MECHANICAL CODE CLASS STARTS JANUARY 5

Mechanical Code Class will be starting on January 5.  It is a 32-hour daytime class and is based on the 2009 MN State Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing Code.  This class will also help prepare you for the Twin Cities Warm Air & Ventilation Competency Exam.  It is also very helpful for foremen and superintendents as well as detailers and estimators.  Participants in this class are required to provide their own code book.  For your convenience, code books will be available (at our cost) at the Training Center.

Please contact Kate to sign up for this class:

kmino@metrojatc.org     OR     651.779.6264

OSHA 30 CERTIFICATION CLASS - STARTS JANUARY 9!

Our next OSHA 30 Certification Class will run on Monday evenings beginning January 9.  If you do not yet have this certification, you should consider taking this class. Here is the description:

• This is a 30-hour safety awareness class.  You will receive the OSHA-30 certification card upon successful completion of the class.  More and more job specifications are requiring that at least one person per crew on the job site carry this certification. Put yourself in a good situation and get this card!  

Register for this class: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

LOAD CALCULATION AND DUCT DESIGN CLASS

We have scheduled a Load Calculation and Duct Design Class to run the evenings of January 3, 5, 10, & 12, 2012.  Here is the class description:

• 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.

To register for this class, contact Kate at the Training Center:

kmino@metrojatc.org     OR     651.779.6264

SERVICING RESIDENTIAL FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

This 72-hour class will be starting on Saturday, December 3.  It is designed to give you some basic diagnostic and repair skills.  We will be covering service calls and safety procedures, wiring diagrams, superheat & sub-cooling and A/C diagnosing, and troubleshooting electric and gas.

To sign up for this or any other class, please contact Kate:

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

NOTICE: OPEN WELDING CLASS 'DAYS OFF'

OPEN WELDING CLASS, which is held every Wednesday evening from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., will NOT be held on the following dates:

• November 23
• December 21
• December 28

PRO-10 CERTIFICATION CLASS

There are two PRO-10 Certification classes scheduled to start soon, one on November 7 and one on November 8:

• This is a 12-hour professional skills training class that goes beyond technical training.  A few of the core topics covered are: Professionalism, Safety, Communication, Mutual Respect and Changing Perceptions.  You will receive the PRO-10 certification card upon successful completion of this class.  Some metro area job sites will soon be requiring you to have this card in order to work on that site, just like the requirement for an OSHA-30 card.  All metro area apprentices currently in school are receiving this training and getting their cards.  Don't limit your options for work, we highly recommend that you take this class now!

There is still room in these classes!  

To sign up, contact Kate: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264.

More classes will be scheduled soon.  Contact Kate to get your name on the list!

LAGGING CLASS

We have a Lagging Class scheduled to start on October 5 and there are still openings. Here is the class description:

• Lagging is the process of covering and protecting insulation with sheet metal, plastic, and other materials. This 40-hour class will provide you with some much needed basic skills in this aspect of our trade. There is a tremendous amount of power plant, refinery, and other industrial type work that is in the works within Local 10 and also nationwide. These types of projects typically require a lot of lagging fabrication and installation.

Sign up today!
kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD

We have an AutoCAD Class scheduled to start on October 3.  Here is the class description:

• AutoCAD is a Computer Aided Design program used to create drawings. This 48-hour class is designed to teach you the basics of creating and working with CAD drawings. You will learn how to draw on the computer and plot out the finished drawing on a plotter. This is an excellent preparatory class for someone interested in doing detailing and planning work. Good detailers are in demand!

If you are interested in taking this class please contact Kate:

kmino@metrojatc.org     OR     651.779.6264

SERVICING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 1

We need a few more members to sign up for Servicing Environmental Systems 1 Class so that we can get it started soon.

• SES 1 is an 88-hour class that will focus on the core knowledge required for servicing HVAC systems. We'll cover the basics of refrigeration systems, systems design, pressure/temperature relationships, electricity fundamentals, and controls.

If you are interested in attending this class, please contact Kate at the Training Center today!

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING AIR SYSTEMS (BASIC)

TAB 1 (Basic) Class is scheduled to start on Monday, September 26.  Here is the class description:

• This 72-hour class is designed to introduce the basics of TAB work to an individual, with lots of hands on applications. You will learn how to set up and use flow hoods, manometers, and many other testing instruments used daily by TAB technicians. In addition, you will learn how to test and balance various types of mechanical equipment along with their related duct systems. This is an excellent class for people who want to learn how to do TAB work as well as those people currently doing it.

NOTE: TAB 1 Class will be followed by TAB 2 (Advanced), TAB 3 (Hydronic Systems) and TABP 1 (Tab Technician Test Prep).

Email or call today to reserve your place in this class:
kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

LEED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION CLASS

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely recognized and respected third party certification program for "green" buildings. This 24-hour class is an introduction to some of the specifics of sustainability and building Green, the LEED rating system, and how to start the process to become a LEED Green Associate and on to the Accredited Professional status if desired. 

