Industrial Technology

Industrial and manufacturing settings are rapidly changing as a result of technological innovation.

A technically skilled workforce is in high demand. CBIZ can provide you with the in-depth instruction, customized curriculum and hands-on experience to help develop and expand employee skills.

Becoming a Certified Lean Practitioner demonstrates your commitment to lean principles, tools, and tactical implementation to drive improvement. CBIZ’s extensive coursework gives participants the skills and confidence to raise questions, identify problems, and develop leadership in the transformation process. Take one course, or begin your journey to certification.

We live in a fast-paced global economy. Lean certification starts with the fundamentals and keeps you on track with the newest practices. Our three-tiered certification provides professional development for people in all levels of an organization: Lean Practitioner Level 1, Lean Practitioner Level 2 and Lean Practitioner Level 3.

The Certification program is “hands-on” and application-based. Each certification level includes a project or implementation activities, allowing participants to better absorb what they learn. Learn more about the Certified Lean Practitioner by visiting the Lean Practitioner section of our Training & Development page.

 APICS, the Association for Operations Management is the leader in certification and education programs for supply operations and supply chain management professionals. Expand your Career Opportunities and improve your company’s profitability.  CBIZ is proud to partner with APICS to build your leadership, recognition and knowledge as you complete the Certified in Production and Inventory Management Program (CPIM). 

To learn more about the CPIM, email cbiz@scciowa.edu and place CPIM in the subject line.

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APICS (Click here for course descriptions)   Course Date APICS CLTD - Certification in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution 6/19/2020 Lean (Click here for course descriptions)   Course Date Lean Practitioner Level 1 Certificate 7/21/2020 Lean 101 - Principles of Lean Manufacturing 7/21/2020 Standardized Work 8/4/2020 5S Workspace Organization 8/11/2020 Manufacturing (Click here for course descriptions)   Course Date Shop Math and Measuring 7/13/2020 Introduction to Blueprints & Mechanical Drawings 7/14/2020 Precision Measuring 7/15/2020 Basic Machines 7/16/2020 Introduction to Tools of the Trade 7/17/2020 Conventional Alignment 7/17/2020 Power Transmission- Belt Chain Drives & Coupling Basics 7/28/2020 Introduction to Bearings 7/29/2020 Bearing Installation 7/29/2020 Compressors & Pneumatic Systems 7/30/2020 Basic Hydraulics 7/31/2020 Lubrication 7/31/2020 Pumps and Valves Fundamentals 8/10/2020 Pneumatic Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners 8/12/2020 Trouble Shooting Mechanical Systems 8/13/2020 Industrial Safety 8/14/2020 Electrical Fundamentals 8/17/2020 Electrical Wiring Components 8/20/2020 Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Schematics 8/21/2020 Control Circuits 9/2/2020 Motors 9/3/2020 Electrical Safety 9/4/2020 Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals 9/14/2020 Introduction to PLCs in Industry 9/16/2020 Introduction to Process Control 9/17/2020 Industry 4.0 - Data Analysis for Manufacturing 9/17/2020 Data Security in Manufacturing 8/25/2020 Introduction to AutoCAD 7/27/2020 AutoCAD Refresher 7/29/2020 Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 7/30/2020 Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Series  Online PLC Core Skills Series 9/21/2020 PLC Basics 9/21/2020 PLC Intermediate 9/22/2020 PLC Advanced Application Topics 9/24/2020 Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding Certificate 8/19/2020 Production Welding Certificate 10/5/2020 Re-Licensure - Electrical (Click here for course descriptions)   Course Date NEC Code Update 6/13/2020 NFPA 70E Arc Flash 7/14/2020

APICS

APICS CLTD - Certification in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution
Gain recognition and a certification (C). Become an expert in the logistics (L), transportation (T) and distribution (D) fields. The APICS CLTD designation provides a comprehensive body of knowledge and standards for those in the LTD industries. It serves both professionals and employers around the world by reducing the impact of industry skills gaps as well as assisting employers in developing the personnel needed to meet customer demand and impact bottom-line results. This face-to-face APICS CLTD Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program, consisting of eight instructor-led modules and interactive, web-based, study tools. Each module will further empower you with an understanding of the knowledge, best practices, and skills necessary to maximize your organization’s efficiency and impact the bottom line. Help keep you and your organization more competitive in today’s global economy. (Class meets June 19, July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, and November 6)

