When investigating training in the topic of geometric tolerancing, one thing you’ll probably notice is the various options for the format of a class. The two major types are public classes, sometimes referred to as “open enrollment,” and on-site training. There are advantages to each. A public class is ideal for individuals seeking to learn GD&T. Some companies may only have one or two people that need training, and sending them to a public class is a great way to deepen their knowledge (and it’s nice to get a couple of days out of the office). An on-site class is dedicated to a company or a group within that company. This has two distinct advantages:
- First, because an on-site is targeted to one group, the instructor is able to customize the presentation. I always invite participants to bring sample drawings to class to help generate discussion and get them to think more about the correct application of GD&T to their actual parts.
- The second advantage is cost. The on-site package is usually less expensive as compared to individual tuitions at a public course, although there is a threshold number (usually around 5 or 6 people) needed to make the savings apparent.
If you are considering any type of GD&T training, keep these options in mind. Most of the training I conduct is on-site seminars. But we do offer several public courses each year. The public class is three days, and the cost is $995 per person. The schedule for 2008:
- March 31-April 2 Boston area
- June 9-11 Los Angeles area
- July 7-9 Detroit area
- October 20-22 Austin, Texas area
Please contact us about enrollment information for these classes or to schedule your own on-site seminar.
