  • Using Normal Probability Charts to establish significant factors
  • Using Fractional Factorial Experiments
  • Blocking & Design Resolution of Experiments
  • Fractional Factorial Tables
  • Introduction to Statistical Software (Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.)

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers & Technicians who is responsible for the performance of key processes
  • Professionals or analysts that are responsible for testing or experimenting on systems or processes
  • Engineers who have responsibilities in developing new processes or improving existing production or manufacturing processes
  • Automotive suppliers who need a basic understanding of DOE to satisfy industry requirements
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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $495.00
May 17, 2012 Problem Solving - Root Cause Analysis

This one-day workshop will provide a chance to practice techniques that will enable you to develop and implement permanent solutions to persistent problems. You’ll dig down and discover causes of problems, not symptoms. The class addresses the systematic way of troubleshooting a problem with techniques and tools that work for both individuals and teams. This workshop will provide individual exercises as well as a group “hands-on” simulation throughout the day.

Objectives/Topics:

  • Learn a formal approach to problem-solving
  • Understand the “5-Why” technique, the positives and pitfalls, and the best way to use it to find the root cause
  • Learn basic root cause techniques such as fishbone diagrams, checksheets and pareto analysis
  • Understand and implement error / mistake proofing techniques
  • Gain teamwork skills working on solving class exercises
  • Understand how root cause analysis is integrated into Corrective and Preventive Actions
  • Using A3s to communicate the problem and the teamwork involved in solving the problem
  • Prevent recurrences of problems by standardizing solutions

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Demopolis - Demopolis Higher Education Center $195.00
May 22, 2012 NFPA 70E -- Fundamentals Training Course

Participants will understand the purpose of the standard and why it is important from OSHA’s perspective.  Topics addressed include:  basic electrical principles and safety, general electrical hazards, OSHA regulations, LOTO principles, electrically safe work conditions, energized electrical permits, and safety program requirements.  Also includes a discussion of electrical arcs and their associated hazards.  Presents an overview of shock boundaries and the arc flash hazard boundary.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Last day to register is 5/15/12

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Fayette - Bevill State Community College $195.00
May 21, 2012 - May 25, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt /Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
June 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

June 4, 2012 - June 8, 2012 Basic Hydraulics and Hydraulic Troubleshooting

In this course, participants will learn how to read and construct basic circuits using actual components.  This course includes hydraulic safety, basic theory, and symbol reading, while allowing participants to practice hands-on circuit development activities on state-of-art trainers.    In addition, participants will learn how to correctly identify malfunctioning components in circuits.  Also included is the safe and proper selection of hydraulic diagnostic equipment and the methods used to troubleshoot faulty circuits.  By learning how to field test circuits and eliminate costly  "trial and error" component replacement, labor and material savings can be realized.  A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Topics for Level I Hydraulics Circuits and Level II Troubleshooting Hydraulic Circuits, include:

  • Hydraulic Safety
  • Hydraulic Symbols
  • Basic Hydraulic Laws and Principles
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Pumps and Closed-loop hydraulic systems
  • Check Valves Accumulators and Actuators
  • Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses and Connectors
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Hands on Circuits Building activities
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting safety
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Check Valves
  • Cylinders
  • Hydraulic Motors
  • Level I & II Circuits

Class Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Demopolis - Demopolis Higher Education Center $1,295.00
June 12, 2012 Principles of Lean Manufacturing - Lean 101

Lean is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow within an organization to improve overall customer value. Course Topics Include:

  • History of manufacturing
  • Eight wastes
  • Lean tools
  • 5 S of workplace organization
  • Visual factory
  • Plant Layout
  • Batch reduction
  • Quick changeover
  • POUS
  • Standardized work
  • Pull/Kanban system
  • Cellular design

Lunch is included.  Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Last day to register is 6/5/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $295.00
June 13, 2012 Introduction to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

With many organizations looking to continually improve products and processes whenever possible, using Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) as a disciplined technique to identify and help minimize potential problems is as important as ever. This class uses the AIAG automotive FMEA manual (copy of FMEA manual included in materials) as a reference to teach how effective implementation of FMEA techniques can help reduce customer complaints, improve corrective actions, steer preventive actions and continual improvements, along with assisting in APQP activities. 

