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Welcome to PMMI U serving your training and development needs! PMMI U provides quality, professional training and development to improve uptime and boost profitability - when you need it, where you need it, at a price you can afford. Assess Your Mechatronics Skills PMMI knows the importance of workforce development and training in today s high tech packaging and processing industries. As machinery and systems become increasingly complex and automation expands, upgrading the skills of existing workers as well as developing new talent prepared to design, maintain and run these complex systems is critical. Fine-Tune Your Technical Skills PMMI U provides high quality, professional development and training for your manufacturing team at all levels. Think of us as a multi-faceted learning resource we can complement your in-house technical training by educating your team on equipment basics with our e-learning series; the PMMI Certified Trainer program can develop your internal trainers and service technicians to provide professional, organized, repeatable training to reduce downtime and improve productivity. Our conference programs provide cutting edge information essential to your operations expect to take away information you can use, as well as develop a network of industry contacts. PMMI s Mechatronics Certificate Programs help packaging professionals reach a new level of professional growth and recognition in this critical area. Sharpen Your Training Skills PMMI U is focused on you - the learner and the impact of the learning. We want to make learning as easy and accessible as possible. Our online courses and certificate tests are available 24/7, at your fingertips in the comfort of your own learning environment. PMMI U is your source for convenient, flexible learning. We are dedicated to helping you meet the educational challenges you face now and into the future. Let us know your needs, and we will work hard to address them through existing or future programs. Learn more about PMMI U at www.pmmi.org/pmmiu check back often to learn about the latest opportunities to develop your career! Sincerely, Connect With Your Peers Recruit Qualified Employees Maria A. Ferrante Vice President, Education and Workforce Development Keeping the Packaging Industry at Work www.packexpo.com/careers
E-LEARNING COURSES Access 24/7, Learn at your own pace, on your own time Basic training to blend with internal training Track the progress of your team PMMI U courses are designed to fit into a blended learning approach complementing machinery or system-specific learning provided by internal trainers or equipment suppliers. Based on our popular technical training manual series, PMMI U is bringing the content to life using simulation, video and other interactive media to enhance the learning experience. All interactive courses are available 24/7 and include a Mastery Test at the end to evaluate the knowledge of the material. With PMMI U, students can purchase and attend training events and track their own progress in one convenient location. Training managers are able to track the progress of their students as they complete the various training courses. Coming Online Purchase complete course or individual modules Each module is self-contained with its own test Now Online INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING MACHINERY Operators, mechanics and technicians will learn about Bottling Machinery, Folding Carton Machinery, Rigid Package Labeling, Case Packing Machinery, Palletizing, Form Fill Sealers, Blister Packaging, Wrappers, Bagging Machines, Flexible Package Labeling, Conveyors, Accumulators and Un-Scramblers, Coding & Marking Equipment, and Scales & Checkweighers. BASIC ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Operators, mechanics and technicians will learn The principles of electricity and the functionality of electrical components using packaging machinery examples. How electricity works, and the physical laws of electricity. The electrical components commonly found on machinery and how they function. Preventive maintenance and how to identify failures and malfunctions of these components. Students will learn about switches, fuses and circuit breakers, transformers, electric motors, heaters, relays, solenoids and linear force actuators, static eliminators, sensors, control systems, and motion control systems. BASIC MECHANICAL COMPONENTS Operators, mechanics and technicians will learn To identify and care for all types of basic mechanical components Basic installation and operating principles of components such as bearings, belt drives, brakes & clutches; chains & sprockets; gears; star wheels; timing screws and much more Best practices related to preventative maintenance, failures and malfunctions TROUBLESHOOTING INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY Available in English and Spanish! This course teaches the theory, process, and logic of troubleshooting using packaging machinery focused examples. The course helps develop observation, thinking, and communication skills used by effective and successful troubleshooters. Using PMMI s Learning Management System, students can purchase and attend training events and track their own progress in one convenient location. Training managers are able to track the progress of their students as they complete the various training courses. More to Come now in development: to PLCs, Risk Assessment PMMI s e-learning courses are the perfect combination of quality content delivered at the right level for our plant floor personnel in a flexible and easy to use format. Clorox has several plants using the Troubleshooting course right now and our employees have transferred the knowledge to the manufacturing floor. I recommend PMMI s online courses to any manufacturer looking to offer quality training in a convenient format at an affordable price. ~ Jerry Hiser, training and qualification, Clorox Students can access PMMI U e-learning courses at www.pmmiu.org.
