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AVAILABLE COURSES

In addition to scheduled courses, the LRTC offers a full slate of available industrial and business courses that will be scheduled once three or more students enroll - we are always seeking interested students!

Please review the LRTC list of Available Courses - click on a course below for more information -
To discuss scheduling a course contact Matt Norris at (517) 877-2490 or info@thelrtc.com
BUSSKILLS

BASIC SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT COURSES

  • Excel Fundamentals
    Excel Fundamentals
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This four-hour course is an introduction for students seeking to learn how to use Microsoft Excel productively and efficiently.
  • Excel Advanced
    Excel Advanced
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This course is geared for students seeking to increase their knowledge of Microsoft Excel and learn to utilize Formulas and Functions.
  • PowerPoint Level 1
    PowerPoint Level 1
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (3-hour) course will guide participants in exploring Microsoft PowerPoint program, using basic presentation skills, working with presentations, editing and proofing text, printing and formatting presentation.
  • Lean Office
    Lean Office
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) course is designed to take the Lean Manufacturing concepts and apply them to an office environment.
  • Problem Solving
    Problem Solving
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) interactive course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of problem solving in all sectors. The topics of discussion will be the seven step corrective action process, overcoming obstacles to problem solving will be discussed.
  • Supervising Others
    Supervising Others
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) workshop that will assist supervisors to become more efficient and proficient, with information on delegating, managing time, setting goals and expectations (for themselves and others), providing feedback, resolving conflict and administering discipline.
  • Teamwork
    Teamwork
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to provide the skills needed to work in a team oriented environment, including an understanding of the team concept, the twelve characteristics of an effective team, and strategies for dealing with team conflict.
  • Technical Writing
    Technical Writing
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This four-day (32-hour) course is designed for Business, Industry and Government agencies that require Technical writers.
SAFETY

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COURSES​

  • OSHA 10
    OSHA 10
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course covers basic industrial safety and provide the trainees with an understanding of OSHA.
  • OSHA 30
    OSHA 30
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to help meet the construction industry standards training requirement established by OSHA and covers the required topics necessary to obtain OSHA 30-hour construction Industry course completion card.
  • Manufacturing Safety
    Manufacturing Safety
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) program covers general shop safety and forklift pedestrian safety.
  • Confined Spaces
    Confined Spaces
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) course provides students the ability to understand, recognize and prevent health hazards associated with confined space entry,
  • Arc Flash
    Arc Flash
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) course instructs students to respect electricity, based on NFPA 70E.
  • Safety, Rigging and Machine Leveling
    Safety, Rigging and Machine Leveling
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the skills in Rigging and Machine Leveling. Participants will obtain the understanding of rigging safety and equipment used in rigging applications.
INDUSTRIAL

INDUSTRIAL SKILLS COURSES​

  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    The Krohn Center, 200 Bishop St, Litchfield, MI 49252
    This eight-week (64-hour) course provides GMAW (gas metal arc welding formally known as MIG welding) processes and techniques. Topics will include: safety, use of equipment, power sources, shielding gases, filler metals, welding techniques, troubleshooting, weld defects and more.
  • RS Logix Fundamentals
    RS Logix Fundamentals
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is an introduction to programmable controller systems. Participants will identify the main components of programmable controller systems and describe their functions and flow of information through a programmable controller system.
  • Robotics Programming and Operations Advanced
    Robotics Programming and Operations Advanced
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-week (40-hour) course will provide the knowledge of Robotics safety, programming, executing production operations, teach pendant interfacing and program implementing adjustment procedures
  • Robotics Programming & Operations
    Robotics Programming & Operations
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to operate and program Fanuc Robotics. Course topics include robotic safety, controls, operations, and part programming.
  • Robotics Mechanical
    Robotics Mechanical
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-week (40-hour) course will provide the knowledge of robotics safety, disassembly / reassembly of the robot, preventive maintenance, component replacement, and master / calibrate the robot.
  • Robotics Electrical
    Robotics Electrical
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-week (40-hour) course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to troubleshoot, repair and maintenance procedures of robotic electrical system. Course topics include robot electrical component identification and function of robot electrical controller.
  • Pneumatics Fundamentals
    Pneumatics Fundamentals
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the skills in pneumatics fundamentals. It provides an understanding of pneumatic circuits and applications. Topics include basic laws, pneumatic components and troubleshooting common pneumatic mistakes.
  • PLC Maintenance and Troubleshooting RS LOGIX 5000
    PLC Maintenance and Troubleshooting RS LOGIX 5000
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the skills in RSLogix 5000.
  • PLC and Communication Devices
    PLC and Communication Devices
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course provides an understanding of PLC Circuits, hardware, and applications.
  • Motor Control
    Motor Control
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course includes AC/DC motor operations, control circuit components, motor control wiring, connections, ladder diagrams, and interpretation of electronic motor control schematics.
  • Metallurgy
    Metallurgy
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to provide information into the aspects of steel compositions, heat treating, plating and surface treatments available on the market.
  • Instrumentation
    Instrumentation
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course covers the basic theory of DC and AC Fundamentals.
  • Hydraulics Fundamentals
    Hydraulics Fundamentals
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the skills in hydraulics, by understanding the circuits and applications.
  • Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing
    Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course provides a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, terms, datum’s, position controls and control types.
  • Fluid Power
    Fluid Power
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide the basic skills in Fluid Power.
  • Electro Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits
    Electro Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits.
  • Digital Electronics
    Digital Electronics
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course covers the basics of digital electronics fundamentals and troubleshooting digital circuits.
  • Blueprint Reading and GD&T
    Blueprint Reading and GD&T
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This three-day (24-hour) course will teach the basic skills needed for technical interpretation of blueprints and the importance of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
QUALCNPP

QUALITY CONTROL & PROCESS PERFORMANCE COURSES​

  • TS16949
    TS16949
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This three-day (24-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to the TS16949 Quality system, including requirements, relationship with ISO9001. They will also learn quality management concepts and the "process approach" core tools the purpose and structure of quality system documentation and
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
    Total Quality Management (TQM)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to Total Quality Management. Students will learn the principles of total quality including concepts of quality, core values, and paradigms, as well as identifying customer needs including internal and external customers.
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
    Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course brings equipment management into focus as a necessary and vitally important part of the business. Targeted at all levels of the organization to provide the necessary process snd tools to achieve zero defects, zero breakdowns and zero accidents.
  • Statistical Process Control with MSA
    Statistical Process Control with MSA
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) activity-based course will teach the fundamentals of process controls and how to apply it to product, process and measurement systems. Participants will use a series of activities to learn and apply tools and techniques associated with process control.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
    Six Sigma Green Belt
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course trains employees as Six Sigma Black Belts and will provide the valuable skills needed to tackle the toughest problems confronting your organization.
  • Seven Step Corrective Action Process
    Seven Step Corrective Action Process
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to the seven step corrective action process. Participants will understand the difference between corrections and corrective actions, and define the seven steps.
  • Root Cause Analysis
    Root Cause Analysis
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to the process of Root Cause Analysis. Topics will include typical problems with RCA, problem definitions, understanding the process itself, data collection and analysis, and identifying possible causes.
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
    Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to the Production Part Approval Process including how the process works, the scope, definition, purpose, and the 18 key PPAP deliverables. Also, how to manage PPAP documents, records and submission levels and requirements.
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
    Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including topics as purpose, importance, variation and gauge R&R.
  • Lean Simulation
    Lean Simulation
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) activity-based workshop that refreshes participants Lean Principle, Practice and Techniques.
  • Kaizen
    Kaizen
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) program teaches participants What Kaizen is and its philosophy, how to identify waste, problem solving and how it relates to other quality improvement methodologies.
  • ISO14001:2015 Internal Auditing
    ISO14001:2015 Internal Auditing
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This three-day (24-hour) will provide an in-depth understanding on the changes from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015 standards and how to conduct process-based internal audits based on 14001:2015 Standard.
  • Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
    Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to Failure Mode Effect Analysis including what it is and how it is used.
  • Design of Experiment (DOE)
    Design of Experiment (DOE)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of Design of Experiment (DOE).
  • Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP)
    Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This three-day (24-hour) course is an activity based intended to teach the requirements of Advance Product Quality Planning APQP) as part of an organizations ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) is designed to introduce the student to Advanced Product Quality Planning including what it is and its purpose
  • A3 Problem Solving
    A3 Problem Solving
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
  • 8D Problem Solving
    8D Problem Solving
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This one-day (8-hour) is an activity based workshop focusing on skills and knowledge required to solve problems using the Global 8D Industry standard model
DRAFTDESIGN

DRAFTING / DESIGN COURSES​

  • Solidworks Essentials
    Solidworks Essentials
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course teaches how to use the Solidworks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts & assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
  • ACAD Advanced
    ACAD Advanced
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This two-day (16-hour) is designed to provide an understanding of the advanced principles of AutoCAD.
  • ACAD
    ACAD
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This four-day (32-hour) is designed to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of AutoCAD.
  • 3D Mastercam
    3D Mastercam
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course provides an introduction to 3D Mastercam software.
MECHREP

MECHANICAL & REPAIR COURSES​

PRECPROD

PRECISION PRODUCTION COURSES

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  • CNC Mill & Lathe Programming
    CNC Mill & Lathe Programming
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course is designed to provide a basic understanding of CNC Programming and how to setup CNC Milling & Lathe Machines.
  • CNC Operator Training
    CNC Operator Training
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This five-day (40-hour) course will prepare participants for entry level CNC Operator Positions.
  • Tool & Die Certificate
    Tool & Die Certificate
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This six week (240-hour) course is designed to provide the foundation of Tool & Die Craft. Topics include: Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Machining principle and common tool techniques in manufacturing, mill and lathes, knowledge of materials, metallurgy, die design and theory.
  • CNC Certificate
    CNC Certificate
    The LRTC, 181 Simpson Drive, Litchfield, MI, USA
    This four-week (160-hour) course provides the knowledge of the proper structure and execution of CNC Milling and Lathe programs
  • Welding Certificate
    Welding Certificate
    The LRTC, 200 Bishop St, Litchfield, MI 49252
    This 25-weeks (200-hour) training will provide the processes and techniques in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding formerly MIG), GMAW & GTAW Aluminum and Stainless Steel.
 
 
All courses listed above are certified and registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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