Monday, February 19, 2024

RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT CLASS

 

RESIDENTIAL

ESTIMATING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT CLASS

16-Hour Class will be held on

MON 3/11, WED 3/13, MON 3/18, & WED 3/20

4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Class will be held in the Metro JATC B Building, Room B100

 

Estimating – This class is designed as an introduction to estimating HVAC type work. Course content will include instruction on preparing estimates, job “takeoff” accuracy, estimating labor and material costs, productivity variables, labor factors for different building types overhead and markup, etc.

 

Project Management – This class is designed to be an introduction to developing basic project management skills. Becoming a successful project manager takes plenty of on-the-job experience. Course content includes management and communications, construction documents, controlling costs, scheduling, productivity, legal considerations, budget estimating, project completion, etc.

There is room for 20 members to join this class.

Sign up today!

 

To register, email jsand@metrojatc.org or call 651-779-6264

 

Metro Area Sheet Metal Local 10 Training Center, 3554 White Bear Ave. N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Monday, January 22, 2024

Power Limited Technician Upgrade Class (for PLT licensed only)

 

ATTENTION POWER LIMITED LICENSED Journeypersons / Continued Education Class

 

-IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION-

 

TO:             Power Limited Licensed Journeypersons

FROM:       Metro Area Sheet Metal Workers Training Center

SUBJECT:    Power Limited Technician Upgrade (PLTU)                           

Don’t let your license expire! This class is for those who already have their Power Limited License.  Sign up today!

Power Limited Technician Upgrade Class will be held on 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28 (T and TH) from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. You must attend all four days to renew your license. Jeff Steiner will be the instructor for this 16-hour class. Upon arriving at the Training Center, enter through Door #2 and go to Room 118.

PLEASE NOTE: A mandatory dues receipt must be provided to the Training Center on the first day of class.

Please contact Jana as soon as possible to CONFIRM YOUR PLACE in this class:  jsand@metrojatc.org (or 651.779.6264).  There are a limited number of openings and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

TO CHECK YOUR LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE OR TO SEE IF YOU EVEN HAVE THIS LICENSE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

MN DOL Construction Codes and Licensing 651-284-5012 #2

https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/lookup/AdvancedSearch.aspx

Monday, January 8, 2024

ADVANCED TIG WELDING & FINISHING

Sign up now for …

 ADVANCED TIG WELDING & FINISHING

This class is open to all members wishing to learn how to weld Stainless Steel and Aluminum.  It will also lead into finishing/ polishing stainless steel for kitchen equipment. 

 

32-hour class with Instructor Darryl LeMire

Training Center, Building B – Weld Shop

Tuesdays ~ February 13, 20, 27 & March 12, 19, 26 & April 9, 16

4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 

Please contact Jana as soon as possible to CONFIRM YOUR PLACE in this class:  jsand@metrojatc.org (or 651.779.6264).  There are a limited number of openings and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. A current dues receipt is mandatory to attend class.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Open Weld Revised Schedule for Wednesdays at Metro JATC 4:30-8:30 p.m.

 

In 2024 we will be conducting Open Weld on two Wednesdays each month, with the following structure:

1.    Certification Sessions: The last Wednesday of every month will be dedicated to certification sessions.

2.    Practice Days: The Wednesday preceding the certification session will serve as a practice day.

24-Jan        PRACTICE DAY

31-Jan        CERTIFICATION DAY

21-Feb        PRACTICE DAY

28-Feb        CERTIFICATION DAY

20-Mar        PRACTICE DAY

27-Mar        CERTIFICATION DAY

17-Apr        PRACTICE DAY

24-Apr        CERTIFICATION DAY

22-May       PRACTICE DAY

29-May       CERTIFICATION DAY

 ALL OTHER WEDNESDAYS WILL BE CLOSED.

 Thank you!

