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Trade & Technical

GENERAL, TECHNICAL & ENTRY LEVEL EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Welding
Course Outline: This company specific welding course encompasses Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding theory and Welding skills designed to improve safety and work performance. It is a customized program for personnel who need welding skills as determined by their employer. The level of training entered by the student is based on the individuals welding competency as determined by ASCs welding instructor. The program is specific and the customer must pick only one; Stick, MIG , or TIG to attend at a time. Note: You may send beginners to this course as course content is customized for your learner.

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Description Level I Level II Level III
TIG/MIG or Stick WT700 WT702 WT703
Length: Each course is 40 hours 10 sessions- 4 hours long. The cost is per each 40-hour section.

Date: June 23 through June 27, 2008 and July 7 through July 11, 2008. Participant must attend all 10 days. Class will be held Monday - Friday
*Please note that these classes are all sponsored by the Department of Labor. To receive the discounted price, the class participants must confidentially and securely supply their social security number. *Please note that the check should be made payable to MASCPA and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Original Equipment Manufacturers Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891.
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Introduction to Injection Molding
Course Outline: This course is a review covering the four key elements of injection molding; Molds, Machines, Materials, and Processing. Processing is the method of getting all the elements working together in an efficient cost effective way. This course covers costs especially as they relate to floor operations and the impact on the plants bottom line.
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Introduction to Networking Technology and Systems Analysis
Course Outline: Informational Technology

This Informational System literacy course will introduce the student to basic networking technology which includes an over view of Fundamentals, Media, Topologies and Standards, Hardware, Protocols, Remotes Access, Security, and some troubleshooting techniques. It will also introduce the student to project management and related activities, tools, and techniques for analyzing business problems, specifically for an information system.

This is a 30 hour course 15 sessions.
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MTC 101: Blueprint Reading
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MTC 103: Computer Basics for Maintenance & Operations Personnel
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MTC 100: Predictive/Preventative Maintenance
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MTC 104: Welding For Maintenance Personnel
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MTC 102: Industrial Safety for the Maintenance Technician
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MTC 141: Industrial Maintenance Basics
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Brake Press Print Reading
Course Outline: This is a comprehensive program including Shop Math, Print Reading, and Measuring Skills.
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This is a forty two hour course.
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Conducting On The Job Training
Course Outline: Do your employees lack a foundation of understanding about how to train customers? Do they need a systematic approach? Are important objectives of training being overlooked?
Join us for this two-day workshop!
Goal: To provide a framework for a systematic approach to on-the-job training.


Please note this class qualifies as a long elective for the Supervisory Certificate Program.
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Espirit Level 1,2 and 3
Course Outline: Esprit provides a solid foundation in drawing and editing fundamentals, drawing techniques, and also viewing and dimensioning, and develops a solid foundation creating CNC (Computer Numerical Controls) code for machining with lathes, mills, and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machines) machines. The student will gain the skills and proficiency needed to produce accurate models and drawings.
Each level is a 30 hour course 10 sessions.

Please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 to arrange a start date. With prior approval of the instructor, the student develops an evening training schedule to fit their personal time requirements; that is, either one day a week, two days a week, three days or four days a week with any mix of days.
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Mechanical Desktop Level 1,2, and 3
Course Outline: Mechanical Desktop is for users who are new to feature-based solid modeling. It covers Mechanical Desktops capabilities to create, edit, manipulate, and plot part and assembly module and drawings. The student will learn to create parametric solid models from sketches, and from existing 2-D drawings. Using exercises based on real world scenarios, the student will understand the design process from beginning to end, starting with part inception and ending with the finished drawings.

