Gin School and Ginner Certification

Please note that with Covid-19 continuing to be an issue, the gin school dates and format for 2021 are yet to be determined.  The decision will be made early in 2021.  

Important notice regarding 2020 Gin School Cancelations

Please note that the remaining scheduled 2020 Gin Schools have been canceled.  Given the many uncertainties this year as to whether facilities and states will allow re-openings and if instructors will be allowed to travel, the decision has been made to cancel the two remaining schools for 2020.  This was a difficult decision, but we cannot plan when there are so many unknowns and unanswered questions.  Even if re-openings occur, the phase in protocols will require limiting meeting size and social distancing and will limit what is considered nonessential travel.  It is hopeful that we will soon get back to a state of normalcy and that we will resume our schools in 2021.  Sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused.

Explanation - Certified Ginner CE Requirements

2020 School Dates:

Course Descriptions

Each level of ginners school coursework is built on the previous level of instruction, with Level I as the foundation. Therefore, the school’s coordinators strongly recommend that beginning students, regardless of gin experience, start with Level I.  Levels I, II and III are all three-day courses, therefore students enroll for one level per school.  Continuing Education is a two-day course, held the first two days of the ginners school.

Level I

Introduction to Cotton Ginning and Ginning Demonstration
Basic Gin Safety
Basic Hydraulics
Air Utilization
Electricity in the Gin
Maintenance and Adjustment for Seed Cotton Cleaners, Gin Stands and Lint Cleaners
Maintenance of Auxiliary Components
Classing Cotton
Moisture Measurement
Review of the Cotton Industry
Waste Collection and Disposal

Level II

Purpose and Operating Principles of Individual Gin Machines
Efficient Operation, Adjustment, and Maintenance of Gin Equipment
Pneumatics and Waste Collection
Electrical Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Gin Safety
Management Tips
Roller Ginning (at the Western School only)

Level III

Review of Functions of a Ginning System
Electrical Systems
Air Systems in the Gin
Drying and Moisture Restoration Systems
Matching Machinery Capacities in the System
Seed Cotton Unloading Systems and
Management of Seed Cotton Handling Systems
Bale Presses and Hydraulic Systems
Safety Programs and Labor Regulations
Cottonseed Handling Systems
Roller Ginning (at the Western School only)

The 2020 Continuing Education schedule is being developed and is different for each of the three schools.

This course will serve as the Continuing Education Course for the certified ginner program.

Please note, to maintain your certification, you must complete twelve hours of continuing education (CE) credits over a three-year period.  For example, if you received your certification in 2017, then, to remain in good standing in the program, you will need to complete your twelve CE hours in 2020.  

·  Continuing education course work (CE) will be offered each year in conjunction with the annual ginner’s schools.  Each hour of participation at the NCGA sponsored CE course work will receive one credit hour.

·  Beltwide Cotton Ginners Conference participation provides one hour credit for each hour of participation.

·  Re-taking ginner’s school course work (levels I-III) will also provide CE credit.

·  Participation in local association schools, workshops, seminars, and tradeshows may be eligible for CE credit. An agenda and participation form must be submitted to National Cotton Ginners’ Associations.  Upon review, any CE credit hour(s) will be assigned to the participant. 

You can contact Jana Jackins (jjackins@cotton.org or 901-274-9030) if you have questions.

Registration

Registration fees can be paid online using credit card or by check.

Our Association’s refund policy: Cancellations must be made one week in advance of school to receive refund.

Additional Information

If there are questions about any aspect of the school, call: