The American Society for Quality Section 1122, in partnership with Trident Technical College, is sponsoring the 2008 Lowcountry Quality Conference. The full-day conference provides practical training in specific quality tools and techniques and insights from quality management practitioners. The content is applicable to all organizations, whether in the service industry or manufacturing, and for-profit or non-profit. Join your fellow quality and management colleagues in the region’s premier quality-centered learning and networking event. The conference will be held in the College Center (Bldg. 920) on TTC's Main Campus.

Keynote Speaker Topic:  Serving Customer
Breakout session #1:  Quality in Project Management
Breakout session #2:  Problem Prevention and Analysis
Breakout session #3:  Value Stream Mapping
Breakout session #4:  Management Planning and Decision Making

The day will conclude with a panel discussion. Breakout sessions leaders will share their insights and entertain questions. Breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee. CEU units will be awarded via a certificate of completion from Trident Technical College.

*Note: Price discounts cannot be handled by online registration.  Participants who mail, call in or fax their information can receive the discounted pricing shown below:
$149        ASQ Members, PMI Members, APICS Members*
$149        Groups of five or more (all must register at the same time)
$199        All others
* Professional organization members must provide a valid member number when registering.

This 32-hour course is designed for manufacturing personnel who need to pass the Certified Quality Technician exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Topics include quality concepts and tools, statistical techniques, metrology and calibration, inspection and testing, quality audits, and preventive and corrective action. You should understand quality tools and concepts and their application in a manufacturing situation. A statistical calculator is required. Exam date is October 18, 2008. Application deadline is August 15, 2008.

The Six Sigma Green Belt operates in support of or under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt, analyzes and solves quality problems and is involved in quality improvement projects. This 54-hour course teaches the components of the Six Sigma process and how to apply them to a theoretical improvement project. It covers the following topics: Six Sigma and the organization, SSIMT-Define, SSIMT-Measure, SSIMT- Analyze, SSIMT- Improve, and  SSIMT-Control. This course prepares you to take the four-hour green belt certification exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Exam date is December 6, 2008. Application deadline is October 3, 2008.  Books included

Trident Technical College's WorkKeys Job Analysis and Training WorkKeys® is a national system for teaching and assessing workplace skills that links knowing with doing and learning with earning. It enables education and industry to work together to strengthen abilities and improve workplace skills. To keep business efficient and profitable, you face several challenges. Organizations must: analyze jobs for current/future demands; recruit people with the skills that match the job requirements; ensure continuous training; and  stay competitive by maximizing employee performance. TTC's certified WorkKeys facilitators use this tool in consultation with organizations to identify key skills that are critical to effective performance in most jobs. Is your workforce prepared? Questions? Call 843.574.6491.