PMMI U Launches E-Training With "Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery" - 06.12.09

Arlington, Va.; June 12, 2009

PMMI, the leading packaging supply chain association, has launched "Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery," an online self-study course open to all packaging professionals. The e-course is offered through PMMI U, PMMI’s training and development effort.

Developed in cooperation with the University of Florida, "Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery," presents entry-level theory, process and logic of troubleshooting — and applies them specifically to packaging operations. It is designed to help technicians improve observation, thinking and communication skills and become more effective in finding sources of and solutions to machinery problems on the packaging line.

PMMI U can be accessed at www.pmmi.org

Updating Critical Training

Materials in the online course are based on PMMI’s popular technical training manual of the same name, published 1975–1994.

"'Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery' online brings principles of troubleshooting to life with animation, video and interactive exercises. It teaches a logical approach to troubleshooting, so a technician understands what questions to ask — and why — to locate the most likely cause of a problem before making adjustments or repairs," says Maria Ferrante, senior director, training and development, PMMI.

Students can access the course at their convenience, as long as they are connected to the Internet. Because it is online, they can move at their own pace, focusing the bulk of their time and effort on the sections they find more challenging or less familiar.

"This self-guided, online course takes advantage of each trainee's experiences and abilities and makes it possible to obtain the training needed 24/7; at any computer connected to the Internet," Ferrante says.

Short quizzes following each unit ensure students understand the material before moving to the next topic, and a mastery test at the end assesses each participant’s understanding of the subject as a whole.

About PMMI

PMMI is a trade association with more than 540 member companies that manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery, commercially-available packaging machinery components, containers and materials in the United States and Canada. PMMI’s vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging, and its mission is to improve and promote members’ abilities to meet the needs of their customers. PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and EXPO PACK México. Learn more about PMMI at pmmi.org.