IGMA IG Fabricator Certificate Program
Training the New Generation of Insulating Glass Fabricators “Training Millennials in the Workplace? Teach them the same way you reach them. Old tactics are Kryptonite for todays attention spans” Julie Veloz
Todays Adult Learning Typical training events return little for the resources invested How we train doesn’t match how we learn We ignore opportunities to leverage technology that is literally in our hands We have learners interact with each other, or the content but not both together Clark Quinn Revolutionize Learning & Development
Todays Adult Training Requirements Relevant Must be an “Experience” not an “Event” Distributed over space and time Focused on performance Segue from Novice to Practitioner to Expert Smart device incorporated, not considered an afterthought
Plans for First IG Supervisor Session Four, 4 hour sessions Sessions designed for the Insulating Glass Novice, Practitioner and Expert Attendees can select which sessions to attend based on industry experience Presented at Fenestration Test Facility Scheduled to allow travel in morning and afternoon to minimize time away.
Learning Buckets 45 to 50 minute buckets of knowledge 10 to 15 minutes of review or quiz Four buckets per session Sessions are based on level of expertise Attendees select & pay by session Buckets recorded for later delivery on line or on demand via smart devices Additional buckets added as developed
Novice (Basic Knowledge) General Industry and IG Knowledge Terms & Technical Standards IG Theory (MTV, Adhesion, Adsorption….) Safety
Practitioner I (Productivity) IG Assembly Preparation & Fabrication Equipment Operation Supervisor Skills Managing the Process
Practitioner II (Quality) Quality Control Information Management Storage, Handling & Transportation Field Installation & Application Considerations
Expert (Certification & Testing) IGU Design Considerations, Compatibility In House Testing & Vendor Qualification Certification & Testing Failure Analysis
Sample Schedule
Requirements Relevant – Designed specifically for the IG fabricator Must be an “Experience” not an “Event”- All sessions will include laboratory and hands on experiences Distributed over space and time – Buckets are targeted and concise, delivered on demand Focused on performance – Buckets designed to improve or confirm manufacturing processes Segue from Novice to Practitioner to Expert – Buckets are designed for different levels of experience Smart device incorporated, not considered an afterthought – Plan to make available on demand via smart devices