Convergence Training, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, a producer of industrial training products and operational efficiency tools, has added 60 new courses to its paper manufacturing course library.

 

The courses provide training on fundamental pulping and papermaking processes and include titles such as "Paper Machine Reel Systems," "Power Boiler Basics," and "Kraft Recovery Boiler Fundamentals." 

 

Convergence Training has been steadily rolling out new papermaking courses throughout 2014, with this recent batch of courses adding to its extensive library. Another 60 courses will be available by early 2015.

 

"We’re developing a very strong selection of training content," said Randy Kohltfarber, president of Convergence Training. "And we plan to grow our catalog to the point that there’s no question about where to go to find training for the paper industry."

 

The Convergence courses are 10-40 minutes each in length, and feature a combination of video-based instruction and interactive knowledge assessments. Developed using Convergence’s blend of true-to-life 3D models and motion graphics, the contemporary training materials target newly hired workers, sales, and marketing teams, and experienced personnel starting new positions within a plant.

 

"We have frequent discussions with facilities looking to train up replacements for older, retiring employees," said Kohltfarber. "Papermaking relies on complex processes. It can take years for a machine operator in a paper mill to be considered ‘fully-trained.’ Many facilities don’t have that much time, so courses like the ones we’ve produced can really help them get a younger, less-experienced workforce up-to-speed." 

 

"We create training for a lot of different industries, but we started out in pulp and paper," said Kohltfarber. "We’ve been in these facilities, designing training for these processes for a very long time. We’re providing paper manufacturers around the world access to expert instruction on these topics."

 

More information is available online.