Industrial Training Classes

Lean 101 for Manufacturing, $299

One-Day course for anyone interested in learning and experiencing Lean concepts to improve their work processes and quality.  Participants leave this class with basic knowledge of Lean tools and concepts and how they can be applied to individual work areas.

Course # 48182, W, 4/3/13, SL Campus, 8:30-4:30
Course # 48183, W, 6/12/13, EB Campus, 8:30-4:30
 

Lead Safe Initial Renovator, $159

Please see the website below if you are taking the Initial Lead Safety class or the Lead Safe Refresher class.

https://www.onesourcetraining.com/conted/Pages/lead.aspx

Course # 48229, Th, 5/30/13, SL Campus, 8 am to  5 pm
 

Lead Safe Refresher, $119

Please see the website below if you are taking the Initial Lead Safety class or the Lead Safe Refresher class.

https://www.onesourcetraining.com/conted/Pages/lead.aspx

Course # 48228, Th, 4/25/13, EB Campus, 1-5 pm
 

Beginning & Advanced Welding $379

Course #: 48131 Date(s): 2/5/13-4/2/13 Site: Emmetsburg (2105) Time: 6:30-9:30pm (Tues.)

Topics covered include common welding and cutting processes, weldability of metals, identification of metals, welding terms and definitions. No previous welding experience is required. At the end of the course students will have the option to take certification exams in one or more of the AWS, API or ASME codes for an additional fee of $100 per exam. Our instructor is a Certified Welding Educator and Certified Welding Inspector through the American Welding Society.

MSHA Part 46 Refresher

Course #48432
Date:  Feb 21 (TH)
Location:  Estherville Campus, Rm 74
Time:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost:  $29

The training is current with federal and state mining regulations, policies and procedures; focused on trends in causes of mining accidents and ‘near misses’; applicable to workers in all areas of Iowa’s mine operations; taught in classes of 30 or less students; and designed to meet or exceed all state and federal policies, regulations, and guidelines. This 8-hour refresher includes all miners employed in MSHA Part 46 industries’ surface mines, including contractors working on mine sites. Please contact us at communityed@iowalakes.edu, 800-252-5664.

** Note: To register for these classes, presented in partnership with Johnstone Supply, please call Steve Pins at 515-650-0186 or email Steve.Pins@johnstoneSupply.com

NC3/Snap-on Torque Certification

This 24-hour course provides stackable certifications and is designed to teach students the skills required to properly use mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic torque tools.  Classroom activities and hands-on assessment(s) will be required for certification.  Successful students will receive certification in Hand Tool Safety, Electrical Safety, Torque Theory, Torque Mechanical, Torque Electrical, and Hydraulic Torque.  

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Properly identify and repair fasteners.
2. Properly demonstrate the use of mechanical type torque wrenches.
3. Properly demonstrate the use of electronic type torque wrenches.
4. Properly demonstrate the ability to torque according to industry standards. 
5. Properly demonstrate the use of hydraulic type torque tools.

Course #49382
Tuition:  $499 + $15 materials fee
Dates:  March 19 – 21 (T-Th)
Time:  8 am – 5 pm

Location:  Estherville Campus Wind Energy Building
Instructor:  J. Patrick McCoy, Certified NC3 instructor