Metro JATC

Monday, December 11, 2023

cancelled due to low interest in January - BEGINNING REVIT BIM SOFTWARE TRAINING

Sign up now for … BEGINNING REVIT BIM SOFTWARE TRAINING

32-hour class Mondays and Wednesdays January 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 

4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Metro Area Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Training Center, Room 50, WBL 

Revit building design software is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM). This product includes features for architectural design, mechanical/electrical/piping (MEP), structural engineering, and construction. This 32-hour class will introduce experienced Foreman, Apprentices, and Detailers to the use of this software. Proficient use of a computer is required to take this course. You will create a model, add components to it, set up levels and grids, annotate and detail sheets, and create HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, lighting and power systems. 

Please contact Jana as soon as possible to CONFIRM YOUR PLACE in this class: jsand@metrojatc.org (or 651.779.6264). 

There are a limited number of openings and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. 

A Current Dues Receipt is mandatory to attend this class.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

cancelled due to low interest in January - ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL SOLDERING

This is a four-day class, January 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2024, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Architectural Shop Room 130.

In this 16-hour class, you will gain some advanced skills in soldering galvanized iron, stainless steel and copper. Lab time will be spent soldering in horizontal, angled and vertical positions. Materials and equipment used will reflect both shop and field conditions. 

Please contact Jana as soon as possible to CONFIRM YOUR PLACE in this class at jsand@metrojatc.org or call 651.779.6264. 

There are a limited number of openings and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. 

A Current Dues Receipt is mandatory to attend this class.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Load Calculation and Duct Design Class

Load Calculation and Duct Design Class ***IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO TAKE TEST IN JANUARY 2024 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 8, 2023*** To Obtain Application CITY ST. PAUL WEBSITE https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/building-and-construction/competency-cards-and-trade-worker-registration Other Relevant Documents needed see links below DSI.BLDG CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAM APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS MASTER https://www.smw10.org/uploads/1/3/3/9/133979004/dsi.bldg_certificateofcompetency_examapplicationinstructions_master.pdf ST. PAUL COMPETENCY APPLICATION FORM https://www.smw10.org/uploads/1/3/3/9/133979004/st._paul_competency_application_form.pdf IMPORTANT! BEFORE the deadline of Friday, December 8, 2023, mail 1. Notarized application(s): one for Warm Air and one for Ventilation 2. Check (Warm Air $82.50 / Ventilation $82.50); and 3. Apply appropriate postage to your envelope or hand deliver Again, the application with check must reach Department of Safety and Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1806 by Friday, December 8, 2023, so be sure to leave time for delivery *EXTRA DETAILS FROM ST PAUL AS TO THE MASTER APPLICATION PROCESS: If you have NOT yet sent your application in, please do the following: ​• If you plan to take both the WARM AIR and VENTILATION tests, please do this: 1. don't circle the type of test yet; 2. complete application; 3. make a copy of the application; 4. circle WARM AIR on one application; 5. circle VENTILATION on the other; 6. include one combined check for both; 7. If you have a transcript for related schooling, please include it--it is helpful to their committee's approval process if they have as much information as possible. • Make a copy for your own records. • Make sure you provide enough postage. If you have already submitted your application without doing the above, don't worry. The above process just makes it more streamlined for their office workflow. Thank you! If you have questions, call them directly at 651-266-8989 *** IF YOU DO NOT SEND THIS IN A TIMELY MANNER, THERE WILL BE NO NEED FOR YOU TO ATTEND THE CLASS. ** This 16-hour class will focus on the proper method to calculate heat loss for a residential home using a Manual J workbook and spreadsheet. Information from the spreadsheet will be used to calculate the heat loss for each room, and the entire house. Duct design will incorporate information from the heat loss spreadsheet to design a duct system to distribute the correct amount of air to each room to satisfy the load. NOTE: This class qualifies for NATE Continuing Education Hours We have scheduled a Load Calculation and Duct Design class to run on Tuesdays: 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, (& optional 1/23) at the Training Center, Room 118, from 4:30 - 8:30 PM with Mario Salute. A current dues receipt is mandatory to attend class. If you haven't please contact Jana: jsand@metrojatc.org or 651.779.6264 to confirm your attendance in class.