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PMMI Launches New Fundamentals of Risk Assessment E-Learning Course
Fundamentals of Risk Assessment focuses on risk assessment essentials every OEM & end user should know.
Reston, Va.; May 22, 2013 — Workplace safety is paramount for all manufacturing operations, and risk assessment is a key component of ensuring a good safety record. Click here for full press release.
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Blended Learning for Success: June 20, 2013
This course is intended for PMMI certified trainers, training managers, and corporate trainers.Participants will learn how to design targeted training programs that get results in faster time. They will benefit from learning how to choose and combine the best delivery methods in a training program.
Course Delivery: This unique curriculum uses a blended learning approach to model the concepts taught in the workshop. It is a 7-hour program, broken into four components that occur over a one-month timeframe.
* Pre-work Assignment
* Live Online Instructor-Led Class
* Follow-on Assignment
* Coaching Session
By the end of the curriculum, participants will have an action plan for applying the blended learning design process to their own training programs.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of the curriculum, participants will be able to:
* Define blended learning and list benefits
* Identify typical components in blended learning solutions
* Select components to include in a blended learning solution
* Recognize examples of effective blended learning solutions
* Practice building blended learning solutions
* Review best practices for measuring the results of blended learning solutions
When: June 20, 2012, 2pm-4pm (Eastern)
Course Cost: PMMI Members $450 Non-Members $500
Register Today!
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PMMI Certified Trainer Program
The PMMI Certified Trainer program is the industry's leading train-the-trainer program. Specifically customized for manufacturing, the program helps companies provide the best instruction possible to their customers and employees. Overall, giving you the tools you need to set up an effective and efficient training system in your facility.
For all businesses - large to small - PMMI's program teaches workers in the packaging field strategies and tactics for effective training across all employee skill levels.
PMMI's Certified Trainer program gives plant personnel the tools to:
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Maximize Productivity
*Enhance Safety
*Increase Machinery Efficiency
*Lower Operating Costs
*Reduce Waste
*Provide Clear Documentation
Great training doesn't just happen. Invest in success with PMMI's Certified Trainer Program.
Course Price: PMMI Member: $795 Non-Member: $875
Register for a Workshop Today!
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PMMI E-Learning Courses
The Fundamentals of Risk Assessment (NEW!)
This course will introduce you to the process of risk assessment. By the end of this course you will be able to explain the iterative process of risk assessment, explain why this process is an effective method for managing risk, and describe the 8-step risk assessment process.
The course features a 3D interactive exercise where you follow the first 4 steps of the risk assessment process to address a clogged glue gun on a case packer. The course also features an interactive exercise using PackSafe, a software tool for performing risk assessment.
Course duration: Approx. 1 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $139 Non-Member: $159
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Introduction to Packaging Machinery
Available in individual module format! Made up of 14 modules, this course teaches the functions and operations of packaging machinery and the interactions of machines with product characteristic, package design and packaging materials.
Lesson topics include: 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.
Individual Module Price: PMMI Member: $40 Non-Member: $50
Free preview!
Complete Course duration: Approx. 4+ hours
Complete Course duration: PMMI Member: $249 Non-Member: $299
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Basic Electrical Components
The Basic Electrical Components e-learning course is an introduction to the principles of electricity and explains the functionality of electrical components found on packaging machinery. The course explains how electricity works, and explains the laws of electricity. The course covers the different electrical components commonly found on packaging machinery and how they function. It also delves into preventive maintenance and helps students identify failures and malfunctions of these components.
Course duration: Approx. 3 1/2 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $159 Non-Member: $179
Lesson topics include: The principles of electricity, switches, fuses and circuit breakers, transformers, electric motors, heaters, relays, solenoids and linear force actuators, static eliminators, sensors, control systems, and motion control systems.
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Basic Mechanical Components
The Basic Mechanical Components e-learning course teaches operators, mechanics and technicians about the basic mechanical components found on packaging lines. Each of the 12 lessons concentrates on the functionality and purpose of a different essential component.
Course duration: Approx. 1 1/2 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $109 Non-Member: $129
Topics of the lessons include: Bearings, Belt Drives, Brakes and Clutches, Chains and Sprockets, Gears, Levers, Cranks and Linkages, Cams, Shafts and Shaft Couplings, Springs, Star Wheels, Timing Screws, Geared Speed Reducers, Geared Speed Inducers, and Adjustable Speed Drives.
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
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Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery
Available in English and Spanish!
In this Spanish version of PMMI’s popular online course, Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery Equipment, packaging professionals learn entry-level theory, process, and logic of troubleshooting specifically applied to packaging manufacturing.
Course duration: Approx. 1 hour
Course Price: PMMI Member: $109 Non-Member: $129
Through the use of videos, animations and interactive exercises, students will learn:
* the difference between troubleshooting and problem solving
* the different types of problems
* to differentiate between observations and possible causes
Login or create an account to view the full course catalog and register for the course today.