Please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 to arrange a start date. With prior approval of the instructor, the student develops an evening training schedule to fit their personal time requirements; that is, either one day a week, two days a week, three days or four days a week with any mix of days.
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RFID Education Program
Course Outline: The purpose of this course is to establish a solid well rounded understanding of RFID technology, the challenges, implementation strategies and techniques for rolling out RFID technology.
Two-day systems approach to RFID Implementation. This hands-on, comprehensive course also includes various lab exercises. This RFID Education Program is designed to bring all potentially affected parts of the organization up to speed on RFID and serve as a jumping off point for all corporate-wide initiatives.
Instructor: OTA Training, LLC OTA Training LLC is the global leader in providing comprehensive vendor-neutral, hands-on technical educational programs in RFID technology.
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Solid Works 2007
Course Outline: SolidWorks 2007 has over 200 customer-driven enhancements. Full 8-hour course will cover the most important and most-used enhancements. Lessons have been developed by and will be taught by our staff of Certified SolidWorks Professionals.
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Fundamentals of FTIR
Course Outline: A 1 day introduction to FTIR, an important chemical analysis technique. The course covers how an FTIR works, how to measure data and instrument quality, manipulating spectra to gain more information, and how to use an infrared microscope. I. The Basics of FTIR A. Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy 1. The Properties of Light 2. What is an Infrared Spectrum? 3. Infrared Spectroscopy: Good and Bad Points B. The Advantages of FT-IR 1. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 2. The Throughput Advantage 3. The Multiplex Advantage C. The Disadvantage of FTIR: Water and CO2 Peaks II. How an FT-IR Works A. Interferometers & Interferograms B. How a Spectrum is Produced 1. The Fourier Transform 2. Background & Single Beam Spectra C. Optimizing Resolution & Minimizing Noise D. FTIR Hardware 1. Infrared Sources 2. Beamsplitters 3. Detectors 4. The He-Ne Laser E. Measuring Spectral & Instrument Quality III. Spectral Manipulations: Handling Mixture Spectra A. The Laws of Spectral Manipulation B. Spectral Subtraction 1. Theory 2. Optimizing Subtraction Results 3. Spotting Artifacts C. Library Searching 1. Background & Theory 2. The Search Process 3. Properly Interpreting Search Results 4. Subtract & Search Again: The Analysis of Mixtures IV. Infrared Microscopes A. How an Infrared Microscope Works B. Preparing Samples C. Applications Wrap-up. Time for individual consultations and questions.
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Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3.0
Course Outline: This course teaches CAD/CAM/CAE applications in this commonly used manufacturing software. Students will learn interactive freeform surfacing, reverse engineering, advanced photo rendering, solid modeling, 2D and 3D drawing, assembly modeling, tool path creation, and NC simulation, verification, optimization and post-processing. Pro/E Desktop or previous CAD/CAM experience recommended.

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Industrial Controls 101 MASCPA
Course Outline: This is designed for entry level electricians & mechanics. The course will introduce electricians to control technology and teach them troubleshooting techniques. Each student will wire several industrial control circuits employing motor starters and relays. They will test and troubleshoot their panels.
Prerequisite: Students should have a sound understanding of electrical fundamentals such as: Understanding current flow, terms and their unit of measurement, amps, volts, and ohms. Basic Understanding of Electromagnets.
Course Length: 30 hours. Class is every Monday and Friday.
*Please note that the check should be made payable to South Central Workforce Investment Board and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Maintenance Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891. This training is supported by funding through the Department of Labor and Industry.
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Video Jet Excel
Course Outline: Program Focus: A performance based instructional program in which students will become familiar with operation, maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting skills relative to Excel series printers.
Topics: Introduction & Orientation, Fluid Diagrams, Theory of Operation, Alignment, Programming, Calibration, General Fluid Systems, Ink Maintenance, Component Identification, Single Level Troubleshooting
Who Should Attend: Plant maintenance engineers or technicians.
Objectives: Students will be able to correctly program messages, perform startup & shutdown procedures and describe the pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems. Also, students will be able to correctly perform fluid maintenance procedures as well as troubleshoot single level problems.
Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical concepts as well as mechanical skills.
Date: Two classes to choose from Class 1- April 11th to April 13th , 2007 or Class 2- April 16th to April 18th , 2007
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Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Course Outline: The course is primarily a study of the geometric controls set forth in the ASME standard Y14.5M-1994. The goal is a beginning level ability to interpret a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to communicate geometric information. These symbols limit error for the geometric characteristics of size, form, orientation, and location on selected part features.
In general, the definition of each symbol is reviewed, related tolerance zones are developed and examples of acceptable and rejectable conditions are analyzed. An in-depth investigation of datums is also incorporated. Many of the controls define relationships between part features. These relationships are dimensional in nature and therefore require a specified and repeatable origin of measurement - a datum. Specific topics in this area include: the Datum Reference Frame, simulated datums, datum order of precedence and datum targeting. Additional subjects included are: feature-of-size concepts, effects of MMC, LMC an RFS on tolerance zones, determining "bonus" tolerance, verification techniques using common inspection tools and dial indicators. Students are invited to submit drawings of their own for in-class review and discussion. The use of familiar parts assists greatly in the retention of complex material.
Prerequisites: A solid grounding in blue print reading and basic math skills is a must. Familiarity with basic shop processes, common machine tools and inspection equipment is beneficial but not a necessity.
Class is every Wednesday.
This course is sponsored by the PA Department of Labor & Industry and organized by the Original Equipment Manufacturers . For information on this group call Dana Dehoff at 717-843-3891.
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Welding, Beginning through Advanced DOL
Course Outline: This company specific welding course encompasses Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding theory and Welding skills designed to improve safety and work performance. It is a customized program for personnel who need welding skills as determined by their employer. The level of training entered by the student is based on the individuals welding competency as determined by ASCs welding instructor. The program is specific and the customer must pick only one; Stick, MIG , or TIG to attend at a time. Note: You may send beginners to this course as course content is customized for your learner.
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Description Level I Level II Level III
Stick WT600 WT601 WT602
MIG WT700 WT701 WT702
TIG WT800 WT801 WT802

