Continuing Education

September - December 2008 Fall Course Schedule > Quality

Quality

All Quality courses are delivered live at TTC's Main Campus. These same courses can be broadcast to other selected technical colleges in South Carolina using two-way videoconferencing technology. For more information on using this distance education technology to reduce the travel time and expenses of remotely located students or for other special or custom courses, please contact Homer Spaulding, 843.574.6333 or homer.spaulding@tridenttech.edu, or Bill Spaulding, 843.574.6778 or bill.spaulding@tridenttech.edu.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

This 32-hour course is designed for manufacturing engineers and manufacturing quality engineers who need to pass the certification exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). After successfully completing the course, you will better understand quality engineering, be able to apply a wide range of quality tools and concepts to your individual work situation, and be prepared to take the five-hour ASQ certification exam. Course topics include management and leadership in quality engineering; quality systems development, implementation and verification; planning, controlling and assuring product and process quality; reliability and risk management; problem solving; quality improvement; and quantitative methods. Exam date is Dec. 6. Application deadline is Oct. 3.

XPOB 574-510

8/18-12/1

6-8 p.m.

$575

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

This 32-hour course is designed to help manufacturing quality auditors and supplier quality engineers pass the certification exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). After successfully completing the course, students will better understand the auditing process and be able to use a wide range of quality tools and concepts while conducting an audit, and be prepared to take the five-hour ASQ certification exam. Course topics include auditing fundamentals, audit process, auditor competencies, audit program, business applications, and quality tools and techniques. Exam date is Dec. 6. Application deadline is Oct. 3.

XPOB 575-510

8/19-12/2

6-8 p.m.

$575

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

This 32-hour course is for manufacturing personnel who need to pass the Certified Quality Inspector exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Topics include technical mathematics, metrology, inspection and testing, quality assurance tools and techniques. A statistical calculator is required. You should have a general overview of quality tools and concepts, and have some experience applying quality tools and concepts in the measurement process. Exam date is Oct. 18. Application deadline is Aug. 15. Call to schedule group class.

XPOB 576-510

$575

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

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 Oct. 18. Application deadline is Aug. 15. Call to schedule a group class.

XPOB 577-510

$575

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Exam Prep

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 Dec. 6. Application deadline is Oct. 3. Books included

XPOB 630-501

Call to schedule group class.

$795

ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt Exam Prep

The course teaches the components of the Six Sigma process and how to apply them to a theoretical improvement project. This 60-hour course covers 10 topics: enterprise-wide development, business process management, project management, Six Sigma Improvement Methodology and Tools SSIMT-Define, SSIMT-Measure, SSIMT-Analyze, SSIMT- Improve, SSIMT-Control, lean enterprise and design for Six Sigma. The class prepares you to take the four-hour black belt certification exam given by the American Society of Quality (ASQ). To sit for the ASQ exam, each student must submit an improvement project where multiple Six Sigma tools are used. Exam date is Oct. 18. Application deadline is Aug. 15. Books included

XPOB 593-506

Call to schedule group class.

$895

ISO Internal Auditor

This course is for those responsible for internal quality audits of the ISO 9001:2000 quality system. It is an interactive, hands-on course that covers ISO 9001:2000 requirements, performance standards for compliance and auditing techniques. Instructor: Gary Inman, RAB-certified lead auditor Books included

XMSQ 511-501

9/3-4

WTh

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

$335

ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor

This intensive course is for those who plan to lead and conduct ISO 9001:2000 internal or external audits. It is provided by Q-Quest and is fully accredited by IRCA. This course also is approved by the International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA), which is recognized by both RAB and IRCA. The course includes an in-depth understanding of the ISO series, how to refine and enhance a quality system, individual exercises, group activities, preparing audit findings and auditing skills and techniques. Note: Project planning and preparation may require extended hours. Instructor: Paul Jinks, RAB/IRCA-certified lead auditor Books included

XMSQ 510-501

9/22-26

MTWThF

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

$1,550

ISO 9001:2000 Process Mapping

A key element of ISO 9001:2000 is process improvement. This course provided by Q-Quest includes methods and examples of the most effective ways to identify, document and improve key processes within an organization. At the end of the course, you understand the concepts of a process and process flow and the business benefits of process mapping. Additional topics include how to form a process mapping team, measure process effectiveness and improve processes. Books included

XMSQ 527-501

10/20-21

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

$495

Technical Writing for Quality

Learn to write work instructions and lesson plans for recurring tasks in the workplace in this 15-hour interactive, hands-on technical writing course. Combine standard operating and maintenance procedures with an on-the-job training program to document an integrated system of ISO, OSHA, Hazmat and FDA-compliant work instructions. Companies using this system have realized improved quality and shortened training cycles, reduced downtime and improved worker morale. Instructor: Merv Gibson, MBA, BS (Electrical Engineering), CQE

XMSQ 528-501

10/1-29

9 a.m.-noon

$395

WorkKeys®

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 work force prepared?

Questions? Call 843.574.6491.