BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manufacturers' Association of Central PA - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Manufacturers' Association of Central PA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://macentralpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manufacturers' Association of Central PA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T015443Z CREATED:20260617T015442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T015443Z UID:10000335-1801504800-1801515600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Tooling Manufacturing Practices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines: Cut-off Saw\, Band Saw\, Pedestal Grinder\, Belt Sander\, Drill Press\, Lathe\, Vertical Milling Machine\, Surface Grinder\, Heat Treatment\, Honing Machine\, etc. Student will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. This course is designed through classroom theory and visits to manufacturing facilities to provide this necessary foundational knowledge. This course covers basic processes and machinery used in the job shop\, tool room\, or small manufacturing facility\, as well as the advanced equipment used in larger operations. This course also covers material physical properties\, testing\, and treatment. Quality measurement and gauging\, process planning\, and manufacturing systems are included. \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \n\nQuality systems/assurances\nMeasurement and gaging\nMaterial properties\, thermal properties\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: February 1 – March 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $585+ book \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 900 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/tooling-manufacturing-practices/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T015941Z CREATED:20260617T015926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T015941Z UID:10000336-1801504800-1801515600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Print Reading & Panel Wiring DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive\, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete\, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building\, including wire termination\, wire sizing\, wire color coding\, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature\, raceway utilization\, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety\, precision\, and adherence to industry standards. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish\, understand and apply various wiring techniques\, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation\, electrical bonding\, and the use of hand tools\, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading. \n\nOverview of control cabinets and their components\nTechniques for proper wire termination and sizing\nGuidelines for wire color coding and labeling\nCommon industrial connector types and nomenclature\nEffective raceway utilization in control cabinets\nIntroduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques\nPrinciples of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law\nReading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations\nStep-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI\nEnsuring safety\, compliance\, and adherence to industry standards in panel building\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: February 1 -22\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 875 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1100 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-print-reading-panel-wiring/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T211942Z CREATED:20260524T151714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T211942Z UID:10000298-1803889800-1803916800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Level 2- Maintenance & Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4 day course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of topics covered in the Fundamentals class by focusing on practical application.  Instead of simply interpreting existing ladder logic\, students will learn to program their own projects based on functional specifications. \nThe curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of the most common ladder logic instructions\, encouraging participants to thoughtfully select the appropriate instructions for their projects while meeting specified criteria in hands-on exercises. \nThis deeper comprehension of how each instruction works will significantly boost troubleshooting efficiency\, empowering students to address challenges more effectively in their automation projects \n*students must have taken Level 1 or have some working knowledge. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will learn: \nKnow & understand the relationships between Controllers\, Chassis\, Power Supplies\, IO Modules\, Terminology\, Indicator Lights\, Key Switch\nRecognize & understand Common Communication Modules\nBe able to use status indicator lights on controllers and I/O modules to troubleshoot ControlLogix hardware\nBe able to use RSLinx\, RSWho\, Communication Drivers\, Set IP Addresses\nCreate a ControlLogix project from scratch\nBe able to interpret and use Digital & Analog Base Tags\, Alias Tags\nKnow when to use (and how to find/monitor/edit) Controller Scoped vs. Program Scoped Tags\nUse correct Data Types & Data Structures with ladder logic tags\nCreate and use Tasks\, Programs\, Routines\nProgram & Troubleshoot Bit Level Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Ladder Logic Timer Instructions\nProgram & Troubleshoot Level Ladder Logic Counter Instructions\nProgram & Troubleshoot Data Transfer Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Boolean Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Mathematical Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Comparison Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Program Control Ladder Logic\nProgram & Troubleshoot Data Exchange Between Controllers (Produce\, Consume\, MSG)\nProgram & Troubleshoot System Instructions (GSV\, SSV)\nEffectively Use Software Utilities (Searching\, Bookmarks\, Trending\, Toggling\, Forcing)\nUtilize Predictive & Preventative Maintenance Measures\nIdentify and Resolve Common Controller Faults\nUse & Interpret Fault Routines Effectively\nIdentify Root Cause of I/O Connection Errors and Problems \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  March 1 – 4 \, 2027 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) IP Grant: $995 \n\n\n\nThis course is supported through our Industry Partnership Grant to reduce the registration cost. \n\n\n\nContact us to join the Industry Partnership Consortium.