The JATC Trustees recognize the importance of this certification to our industry.  As an added incentive for our members to become LEED credentialed, when you take and pass the LEED exam, the JATC will not only reimburse you for the full cost of the exam ($200) and fee ($50), but has now added a $150 bonus!

Take advantage of this opportunity today by contacting the Training Center to get YOUR name on the list for the next LEED Class:

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

OSHA 30 CERTIFICATION CLASS STARTING SOON!

Our next OSHA 30 Certification Class will start the evening of September 7.  If you do not yet have this certification, you should consider taking this class. Here is the description:

• This is a 30-hour safety awareness class.  You will receive the OSHA-30 certification card upon successful completion of the class.  More and more job specifications are requiring that at least one person per crew on the job site carry this certification. Put yourself in a good situation and get this card!  

Register for this class: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON CLASS STARTING SOON!

We will soon be offering another Rigging and Signal Person Class.  Here is the class description:

• OSHA now requires that any person involved with the rigging and/or signaling of cranes be a Qualified Rigger or Qualified Signal Person.  Class length will be four hours which includes an exam on each qualification. Passing the exams ensures that you have the qualifications required to be a Qualified Rigger or Qualified Signal Person. 

Don't miss this class - contact Kate today to get your name on the list: kmino@metrojatc.org OR 651.779.6264.

LOAD CALCULATION & DUCT DESIGN CLASS

We have scheduled a Load Calculation & Duct Design Class to start on Tuesday, July 12.  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. This class qualifies for NATE Continuing Education Hours.

SIGN UP WITH KATE:  KMINO@METROJATC.ORG    or     651.779.6264

LEED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION CLASS

We have a LEED Professional Accreditation Class scheduled to start on Wednesday, July 13. This is your opportunity to begin the process of becoming a LEED Green Associate!

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely recognized and respected third party certification program for "green" buildings. This 24-hour class is an introduction to some of the specifics of sustainability and building Green, the LEED rating system, and how to start the process to become a LEED Green Associate and on to the Accredited Professional status if desired. 

SIGN UP TODAY:  kmino@metrojatc.org   OR   651.779.6264

MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) Refresher Class Starting Soon

If you hold an MSHA Card, be aware that you are required to take eight hours of refresher training every year in order to maintain your certification. We will be offering an eight hour refresher class soon.  Get your name on the list for this update class now!

kmino@metrojatc.org

651.779.6264

MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) Class Starting Soon

An MSHA Card is mandatory for a lot of the work coming available in the northern part of Local 10. This 24-hour class meets MSHA requirements for initial training of new personnel without previous mining experience. Curriculum includes: Rights of Miners, introduction to the work environment, transportation/ground control, communication systems, respiratory devices, hazard recognition, evacuation plans, and more. An OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card is a prerequisite for this class.

Sign up today!

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

OSHA CLASS

More and more job specifications are requiring that at least one person per crew on the job site carry an OSHA certification.  Put yourself in a good situation and get this card! The first two nights of this class can get you an OSHA-10 card, but finishing the last four nights will get you the OSHA-30 card. Sign up today - we need just a few more students in order to get this class scheduled!

kmino@metrojatc.org   OR   651.779.6264

LEED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION CLASS STARTING SOON

We will be scheduling a LEED Class soon. Take advantage of this opportunity to start the process to become a LEED Green Associate!

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely recognized and respected third party certification program for "green" buildings. This 24-hour class is an introduction to some of the specifics of sustainability and building Green, the LEED rating system, and how to start the process to become a LEED Green Associate and on to the Accredited Professional status if desired. 

To sign up, contact Kate: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

LOAD CALCULATION & DUCT DESIGN CLASS - STARTS JULY 12!

LOAD CALCULATION & DUCT DESIGN CLASS has been scheduled for July 12, 14, 19, & 21, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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.

SIGN UP TODAY!  

EMAIL OR CALL KATE: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

POWER LIMITED TECHNICIAN UPGRADE CLASS

Do you hold a Minnesota Power limited Technician license?  If it expires in the next few months you need to sign up for our next continuing education class today so that you can keep your license current!  We'll be holding a class soon so get your name on our class list now:

email: kmino@metrojatc.org

OR

651.779.6264

NEXT RIGGING CLASS - MAY 11

Our next Rigging Class is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, from 4:30 to 8:30 PM.  There are still openings in this class, so sign up today! It is just one four-hour class and you will receive a card upon completion.

kmino@metrojatc.org     OR     651.779.6264

FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

A four-hour Forklift Operator Certification Class has been scheduled for Thursday, April 21 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This class will contain some classroom training and some time operating the forklift.  Upon successful completion of this class, you will receive a certification card that is good for three years.

SIGNING UP IS EASY!  
Email: kmino@metrojatc.org     OR    call: 651.779.6264

SERVICING ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS III

SES III picks up where SES II leaves off.  Class will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning in early April IF enough members sign up.  

Call today! 651.779.6264  OR  email: kmino@metrojatc.org.