Length: Each course is 32 hours, 8 sessions- 4 hours long

Time: Two options, choose one for all eight days of training: 7:00 am to 11:00 am or 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fee must accompany non-member registration. Cancellation polices apply. All no shows and cancellations will be charged full price. Substitutions allowed.
Students will need to come to class with their own protective equipment, gloves, helmet, etc.
This training is supported by funding through the Department of Labor. Employer must be a manufacturing company located in the South Central Pennsylvania region. Employee must be full-time and reside in Pennsylvania. Social Security number for the attendee must be provided prior to class starting. Employer must participate in a 6 month follow-up evaluation.
Registration deadline: One week prior to start date
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Time(s): 7:00 am to 11:00 am or 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 8 sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 125 Members / Food Consortium Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor: Advanced Skill Center


Customized Print Reading for Professionals
Course Outline: Production workers are often trained using Blueprint reading programs. In the summer of 2007, the MASCPA conducted a similar program requested by two local manufacturers for their customer service and purchasing personnel. These individuals were in constant telephone contact with personnel in other companies using product drawings during the conversation. Reviews from the program participants were excellent.
We are now offering a customized program to interested manufacturers for professionals that have no or minimal experience in reading blueprints. Course Parameters: This basic twenty hour course, conducted in two hour sessions once a week, includes orthographic projection, types of lines, features, dimensioning, sections, views, formats, math calculations, and other aspects necessary to read a typical manufacturing drawing, and to communicate that information to another person over the telephone. Abundant In-class exercises are used to re-enforce the various aspects of drawing interpretation. An assessment will be conducted in the last session for the participants to evaluate their grasp of the presented materials. The course participants are encouraged to bring some company drawings to the education sessions to share and learn from others in the group. This aspect of the course is particularly beneficial to participants whose companies produce products to a variety of customer requirements. Note: This customized program does include the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Who Should Attend: Purchasing, engineering and customer service professionals.
Date/Times/Locations: Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Two dates and two locations to choose from. Please choose one date:
York-Date 1: January 7, 2008 to February 6, 2007 First class will be 8:00 am to 10:30 am. All other classes will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The location for this class is MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401
Hanover-Date 2: February 27, 2008 to March 31, 2008. First class will be 8:00 am to 10:30 am. All other classes will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The location for the Hanover class is at McClarin Plastics Inc., 211 Blettner Ave., Hanover PA 17331.
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Day(s)/# of Sessions: 10 sessions
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Cost: 300 Members / Food Consortium Members / 450 Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor: Royce Campbell


