Business & Industry Training Courses in August - December 2015 (Revised 8/18/15) * Course dates and training locations for offerings are subject to change with prior notice based on the response. Industrial Maintenance & Electrical Training---------- Fast Track Industrial Maintenance Skills training /per level This training instructor led/facilitated program utilizing the Amatrol on-line modules and hands-on activities will provide for the knowledge foundation maintenance personnel need to successfully support plant systems. This self-paced training program includes six 3-hour classroom sessions and a 6 month subscription to the Amatrol on-line training modules. Skills assessments are also available at an additional cost. Contact GNTC Economic Development for course details. Level 1 - (Tues/Thurs) Aug 25 - Sept 10-4:00pm - 8:00pm - Location: Gordon Campus Level 2 - (Tues/Thurs) Sept 15 - Oct 1-4:00pm - 8:00pm - Location: Gordon Campus Level 3 - (Tues/Thurs) Oct 13 Oct 29-4:00pm - 8:00pm - Location: Gordon Campus Level 4 - (Tues/Thurs) Nov 3- Nov 19-4:00pm - 8:00pm - Location: Gordon Campus *** Demonstrations of the Amatrol On-line training modules is available upon request*** Intro to PLC Programming: Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000 (32 hours) An introductory level class covering the basics of programming the Allen-Bradley Control Logix family of Programmable Logic Controllers. Topics include timers, counters, and other typical relay ladder logic circuits using the RS-Logix 500 Software package. Intended for personnel with prior motor control or industrial experience in a related field. (Mon/Wed) Aug 24 Sept 9-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Bill Scoggin (Tues/Thurs) Aug 25 Sept 10-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Walker Campus Instructor: Scott Spears Electrical Maintenance Trouble-shooting (32 hours) Introduces diagnostic techniques related to electrical malfunctions. Special attention is given to use of safety precautions during troubleshooting procedures. Topics include: problem diagnosis, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting procedures. (Tues /Thurs) Aug 25 Sept 11-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Dick Tanner (Tues /Thurs) Sept 15 Oct 8-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Walker Campus Instructor: Scott Spears Intro to PLC Programming: Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 (32 hours) An introductory level class covering the basics of programming the Allen-Bradley SLC 500 family of Programmable Logic Controllers, including the MicroLogix series of micro-controllers. Topics include timers, counters, & other typical relay ladder logic circuits using the RS-Logix 500 Software package. Intended for personnel with prior motor control/industrial experience in a related field. (Tues/Thurs) Nov 10 Dec 10-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Walker Campus Instructor: Scott Spears (Mon/Wed) Sept 14 Oct 7-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Bill Scoggin Basic Motor Controls (32 hours) An introductory level course covering the basics of industrial motor controls including 2 and 3 wire control circuits, schematic symbols, & drawing conventions. Other topics include relay ladder logic techniques, timers, counters, & programmable logic relays. (Tues /Thurs) Oct 13 Nov 5-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Walker Campus Instructor: Scott Spears (Tues /Thurs) Sept 15 Oct 8-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Dick Tanner
2D CAD Drafting for Maintenance Personnel (32 hours) An introductory course in drafting techniques for industrial maintenance technicians concentrating on the practical development of ladder logic diagrams, control panel layouts, and field installation drawings using the Solid Edge 2D Drafting software package. Solid Edge is freely available as an internet download, is compatible with the AutoCAD file format, and is ideal for maintenance employees who need to design, fabricate, install, or maintain industrial equipment. Suitable for maintenance personnel with previous training in electrical and mechanical maintenance practices. (Mon/Wed) Oct 12 Nov 4-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Bill Scoggin Intro to PLC Programming: Automation Direct (32 hours) An introductory level class covering the basics of programming the Automation Direct family of Programmable Logic Controllers. Topics include timers, counters, and other typical relay ladder logic circuits using the DirectSoft32 Software package. Intended for personnel with prior motor control or industrial experience in a related field. (Tues /Thurs) Oct 13 Nov 5-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Dick Tanner Intro to Smart Relay Programming Teco SG2 series (32 hours) An introductory level class covering the basics of programming the Teco SG2 Programmable Logic Relay (PLR). Topics include timers, counters, & other circuits using both relay ladder logic & function block logic with the SG2-Client software package. Intended for personnel with some prior motor control or industrial