 Key Topics:

  • What is FMEA?
  • FMEA Implementation- When and How
  • Types of FMEA
  • What are the benefits of using FMEA
  • Prerequisites for FMEA
  • Systematic Approach to FMEA- 8 Steps
    • How to properly develop FMEA’s
    • Severity, Occurrence, and Detection rankings
    • Estimation of Risk Priority Numbers

 Who Should Attend:

  • Personnel who have responsibilities in FMEA and advanced quality planning teams
  • Anyone involved in submitting production products for customer approval
  • Engineers and Technicians who have responsibilities in developing new processes or improving existing production or manufacturing processes
  • Automotive suppliers who need a basic understanding of FMEA to satisfy industry requirements

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. 

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $195.00
June 11, 2012 - June 13, 2012 HAZWOPER 24-Hour

Some of the topics covered in the course are:  regulatory review, toxicology, medical monitoring, chemistry, site characterization, site safety plan, air monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, sampling, spill control, and emergency response.  Hands-on exercises and scenarios are  used throughout the class to reinforce the training.

An eight-hour HAZWOPER Refresher is included on the last day.  Participants must complete the eight-hour refresher course no more than one year from the date of the original class and take the refresher each additional year to maintain the certification. All major topics covered in the original training will be reviewed. In addition, new regulations and environmental laws pertinent to the hazardous materials field will be introduced. All persons attending this class as an update must bring a copy of their original training certificate to class.

Class Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day.

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Demopolis - Demopolis Higher Education Center $495.00 per person
June 14, 2012 Advanced Product Quality Planning & Production Part Approval Process

The class is divided into two parts.  This first part covers the common Product Quality Planning and Control Plan guidelines described in the APQP manual issued by AIAG and referenced in the ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System standard.  These guidelines lead to a designed Quality Plan from the Product Quality Planning Cycle that emphasizes up-front planning and evaluation of process output for customer satisfaction and continual improvement.  This class will assist engineers, technicians, managers and others in establishing a process for developing control plans for new or existing processes, products or services.      

 Objectives/Topics for APQP:

  • Review of basic steps for APQP:  - Plan & Define
     - Product design
     - Feasibility
     - Process Variation
     - Feedback, Assessment & Corrective Action
     - Control Plan Methodology
  • APQP Goals and Benefits
  • Controls Plan Methodology
  • Voice of the Customer (Customer needs and expectations)

The second part of the class helps participants understand the process of developing and producing a PPAP in accordance with the AIAG’s PPAP reference manual. PPAP’s provide evidence that all customer engineering requirements are understood and that manufacturing processes are consistent in meeting those requirements. This class explains the PPAP process and its importance in the production of products. 

 Objectives/Topics for PPAP:

  • Purpose of PPAP
  • When is a PPAP required?
  • Items included in a PPAP
  • Submission Levels & Status
  • Process Requirements
  • Records and Master Sample Retention

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. 

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $195.00
June 19, 2012 Forklift Train the Trainer

This course includes:

  • Operating Instructions and Warnings
  • How to Steer and Maneuver
  • Visibility Limitations
  • Using the Forks and Attachments
  • Inspection and Maintenance

Class times are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Lunch is included.

Last day to register: 6/12/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $195.00
June 19, 2012 - June 27, 2012 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

This course explains the different components of a PLC (programmable logic controller) system.  It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed.  The course also demonstrates how to configure the communication's drivers for RSLogix 500 and RSLinx and teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and as well as from the PLC itself.  The course gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system.  The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using PLC trainers.

Please Note: This course is scheduled for four days - June 19 & 20 and June 26 & 27. 

Course times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.  Lunch is included. 