Mechatronics certificates put me ahead of the competition and helped me get the job ~ Pat Hamilton Maintenance Mechanic Ainsworth Pet Nutrition MECHATRONICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Got Skills? Mechatronics Certificate Program www.pmmi.org/mechatronics Demonstrate your knowledge advance your career More than ever, employers want technically proficient employees to tackle the challenges of today s quickly evolving technologies. Intended for seasoned professionals as well as recent graduates, PMMI s Mechatronics Certificate tests help demonstrate the technical expertise necessary to get the job done. PMMI Mechatronics Certificate Tests Recognized by the Department of Labor Based on competencies developed by industry experts for skilled trades and technicians Demonstrates education, training and knowledge in key skill areas Industry-validated hiring and on-boarding tool Evaluation tool for career advancement U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes Importance of Mechatronics Design & Development Business Fundamentals Management Competencies Occupation-Specific Requi rements Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Mechatronics Mechanical Electrical Computers Controls Industrial Safety Teamwork Operations Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Planning & Organizing Maintenance, Installation & Repair Reading Writing Mathematics Science Workplace Competencies Problem Solving & Decision Making Academic Competencies Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Communication: Listening & Speaking Personal Effectiveness Competencies Interpersonal Skills Initiative Professionalism Initiative Checking, Examining & Recording Health, Safety, Security, & Environment Critical & Analytical Thinking Dependability & Reliability Working with Tools & Technology Basic Computer Skills Lifelong Learning Competency Model provides guidance on skills needed to practice as a multi-skilled technician in a world-class packaging facility. For more information or to access this competency model go to www.pmmi.org/mechatronics PMMI has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Mechatronics Advisory Council, industry experts and several packaging and technical schools to develop a series of Certificate Tests focused on Mechatronics. PMMI U will conduct the skills assessment through testing, our partner schools will provide the education students need to master the skills. This unique industry partnership allows industry professionals to earn a nationally recognized Certificate, in your local community in a format that works best for your organization. to Mechanical Components Mechanical Manufacturing Processes Advanced Mechanical Components Mechanics Principles of Machine Design MECHATRONICS CORE CERTIFICATES to Industrial Electricity Electrical Advanced Industrial Electricity Motors and Motor Control Certificate tests now available online: to Industrial Electricity to Mechanical Components to PLCs (New!) "During an interview, I can tell an employer that I am mechanically to PLCs Mechatronics Elective Certificates Computers Advanced PLCs Industrial Networking PLC System Design Where to gain the skills needed: PMMI U partner schools provide the education students need to master the skills. For a list of education partners, go to: www.pmmi.org. competent. But if I can prove it to them with a national organization like Controls Automation & Process Control Motion Control Robotics to Fluid Power Other Blueprint Reading Interpersonal Success Strategies Packaging Operations Certified Trainer CAD Design Packaging Materials Industrial Safety PMMI backing me, it gives validity to my position." ~ Steve Volkert Campbell Wrapper Corporation - Green bay WI Development of these Certificates is ongoing to learn more or volunteer to assist with the test development, go to www.pmmi.org/mechatronics
PMMI U CONFERENCE PROGRAMS The people on the panel are high-level end-users who usually aren t very accessible. They re on the hot seat, and they relish the chance to be straightforward about what they like and don t like, MarketTrends Roundtable 2012 Market Intelligence to Grow Your Business PMMI Members Only May, 2012 ~Greg Gardner, OEM sales manager at Nordson Corp., who has attended MarketTrends five consecutive years. Who should attend? Marketing, sales and operational executives from PMMI member companies who want to stay ahead of domestic and international market trends. MarketTrends Roundtable 2012 will bring PMMI members together for a unique opportunity to hear market-focused, member-chosen speakers and panelists go directly to the core of issues such as: Your customer s buying process PMMI U has developed a series of cutting edge conference and webinar programs to keep you up-to-date on industry happenings, as well as provide practical tools and training on essential business practices. PMMI U events are a perfect opportunity to link with