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-level-2-maintenance-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T022704Z CREATED:20260617T022638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T022704Z UID:10000337-1804010400-1804021200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:CNC III DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Using our machining lab\, this course is designed to continue to build on CNC I and II with the addition of hands-on training in setting up and operating our CNC Machining Centers and Turning centers. \nCNC III will give students a proficient level of programming and machining experience of various machine parts in milling and turning \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Course Outline: \n• Creation of two\, and three axis programs for CNC machining centers and turning centers\n• Learn Part Setups and verification of various CNC programs on machining Centers and Turning centers\n• Apply Speeds and Feed calculations\n• Run parts and inspect \nStudents will need access to a computer outside of class hours \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 2 – May 6\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & Th \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $975 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1460 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/cnc-iii/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T023109Z CREATED:20260617T023107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023109Z UID:10000338-1804010400-1804021200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems. It is designed for use in the electrical industry\, and related fields. The course includes new and expanded coverage of NFPA 70E® requirements\, and motor nameplate interpretation. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for troubleshooting various electrical and electronic systems. Students will learn step-by-step troubleshooting procedures and engage in hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts presented. The course also aims to familiarize students with the latest industry standards and requirements.\nCourse Outline: \n• Troubleshooting and Basic Electrical Theory\n• Understanding Symbols\, Circuits\, and Meter Terminology\n• Working with Meters and Special Meters\n• Troubleshooting Relays\, Starters\, and Motors\n• Understanding Power Distribution and Power Quality\n• Working with Electric Motor Drives\, Lighting Circuits\, and Power Distribution Systems \nStudents must have electrical knowledge or have taken the Industrial Motor Controls. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 2 – March 23\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & Th \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $875 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1160 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-troubleshooting-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T023941Z CREATED:20260617T023939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T023941Z UID:10000339-1804528800-1804539600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Hydraulics DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give students an understanding of basic physics and the ability to recognize definitions for force\, friction\, and inertia. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will be able to describe atmospheric pressure and its effects on pumping systems\, recognize pump captivation and locate its cause\, identify different types of pumps and explain their operation\, perform calculations and formulas\, and identify hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. \nCourse Outline: \n\nPerform calculations\nDraw static hydraulic systems to calculate the force of a cylinder\nIdentify and explain the operation of check valves\, two\, three and four way valves and control valves\nExplain how a check valve is used\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 8 – April 14\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M &\,W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Partner- Carlisle Location \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 1080 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1620 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/hydraulics/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T025552Z CREATED:20260617T025549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T025552Z UID:10000340-1804528800-1804539600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Motor Controls DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will introduce the students to industrial motor control technology and troubleshooting techniques. Each student will wire several industrial motor control circuits employing motor starters\, relays\, timers\, etc. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to recognize the various elements of motor controls and the techniques used to maintain them in an industrial environment. The student will develop a sound understanding of relay control circuits and motor starters. \nCourse Outline:\n• Rebuilding a relay\n• Design and draw an industrial control circuit\n• Wire a control panel\n• Reversing starters by designing several control circuits\n• Basic kinematics and programming \nPre-Requisite: Student should have working knowledge or have taken the Electrical 1 class \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 8 – April 7\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M &\,W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 1080 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1620 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-motor-controls-3/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T025845Z CREATED:20260617T025844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T025845Z UID:10000341-1804528800-1804539600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Math III DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers the study of Oblique Triangles using Law of Sines/Cosines\, Areas/Volumes/Weights of Geometric shapes\, and Cartesian/Polar Coordinates. Also included is the application of Basic Machine Shop formulas found in the Machinery’s Handbook\, Measurement labs including: Precision Gage Blocks\, Thread Measurement over Wires\, etc.\, and working with Compound Angles. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of this course\, the student will have gained an understanding of how to: apply basic machine shop formulas to practical applications\, establish Cartesian and Polar coordinates\, work with Tolerancing and clearance/interference fits\, calculate basic Compound angles. \nCourse Outline: \n\nOblique triangles: Law of Sines and Cosines\nAreas & Volumes of Geometric shapes\nCartesian and Polar Coordinates\nPractical precision measurement\nComplex practical machine applications\nCompound Angles\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 8- May 12\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M &\,W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 695 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1040 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-math-iii/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T030203Z CREATED:20260617T030201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T030203Z UID:10000342-1806429600-1806440400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:GDT DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is a study of the geometric controls set forth in the ASME Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard.\nUpon completion of the course the student will demonstrate a beginner’s level ability to interpret a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to communicate product definition information. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Datums & Part Immobilization\nPosition & Basic Dimensioning \nSize & Form Concepts\nOrientation Controls\nProfile Tolerancing\nRunout Circulation & Total \nPre Requisite: Students must have taken Blueprint Reading & Math 1 or have the skillset before taking this class. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: March 30- May 4\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 500 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 735 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/gdt/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T211545Z CREATED:20260524T151934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T211545Z UID:10000299-1807518600-1807545600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Level 3- Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4-day advanced training program provides students with hands-on experience using the advanced control and diagnostic capabilities of the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Programmable Controller and the Studio5000 programming software package. Application troubleshooting exercises are used throughout the course to give students hands-on experience solving typical problems encountered in the factory. \nThis Advanced course is for students who have taken Level 1 & 2 or who have working knowledge of PLCs. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will learn: \n➢ Troubleshoot programs utilizing all commonly used instructions of the ControlLogix Programmable Controller.\n➢ Effectively use a programming terminal for entering\, editing\, and troubleshooting programs.\n➢ Utilize the diagnostic capabilities of the ControlLogix system to aid in systems troubleshooting.\n➢ Properly connect and establish communications over an Ethernet network.\n➢ Setup and configure Analog Input and Output cards for Ø-1ØVDC and 4-2ØmA applications.\n➢ Setup BSL instructions for parts tracking.\n➢ Setup FIFO/LIFO File instructions to track part numbers.\n➢ Diagnose PID faults to find bad thermocouples\, RTD’s and actuators.\n➢ Make small changes to PID loops to increase system efficiency.\n➢ Create and test an AOI instruction. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  April 12 – 15 \, 2027 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) IP Grant: $995 \n\n\n\nThis course is supported through our Industry Partnership Grant to reduce the registration cost. \n\n\n\nContact us to join the Industry Partnership Consortium.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-level-3-maintenance-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T030819Z CREATED:20260617T030436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T030819Z UID:10000343-1808244000-1808254800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Mechanical Power Transmission DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to instruct students on proper removal and installation of bearings\, pulleys\, chains\, sprockets\, gears\, and couplings. Also covered are lubrication and troubleshooting techniques. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will learn proper alignment procedures and will perform alignment on chain drives and belt drives. The student will also learn the 4-step coupling alignment procedure and perform it on shafts and couplings using a dial indicator. \nCourse Outline:\n• Identify and select the proper replacement\, removal\, and install bearings\n• Select and replace belts\, pulleys\, chains\, sprockets\, and\n• gears\n• Install and align drive couplings\n• Identify and select the proper lubricant for machine applications\n• Perform parallel and series shaft alignment\n• Check the loading on a machine and determine the root cause for overloading\nPrerequisite- Industrials Mechanics or approval from our training team. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: April 20 – June 1\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 1025 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1550 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/mechanical-power-transmission/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T155520Z CREATED:20260714T155513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T155520Z UID:10000373-1808742600-1808755200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 1 - York DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. \nBecome a confident leader who is ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \nThis all NEW 14 hour certificate program is facilitated by one of Franklin Coveys highly requested trainer’s. Receive the tools to take your supervision abilities to the next level. Become a confident leader ready to take charge of your department and learn how to treat your employees with dignity and respect. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The course will provide potential or current supervisors with the basic tools and skillsets to “get results through other people”. \nParticipants will have the opportunity for peer interaction plus the ability to discuss real-life scenarios with instructors that have extensive training and supervisory experience. \nIf have been recently promoted\, working on your career goals or a seasoned supervisor\, then this program is for you! \nTopics include: \n\nRoles in Management\nCommunicating clear expectations\nDelegating\nBuilding trusting relationships through the DISC model\nProviding feedback\nTraining/Coaching\nProviding recognition\nResolving conflict while maintaining morale\n\n* This course is also available for onsite company specific.* \nWant to earn the Master Supervision Certificate?  Complete all 3 levels & two elective courses. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: April 26th – May 17th\, 2027Sessions: 4 consecutive MondaysTimes: 12:30 pm – 4 pmLocation: The Manufacturer’s Association- 3405 Board Road\, York PACost (member): $725Non Member: $1050 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-1-york-4/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T030747Z CREATED:20260617T030745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T030747Z UID:10000344-1808762400-1808773200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Motor Drives DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will teach students fundamentals of Variable Frequency Drives for AC Motors and Variable Speed Drives for DC Motors. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The students will learn theory of operation and to size\, install\, and program VFD’s and VSD’s. \nCourse Outline:\n• Proper installation guidelines\n• Starting and Stopping\n• Programming using built-in interface\n• Programming using a PC\n• Control using a PLC \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: April 26 – May 19\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 850 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1275 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/motor-drives-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T155314Z CREATED:20260714T155307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T155314Z UID:10000374-1808829000-1808841600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Supervisory 2 - York DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Advance your supervision knowledge to the next level.\nThis 14-hour course will provide seasoned supervisors with the advanced tools and skills needed to help employees PERFORM at their peak. Participants will have the opportunity for peer interaction plus the ability to discuss real-life scenarios with an instructor with extensive training and supervisory experience. \nRequirements:\nSince this course is a direct follow up to Supervisor 1: Basic Supervisor Certificate\, applicants must have completed that Basic course (or have completed similar Supervisor Training elsewhere) \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Requirements: \n\nApplicants must complete all four classes\nCourse completion is required for Master Supervisor Certification\n\nTopics Include: \n\nLeadership skills assessment\nEmotional Intelligence\nGoal Setting and time management\nWorkplace Civility\nAdapting through DiSC\nFeedback practice\nCoaching skill building\, and the GROW model\nWin/win conflict resolution\nMotivation theories\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:              April 27th – May 18th\, 2027Sessions:         4 Tuesdays SessionsTimes:               12:30 – 4 pmLocation:        MA Training 3405 Board Road \, suite 100 York PA 17406Cost (member): $725Cost (non-member): $1050 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/supervisory-2-york-2/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Course,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T031134Z CREATED:20260617T031133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T031134Z UID:10000345-1809936000-1809964800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Statistical Process Controls DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n SPC covers statistical methods to monitor and control a process for early detection and prevention of problems\, rather than the correction of problems after they have occurred. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This course is designed to teach the participant to solve problems\, reduce errors and improve customer service by examining a variety of problem solving and planning techniques applied to the production/manufacturing or service delivery process. \n\nIntroduction to manufacturing process variation\nQuality cost concept\nSampling and probability\nPre-control charting\nX bar and R control charts\nAttribute vs variable charting\nControl chart interpretation\nRoot Cause Analysis\nProcess capability ratios and usage\nApplied statistical methods\nPreventative vs. corrective actions\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: May 10 – 14\,2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M -F \n\n\n\nTimes: 8 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 700 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 1050 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/statistical-process-controls/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270525T210000 DTSTAMP:20260629T153558Z CREATED:20260617T031427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153558Z UID:10000346-1811268000-1811278800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Communications DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Communication is extremely important in a manufacturing environment. It’s not simply a case of saving time\, or rushing to get a production order completed but\, in many instances\, communication when working in a production environment is all about SAFETY – and could mean the difference between life and death. \nThis comprehensive 24-hour course can make you a top communicator in your work environment!\nThis course is designed to give students an understanding of basic industrial communication skills and the importance of going beyond everyday verbal communication. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will be able to describe the role self-esteem has in affecting communication\, and how proper use of language helps stop communication perception errors. Students will also learn the six barriers to interpersonal communication\, verbal boundaries\, and better understand perceptual differences. \nCourse Outline: \n\nAttitude: Four elements of attitudes. Defining the word ‘attitude’ Analyzing your attitude. Three types of attitudes. Six truisms about self-talk. Developing an attitude that communicates positive-ness and the effect of quality of communications.\nTemperament: Personal style Inventory (what is your temperament profile). How can temperaments cause communication problems? Review of temperament profiles. How our personal profile can affect the quality of our communications.\nBehavior: Attitude and temperament plus behavior impacts our communications. Interpersonal Influence Inventory. Four basic types of behavior. How does behavior impact communications? Review of behavioral profiles. Four types of declarative statements.\nThe Process: What constitutes excellent communications. How messages are filtered. Overcoming interpersonal communications barriers. Adult literacy and its effect on communication. The five major problems you can encounter. The ‘climate’. Meaning of words. Communications and anger; reflective listening. Roadblocks to Effective communications. Attentive Observer: Importance of ‘body language’. Communicating across shifts. Application of Communication Techniques.\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: May 25 – June 10\, 2027 ( no class on 5/31/27) \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center- 3405 Board Road\, York PA \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 475 \n\n\n\nNON Member Cost: $ 715 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-communications/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR