PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOLS - National Precast Concrete
Essential Precast Concrete Production Skills Critical for Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and Quality Control Inspectors PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOLS PQS I & PQS II – Production Philadelphia, PA Dec. 8 – 11, 2015 Fulfill your education/training requirements for NPCA’s Plant Certification Program with PQS I National Precast Concrete Association • precast.org/education NPCA PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOLS Two Courses PQS I • Dec. 8-9 PQS II – Production • Dec. 10-11 PQS I: Fundamentals of Quality Precasting NPCA’s Production & Quality School (PQS) Level 1 is a comprehensive two-day program devoted to addressing the key fundamentals of quality precasting. Taught by veteran industry experts, the PQS Level 1 course covers each critical step of the concrete production process from start to finish. Course participants will discuss: • Batching and mixing – the fundamental components needed to ensure a durable, watertight and strong finished product • Reinforcement – The role of reinforcement and its impact on handling and placement • Production Practices – An overview of the entire production process from pre-pour to post-pour operations • Quality Control – A discussion of the top priorities identified by QC Inspectors as well as the importance quality control processes play in your company’s success PQS II – Production: Beyond the Fundamentals NPCA’s PQS II – Production is a comprehensive two-day program that is designed for plant personnel who will benefit from a comprehensive understanding of precast specific production practices. This course goes beyond the fundamentals explored in PQS Level I to prepare students to become production leaders in their plants. Course participants will go in-depth to explore manufacturing techniques specific to the industry that will allow them to control production practices with confidence. Topics include: • Concrete lean manufacturing • Repair procedures and techniques •Reinforcement • Lifting and handling Who Should Attend? Whether you are a Quality Control Inspector or a production employee, NPCA’s PQS course offerings provide valuable instruction for everyone who enrolls. Past attendees have included production personnel, supervisors, new engineers, upper-level managers and DOT employees. PQS I is also required for plants in the NPCA Plant Certification Program. Register Today Enrollment for each PQS course offering is limited so that we can provide the most personalized instruction possible. Courses are open to all NPCA members and nonmembers; however, those companies that supply to the DOT and register by the deadline will be given first priority. Register online at precast.org/education or use the official registration form included brochure. Please contact Kathy Ritsmon at [email protected] or (800) 366-7731 if you have questions. Reserve Your Room at a Discounted Rate When you make your hotel reservations, use “National Precast” as the code to receive the discounted group rate. Rooms and rates are subject to availability after the cutoff date indicated below. How to Register There are three ways to register for the PQS courses. You can: • Complete the registration form and mail it to NPCA • Complete the registration form and fax it to NPCA, or • Visit precast.org/education and click on Classes Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport 9000 Bartram Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153 (215) 365-4500 Hotel rate is $119 per night (plus tax) Hotel reservation deadline is Nov. 15, 2015 To see complete course details visit precast.org/education NPCA PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL NPCA PRODUCTION & QUALITY SCHOOL Beyond the Fundamentals NPCA Production and Quality School courses are as much about networking as they are about concrete fundamentals. Your course registration includes breakfast and lunch each day and a networking reception in the evening of Day 1. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to meet with your course instructors and fellow classmates to discuss industry-related issues, successes and challenges. Upcoming PQS Courses • PQS II Safety Module Webinar • PQS II Technical Webinar • PQS III Leadership at the Precast Show July 29, 2015 Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7 March 2016 Online Course • PQS I is available 24/7 online at precast.org/education National Precast Concrete Association (317) 571-9500 (800) 366-7731 1320 City Center Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-0041 fax precast.org
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