industry professionals, exchange ideas and share best practices. Sustainability and the impact on packaging operations Meeting the private label demand And much more JULY 2012 Chicago, IL Who should attend? Corporate management, engineers, managers, risk manager, safety professionals. PMMI s 2011 Safety Conference will focus on the domestic and international standards and regulations you need to know about to do business in packaging and processing. Topics at past conferences have included risk assessment, CE Mark, counterfeit prevention, product security, food safety and much more... Risk Assessment PackSafe Training If you want to know what s happening in the world of manufacturing and packaging, attend PMMI s conference programs. Not only were the seminars and working sessions valuable, I was introduced to some great people from machine suppliers, end users and subject matter experts. Within six month from the conference, I ve engaged in more projects with people and companies I met at PMMI s conference than any other conference I ever attended. Who should attend? The program is open to equipment suppliers and end users. Attendees may include engineering managers and engineers and personnel responsible for health and safety and management safety responsible for CE compliance, product safety and productivity. Risk assessment has become a global requirement for compliance with standards such as the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2011standard and the EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC. During the 2-day interactive workshop students will take a hands on approach learning how to do risk assessment, as well as covering topics such as deploying risk assessment, legal implications, issues relating to CE Mark and much more ~ Andrew Glowatsky, operations manager, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. For more information on PMMI Conference programs, go to www.pmmi.org/pmmiu
The PMMI Certified Trainer Program is the industry s leading train-the-trainer program helping companies provide the best instruction possible to their customers and employees. Who should attend: Service technicians, service and training managers, maintenance technicians, internal trainers, line supervisors, any employee tasked with training both internal and external. The PMMI Certified Trainer Program begins with a 2-day workshop, which includes the following: PMMI CERTIFIED TRAINER Building the Case for Training: Case study/project analysis; the cost of equipment unreliability; bottom line what does it mean to you? Begin with the End in Mind: The training stages of the project; developing the training budget; needs assessment; building a partnership agreement; developing a training plan Installation and On-site Training Basics: Training partnerships; scheduling and logistics; training documentation and job aids Training Techniques: The adult learner; 4-step training process; performance checks; recognition Follow-up and Reinforcement: Identifying the training/learning gaps; developing a follow-up plan; role of internal trainers; measuring performance goals Taking It Back Home: Completing a back home checklist; Checklist for documentation portion of Certification; identifying support and follow-up Upcoming Workshops: December 7-8, 2011 BluePrint Automation, Inc. Colonial Heights, VA March 27-28, 2012 Mettler-Toledo Safeline Tampa, FL May 17-18, 2012 KRONES Franklin, WI June 12-13, 2012 MGS Machine Corporation Maple Grove, MN October 30-31, 2012 PACK EXPO International McCormick Place Chicago Illinois The 2-day Workshop is just the beginning PMMI Certified Trainers have access to continuing education webinars and e-learning courses, templates available online, a community of trainers and training experts to reach out to for assistance, online resources developed specifically for PMMI Certified Trainers and more. The s intuitive and user friendly content and document templates helped us refine our training program quickly and easily. Our understanding of what the customer needs and their understanding of our plan to fulfill those needs help ensure customer satisfaction project after project. Mike Leraas, Chase-Logeman Corporation For more information and a complete listing of Workshop dates and locations, go to www.pmmi.org/certified w w w. p m m i. o r g / P M M I U
PMMI U At a Glance For more dates and to register, check out www.pmmi.org/pmmiu 2011 OCTOBER 25-26 Risk Assessment Workshop Columbia Machine Vancouver, WA DECEMBER 7-8 Blue Print Automation, Inc. Colonial Heights, VA 2012 MARCH 27-28 Mettler-Toledo Safeline Tampa, FL MAY MarketTrends Roundtable PMMI Members Only 17-18 KRONES Franklin, WI JUNE 12-13 MGS Machine Corporation Maple Grove, MN JULY Safety Conference Chicago-area OCTOBER 30-31 PACK EXPO International McCormick Place Chicago Illinois 11911 Freedom Drive - Suite 600 Reston, VA 20190 Phone: 703-243-8555 Fax: 703-243-8556 www.pmmi.org