Minneapolis, MN - Registration is now open for five online courses from the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) and Kansas State University (K-State) Distance Education Program.
These online courses run from May 12 – June 16, and registration closes Wednesday, May 6. Each course costs $700 for GEAPS members and $965 for non-members.
Courses are open to anyone, even if they are not a GEAPS member or a student enrolled at K-State.
Online registration and more information on courses are available on the GEAPS/K-State Distance Education Program website.
GEAPS 511: Grain Facilities Planning and Design II
This advanced course provides a practical, real-world foundation for those responsible for helping plan and design grain facilities.
Lectures cover site selection, rail planning, safety, security, roofing, storage and other considerations.
Some lectures revisit topics from GEAPS 510: Facilities Planning and Design I in more depth.
GEAPS 520: Grain Quality Management
This course is a resource for anyone responsible for grain quality, including those who work with storing and conditioning, aerating, drying, pest control or mycotoxin management.
Participants learn about quality control, measurement methods and international grain-grading standards.
GEAPS 544: Preventing and Responding to Grain Dust Explosions
The most effective way to prevent grain-dust explosions is to understand in detail what causes them and then take sustained action to factor down the risks.
Lectures cover regulations, preventative measures and how to respond.
GEAPS 554: Grain Elevator Equipment Maintenance
Learn preventive maintenance techniques, where to look for problems and how to safely fix equipment used in everyday grain facilities operations.
The course covers methodology and different types of equipment.
GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams
This course focuses on interpretation, use and creation of process-flow diagrams, especially in grain handling and processing facilities.
It will discuss the purposes, benefits and limitations of flow diagrams, and investigate how diagrams depict processes in facilities devoted to grain-handling, feed processing, grain dry milling and wet-process separation.
At the end of the course, students will be required to develop a relatively simple flow chart.
Credential Bundle
GEAPS 520 is one of six courses required for the Credential in Grain Operations Management.
Earning a credential is a great way to build your knowledge base and show your boss you are ready to take the next step in your career.
With GEAPS’ new bundle pricing, anyone who purchases five courses for the credential gets the final course free, a savings of $700 for GEAPS members and $965 for non-members.
For more information, please contact Tom Sedlacek at 763-999-4300 or tom@geaps.com