FASTENER TRAINING WEEK Los Angeles, CA Single-Day Classes for 2026 The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to announce Fastener Training Week in Los Angeles. This Fastener Training Week session offers five days of training spread across August, November and December – providing a more flexible schedule. After completion and passing a final exam, students earn Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation. Day 1: Aug 12 - Fastener Specifications and Terminology Day 2: Aug 13 - Understanding the Bolted Joint Day 3: Nov 11 - Dimensional and Material Specifications Day 4: Nov 12 - Plating & Coating, Print Comprehension, Fastener Quality, and Intro to Fastener Failures Day 5: Dec 10 - Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tours INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Claus, Director of Education and Training, Industrial Fastener Institute LOCATION: TBA. Classes will be held in the Anaheim area DAY 4: Plating & Coating, Print Comprehension, Fastener Quality, and Intro to Fastener Failures Thursday, November 12, 2026 COURSE OVERVIEW: Whether you are a fastener distributor, importer, manufacturer or end-user, knowing about fastener quality can prevent a lot of problems. This hands-on training teaches about sampling plans and instrument calibration, including how to use prints and specifications for inspection and a review of test reports. The course covers quality programs and system requirements, thread inspection, dimensional inspection and inspection of recesses and drives. CURRICULUM: • Essential elements of a fastener supplier (QMS) • The most important fastener quality standards • Risk management – what you must inspect and what you can inspect • When and how to get outside help • Fastener supply chain and essential records • Understanding fastener certifications and test reports • How to best communicate with other quality professionals • Most common causes of fastener quality complaints and how to prevent them • How to develop the fastener quality professional within you • Fastener quality technical resources • What gets us in trouble WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The program is advanced and technical. Participants should have at least two years of experience in fastener sales, purchasing, manufacturing or quality assurance or complete FTI’s three-part Product Training Program in advance. REGISTRATION INCLUDES: A full day of training in a small-group environment; training materials to take back to work; continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments; and a certificate of completion with eligibility for Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation. Please note: Each participant is REQUIRED to bring a calculator. PRICING INFORMATION: Prices are per person; company groups or teams are encouraged to attend. Single-Day Rate - $660 Single-Day Rate (NFDA, IFI, MWFA, NCFA, SFA member) - $560 Single-Day Rate: (Pac-West member) - $528 All-Class Rate - $3300 All-Class Rate (additional participant) - $2800 All-Class Rate (NFDA, IFI, MWFA, NCFA and SFA member) - $2800 All-Class Rate (Pac-West member) - $2640 All-Class Rate (Additional Pac-West, NFDA, IFI, MWFA, NCFA and SFA member) - $2300 QUESTIONS? Contact FTI’s Managing Director, Jo Morris by email or phone at 562- 473-5373. CERTIFIED FASTENER SPECIALIST™ GRADUATES – GET THE PERKS! Being a Certified Fastener Specialist has its perks. Receive 50% off registration for any single day CFS class - plus get access to the CFS Gear Store and order mugs, tumblers, tees, backpacks, polos, vest and more. Contact Jo Morris for details. Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing no later than two weeks before the start of class and are subject to a $350 processing fee. Individuals will receive a written confirmation of cancellation from Fastener Training Institute. All no-shows will be invoiced for full registration fees. The Fastener Training Institute reserves the right to change instructors or cancel seminars and cannot be held responsible for costs incurred other than the registration fee.