Training seminars and Trade Shows

Come and see us at the following Tradeshows in 2009:

19-22 April	Alternative Fuel Vehicles	Orlando, FL
20-23 April	SAE World Congress	Detroit, MI
10-13 Aug	Plug-in 2009	Long Beach, CA
8-10 Sept	VPPC Vehicle Propulsion	Dearborn, MI
22-24 Sept	Quality Expo	Chicago, IL
6-8 Oct	Commercial Vehicle Engineering	Chicago, IL
27-29 Oct	Testing Expo	Novi, MI
3-6 Nov	SEMA Show	Las Vegas, Nevada
1-3 Dec	EDTA	Washington, DC

Planned seminars

Root Cause Seminars

VCA North America has put together this informative event to help you understand Root Cause Analysis. Come learn, have lunch, and receive a certificate for the completion of the Understanding Root Cause Course.

Learning Objectives:	Who should Attend:
Practical Application of Root Cause Analysis Review of Methods Case Studies Systemic approach to corrective action	Anyone actively involved in planning,developing or managing a quality system to satisfy the requirements of, ISO 9001 ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 quality management systems.

Understanding - ISO 14001:2004

A review of the ISO 14001 -2004 standard for thorough understanding, as well as a discussion of each clause

Learning Objectives:

Who should Attend:

Definition and use of the basic EMS terminology
Participation in exercises to better understand the purpose and role of the internal EMS auditor
Learning and practicing effective communication skills and techniques, including effective questioning and conflict management
Planning, preparing and performing an internal EMS audit.

Anyone actively involved in planning, developing or managing a quality/environmental system to satisfy the requirements of, ISO 9001 ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 quality and environmental management systems.

ISO 9001 & TS/ISO 16949

Details on a forthcoming rule changes course available here: ISO 9001:2008 & TS/ISO 16949 Rule Changes Course - 09-16-09 (PDF 45.7KB)

Hazardous Waste Training

One day training covering both requirements - now confirmed as 29th July 2009 - Atlanta Airport, Georgia - HazMat training (PDF 164KB). Training will include practical examples pertaining to hazardous waste management and hazardous material shipments:

Hazardous waste determinations
DOT packaging exercise
Shipping papers

For more information on planned seminars, please contact us - general@vcana.com