Effective Problem Solving Techniques
Course Outline: This interactive 30-hour course consists of 11 objectives covering the analytical approach to problem solving. At the end of the course, participants will be equipped to successfully think through problems utilizing the techniques demonstrated during the class sessions. Target Audience: individuals who apply problem solving / troubleshooting techniques in their jobs. The course is accredited for 3.0 CEUs and each student must complete 100% of objectives with a passing grade of 70% to be eligible for the CEUs.
Cancellations must be made prior to 2 days before class start date. Substitutions are allowable.
*No shows will be charged full price.
This training is supported through funding by the Dept. of Labor & Industry
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Geomtric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G,D & T)
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*Please note that the check should be made payable to MASCPA and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Electronics Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891.
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Microsoft Excel-Level 3
Course Outline: Overview: In this course, students will learn how to automate common tasks, apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, collaborate on worksheets with others, and share Excel data with other applications.
Lesson 1: Streamlining Workflow, Create a Macro, Edit a Macro, Customize Access to Excel Commands, Apply Conditional Formatting, Add Data Validation Criteria, Update a Workbook's Properties, Modify Excel's Default Settings, Lesson 2: Collaborating with Others, Protect Files, Share a Workbook, Set Revision Tracking, Review Tracked Revisions, Merge Workbooks, Adjust Macro Settings, Administer Digital Signatures Lesson 3: Auditing Worksheets, Trace Cell Precedents, Trace Cell Dependents, Locate Errors in Formulas, Locate Invalid Data and Formulas, Watch and Evaluate Formulas, Group and Outline Data Lesson 4: Analyzing Data, Create a Trendline, Create Scenarios, Perform What-If Analysis, Develop a PivotTable Report, Develop a PivotChart Report, Perform Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak Lesson 5: Working with Multiple Workbooks, Create a Workspace, Consolidate Data, Link Cells in Different Workbooks, Edit Links Lesson 6: Importing and Exporting Data, Export to Microsoft Word, Import a Word Table, Import Text Files Lesson 7: Structuring XML Workbooks, Develop XML Maps, Import, Add, and Export XML Data Manage XML Workbooks, Apply XML View Options Who Should Attend: This course was designed for students desiring to gain the skills necessary to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyze worksheet data, create PivotTables and PivotCharts, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data. In addition, the course is also for students desiring to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel 2003 or Module 2-Key Applications of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exam, and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print worksheets that include charts and sorted and filtered data.
Participant must attend both days.
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Microsoft Excel-Level 3
Course Outline: Overview: In this course, students will learn how to automate common tasks, apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, collaborate on worksheets with others, and share Excel data with other applications.
Lesson 1: Streamlining Workflow, Create a Macro, Edit a Macro, Customize Access to Excel Commands, Apply Conditional Formatting, Add Data Validation Criteria, Update a Workbook's Properties, Modify Excel's Default Settings, Lesson 2: Collaborating with Others, Protect Files, Share a Workbook, Set Revision Tracking, Review Tracked Revisions, Merge Workbooks, Adjust Macro Settings, Administer Digital Signatures Lesson 3: Auditing Worksheets, Trace Cell Precedents, Trace Cell Dependents, Locate Errors in Formulas, Locate Invalid Data and Formulas, Watch and Evaluate Formulas, Group and Outline Data Lesson 4: Analyzing Data, Create a Trendline, Create Scenarios, Perform What-If Analysis, Develop a PivotTable Report, Develop a PivotChart Report, Perform Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak Lesson 5: Working with Multiple Workbooks, Create a Workspace, Consolidate Data, Link Cells in Different Workbooks, Edit Links Lesson 6: Importing and Exporting Data, Export to Microsoft Word, Import a Word Table, Import Text Files Lesson 7: Structuring XML Workbooks, Develop XML Maps, Import, Add, and Export XML Data Manage XML Workbooks, Apply XML View Options Who Should Attend: This course was designed for students desiring to gain the skills necessary to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyze worksheet data, create PivotTables and PivotCharts, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data. In addition, the course is also for students desiring to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel 2003 or Module 2-Key Applications of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exam, and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print worksheets that include charts and sorted and filtered data.
Participant must attend both days.
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Auto Cad 2006
Course Outline: Auto Cad Provides a solid foundation in drawing and editing fundamentals, 3-D wire frame drawing and editing, 3-D toolbar, drawing automation techniques, as well as viewing layers and dimensioning and tools to provide understanding and operating proficiency of the UCS (User Coordinate System). It created a complete 3-D geometric description for down stream processes, such as analysis, visualization, 2-D drawing, and rapid prototyping. 3-D modeling provided a solid step for users planning to migrate to 3-D parametric solid modeling.