Lean

Lean Practitioner Level 1 Certificate
Staying competitive in today’s rapidly changing global marketplace requires well-trained and highly-motivated employees. Lean Practitioner Level 1 focuses on giving your team that “Ah, ha!” understanding of why Lean makes sense and lays the foundation with management for an organization-wide transformation. Get a tuition discount and earn a certificate for completing the first of three Lean Practitioner Levels. The level 1 certificate includes Lean 101, 5S Workspace Organization and Lean Mapping Tools.

Lean 101 - Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Combined classroom and hands-on simulation of an operating factory in a 1-day, 8-hour course. This is the first step in learning the principles of Lean manufacturing. No previous experience is required. The course is a mix of classroom and live simulation. You begin by manufacturing simulated circuit boards in a traditional forecasted manufacturing setting. The results of the simulation provide the basis for continuous improvement by applying Lean manufacturing principles. Performance improvements are measured and compared for improved results.

Standardized Work
In this eight hour class you will explore standard work as an element of continuous improvement, identify the steps in creating and maintaining standards, identify the processes for improving standards, examine the key formulas, tables and worksheets to create standard work and determine the applications of standard work for training, improvements, and decision making. Class is part of Level 1 of the Lean Practitioner Certificate.

5S Workspace Organization
5S is one of many important tools used within the Lean method to help create and maintain order. You will learn how to assess an area and apply a systematic approach to create order and efficiency within a workspace. You will explore systems to help maintain improvements over the long term. These principles will be applied in an out-of-class, hands-on project.

Manufacturing

Shop Math and Measuring
Designed to strengthen basic math skills, this face-to-face course will cover properties, rounding, estimating, comparing, converting, and computing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Participants should be able to perform basic computations and solve relevant mathematical problems. Great for welders, mechanics, or anyone working in a hands-on skill. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Introduction to Blueprints & Mechanical Drawings
This course provides instruction and exercises on reading manufacturing blueprints. Topics covered include: blueprint standards, the specific data drawn on a blueprint; how to read and interpret the drawing format; understanding shapes, sizes, and dimensions of drawings; building terms; and basic features of blueprints. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Precision Measuring
This lesson covers the basics of making precision measurements using common precision tools. Topics include: use of a Vernier Caliper, Dial Caliper, Micrometer. Analog and digital devices are covered along with the proper techniques for use of the tools. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Basic Machines
Modern industrial machinery is really a collection of basic machines that have been around for hundreds of years. This class explains how basic machines, levers, screws, inclined planes, and others are used in sophisticated manufacturing. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Introduction to Tools of the Trade
This lesson reviews the many types of hand tools and hand-held power tools found in industry. Hazards are identified and safe operation techniques are explained. A brief overview of OSHA hand tool requirements is given. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Conventional Alignment
This lesson covers basic shaft alignment using conventional, non- laser methods. Topics include the use of dial indicators, set up, calculation of error, soft foot correction, etc. Students perform an actual alignment. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Power Transmission- Belt Chain Drives & Coupling Basics
Participants will gain knowledge about the basics of power transmission including belt and pulley, chain and sprocket and gear trains. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate

Introduction to Bearings
This lesson introduces the students to bearings used in industry. Topics include: types and application of bearings, limitations and proper selection. Also covered are bearing selection and arrangements. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Bearing Installation
This lesson explains to the students the proper methods and tools to use when installing a bearing. Students will remove and install bearings. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Compressors & Pneumatic Systems
This lesson presents the basics of compressed air systems including descriptions of the machinery, pneumatic symbols, and common layout. Troubleshooting issues are discussed. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Basic Hydraulics
This lesson covers basic principles of hydraulics and hydraulic systems. Pascal’s Law and Bernoulli’s principle are explained. How fluid systems work as well as the parts that make up the system are explained. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Lubrication
This lesson cover the basics of industrial lubrication including liquid, semi-liquid and dry lubricants. Oils, greases and dry lubricants are explained and discussed in detail. Students should be able to better understand how to properly select lubricants for a given job after completing this course. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Pumps and Valves Fundamentals
While utilizing hands-on demonstrators, this class will review pump topics such as: pump construction; classification of pumps; pump seals; advantages and disadvantages of various types of pumps; and the effect of head pressure, cavitation and media. Covered valve topics include: valve construction; classification of valves and types; advantages and disadvantages of various types of valves and valve trim. Also covered will be how pumps and valves are used in a process control scheme. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Pneumatic Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners
This lesson covers in detail the types of pneumatic valve controllers and positioners that exist in industry. Information is given covering various valve types, function and leakage issues. Spring and diaphragm, piston, electro-pneumatics and Rack and Pinion actuators are covered. General information about adjusting and repairing actuators is also covered. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Trouble Shooting Mechanical Systems
This lesson will introduce the student to basic mechanical trouble shooting methods. An emphasis will be placed on using a Universal Trouble Shooting Method as well as using logical thinking to discover the root cause of a mechanical failure. Problems will center around failure scenarios of standard mechanical systems including power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Industrial Safety
This lesson provides the basic understanding of the dangers and safety methods found in Industrial manufacturing. Topics include: rotating machinery safety, fall prevention, material handling, confined spaces and others. Students will be provided with the basic knowledge to help them identify dangerous situations and how to take appropriate action. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Fundamentals
This course introduces the student to basic electrical theory and troubleshooting. Topics include: circuit components, Ohm’s, Lenz’s and Kirchoff’s Laws and their use in circuit calculations. How to use an electric diagnostic meter, measure common electrical values; Ohms, Amps and Volts. How a generator works, Alternating Current basics including RL, RC and RLC circuits and more. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Wiring Components
This lesson centers on the hardware, materials and devices used in electrical circuits. Students will be introduced to commonly-used wire, cable, fixtures and enclosures. You will learn how to use standard IEE and NEC tables and code information such as conduit fill, ampacity, temperature guidelines, common wiring practices, etc. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite to Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Schematics
This lesson centers on the hardware, materials and devices used in electrical circuits. Students will be introduced to commonly-used wire, cable, fixtures and enclosures. Students will learn how to use standard IEE and NEC tables and code information such as conduit fill, Ampacity, temperature guidelines, common wiring practices etc. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite to Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maitenance Technology Certificate

Control Circuits
The basic parts of a circuit are explained along with how to arrange circuits to obtain a specific result. Previous lessons on electrical components will be reinforced as specific applications are examined. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite for Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Motors
The basics of how electric motors operate along with their principle parts are explained. Nameplate data, winding configuration, along with common failure modes are discussed. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite for Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Safety
The special requirements of safety as it applies to electrical circuits and components is discussed. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures such as Lockout/Tag Out and other common requirements. Students will learn how to identify electrical hazards and how to determine the lethality of circuits from Arc Flash. This lesson is a suggested prerequisite for Electrical Trouble Shooting. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals
This fundamentals course will help you establish skills to locate problems in a safe and efficient manner. A basic knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals is a requirement. This class will introduce you to the latest equipment used throughout industry and teach you how to use those tools in the field. You will learn how to follow a systematic approach to problem solving and how to interpret standard electrical schematic diagrams. The hands-on portion of the class will provide you with actual problems and will help to gauge your learning and identify growth areas. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Introduction to PLCs in Industry
The topics covered include hardware components, communication networks to the PLC, understanding uploading, downloading, online, offline, run mode, remote mode, program mode and basic PLC programming. This course is designed for students with minimal to no PLC experience. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Introduction to Process Control
This class will introduce the student to the basics of process control used in manufacturing. Topics covered will include: process control concepts such as open and closed control loops, cascading control, ratio and relational control. Also included is an introduction to flow, pressure, temperature, level and analytical sensing. Signal processing and conditioning are also covered. This course is approved for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Industry 4.0 - Data Analysis for Manufacturing
In today’s manufacturing world we are asked to do more with less and be more efficient. We need to be able to analyze equipment and production flow, measure impact, and understand outcomes with information to support the findings. This seminar will help team leads and supervisors understand what data analysis is and will also review easy to use tools and methods to get more from your data.

