The Business and Industry Development Center can help your company or organization’s performance through our extensive selection of workshops which can be designed and customized to meet your training and development needs. This valuable training is convenient, customized, cost-effective and can be offered at your site or ours. Training topics listed are available on demand.
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Blueprint Reading
- Business Correspondence
- CAD/CAM
- CNC Training
- Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
- Computer Training
- Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Finite Element Analysis
- 5 S
- GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Industrial Electricity
- ISO 9000/QS 9000
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem Solving
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Six Sigma Introduction
- Statistical Process Control
- Supervisory Training
- Team Building
- Trouble Shooting/Maintenance
- TS 16949
- Welding
Customized Training Course Descriptions
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
A framework that is used to develop new products. APQP focuses on up-front quality planning and evaluating the output to determine if customers are satisfied and support continual improvement. The four phases and five major activities of APQP go along with ongoing feedback assessment and corrective action. Back to top.
Blueprint Reading
To use basic measurement tools or apply principles of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T), you need to be able to read blueprints. Emphasis is placed on actual industrial conditions and applications. Designed for individuals with no drafting background. Learn drafting and blueprint reading procedures, alphabet of lines, auxiliary views, assembly drawings, title blocks, drawing changes and standard symbols. Back to top.
Business Correspondence
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate in writing with coworkers, managers and clients. A written document can be used as a tool for achieving your goals. The four step process includes planning, drafting, revising and polishing. Back to top.
CAD/CAM
Integrating computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) with computer-aided design (CAD) systems produce quicker and more efficient manufacturing processes. Compatibility of CAD/CAM systems eliminates need for redefining the work piece configuration to the CAM system. Back to top.
CNC Training
Learn to program mill and lathe machines in G an M code, calculate program edits and make recommendations to engineering. An operator will set fixtures and tools. The operator is responsible for production runs of manufactured components and the measurement of he product must conform to customer specifications. Back to top.
Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
System interface, creating, modifying/editing and displaying geometry, dimension styles, block insertion, scale drawings, paper space/model space usage, creating templates and file management will be introduced as they create basic mechanical detail and basic architectural drawings. 3-D solid modeling will also be explored. Back to top.
Computer Training
A wide variety of computer training including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and FrontPage are available. These classes are offered as beginning classes with advanced classes with advanced classes also available. Back to top.
Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
An engineering technique used to define, identify and eliminate know and/or potential problems from a system. The FMEA is an ongoing process that should start as a part of the first design review and continue throughout the life of the product. The FMEA process develops several very useful databases that provide manufacturers with the basic tools necessary to control the quality of their product. Back to top.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
A complete simulation technique used in engineering analysis. A common use of FEA is for the determination of stresses and displacements in mechanical objects and systems. It is also routinely used for the analysis of other types of problems. FEA is able to handle complex systems that defy closed form analytical solutions. Back to top.
5 S
This class helps operators, materials handlers, production supervisors and production support groups. An organized workplace reduces non-value added activities of looking for tools and material, and allows workers to communicate visually. Typical results are a sustainable clean, safe work environment throughout the factory. Back to top.
GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Based on ANSI Y14-5M, learn to read geometric dimensioning symbols and understand their applications. Emphasis is placed on actual industrial conditions and applications. Designed for an individual with no GD & T background. Learn applicability of MMC, RFS shape of tolerance, geometric characteristics, datum frame, conversion, tolerances of form and run out, orientation controls, and concentricity. Back to top.
Industrial Electricity
This series addresses safety, basic equipment, wiring and NEC regulations. Additional responsibilities of an electrician may include installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, machines and fixtures. An electrician's role is to insure that electrical work is in accordance with relevant codes. The electrician may install or service high and low voltage systems, or electrical control systems. Back to top.
ISO 9000/QS 9000
This course will provide the student with the skills required to carry out the internal auditing process within ISO certified quality systems. Back to top.
Lean Manufacturing
A competitive advantage strategy of just-in-time production and the elimination of non-value added wastes from the production process through the involvement of employees at all levels in the organization. The outcomes when lean manufacturing are successfully implemented include lower cost per unit, higher quality, shorter delivery time to customer, improved customer service, high productivity and higher profits. Back to top.
Problem Solving
Learn the art, science and practice of problem solving as well as the three types of problems. The six steps of the problem solving process will work best when teamed with the best tools for effective problem solving. Some of these tools include active listening, asking effective questions and persistence. Back to top.
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
This course helps quality assurance engineering and other process personnel responsible for preparing/submitting PPAP files become acquainted with PPAP. Discussion topics include understanding when PPAP submissions are required, understanding requirements for PPAP submissions, understanding the different PPAP submission levels, and much more. Back to top.
Root Cause Analysis
This is a process designed for use in investigating and categorizing the roost causes of events with safety, health, environmental, quality, reliability and production impacts. Simply RCA is a tool designed to help identify not only what and how an event occurred, but also why it happened. Back to top.
Six Sigma Introduction
The Six Sigma initiatives have fueled significant improvements in major organizations such as GE, Allied Signal and Motorola, as well as the smaller organizations that make up the supply base. Explore the benefits enjoyed by deployment of Six Sigma within an organization. A one-day course to introduce each of the five phases in the Six Sigma DM- A-I-C process and common deployment strategies. Back to top.
Statistical Process Control
Learn this system of monitoring output of any repeatable process (product or service-producing) that makes prevention of defects possible. Introduces the basic concepts of SPC, the use of the tools of quality and specific applications of SPC. For individuals with no SPC background. Learn the overview of SPC - Deming’s 14 points of quality, introduction to basic statistics, managing quality, developing and interpreting X-R charts, developing and interpreting moving range charts, attribute charts, effective use and interpretation of charts, and Red Bead experiment. Back to top.
Supervisory Training
This course introduces importance topics for new and experienced supervisors. It teaches how to effectively communicate, successfully discipline employees, resolve conflicts, make decisions, manage time, delegate properly, conduct meetings, motivate employees, implement teams, orient new employees, and prevent accidents. Back to top.
Team Building
In this module, the student is presented with realistic scenarios involving a team of people. Choices must be made, affecting the cohesiveness of the team. The results of decisions and problem-solving are clearly depicted. Back to top.
Trouble Shooting/Maintenance
TS 16949
This is a widely recognized quality standard used in the automotive industry. Requirements such as Quality Control Planning, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Statistical Quality Control and Measure Systems Analysis are contained in this course. Quality Auditors as well as Quality Professionals and senior management wanting to introduce TS16949 will benefit from this course. Back to top.
Welding
Fundamentals of oxyacetylene brazing, oxyacetylene cutting, welding , arc welding, MIG welding and TIG welding are included. Emphasis is placed on penetration weld in the flat position and out-of-position welds. Back to top.