Level 1 Day/Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 10 Sessions

Level 2 Day/Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 10 Sessions

Level 3 Day/Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 10 Sessions

Price is per each 30 hour level.
Please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 to arrange a start date. With prior approval of the instructor, the student develops an evening training schedule to fit their personal time requirements; that is, either one day a week, two days a week, three days or four days a week with any mix of days.
Date(s): 8/25/2008- 10/27/2008
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 10 sessions
Location: ASC, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 970 Members / Food Consortium Members / Non-Members
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FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Industrial Water Chemistry
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MTC152: Overhead Crane Inspection & Maintenance
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Improving Maintenance Inventory Control
Course Outline: Maintenance organizations need the right materials, in the proper quantity, at the right time. If these basic conditions are not met, your maintenance efforts will be ineffective. In this era of downsized industrial operations, careless material accountability is not an option. Companies typically have several hundred to several million dollars worth of parts in a maintenance storeroom, just in case. This is clearly a very costly practice. The availability of better data and refined control measures will help. In addition, maintenance and material control personnel have a joint responsibility to ensure equipment reliability and plant profitability. These days, they have no choice but to work together. Making maintenance resources more productive requires effective planning methods, organizational structures and techniques for optimum management and control of maintenance inventory. Course Outline(Please contact Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 for a full outline): The Role of Maintenance in the Global Economy: Maintenance Today and Tomorrow, Maintenance Organizational Support, World Class Inventory Management: Maintenance Inventory Control World Class Numbers, What are the Concepts of Inventory Management?, Requirements of a Good Storeroom: Physical Environment, Climate Control, Roles and Responsibilities: Maintenance/Purchasing/Inventory, Storeroom Security: Types, Levels, and Options, Necessity of a Secure Environment, Critical Partnerships: Recognition and Rewards, Storeroom Layouts: Physical Layout - ABC Analysis, Appropriate Location for Parts, Storeroom Procedures: Primary ID, Stores Stock Catalog, Storeroom Contents: What Should Be There?, CMMS - Maximize use of YOUR system: Bar Coding and Micro-Chip Technology, Metrics: Practical Measurements, Accounting Systems, Vendors: 10 Key Ways to Achieve Maximum Benefit from Vendors (Parts Delivered), Roadmap to World Class Inventory Management: Flowchart Development - WCM Storeroom Implementation
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CPMM Certified Plant Maintenance Manager Certification Course
Course Outline: More than ever before, the roles of plant and facilities maintenance management professionals involve diverse issues and concerns as organizations work diligently to improve profit margins and grow their market shares. As more plant and facilities maintenance professionals assume leadership roles in these activities, they find they must clearly demonstrate their expertise. The CPMM credential is designed to validate that the participant possesses the professional expertise and knowledge required to successfully perform plant and facilities maintenance management activities. This CPMM certification course prepares individuals to take the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) CPMM certification exam. The CPMM certification exam will be provided upon completion of this preparation course. Participants who take the exam must meet AFEs eligibility requirements and pay separate AFE application and exam fees.
Prerequisite: To be eligible to sit for the CPMM exam following the completion of the certification preparation course, the participant must 1) be currently employed as a maintenance professional and have at least two or more years of experience in the maintenance management field; OR 2) have five or more years of experience in plant engineering, facilities engineering, maintenance management, or related and/or equivalent employment.

When: Thursdays, January 10, 2008 February 14, 2008 8:00am 4:30pm Lunch on your own. Certification Exam to be proctored February 28, 2008
Cost: $850.00 for class only *Please note that the check should be made payable to MASCPA and mailed to MASCPA 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401.
*Registration and/or completion of the the CPMM Course does not give approval to take the certification exam. Approval is granted through the application process by AFE. Prior to the exam the following will need to be completed and submitted to AFE for approval including all fees for testing remitted to AFE. All fees are subject to change. Please consult application or AFE for exam costs. Application fee $275 AFE member/$460 non-member, Test fee $35, AFE Membership (not required for testing) $235. For Certification paperwork and test results, please contact Carol Lawrence at 703-234-4066 or clawrence@AFE.org
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Time(s): 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 6 sessions
Location: HACC Gettysburg Campus, 731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg PA 17325
Cost: 850.00 Members/ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor: Rick Hoover, PE, CEM, Garvin Rumberger, and Kurt Johnson


Effective Planning and Scheduling for Today's Maintenance
Course Outline: This three day, comprehensive, hands-on course, designed for both new and seasoned planner, gives you all the tools you need to help you kick-start your P&S system.
In our increasingly competitive marketplace, there is less tolerance for unplanned downtime. Industry is experiencing the pressure of rising costs, foreign competition, and the need to improve work force productivity. Companies must make productive use of all their resources-labor, material, capital-through best maintenance practices. P&S has the greatest profit potential of any maintenance function-a sure-fire way to quickly improve maintenance performance and service.
Based on current maintenance trends and technologies and our vast expertise, we provide you with information and activities to better equip you to implement P&S. This interactive session includes information on how to build a winning partnership with production, a step-by-step implementation plan, and detailed information on the daily role of the planner. As always, we present real-world illustrations on the fundamentals of P&S to help you increase productivity and lower overall costs-which means faster repairs, less downtime, and greater availability. Planning and Scheduling is a must have system in high performance organizations. Experience shows that the Best of the Best do the basics very well. Let us help you become Best of the Best.

