Session Information
Things to know:
- Do not send untrained technicians to class
- Review the Handbook 44 self-study guide, provided by KDA
- Pre-registration is mandatory. Class size is limited to 20 participants
- We recommend pre-registering at least 72 hours prior to a training session
- We cannot admit anyone into a session who has not pre-registered
- A confirmation email will be sent to the scale technician and company contact
- Registration finalization will begin 24 hours prior to the first session
Sessions
General Session – Review of state rules/regulations and HB44 materials necessary to certify all commercial scales in Kansas.
Retail Computing – Small Scales up to 60 lb capacity with a division size of .005, .01, and .02. Scales such as scanner, meat department, and deli scales.
Small Scales – All Scales including retail computing up to 2 000 lb. Scales such as dockage, bench, retail computing, platform, and hanging scales.
Large Scales – All Scales over 2000 lb capacity. Scales such as platforms, forklifts, vehicles, livestock, hoppers, and ABWS systems.
Registration
Payment Options
Cost: $100 per module. There is no charge for the mandatory general session.
If you would like an invoice sent to your company, please request Barton’s third party billing authorization form.
Registration fees are subject to change due to legislative changes.
License Inquiries
Please direct licensing inquiries to Aaron Mayer, Senior Administrative Assistant at the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights & Measures, (785) 564-6681 or aaron.mayer@ks.gov.
Retests
Online retesting is no longer available. Technicians who will need to retake the exam will work directly with KDA Division of Weights and Measures to schedule retesting.
2024-2025 Scale Technician CEU Class Schedule
Great Bend
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Date |
8 a.m. |
10 a.m. |
1 p.m. |
3 p.m. |
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Monday |
General Session | Retail Scale Training | ||
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Wednesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Friday |
General Session | Retail Scale Training | ||
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Friday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Tuesday |
General Session | Retail Scale Training | ||
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Wednesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Tuesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training |
Manhattan
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Date |
8 a.m. |
10 a.m. |
1 p.m. |
3 p.m. |
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Monday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Tuesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Wednesday |
General Session | Retail Scale Training | ||
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Wednesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training |
Lawrence
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Date |
8 a.m. |
10 a.m. |
1 p.m. |
3 p.m. |
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Friday |
General Session | Retail Scale Training | ||
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Friday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training | |
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Tuesday |
General Session | Small Scale Training | Large Scale Training |
Locations and Directions
Testing will be available at Barton's Great Bend Campus, Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan, and Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence
Barton Community College
T-163, Technical Building
245 NE 30 Rd
Great Bend, KS 67530
Kansas Department of Agriculture
1320 Research Park Dr.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Dreher 4-H Family Building, North Room
2110 Harper Street
Lawrence, KS 66046