FAQ
Question:
I don’t have a textile background but am required to market
textile in my new job. Do you have a crash course in textiles?
Answer:
TexED offers an excellent course for someone who has no textile background. Textile Fundamentals,
which is a 4-1/2 day course and the cost is $1,295 per person. This is our most popular
core program and provides a comprehensive, introductory study of the entire
textile process from fiber formation through finishing.
Question:
What if something comes up and I can’t attend a short
course that I have already registered for? Is there a penalty
for cancelling?
Answer:
In the event you need to cancel, you have the following options:
substitute a colleague at any time with no charge or penalty or
cancel your registration and get a refund, without penalty,
by notifying the program assistant 10 business days prior to
the start of the course. Your cancellation must be in writing;
a fax is acceptable, 919.515.7614.
Question:
I don’t know Raleigh, NC very well. Can you suggest a hotel?
Answer:
Hotel Information:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/departments/texed/texed_hotel_list.pdf
Question:
I am required to accumulate a certain number of CEU credits
per year. Will I receive CEUs for attending a Professional
Education Course?
Answer:
You will earn CEU credits for College of Textiles Professional
Education Programs. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit
of measurement designed to permanently record an individual’s
non-credit continuing education accomplishments. One CEU credit
is awarded for every 10 contact hours of instruction.
Question:
I can’t afford to be away from my office for a week.
Does the College of Textiles offer any type of distance learning
opportunity?
Answer:
TexED offers Textile Fundamentals eLearning modules for your distance learning
needs. The program consists of 14 modules of instruction. The
complete package covers modules in textile fibers, yarn
manufacturing, knitting, weaving, and dyeing and finishing
of fabrics. The modules can be purchased as a set or individually
and a demo can be viewed at eLearning Opportunities.
Question:
Do you offer any type of certification program?
Answer:
Yes, we do offer a certification program. What makes our program
different from others is that we employ accelerated learning
and simulation methods in all of our courses so the maximum
transfer of skills to the workplace is achieved. The typical
training program transfers to the job only about 30 percent
of what is taught. Our objective is to greatly exceed that
level. The certificate requires that you complete five courses – three
core courses and two electives – within a period of three
years. Each course is three to five days in duration.
For a list of courses: Textile Technology Certificate Program
Question:
What is the difference between Introduction to Nonwoven Products
and Processes and Nonwoven Manufacturing Process Fundamentals?
Answer:
Introduction to Nonwoven Products and Processes is a 3-day
course and is an introduction to nonwoven products, market
and application,
and you will learn how nonwovens are made. This class is
intended
for newcomers to nonwovens.
Nonwoven Manufacturing Process Fundamentals is 3-full
days and 2 half-days of class and is focused on nonwoven
manufacturing fundamentals. This course
has a significant hands-on portion, as well as classroom
instruction
and is intended for engineers who wish to learn more about
nonwoven process fundamentals.
Question:
I’m looking for a course that focuses on cotton,
rather than polyester, and reactive dyeing. Which class would
best provide this information?
Answer:
Although you will learn about both cotton and synthetic fibers, the
Dyeing & Finishing Fundamentals course will best suit your training
needs.
Question:
Does the College of Textiles offer a course on weave design
for textile chemists?
Answer:
For weave design, we recommend the Developing Fabric Properties for Wovens
class. Another option is to allow us to conduct an on-site design class
tailored to fit your company's specific needs.