For a full syllabus, contact Stephanie Feinman at 717-843-3891.

*Please note that the check should be made payable to MASCPA and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Maintenance Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891.
This training is supported by funding through the Department of Labor and Industry.
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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

Hydraulics Level I
Course Outline: This course is a hands-on introduction to fundamental fluid power principles and the operation of basic hydraulic systems. The three main areas covered are the hydraulic transmission of force and energy, the application of that energy via hydraulic actuators and the control of hydraulic energy. While basic formulas are used, math is minimized. Hydraulic components are discussed including pumps, pressure control valves, flow control valves, directional control valves, cylinders, rotary actuators, motors, filtration and piping. Basic fluid power symbols are discussed along with basic hydraulic schematics. Operation of components is reviewed and sample circuits discussed. Circuit problems are solved by the student on a hydraulic trainer.

Safety glasses with side shields will be required for this class.

Labs Include: Introduction to the hydraulic trainer, schematic & parts list Familiarization & relief valve setting Pressure reducing valve Sequence valve Flow control valve - "meter-in" Flow control valve - "meter-out"

(NOTE: Labs are performed by the student on a working hydraulic trainer.)

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for maintenance personnel, equipment operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers desiring a basic knowledge of hydraulic fluid power principles and components.
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Hydraulics Level II
Course Outline: This course is a hands-on discussion of fluid power principles and the operation of more advanced hydraulic systems. It builds upon the fundamental principles covered in Hydraulics Level I course. Advanced methods of controlling hydraulic energy, including proportional valve technology, are introduced. While some formulas are used, math is minimized. Hydraulic components are discussed including variable volume pumps, proportional valve, servo valves, and insert cartridge valves. Fluid power symbols are discussed along with more advanced hydraulic schematics. Circuits covered are more complex than those in the Level I course, with some typical industrial applications. Operation of components are reviewed and sample circuits are discussed. Circuit problems are solved by the student on a hydraulic trainer.

Safety glasses with side shields will be required for this class.

Labs Include: Introduction to the hydraulic trainer, schematic & parts list Familiarization & relief valve setting Counterbalance valve Accumulator control circuit Proportional directional control valve Insert Cartridge valve (Note: Labs are performed by the student on a working hydraulic trainer)

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for maintenance personnel, equipment operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers desiring an advanced knowledge of hydraulic fluid power principles and components.
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Troubleshooting Hydraulics
Course Outline: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATES WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with analyzing problems in hydraulic systems. Students should have a working knowledge of hydraulic components and their use in basic systems, along with a working knowledge of basic fluid power symbols and hydraulic schematics. After completion of the course, students should be able to explain how to identify problems in hydraulic systems and describe common problems associated with hydraulic system components. Exercises include both system analysis problems and component problems.

Prerequisite: Hydraulics Basic/Level I course(or equivalent)

Topics Include:
*Troubleshooting Techniques
*Heat & Leakage
*Contamination
*Analyzing Component Faults
*Applied Troubleshooting

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for maintenance personnel, equipment operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers desiring a basic knowledge of analyzing component and systems problems in hydraulic fluid power systems.
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Pneumatics
Course Outline: This course is an introduction to fundamental fluid power principles and the operation of basic pneumatic systems. The three main areas covered are the pneumatic transmission of force and energy, the application of that energy via pneumatic actuators and the control of pneumatic energy. While basic formulas are used, math is minimized. Pnuematic components are discussed including compressors, aftercoolers, driers, receivers, pressure control valves, cylinders, rotary actuators, motors, filtration and piping. Basic fluid power symbols are discussed along with basic pneumatic schematics.

Safety glasses with side shields will be required for this class.

Labs Include:
*Introduction to the pneumatic trainer, schematic & parts list
*Familiarization & regular setting
*Directional control valve
*Quick exhaust valve
*Flow control valve-meter-in
*Flow control calve-meter-out


(NOTE: Labs are performed by the student on a working hydraulic trainer.)

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for maintenance personnel, equipment operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers desiring a basic knowledge of pneumatic fluid power principles and components.
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Advanced Hydraulics for Engineers
Course Outline: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATES WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

This course is a design-oriented discussion of fluid power principles and component selection for use in hydraulic systems. Participants are assumed to have a good working knowledge of fundamental fluid power principles along with familiarity of hydraulic symbols and schematics.

Prerequisite: Hydraulics Basic/Level I and Hydraulics Advanced/Level II course(or equivalent)

Required Items: Scientific Calculator

Topics Include:
*Analysis of Hydraulic Systems
*Component Sizing & Selection
*Proportional & Servo System Considerations
*Interfacing with Control Systems
*Maintenance Considerations

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for technicians, engineers and sales representatives who analyze and design systems, select components, and instruct others in operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
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Lubrication
Course Outline: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATES WILL BE FORTHCOMING.

This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of how and why effective lubrication practices are an essential aspect of industrial equipment maintenance. Students should have a basic knowledge of machinery. The textbook focuses on the practical daily aspects of lubrication that impact productivity. Case studies are reviewed that emphasize the importance of developing and implementing effective, long-term solutions for lubrication, maintenance engineering, and maintenance management.

Topics Include:
*Maintaining for Profit
*Lubrication Theory
*Oil and Grease
*How Much and How Often?
*Selecting a Lubrication Delivery System
*Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
*Health, Safety, Storage, and Handling
*Filtration

Suitability: This course is ideally suited for maintenance personnel, equipment operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers desiring a basic knowledge of industrial lubrication.
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Troubleshooting Industrial Hydraulics Level I
Course Outline: Successful completion of this program should adequately prepare the participant to successfully pass the written portion of the Fluid Power Societies Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic certification examination.




*Please note that the check should be made payable to South Central Workforce Investment Board and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Maintenance Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891.
This training is supported by funding through the Department of Labor and Industry.
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A760: Rockwell RSView ME-Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanical
Course Outline: This program will improve your mechanical skills and give you a better overall understanding of mechanical devices. This is not a program on mechanical theory; it is practical applications that can be used immediately at your facility. You will learn how to reduce costly downtime through proper mechanical maintenance practices. This program will not only teach people what to look for in belt/pulley wear, but it will also teach them how to correctly select the proper belt for replacement. You will cover not only mechanical devices such as drive chain, sprocket types and selection, as well as mechanical drive couplers. You will also gain practical knowledge of how, when, and what to lubricate, as well as problems that exist in real world machinery and devices. Every student in this program will assemble, adjust, and learn the proper installation of several types of drive couplers, as well as chain drives, sprocket drive assembly, adjustment, and proper tensioning. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves, learn from a hands-on approach, and gain knowledge that you can put to use the first day back to work.

*Please note that the check should be made payable to South Central Workforce Investment Board and mailed to MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401. Any company interested in joining the Maintenance Consortium, please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891.
This training is supported by funding through the Department of Labor and Industry.
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A-6200: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Level 2 Advanced Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Course Outline: This 36 hour training program provides students with hands-on experience using the advanced control and diagnostic capabilities of the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Programmable Controller and the RSLogix5000 programming software package. Application troubleshooting excercises are used throughout the course to give students hands-on experience solving typical problems encountered in the factory.

Prerequisites: Students should have successfully completed Intellect Controls Group training program A-6000 or have knowledge equivalent to the course description and be familiar with Windows NT, 2000 or XP softwares. A-6200 is not intended for basic level entry students who have not acquired the background described above.
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Time(s): 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-Th, 8:00 am to Noon on Friday depending on the needs of the group
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Improving Maintenance Inventory Control
Course Outline: Maintenance organizations need the right materials, in the proper quantity, at the right time. If these basic conditions are not met, your maintenance efforts will be ineffective. In this era of downsized industrial operations, careless material accountability is not an option. Companies typically have several hundred to several million dollars worth of parts in a maintenance storeroom, just in case. This is clearly a very costly practice. The availability of better data and refined control measures will help. In addition, maintenance and material control personnel have a joint responsibility to ensure equipment reliability and plant profitability. These days, they have no choice but to work together. Making maintenance resources more productive requires effective planning methods, organizational structures and techniques for optimum management and control of maintenance inventory.
Course Outline(Please contact Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 for a full outline):