Providing your employees with education and training relevant to their job responsibilities is an investment that pays tremendous dividends. The WCCT is continuing to develop programs that satisfy the major employment needs of the concrete and concrete products industries. All segments of these industries are encouraged to contact us at either +1.989.354.1072 or via e-mail to discuss individual training possibilities.
Register online using links for each class below.
5-Day Workshops
Concrete Masonry Technology
Concrete Masonry Technology
Concrete Masonry Technology covers all aspects of manufacturing concrete products. In an easy to follow structured format, the class covers raw material components (cement, water, aggregate, admixtures and pigment), hands on aggregate sieve analysis, multi aggregate blending, mix designs, manufacture of product and curing fundamentals. It really is the complete package which will produce an immediate impact within your operations. Be assured that after the completion of class, students will have a working understanding of all aspects of raw materials, mixing sequence, mix designs and curing to champion this knowledge when they return back to their facilities.
Price: USD $1150
Vibrapac®
Vibrapac®
The Vibrapac® concrete products machine course is a hands on study of the proper machine adjustments, electronics and electrical schematic print reading of the V3 Vibrapac® concrete products machines. Students are given troubleshooting problems as a practical application of these topics.
Price: USD $1150
Advanced Vibrapac®
Advanced Vibrapac®
The Advanced Vibrapac® course provides more extensive hands-on work for practical application in concrete products production, both mechanical and electrical. Students are required to adjust a concrete products machine to low height and to manufacture concrete products in class. Electrical sessions cover Allen-Bradley programmable controllers. Greater concentration is applied to schematic print reading and ladder logic diagnosis. Before attending this course, students must complete the Vibrapac® course.
Price: USD $1150
Electronic Controls
Electronic Controls
The Electronic Controls course includes an in-depth study of electrical wiring and programmable logic controllers. Applications and troubleshooting for Allen-Bradley programmable controllers are studied. Practical applications and troubleshooting will be covered on concrete products machines, Multi-Spade Besser-Matic® loader/unloaders and cubers.
Price: USD $1150
Product Handling & Curing
Product Handling & Curing
The Product Handling course covers all aspects of the handling once product has been manufactured. Adjustments, schematic print reading and solid state circuitry is covered for: E-Model & Multi-Spade Besser-Matic loaders/unloaders, LSC & PTS handling systems, curing, depalleter, turnover, splitter and both semi-automatic & automatic cuber types. The curing session has been added to the curriculum whereas students will gain an understanding of why we cure product and the benefits of proper curing fundamentals.
Price: USD $1150
Advanced Concrete Masonry Technology
Advanced Concrete Masonry Technology
In this class students will cover products such as segmental retaining walls, pavers and advanced architectural products. It will also cover the use of core pullers and an in‐depth look at material variegation / blending of colors to create a unique product appearance. All machine types, including Cam machines, Servopac® and competitive equipment (plate vibration/large pallet equipment) will be covered. Pertinent ASTM specifications for specialty products, recycled materials and their use in our industry will be discussed. This class is well suited for concrete technicians, quality personnel or advanced machine operators.
Price: USD $1150
3-Day Workshops
Executive Session
Executive Session
The Executive Session is a condensed version of the Concrete Masonry Technology and Vibrapac® Blockmakers Workshops® tailored to upper management. New products, programs and current issues are also discussed in a round-table format with industry executives and professionals.
Price: USD $850
Note: The Executive Session does not qualify for Master Blockmaker certification.
Tuition
- 5-day Blockmakers Workshops®: $1150
- Executive Session (2-1/2 days): $850
- Prices subject to change
Blockmakers Workshop Hours
- All classes begin at 8:00 AM Eastern on the starting day.
- 5-day Workshops finish at 12:00 PM on Friday.
- 3-day Workshops finish at 5:00 PM on the third day.
Registration
- Applications should be received 30 days before the first day of class.
- Paid applications determine if classes will be held.
- Applications with payment will be given first priority.
- Classes with low enrollments may be canceled. Hold travel arrangements until the class is confirmed one month prior to start date.
Important Details
- Classes with low enrollment may be canceled. Hold travel arrangements until the class is confirmed one month prior to start date.
- Checks and money orders payable to Besser Company.
- Registrations cannot be processed without payment.
- If you cancel, refunds include a $100 processing fee.
- If we cancel, refunds will be reimbursed 100%. Workshops are canceled when enrollments are below minimum of 7 students.
- The World Center for Concrete Technology, Besser Company and Alpena Community College are not responsible for any other expenses incurred as a result of a class cancellation.
- Photographs will be taken of all classes. Inform the instructor if you do not wish to appear in promotional materials.
- Students are encouraged to secure their own translator if one is required.
- The World Center for Concrete Technology strives to accommodate all students. If you require special assistance please contact us.
- Please refer to Area Information for lodging, transportation and area details.
