Courses
Garment Manufacturing Courses
Fiber and Fabric Identification
This course will explore textile topics that are of importance to anyone involved in developing fabric specifications and conducting laboratory analysis of fiber and fabric. This course benefits textile laboratory personnel as well as those dealing with customs regulations and crime scene investigations. In this course you’ll learn about fiber properties, fabric identification and introductory microscopy techniques, fabric construction analysis and color measurement.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: Hybrid
Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development
Geared for professionals in sourcing, product development, fabric development, production, and merchandising of fabrics, Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development reviews the mechanics of weft and warp knitting and weaving, details fiber and yarn selection, discusses fabric types for developing end-use products and examines the relationship between fabric design and fabric properties. This course enhances the learning process with comprehensive design and fabric analysis exercises.
Venue: Gaston College MapDelivery Method: Hybrid
Topics: Garment Manufacturing, Knit and Woven Fabric Design
Tags: Nonwovens, Sustainability
Lean Red Belt
This course introduces the fundamental Lean Six Sigma principles that promote continuous improvement approaches for industry, government and other organizations. Lean is focused on the creation of value through the reduction and/or elimination of waste. The basic principles have been applied to a wide range of organizations and sectors to improve quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, time-to-market and financial performance.
The course will be online and held across 4 days. A variety of topics will be covered through a systematic approach to problem solving similar to the DMAIC phases of Six Sigma. Numerous tools/techniques will be discussed with real life examples. The class will be held with live introduction each day. The day’s topics will be introduced and students will be allowed to review recorded sessions the remainder of the day. On the next day, there will be a live discussion of the previous day’s topics and any assignments as well as questions.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: Online
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belts are some of the most sought-after professionals today. As a Black Belt candidate, you will be trained to identify opportunities for improvement with your company, use Lean Six Sigma methodology, and apply the correct tools and techniques to a Lean Six Sigma project. After training, you will have the skills needed to lead Lean Six Sigma projects throughout your organization to achieve significant financial impact and improve customer service.
What you will learn:
Week One BB Course Topics
Green Belt Review
Leading Six Sigma Teams
Central Limit Theory
Advanced MSA
Multiple Regression
N-Way ANOVA
Logistic Regression
DOE Planning
Randomized Block Designs
Full Factorials
Week 1 Wrap up
Week 2 BB Course Topics
Week 1 Review
Review Full Factorials
Fractional Factorials
Sample Size
Project Reviews
Response Surface Methods
Multiple Responses
Change Management
Advanced Statistical Process Control Charts
Control Methods
Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Presenting your Project
Week 2 Wrap Up
Trainees are encouraged to have a Lean Six Sigma project in mind prior to attending class.
Who should attend:
Highly motivated organizational members interested in leading performance excellence projects using a wide array of graphical, statistical and Lean tools.
Statistical Software:
This course requires that you have access statistical software, such as Minitab™, JMP™ or SigmaXL™ for statistical analysis of data. Software is not included in the registration fee for this class, and we no longer sell software licenses. Please be sure the laptop you bring to class is equipped with this software.
Delivery Method: In-Person
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training will introduce you to the Lean Six Sigma philosophy and terminology and give you the tools you need to complete a Green Belt certification project. This course uses a combination of lectures, presentations and lab exercises to provide you with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma. You will gain the skills needed to lead Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects, work on teams led by Lean Six Sigma Black Belts and help your organization implement Lean Six Sigma effectively.
You will learn:
Why organizations benefit from Six Sigma
The Green Belt’s role and responsibility in Lean Six Sigma efforts
The DMAIC problem solving method
The tools needed for project completion
How to use Minitab™, JMP® or SigmaXL as a statistical tool in conjunction with Lean Six Sigma
How to collect data
Tools such as project charters, FMEA, Kaizen and control charts
Basic statistical tools such as Pareto charts, histograms and inferential statistics
Trainees are encouraged to have a Lean Six Sigma project in mind prior to the start of class.
Who should attend:
Data analysts
Problem solvers
Project team members
Statistical Software:
This course requires that you have access to statistical software, such as Minitab™, JMP™ or SigmaXL™ for statistical analysis of data. Software is not included in the registration fee for this class and we do not sell software licenses. Please be sure the laptop you will use for this class is equipped with this software.
Delivery Method: In-Person