Quality Program
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Quality Auditing
This course teaches participants how to set up and conduct an internal audit of the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Appropriate interpretation of the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements and skills needed for effective auditing will be prominently featured. (11 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $175.00- Mon/Tue, Oct 05 - Oct 06, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7009-153
- Thu/Fri, Dec 03 - Dec 04, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7009-157
Lean Systems: Lean 100
This is an introduction to Lean Systems. Students will learn about the eight wastes and common tools used to reduce their negative impact upon an organization. A factory simulation exercise will illustrate the concepts. Students who successfully complete five out of the six courses in the Lean Systems series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially. (7 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $125.00- Thu/Fri, Aug 06 - Aug 07, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7019-151 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 31, 2009
- Thu/Fri, Oct 15 - Oct 16, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 224 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7019-154 Class has been canceled - Updated Oct 12, 2009
Lean Systems: Total Productive Maintenance 
This course will help students ensure that their manufacturing equipment will always be available as planned. Key topics include the Overall Equipment Effectiveness calculation and its application, autonomous maintenance and predictive maintenance. Students who successfully complete this and the five other courses in the series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially. (4 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $75.00- Tue, Nov 10, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
- 224 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7153-156 Class has been canceled - Updated Nov 04, 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt
This is an extensive, statistics-based quality course that focuses on data-driven process improvement. At a minimum, participants must have a solid understanding of high-school level mathematics. Students will learn skills necessary to set up and implement data collection, data analysis, and other associated six sigma improvement activities. Course work will be supplemented with an in-class project. The course content and structure is based upon the course textbook, The Six Sigma Way Team Fieldbook , by Pande, Neuman and Cavanagh. Green Belt Certifications will be granted for successful completion of this course. (49 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $995.00- Wed-Fri/Mon-Tue, Nov 04 - Dec 08, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7000-155 Class has been canceled - Updated Oct 12, 2009
Statistical Process Control, Basic (12 - 16 hours)
Introduction to SPC concepts, chart construction, and basic chart interpretation. Call (828) 254-1921, Ext. 5822 or email bvaughan@abtech.edu, for details
ISO 9001:2000 and TS 16949 Implementation
This training system that is designed to take a company from beginning to final preparation for the certif length, content, and emphasis is highly customizable to meet unique client requirements. Call (828) 254-1921, Ext. 5822 or email bvaughan@abtech.edu, for details
Western Carolina ISO Auditor Association (WCIAA)
This is an A-B Tech-sponsored consortium of auditors aimed at providing opportunities to gain auditing experience. Course work consists of actual on-site company audits. Call (828) 254-1921, Ext. 5822 or email bvaughan@abtech.edu, for details
The Kaizen Event
The Kaizen event is a customizable three- to five-day onsite lab focused upon eliminating waste in production or service processes. This short duration, highly focused, cross-functional project dramatically alters the production or service system for the better. Depending upon the desired outcome, client organizations may expect significant improvements related to lead time, inventory, work flow and quality. Call (828) 254-1921, Ext. 5822 or email bvaughan@abtech.edu, for details