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SEPTEMBER 2005 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1
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Fall 2005 Public Course Schedule

The fall course schedule is available for individual courses in Electrical Construction, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems, AutoCAD, Machinery Repair, Welding, Indoor Environmental Control, Quality & Productivity, Computers and Safety & Environmental. Specialized diplomas and contracted training are also available.

For more information or to obtain a course catalog, please email Jennifer Kszak at jkszak@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5331. To register for courses online, please click here online registration.


UPCOMING HIGH PERFORMANCE MANUFACTURING WORKSHOPS:

Quick Changeover for Tooling & Equipment ( PTRT9032-01)
Tues., November 15, 8:00AM-12:00PM

Provides the fundamentals of set-up time and waste reduction in order to maximize equipment availability. Covers the key concepts and application of the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) system including the key elements of variation reduction, interchangeability, tool and equipment proximity, pre-set tooling and first piece quality checks. Fee: $75.00

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Strategic Planning ( PTRT9028-01)
Tues., November 22, 8:00AM-12:00PM

Good strategic planning is critical to becoming a successful high-performance manufacturer. This workshop provides practical expert guidance in understanding the value, elements and methodology of strategic planning for small and medium size manufacturers and service providers. Provides the opportunity to discuss industry applications, cases of successes and failures and implementation steps. Fee: $75.00

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Kszak at 610-861-5331 or jkszak@northampton.edu.


ADDITIONAL QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY COURSES:

Course

Code

Dates

Times

Fee

ISO 9000-2001 for Practitioners

PTRT9018-01

W., 10/12

8:00-4:30PM

$130

Managing Conflict

PTRT9502-01

Th., 10/13-11/17

6-9PM

$225

ISO 9000-2001 Documentation

PTRT9018-01

W., 10/19

8:00-4:30PM

$130

Problem Solving & Decision Making

PTRT9503-01

W., 11/2-11/9

6-9PM

$89

ISO 9000-2001 Internal Auditing

PTRT9004-01

W., 11/2-11/9

8:00-4:30PM

$130


COMPUTER SEMINARS :
The Center for Business & Industry is offering a series of professional, computer training one day seminars for the fall semester.

Seminar

Code

Day

Dates

Times

Fee

Word -Intermediate

PTRB7181-01

T

10/4/05-10/4/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

Excel -Beginning

PTRB7188-01

T

11/29/05-11/29/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

Excel -Intermediate

PTRB7189-01

T

12/6/05-12/6/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

Access -Beginning

PTRB7183-01

W

12/14/05-12/14/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

Access -Intermediate

PTRB7184-01

W

12/21/05-12/21/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

Project Level 1

PTRB5850-01

F

10/21/05-10/21/05

8:30-4:30PM

$93

Project Level 2

PTRB5851-01

F

11/4/05-11/4/05

8:30-4:30PM

$93

QuickBooks -Introduction

PTRB5860-01

F

10/7/05-10/7/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

QuickBooks -Intermediate

PTRB5862-01

F

10/14/05-10/14/05

8:30-4:30PM

$95

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Kszak at 610-861-5331 or jkszak@northampton.edu.

How to Register for Courses: Registrations are accepted with a credit card at 1-877-543-0998 or online at www.northampton.edu and in person at the Student Enrollment Center . Workshops and seminars will be conducted in Hartzell Technology Hall on the College's Main campus.

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