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Manufacturing
This course will cover blueprints, schematics and symbols used in industrial settings.
This comprehensive course covers the essentials of industrial controls, electricity, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) for the manufacturing
This comprehensive course covers the advanced concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLC), industrial controls, pneumatics and hydraulics, and
This competency-based assessment will evaluate the essential skills related to operating industrial control, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
This intensive course presents the fundamental mathematical and measurement concepts that are essential to careers in the skilled trades.
Looking for safety or first aid courses? We have OSHA and American Heart Association courses. Check out our Health and Safety Courses
Check out KAIZEN Leadership Training
Valley Industrial Association
2000 S Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Kaizen is a term for ongoing continuous improvement and is a fundamental aspect of Lean Manufacturing. Kaizen is a Japanese term translated as Kai (change) and Zen (good). During this interactive series, participants will learn step-by-step how to conduct a Kaizen and to report the findings.
Week One- Defining Continuous Improvement and Introduction of Kaizen Philosophy
Week Two- Kaizen Philosophy: Finding a Solution to a Known Problem
Week Three- Creating a Project Plan for a Kaizen
Week Four- Kaizen Processes and Tools
Week Five- Kaizen Reporting
Week Six-The Soft Skills of Kaizen: Change Management
Week Seven- Presentation of Participant's Kaizen Projects
