This course provides advanced tools for solving real-world problems in Microsoft Excel 2019: lookup and decision-making functions, auditing and error-handling, array functions, date and text functions, importing and exporting, what-if-analysis, and macros.

Excel Level 3 is a continuation of Level 2, participants should have those skills before taking Excel Level 3. Course objectives are If Statements, Lookup Functions, Date and Text Functions, What-If Analysis, Exporting, Importing using Power Pivot, Simple Macros and Form Tools.

The Forklift Operator course satisfies OSHA training standards for employees who operate forklifts as part of their job. Topics Include forklift basics, types of forklifts, forklift body parts, inspection checks, safe operation, and material handling. The course includes three hours of classroom instruction and a skills demonstration that allows participants to practice the safe operation of a forklift.

Learn basic programming, maintenance and trouble-shooting PLC based industrial controls using PLC trainers with Allen Bradley/ Rockwell Automation Control-Logix hardware and Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx software. This will allow you to benefit from vendor training on specific equipment. The central processing unit is an L36 ERM. The basic operating principles of all PLCs, their inputs and outputs (discrete and analog), programming, maintenance, and networking will be covered. Hands on approach to Factory Talk View is also included.

Ken Walsh

Ken Walsh started his career as an Electrical Engineer developing automated sawmill equipment. Ken worked for Rockwell Automation for Nearly 20 years as a field support engineer.

• Experience in Automation Systems, software, System Design, Pneumatics, Electric Motor Drives, Panel Design, logic controllers, HMI project management, startup, troubleshooting and repair with disciplines applied across a multitude of industries.
• Broad knowledge of general automation, networks, motion control, drive systems and process control that spans across multiple control vendors.
• Experience with networks and communications includes: Controlnet, Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus.

In this 4-hour course, students learn how to use standard measurement tools used in manufacturing. Instruction will include how to align, calibrate, and read tape measure/rule, calipers, and micrometers. Material covered will include measurement related math principles of calculating fractions and decimals, using the metric system, and conversions. Competency will be demonstrated through practical application. Students will use various tools to measure dimensions of known objects, and check part dimensions to determine if they meet tolerance standards. 

This course provides in-depth training for employees and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace. The course is for all management levels - first responders, safety professionals, manufacturing / production, and healthcare. Course covers how to identify safety and health hazards in the workplace, how to file an OSHA complaint, electrical Safety, general ergonomics, personal and protective equipment, workplace emergencies, blood-borne pathogens, machine Guarding, and more.

Join us for a hands-on cooking experience where we explore the rich flavors of French cuisine. In this class, we will prepare three classic dishes that bring together tradition and culinary artistry:

Coq Au Vin – A deliciously tender chicken simmered in red wine, mushrooms, onions, and a bouquet of herbs. This comforting dish captures the essence of French country cooking.

Gratin Savoyard – A creamy, cheesy, and perfectly golden potato dish, layered with rich flavors that will transport you straight to the French Alps.

Focaccia Bread – Learn to bake this soft, aromatic Italian bread, infused with olive oil and herbs, perfect for pairing with your meal.

Participants will work in pairs to cook the meal and then sit down to enjoy their creations.

You will be cooking with a partner so bring someone, if you do not have a partner, we can try to pair you with someone.

Ages eighteen and up.

Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back. No tank tops, short sleeve shirts are ok. 

ASUN’s Workplace Essentials is a for-credit course powered by Franklin Covey’s LeaderU platform. Course content is used by Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world—and is based on international bestselling books and client engagements. Students taking the courses will gain an advantage by learning essential mindsets and skillsets, now—and be ready to execute organizational goals effectively.

Workplace Essentials will be delivered as a hybrid course with certain components delivered in-person.  The course can be customized to meet workforce needs. The Workplace Essentials course is approximately 45 hours in length, 24 hours in-person and remaining hours online. 

The following certificate course will be delivered in-person:

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Signature Edition 4.0        

Students will complete two of the following online courses:

• The 5 Choices for Extraordinary Productivity
• Leading at the Speed of Trust Foundations
• The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership 
• Presentation Advantage
• Meeting Advantage
• Writing Advantage      

Please contact Charles Walker at (870) 680-8717 or charles_walker@asun.edu  for more details. 

This 4-hour course is designed to introduce various hand and power tools used in manufacturing. Instruction will include identification, application, safe use, and maintenance of common tools. Students will use various tools to develop understanding of their functions. Competency will be demonstrated through practical application.