For members of the Vitro Certified® Network (VCN), staying at the forefront of industry knowledge is essential for delivering superior quality and maintaining a competitive edge. We offer a suite of online training resources, available exclusively through the VCN member portal, designed to enhance your technical proficiency and expand your industry knowledge, ultimately contributing to better outcomes and improved audit scores.
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Diverse Training Formats for Comprehensive Learning
The VCN online platform offers a multi-faceted approach to education, catering to different learning preferences and operational needs. Members can engage with two primary types of training opportunities:
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Professional Training Modules: Designed for individual learning, these online modules provide in-depth instruction on a specific subject, allowing users to learn at their own convenience. This format is ideal for training new hires, upskilling existing personnel and targeting specific areas for improvement.
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Audit Lunchtime Seminar Series: These resources are available in PowerPoint format and are intended for group settings, often presented by a Vitro auditor during on-site visits. The materials are also available for download, allowing teams to conduct their own internal training sessions.
A Curriculum Focused on Technical Mastery
The VCN training curriculum addresses the most critical aspects of glass fabrication and handling. Key areas of study include:
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Insulating Glass (IG) Technology: IGU construction, from basic components to the nuances of achieving high-quality sealant application and overall unit integrity.
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Glass Cutting and Processing: Scoring and breakout, fissure depth and the relationship between wheel angle and pressure to achieve superior edge quality.
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Coatings and Performance: Evaluation methods, hard-coat vs. soft-coat low-e coatings and advanced topics like magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD).
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Safety and Handling: A strong emphasis is placed on safety protocols, mitigating risk and ensuring a safe working environment.
The Value of Continuous Professional Development
As VCN audit score comparisons demonstrate, facilities that consistently engage with on-site and online training achieve significantly higher performance metrics.
By leveraging these detailed modules and expert-led seminars, your organization can enhance its technical proficiency, improve final product quality and empower your team to meet the industry's most demanding challenges with confidence and expertise.
Accessing Your VCN Training Resources
To access the Professional Training Modules, visit vcnmember.com. A unique login is required. To establish your initial login, please contact Patty Fisher at pfisher@vitro.com.