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Montgomery - Trenholm State Technical College $795.00
June 25, 2012 - June 29, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600 / $8,000
July 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012 Hydraulics Training Level I and Level II

Participants will learn how to read and construct basic circuits using actual components.  This course includes hydraulic safety, basic theory, and symbol reading, while allowing participants to practice hands-on circuit development activities on state-of-art trainers.  In the troubleshooting portion, participants will learn how to correctly identify malfunctioning components in circuits.  Also included is the safe and proper selection of hydraulic diagnostic equipment and the methods used to troubleshoot faulty circuits.  By learning how to field test circuits and eliminate costly  "trial and error" component replacement, labor and material savings can be realized.  A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Topics covered include:

  • Hydraulic safety
  • Hydraulic Symbols
  • Basic Hydraulic Laws and Principles
  • Pressure Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Pumps and Closed-loop hydrostatic systems
  • Check Valves, Accumulators, and Actuators
  • Reservoirs, Coolers, Hoses and Connectors
  • Directional Control Valves
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Hands-on circuit building activities
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  • Basic Circuit Review
  • Troubleshooting Hydraulic Pumps, Pressure Control Valves, Directional Control Valves, Check Valves, Cylinders, Hydraulic Motors, Level  I & II Circuits, and other hands-on activities.

Class Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Last day to register: 7/5/12

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Fayette - Bevill State Community College $1,295.00
July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012 Lean Certificate Series

Learn to be more efficient by eliminating non-value-added activities.  Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement techniques.  Lean training is for managers, supervisors, plant managers, team leaders, manufacturing engineers and floor/process personnel.  This course involves classroom and practical hands-on simulation training.

Purpose:The Lean Certificate Series is a five-day “boot camp” that prepares Lean Leaders. Participants complete this training ready to take on key roles in leading an organization’s implementation of Lean Continuous Improvement. Training consists of:

Principles of Lean: A full day of classroom instruction and hands-on exercises in a manufacturing simulation that promotes continuous improvement. Participants are introduced to standardized work, workplace organization, visual controls, set-up reduction, batch size reduction, point of use storage, quality at the source, and workforce practices and pull systems.

Value Stream Mapping & 5s: The VSM process consists of identifying value streams/product groups, mapping a current state of material and information flow, assessing waste in the process, and designing an improved process. The 5s system of waste reduction (sort, set-in-order, shine, standardize, and sustain) is the basis of making these improvements.

TPM & Quick Changeover: TPM is a Lean-based system applied to equipment maintenance. It focuses on a lifecycle approach using teams to improve availability, performance and quality of critical machines. The four-step changeover improvement process is based on the principals of the Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) system, developed by Shigeo Shingo, to dramatically reduce or eliminate changeover time.

Pull/Kanban Systems & Cellular Flow: Pull/Kanban is based on the concept of building products based on actual consumption. The system uses visual signals when parts need to be replaced. Participants learn how to control shop floor inventory and production schedules by implementing pull systems. Cellular Flow is the linking of manual and machine operations into the most efficient combination of resources to maximize value-added content while minimizing waste.

Sustaining Lean: The Lean process must be sustained by management and permeated throughout the organization as a cultural way of doing business. Sustaining Lean teaches how to instill the lean philosophy and techniques into the workforce and prepares Lean Leaders to foster the sustained process of continuous improvement.

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Auburn - Auburn University $1,595.00
August 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

August 7, 2012 - August 8, 2012 AS 9100 Familiarization

Purpose: The purpose of this training seminar is to familiarize the learner with the background, evolution, and structure of the AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems Requirements Standard., and how organizations can become registered by an accreditation body.

Duration: 2 Days. Scheduled class time is 8:00 to 5:00 PM.

Training Overview: This course is designed to equip the learner with a working knowledge of the SAE AS9100 aerospace quality management systems requirements standard. With the knowledge gained from the course, learners will be prepared begin quality management system implementation planning and registrar selection activities in their organization. The course includes self-check and discussion sessions to reinforce learning as well as an audit simulation activity. During the simulation activity the learner will use the AS9101 aerospace quality management system assessment standard to build a brief audit checklist. The idea of the simulation is to allow the learner to experience an audit from both the auditor and auditee perspective.

Specific Key topics to be addressed: Background & Purpose of AS9100; AS9100 and the FAA; ISO9001:2008 and AS9100C comparison; AS9100C: Elements of the standard; AS9101: Assessment criteria for certification; and The AS9100 Certification Path

Hands-on training activities: Self-check and discussion sessions; Audit simulation

Training Objectives: Upon completion of the training the learner should be equipped to:

  • Describe the origin and development of AS9100
  • Explain the purpose of the AS9100 Standard
  • Compare FAA Regulation 21.303 to specific AS9100C Requirements
  • Contrast AS9100C Requirements with ISO 9001:2008
  • Explain the purpose of internal audits
  • Define registrar, AS9101 checklist, and nonconformance report
  • Explain and diagram the path to AS9100 certification

Resources: Textbook, class handouts and materials, and a certificate of completion will be included with the course.

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Auburn - Auburn University $475.00
August 8, 2012 Microsoft® Zen - Lunch and Learn

This workshops covers techniques on how to use Microsoft® PowerPoint to better convey your thoughts, allowing you to communicate your ideas in a way that makes an impact, by crafting your message that embraces storytelling. Participants will learn to provides a simple, concrete,credible, and emotional presentation, with an element of unexpectedness.

Class times are 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Lunch is provided.

Deadline to register is 8/1/2012

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $25.00
August 13, 2012 - August 16, 2012 Introduction to Control Logix

This 32-hour course introduces the ControlLogix controller. It explains the different components of a ControlLogix system. It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed. It shows how to configure the communication’s drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™.  It also teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and also from the PLC itself. It gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system.  The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using ControlLogix trainers.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify a ControlLogix system and its components
  • Identify basic ladder logic instructions and their meaning
  • Configure the communications drivers for RSLogix 5000™ and RSLinx™
  • Use the programming software to monitor input and output devices
  • Understand the diagnostics information provided by the programming software
  • Perform general practices for maintaining and troubleshooting a PLC system

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is 8/6/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $795.00
August 13, 2012 - August 17, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
August 21, 2012 - August 23, 2012 AS 9100 Internal Auditor

Can also register at www.auburnworks.org.

Questions/additionial information, contact Mitch Emmons, emmonmb@auburn.edu, 334.844.3881.

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Auburn - Auburn University 525.00
September 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

September 11, 2012 NFPA 70E -- Fundamentals Training Course

Participants will understand the purpose of the standard and why it is important from OSHA’s perspective.  Topics addressed include:  basic electrical principles and safety, general electrical hazards, OSHA regulations, LOTO principles, electrically safe work conditions, energized electrical permits, and safety program requirements.  Also includes a discussion of electrical arcs and their associated hazards.  Presents an overview of shock boundaries and the arc flash hazard boundary.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Last day to register is 9/4/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $195.00
September 10, 2012 - September 14, 2012 Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Six Sigma training creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization (''Green Belts'' ''Black Belts'') who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (e.g. cost reduction or profit increase). Black Belts are the people trained to lead and manage these often extensive and sometimes complex projects.Our Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is comprised of four weeks of training (first two weeks is Green Belt, all four weeks is Black Belt). The training course has two distinct parts: The in-class portion and a project. The in-class portion consists of lectures, exercises, and team-learning competitions. All of the statistical and quality tools needed to successfully complete a Black Belt project will be thoroughly presented so that the student can return to his/her facility and readily apply them. (There is no project for Green Belt). The course follows the five-phase DMAIC approach. Students will learn how to first DEFINE opportunities. The next step is to MEASURE the performance of the process. The third phase is how to ANALYZE the opportunity, and seek out the potential causes of variation. Students will learn how to apply statistical methods to identify and root out these causes. The steps then are to IMPROVE and CONTROL the performance ofthe process. The successful completion of a Black Belt project is a vital part of the Black Belt training because in order to become certified by the American Society for Quality, the applicant must demonstrate competence.