New Data Security in Manufacturing
Data security in manufacturing can hit all areas from downtown of operations, to theft and sensitive data. With the advent of Industry 4.0 manufacturing technology is evolving faster than ever. This rapid progress and convergence of Information technology (IT) and Operational technology (OT) are enabling businesses to harvest data and extract valuable intelligence to improve their operations. But this also is making you more vulnerable than ever before. This seminar will cover securing your manufacturing floor, common implementation practices, and more. There will be an introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Certification models.

Introduction to AutoCAD
What is CAD? Have you always wanted to find out? Now you can get a hands-on introduction to 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD). No experience necessary.

AutoCAD Refresher
You know the basics, but it has been a few years or there are changes to the upgraded AutoCAD program. You will work with the updated 2014 program to gain knowledge of commands, mode settings, drawing aids, short-cuts, plotting, and other valuable tips and tricks.

Introduction to SOLIDWORKS
What is 3D modeling? Discover about the basics of SolidWorks. This Microsoft Windows computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) program is one of the most popular with area industries. No experience necessary.

New Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Series
Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's prestigious PMP® certification exam. Master 'A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition'--the essential resource for the PMP® certification exam. This will consist of two online courses PMP Certification Prep 1, which focuses on relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. The second course will be PMP Certification Prep 2 which will continue to build upon Prep 1 and focus on understaning such topics as earned value management, risk management, simulation, sensitivity anlaysis, and make-or-buy analysis.

PLC Core Skills Series
Participants in the PLC Core Skills Series will complete the 3 essential PLC classes: PLC Basics, PLC Intermediate and PLC Advanced Application Topics. Get a tuition discount by registering for all three classes.

PLC Basics
This course is designed for maintenance personnel and electricians working in plants, facilities, and commercial buildings with minimal to no Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) experience. The topics covered in this course will include hardware components, establishing communication to the PLC, uploading, downloading, online, offline, run mode, remote mode, program mode, and basic PLC programming. This course is designed for students with minimal to no PLC experience. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

PLC Intermediate
This course is designed for maintenance personnel and electricians working in plants, facilities, or commercial buildings with basic PLC knowledge using the Compact Logix 5000 System. The topics covered in this course will include hardware components, establishing communication to the PLC, uploading, downloading, online, offline, run mode, remote mode, program mode, and basic PLC programming. Also covered is interpretation of ladder diagrams, search functions, addressing, program files, data files, troubleshooting, and working with the following instruction sets: XIO, XIC, OTE, OTL, OTU, TON, RTO, TOF, RES, CTU, and CTD. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

PLC Advanced Application Topics
PLC Advanced Application Topics explores debugging and problem-solving of PLC programs and hardware. It is important that participants have a solid understanding of PLC programming and field hardware. Participants who have successfully completed PLC Basics and Intermediate will be ready to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. This course is approved for the PLC Core Series Certificate.

Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding Certificate
In this American Welding Society "SENSE" aligned course, participants will learn the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding, informally known as "Stick" welding. SMAW is one of the first and most popular welding processes. It is used extensively in industrial fabrication and the construction of steel structures. Topics covered include: welding safety, hands-on SMAW welding in all positions using various electrodes, applied math, blueprint reading, and welding symbol interpretation. Welding material will generally be limited to carbon steel.

Production Welding Certificate
This American Welding Society "SENSE" aligned course is designed for the participant who desires employment in production welding. Curriculum will be delivered through a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training in a welding lab. Topics covered include welding safety, applied math, blueprint reading and welding symbol interpretation, and MIG welding. Successful participants will have the necessary skills to obtain entry-level employment in the high-demand area of production welding.

Re-Licensure - Electrical

NEC Code Update
This course covers the major changes to the 2020 National Electric Code that affects most electricians including residential, commercial and industrial installations. Please bring 2020 NEC code book, calculator, and pencil/pen. 6 CEUs for Electrician Relicensing awarded after successful completion.

NFPA 70E Arc Flash
This course is an OSHA requirement, and involves educating employees about the dangers of arc flash from electrical devices. Employees are required to understand the potential danger from arc flash, how arc flash is categorized, and what can be done to limit exposure. This will be eligible for Electrical CEUs.

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