REFRIGERATION CODE REVIEW

Refrigeration Code Review Class will be held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, April 19 & 21. This eight-hour class is designed to provide you with a more in depth knowledge of the refrigeration portion of the international Mechanical Code. This chapter in the code covers the design, installation, and construction of refrigeration systems that vaporize and liquefy a fluid during the refrigeration cycle.

SIGN UP TODAY!

kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEMS CODE REVIEW CLASS - coming soon!

This 12-hour class is designed to provide you with a more in-depth knowledge of this portion of the International Mechanical Code. Some class time will be spent on areas of the code that pertain to in-floor radiant heating and geothermal heat pump systems. HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEMS CODE REVIEW CLASS is scheduled for the evenings of April 11, 13, & 18. 

SIGNING UP FOR CLASS IS EASY!

Email:  kmino@metrojatc.org

OR

Call:  651.779.6264

RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON CLASSES STARTING SOON!

(For class description, please see previous Rigging and Signal Person Class post.)

Next Rigging and Signal Person Classes are scheduled for:

• Wednesday, March 30 @ 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, April 9 @ 7:00 a.m.

SIGN UP TODAY: kmino@metrojatc.org   OR   651.779.6264

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING AIR SYSTEMS (BASIC)

There will be a BASIC TAB CLASS on Fridays & Saturdays beginning April 8 for four weeks. 

• This class is designed to introduce the basics of TAB work to an individual, with lots of hands on applications. You will learn how to set up and use flow hoods, manometers, and many other testing instruments used daily by TAB technicians. In addition, you will learn how to test and balance various types of mechanical equipment along with their related duct systems. This is an excellent class for people who want to learn how to do TAB work, as well as for those people currently doing it.

SIGN UP TODAY!

kmino@metrojatc.org   OR   651.779.6264

REFRIGERATION CODE REVIEW CLASS

We will soon have a date for the start of a Refrigeration Code Review Class. This is a 12-hour class that is designed to provide you with a more in depth knowledge of the refrigeration portion of the international Mechanical Code. This chapter in the code covers the design, installation, and construction of refrigeration systems that vaporize and liquefy a fluid during the refrigeration cycle.

SIGN UP TODAY!

kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

OSHA CLASS STARTING MARCH 15!

More and more job specifications are requiring that at least one person per crew on the job site carry this certification.  Put yourself in a good situation and get this card! The first two nights of this class can get you an OSHA-10 card, but finishing the last four nights will get you the OSHA-30 card. Class starts on March 15!

Sign up today: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  651.779.6264

RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTING (RRP) CLASS

The EPA requires that firms performing Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) on pre-1978 schools, homes and child care facilities use certified renovators who are trained to follow lead-safe work practices (working around lead-based paint).  Take this eight-hour EPA-approved class to attain this certification.

This class will be scheduled when enough members have signed up. Get your name on the list today!  

Contact Kate:  kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

MORE RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED SOON!

(For class description, please see previous Rigging and Signal Person Class post.)

Next Rigging and Signal Person Classes are scheduled for:

• Wednesday, March 16 @ 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 26 @ 7:00 a.m.

NEARLY 300 MEMBERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CERTIFIED!

- DON'T BE LEFT OUT - SIGN UP TODAY! -

kmino@metrojatc.org OR 651.779.6264

AUTOCAD CLASS STARTING SOON!

We have just scheduled an AutoCAD Class to run on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning February 21. Here is the class description:

• AutoCAD is a Computer Aided Design program used to create drawings. This 48-hour class is designed to teach you the basics of creating and working with CAD drawings. You will learn how to draw on the computer and plot out the finished drawing on a plotter. This is an excellent preparatory class for someone interested in doing detailing and planning work. Good detailers are in demand!

If you are interested in taking this class please contact Kate:

kmino@metrojatc.org     OR     651.779.6264

CLASS NOTICE DELIVERY CHANGE!

We have changed the way we send Journeylevel Class information to you.  In place of the Class Memo that you are used to receiving, you will now receive a postcard.  Different presentation, but the same information.  We have also started emailing this information, so if we have your email address you will get it the same day the postcards are mailed.

Using postcards instead of envelopes will cut our mailing costs by more than 1/2!

STAINLESS STEEL WELDING & FINISHING CLASS

Stainless Steel Welding & Finishing Class has been scheduled for Saturdays, January 15 through February 26, 2011. This 56-hour class is designed to teach you some basic skills in TIG welding and grinding and finishing stainless steel to food grade (NSF) standards. Course content will include purge welding, warpage control, bend allowances, grinding and finishing, knowledge of tools and abrasives, common practices for fab and install, etc. Two or three stainless steel projects are fabricated in this class. Time will be made available within this class for individuals who wish to learn how to weld aluminum or other metals.

Sign up for this class: 

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264

FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASS

This four-hour class will contain some classroom training and some time operating the forklift. Upon successful completion of this class, you will receive a certification that is good for three years.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASS is scheduled from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. If you want to take this class, please contact Kate:

kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    651.779.6264