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Auburn - Auburn University $2,600.00 / $8,000.00
October 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

October 2, 2012 - October 3, 2012 ISO Advanced Auditing & Evaluation

The purpose of the training course is to introduce learners to evaluative methods and techniques that may be employed to inform decision makers about the effectiveness, implementation, and improvement of quality management systems and processes.

Duration: 2 Days. Scheduled class time is 8:00 to 5:00 PM.

Training Overview: This course is intended for learners who have previously completed a course in internal auditing and have some experience performing audits. While auditing is about establishing conformity to requirements and agreed-upon criteria, evaluation is about making value judgments. Learners will be introduced to the methods for establishing evaluative conclusions about effectiveness, value, worth, level of improvement, and how good an evaluation object is. The concept of evaluation–specific logic and methodology as described by Michael Scriven, Jane Davidson, and others will be discussed and applied to quality management. An example discussion topic for the class will be clause 6.2.2 of the ISO 9001:2008 Standard in regard to competence, awareness, and training. Here the standard states that the organization will “evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken.” During the course, learners will be engaged in a determination of how this might be accomplished and how an evaluative conclusion of “effective” might be established.

Specific Key topics to be addressed: The purpose and importance of internal auditing and evaluation, How auditing and evaluation are alike and how they differ, Establishing evaluative criteria, Establishing standards of performance and sources of evidence, Data collection, synthesis and formation of value judgments, Using the results of evaluations (evaluation use), Scriven’s Key Evaluation Checklist, and Resources for additional study and application

Hands-on training activities:Self-check and discussion sessions;  Group Activities involving tool and checklist development

Training Objectives: Upon completion of the training the learner should be equipped to:

  • Define evaluation and specific evaluation terms
  • Explain the similarities and differences between an audit and an evaluation
  • Identify clauses in the ISO 9001:2008 standard that specifies a need for evaluation
  • List Scriven’s four steps in the logic of evaluation
  • Explain the purpose of an evaluation checklist
  • Explain the importance of evaluation utilization

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Auburn - Auburn University $475.00
October 8, 2012 - October 11, 2012 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

This course explains the different components of a PLC (programmable logic controller) system.  It includes basic ladder logic instructions and how they are used and programmed.  The course also demonstrates how to configure the communication's drivers for RSLogix 500 and RSLinx and teaches how to use the programming software to obtain information from the process and as well as from the PLC itself.  The course gives general guidelines on troubleshooting and maintaining a PLC system.  The course emphasizes hands-on laboratory exercises using PLC trainers.

Class Times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is 10/1/12

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Jasper - Bevill State Community College Training Center $795.00
October 22, 2012 - October 26, 2012 Lean Certificate Series

Lean is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow within an organization to improve overall customer value.

Course Schedule Includes:
- Day One:  Principles of Lean (Lean 101)
- Day Two:  5 S of workplace organization, value stream mapping
- Day Three:  Quick changeover/SMED/TPM
- Day Four:  Cellular Flow/Pull/Kanban System
- Day Five:  Leading/Sustaining Lean

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Auburn - Auburn University $,1595.00
November 2012

Date

Course

Location

Cost

November 14, 2012 - November 15, 2012 OSHA 10 Hour Standards for General Industry

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the 29 CFR part 1910, General Industry Standards.  This course will utilize these standards as a guideline for instruction - 
 
- OSHA Background & General Coverage/Introduction to OSHA Standards
- OSHA Citations/Inspections/Penalties/OSHA record Keeping Requirements-Machine Guarding
- Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
- Electrical/Lockout Tag-out
- Walking & Working Surfaces/Fall Protection
- Means of Egress – Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Confined Space Entry/Confined Space Hazards.

Participants will receive a 10-hour certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Class times are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 14th and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on the 15th.  Lunch provided on the 14th.

Last day to register is 10/29/12. 

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Jasper - ATN/Bevill State Community College Training Center $195.00