The GEAPS/Kansas State University (K-State) Distance Education Program will offer 32 courses in 2020.
Every course required for the credentials in Grain Operations Management and Grain Processing Management will be available over the course of the year.
Registration is currently open for each course.
Chris Blair, regional manager for NEW Cooperative, chairs GEAPS’ committee that oversees distance education. According to Blair, the schedule will appeal to a wide range of operations professionals.
“Whether you are new to the industry, or just want to stay up-to-date on the latest safety practices, our online program has you covered ,” Blair says. “Courses are available on their own, or you can pursue all six courses to earn a credential.”
Courses consist of peer-reviewed online narrated PowerPoint presentations, assignments and quizzes. Each course is self-paced, allowing participants to proceed at their own rate over five weeks. Courses cost $700 for GEAPS members, and $965 for non-members. Registration for all courses is currently open on the program website.
Save Big with Blocks of Registrations
GEAPS offers a volume discount program to make training groups of employees more cost effective. The program allows you to save up to 20 percent on the member rate for courses by purchasing blocks of 10 or more courses at once. Blocks can be used to register any member of your company for courses, whether they are a GEAPS member or not.
2020 Course Schedule
Jan. 7 – Feb. 11
Registration closes Dec. 31
GEAPS 500: Introduction to Grain Operations
GEAPS 501: Management Basics for Grain Facility Supervisors: Understanding Key Roles and Responsibilities
GEAPS 541: Developing an Effective Safety Culture at Your Company
GEAPS 550: Materials Handling I
Feb. 18 – March 24
Registration closes Feb. 12, 2020
GEAPS 506: The Grain Industry in Canada: Climate, Crops, People
GEAPS 510: Facilities Planning and Design I
GEAPS 522: FGIS Grain Inspection Orientation
GEAPS 551: Materials Handling II
March 31 – May 5, 2020
Registration closes March 25, 2020
GEAPS 525: Management of Pests in Stored Grain
GEAPS 540: Entry Level Safety
GEAPS 546: Fighting Grain Silo Fires and Smolders
GEAPS 552: Materials Handling III
May 12 – June 16
Registration closes May 6, 2020
GEAPS 511: Grain Facilities Planning and Design II
GEAPS 520: Grain Quality Management
GEAPS 544: Preventing and Responding to Grain Dust Explosions
GEAPS 554: Grain Elevator Equipment Maintenance
GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams
June 23 – July 28
Registration closes June 17
GEAPS 530: Quality Management Systems for Bulk Materials Handling Operations
GEAPS 545: Grain Entrapment: Causes, Prevention and Rescue
GEAPS 555: Advanced and Preventive Maintenance for Grain Facilities: Conveyance Equipment
GEAPS 600: Overview of Milling Principles
Aug. 4 – Sept. 8
Registration closes July 29
GEAPS 500: Introduction to Grain Operations
GEAPS 501: Management Basics for Grain Facility Supervisors: Understanding Key Roles and Responsibilities
GEAPS 542: Electrical Safety for Grain and Processing Facilities
GEAPS 550: Materials Handling I
Sept. 15 – Oct. 20
Registration closes Sept. 9
GEAPS 510: Facilities Planning and Design I
GEAPS 520: Introduction to Grain Quality Management
GEAPS 524: Grain Drying
GEAPS 620: Grain Receiving, Cleaning and Conditioning
Oct. 27 – Dec. 8
Registration closes Oct. 21
GEAPS 521: Grain Aeration
GEAPS 530: Quality Management Systems for Bulk Materials Handling Operations
GEAPS 540: Entry Level Safety
GEAPS 630: Quality Control/Quality Assurance Practices in Flour Milling