experience in a related field. No prior PLC programming experience is needed. (Mon /Wed) Nov 9 Dec 9-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Bill Scoggin Intro to PLC Programming: Siemens (32 hours) An introductory level class covering the basics of programming the Siemens S7-1200 family of Programmable Logic Controllers. Topics include timers, counters, and other typical relay ladder logic circuits using the Portal 11 Software package. The Siemens touch screen HMI device will also be used during the course to interface with the PLC programs written. Intended for personnel with prior motor control or industrial experience in a related field. (Tues/Thurs) Nov 10 Dec 10-4:30-8:30pm - Location: Floyd Campus Instructor: Dick Tanner Organizational Improvement & Quality Common Sense LEAN Training 15 hours (Five 3-hour sessions) - $295 per person This training offering includes an introduction to and the real-life application of the LEAN Tools necessary to help an organization achieve improved productivity and the elimination of waste. Students will have the opportunity to use these tools in the workplace with instructor support, during the course of this 5- session training program which will include the following topics/tools: LEAN Overview, Production Management, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, LEAN tool chest. Instructor: Bob Helms Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (Fridays) September 11, 18, 25, October 2 & 9-9:00am - 12:00pm - Location: Floyd or Polk Campus (Fridays) October 23, 30, November 6, 13, & 20-9:00am - 12:00pm - Location: Whitfield/Murray Campus Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving 6 hours (Two 3-hour sessions) $125 per person This training offering includes an introduction to the 8-step process to solve a problem. Participants will be able to assess the circumstances of a problem, develop and evaluate alternative solutions to a problem, develop an action plan to implement the best solution(s) Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, reassessing decisions and taking corrective action, and use a variety of problem solving tools that can be used in various steps of the problem solving process, such as: Brainstorming, Nominal Group Technique, Pareto Chart, Process Flow Chart, Check Sheet, Cause and Effect Diagram, Force Field Analysis, and 5-Why Analysis. Instructor: Bob Helms Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (Fridays) - September 16 & 23-9:00am - 12:00pm - Location: Polk Campus (Fridays) - November 11 & 18-9:00am - 12:00pm - Location: Walker Campus
Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion (24 hours) $1000 per person In Partnership with: This course is designed so students are able grasp a vision for the future, develop a plan to get from the current state to the future state and lead continuous improvement. The course is centered on training through hands-on application. The course is much like a case study. You learn for a purpose. Through the use of the factory simulation, we experience typical manufacturing operations issues. We focus on learning to see waste and finding solutions to reduce/eliminate waste. As a class we map the primary Value Stream and use the map as a guide for selecting and implementing improvement ideas. For more course details and to register contact David Apple at david.apple@innovate.gatech.edu. (Tues./Wed./Thurs.) September 15, 16 & 17-8:30am - 4:30 pm - Location: GNTC Floyd campus Room TBA ***Additional offerings will be scheduled in Northwest Georgia, dates and locations to be announced. *** New Supervisor Skills training (8 hours) $169 per person This training course will equip you with proven supervisory techniques that you can put into action immediately. It s a big change from being an employee to being in charge. Course includes the steps to take, strategies to apply and basic activities you need to do when you first become a supervisor. Topics Included: Ways to transition from employee to supervisor How to handle being between your boss and team members Ideas for sorting out your job Understand your legal responsibilities Self-management guidelines Maximize productivity by leveraging diversity and individual differences The value of experience and errors Learn techniques to help you cope with difficult employees Use delegation for effective employee development, time management and motivation Increase job satisfaction and work output through coaching (Mon/Tues) September 14 & 15-8:30am - 12:30 pm - Location: Walker Campus (Mon/Tues) November 9 & 10-8:30am - 12:30 pm - Location: Gordon Campus OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety Training ----- OSHA 10 Hour Training Course - General Industry $179 per person This course is ideal for supervisors with safety and health responsibilities, and for employee safety and health awareness. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a 10 hour Training Certificate, plus the official OSHA 10 hour wallet card. Instructor: Bob Helms OSHA authorized instructor (Wed./Thurs.) - September 2 & 9-8:00am 2:00 pm - Location: Whitfield/Murray Campus (Wed./Thurs.) - October 14 & 15-8:00am 2:00 pm - Location: Floyd or Polk Campus (TBD) (Wed./Thurs.) - December 2 & 3-8:00am 2:00 pm - Location: Gordon Campus OSHA 30 Hour Training Course - General Industry $545 per person This four day workshop is recommended for safety, health and compliance professionals with a wide range of responsibilities such as plant operations and safety committee members. This in-depth outreach course covers specific OSHA standards and requirements as they apply to general industry and teaches safety awareness which helps in recognizing and reducing the risks of job site hazards. Intended for workers with some safety responsibility, the 30-hour training covers safety and health hazards workers may face in industrial work sites. Instructor: Bob Helms OSHA authorized instructor (Wednesdays) - Sept 2, 9, 16 & 23-8:00 am 4:30 pm - Location: Whitfield/Murray Campus (Wednesdays) - Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4-8:00 am 4:30 pm - Location: Floyd or Polk Campus (TBD)
GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)/NFPA 70E ARC FLASH - 4 hours $79 per person GHS - This program is aimed at supervisors, managers or chemical specialists who are responsible for OSHA or WHMIS health and safety in the workplace. In the USA we will be discussing GHS within OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. NFPA 70E Arc Flash - This training seminar provides participants with a basic understanding of NFPA 70E. Develop options for compliance and the methods for evaluating any facility for electrical hazards. What you will learn? Where does it come from? Why is it so important? How is it structured? Instructor: Bob Helms OSHA authorized instructor (Wednesday) - October 7-8:00am 12:00 pm - Location: Polk Campus (Wednesday) - October 8-8:00am 12:00 pm - Location: Walker Campus Forklift Operator/Instructor Certification $109/$599 per person If your company has a need to train forklift operators on an ongoing basis, then certifying one or more employees as instructors may be your best solution. Our Forklift Instructor Certification course provides a three year operator license as well as instructor certification. The first day consists of operator certification. The second day is devoted to techniques for one on one and classroom training. Each Student Will Receive: (1) Forklift Operators Card valid for 3 years from completion date, (2) Forklift Train The Trainer Card with no expiration date, (3) Instructors Manual with all forms, quizzes, etc in 3-ring binder for easy duplication, (4) electronic copy of forms, (5) PowerPoint Presentation with further forklift training media, (6) Written copy of basic Forklift Safety Training Program (meets OSHA approval and all compliance guidelines) will be included in Trainer s Manual. Instructor: Bob Helms OSHA authorized instructor Operator class - (Mon) - August 31 Instructor class - (Mon/Tues) - August 31 & Sept 1 Operator class - (Mon) - October 5 Instructor class - (Mon/Tues) - October 5 & 6-8:00 am- 2:00 pm - Location: Gordon Campus - 8:00 am- 2:00 pm - Location: Gordon Campus - 8:00 am- 2:00 pm - Location: Whitfield/Murray Campus - 8:00 am- 2:00 pm - Location: Whitfield/Murray Campus ~Other Course Offerings Available upon request~ Introduction to Lean - 4 hrs. 5S Visual Workplace - 4 hrs. Introduction to Six Sigma - 4 hrs. Statistical Process Control - 4 hrs. Advanced Lean Tools - 4 hrs. Online Maintenance Skills Training Customer Service Blueprint Reading Communication Skills Workplace Spanish Harassment Prevention (Supervisor Training) 3 hrs. Computer Skills (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Introduction to PLC Programming 32 hrs. Value Stream Mapping 8 hrs. Bloodborne Pathogens 1 hr. OSHA 30 Hr. (General Industry) Lockout/Tagout Hazard Communication Basic Motor Controls Welding for the Workplace Problem Solving Teamwork ESL Entrepreneurial Skills Customized classes can also be arranged for companies wanting to schedule these and other training courses on-site at their location. Contact for more information including cost and availability: Patty Hart (706)272-2980/phart@gntc.edu or Jim Powell (706)295-6957/jpowell@gntc.edu
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Business & Industry Training Enrollment Form Course Name: Location: Course Date & Time: Name: Last First Middle Address: City, State, Zip Phone Work Home Cell Email Address Employer / Payer FEI # Billing Address City, State, Zip Billing Information (Include debit or credit card information or PO number) Mail: Mail completed registration form with payment to: Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Attn: Economic Development Walker & Whitfield/Murray campuses: PO Box 569, Rock Spring, GA 30739 Floyd, Gordon, & Polk campuses: One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 3016 Fax: Fax completed registration anytime with to: Walker & Whitfield/Murray campuses: 706-764-3680 Floyd, Gordon, & Polk campuses: 706-295-6555 Email: Return completed registration to: Walker & Whitfield/Murray campuses: Floyd, Gordon, & Polk campuses: dhenderson@gntc.edu jhardy@gntc.edu