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Improving Hands On Training Workshop

The Hands-On Process Operator Training is an 8-hour program designed to enhance the skills of technical trainers teaching process operators. We will focus on hands-on learning strategies and real-world application, providing actionable tools to help operators develop the practical skills needed for success in industrial environments.

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What Will I Learn?

Unlock your potential in the Improving Hands-On Process Operator Training workshop! Designed for dedicated instructors and trainers, this workshop provides practical methods using HOT models to engage process operators effectively. Here’s what you’ll discover:

Improved Hands-on Teaching Skills

Uncover why immersive learning experiences are key to developing practical skills and fostering deeper learner engagement.

Real-World Applications

Participate in practical exercises, including pump operations, lineups, filters, swaps, and lockout/tagout procedures, that mirror the challenges your trainees will face in the field.

Instructional Strategies for Modern Learners

Gain proven tools and techniques to deliver impactful, hands-on training tailored to diverse learning styles, ensuring every participant thrives. Designed for adult learners, the course emphasizes teaching newer generations using technology like simulations, keeping your training relevant and engaging for today’s workforce.

Adapting to Learning Styles

Master strategies to engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners, creating an inclusive environment that boosts confidence and retention.

Assessing Performance

Discover how to effectively evaluate learner progress through practical, skills-based assessments that highlight achievements and areas for growth.

By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with actionable strategies and real-world exercises that enhance your training approach and empower your trainees to succeed. Through a learning-by-doing approach, you’ll help learners connect theory to practice, creating confident, capable operators.

Event Details

November 19, 2024
7:30AM – 4:30PM 

San Jacinto College Center For Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology
7901 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507

This is a free event (RSVP is required). Breakfast & Lunch is provided. We will supply gloves, hard hats and safety glasses.

Lab Clothing Requirements: 

Long Pants
Closed-Toe Shoes
Shirts with Sleeves (long sleeve is not required)

Course Schedule

7:30AM – 8:00AM 
Check-in & Breakfast

8:00AM – 11:30AM
Morning Sessions

11:30AM – 12:30PM
Lunch

12:30PM – 4:30PM
Afternoon Sessions

Meet Your Guest Speaker Mike Newell

As an Automation Engineer for Polaris Engineering and Construction, Mike Newell brings an unmatched depth of experience. He has the distinction of having personally commissioned and started every single Polaris Hands-On Training (HOT) unit. With more than 30 years of direct experience in real-world industrial settings, Mike’s expertise lies in the seamless integration of advanced automation systems into daily operations. Join Mike at the workshop and learn how to transform your approach to hands-on training with proven strategies that directly translate into better-prepared, more skilled operators.