GCCC to Offer Two Non-Credit Industrial Maintenance Training Courses
[Garden City, KS] June 18, 2026 -- Garden City Community College's Personal Enrichment program will offer two one-day, non-credit industrial maintenance courses this summer, providing participants with practical, hands-on training in skills that are valuable across manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial settings.
The first course, Introduction to Vibration Analysis, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 1301 of the John Collins Vocational Building.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of vibration analysis, industry terminology, the benefits of vibration monitoring, common causes of machine vibration, and participate in hands-on lab demonstrations. The course is designed for beginners with no prior experience, maintenance personnel, industrial technicians, and anyone interested in predictive maintenance.
The second course, Precision Measurement, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also in Room 1301 of the John Collins Vocational Building.
This hands-on course covers tape measure fundamentals, caliper operation, micrometer measurement techniques, dial indicator usage, torque measurement basics, and the proper use of torque tools. Participants will also complete hands-on lab exercises using industry-standard measurement equipment. The course is designed for individuals of all experience levels, whether they are entering the field or looking to sharpen their skills.
Both courses will be taught by Dale Gannett, Industrial Machine Maintenance instructional staff at Garden City Community College, who brings extensive industry knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. The cost is $100 per attendee per course.
Registration is now open online.
For questions about the course, contact Dale Gannett at dale.gannett@gcccks.edu. For questions about registration or payment, contact Vianeit Lugo, Community Education Coordinator/Admin Assistant for Tech Ed Division, at vianeit.lugo@gcccks.edu.
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