BEGINNING TO ADVANCED TIG WELDING & FINISHING

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BEGINNING TO 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

 

GTAW  26-27
NIGHT	DATE	CLASS	INSTRUCTOR	ROOM	TIME
TUES	13-Oct	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	20-Oct	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	27-Oct	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	10-Nov	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	17-Nov	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	24-Nov	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	8-Dec	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30
TUES	15-Dec	5-E	Darryl Lemire	Weld	4:30-8:30

 

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.

 

 

Service Class

 

-IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION-    TO:                       All Interested Journeypersons FROM:                Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 Training Center SUBJECT:           Servicing Environmental Systems Servicing Environmental Systems (SES) Class will be held on most Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 3, 2026 through April 29, 2027 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Xavier Emerson & Jesse Heien will be the instructors for this class in Room B100 at the Training Center. Please note that a mandatory dues receipt must be provided on the first day of class by each attendee along with a check or cash deposit that will be returned upon completion of the class and with at least 70% attendance of the class.  ·        SES 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. ·       We will then go more in-depth in all the fundamental areas of HVAC service, such as gas heating, air conditioning, and air distribution.  Plenty of time will be spent on wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and hands-on work.  ·       We will then focus exclusively on commercial hands-on service.  Lab time will be spent on some of the newer components and systems that are out there today.   If you are interested in attending this class, please submit a check for $100 to Metro JATC, 3554 White Bear Avenue North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.  Please contact Jana: jsand@metrojatc.org or 651.779.6264 ASAP to confirm your attendance in class.  Class will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

 

LOAD CALCULATION AND DUCT DESIGN CLASS

 LOAD CALCULATION AND DUCT DESIGN CLASS

*** IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO TAKE TEST IN JULY

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE APPLICATION

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 ***

 

Complete an online application form at www.stpaul.gov

 

 

 Call 651-266-8989 if you have questions.

 

*** 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 four Wednesday evenings on 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 & 7/22 at the Training Center, Room 118, from 4:30 - 8:30 PM with Mario Salute. A current dues receipt is mandatory to attend class. WARM AIR focus is on the first 2 nights of class; VENTILATION focus is on the last two nights of class.

 

Please register for this class by contacting Jana at 651-779-6264 or jsand@metrojatc.org.

REFRIGERATION CODE REVIEW

 

REFRIGERATION CODE REVIEW

 Monday & Wednesdays, April 6, 8, 13 & 15

4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

This is a 16-hour class that is designed to provide you with 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.

 

Location: Metro Area JATC, 3554 White Bear Ave N – Room 124, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

 

·        Class size is limited to 10 students. There are many on the wait list for this class, so we need to know that you are indeed committed to show up and attend by CONFIRMING YOUR PLACE in this class with a deposit of $100.  Please mail a $100 deposit ASAP in March 2026 to Metro JATC, 3554 WHITE BEAR AVE N, WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110. Checks preferred; cash accepted if in an envelope with your name and class name on it.  If you drop off after school hours, please leave in the silver drop box attached to the brick wall at the main entrance (with your name on the check).  Thank you.

 

In order to have your deposit returned you must attend 75% of the Refrigeration Code Review class.   

 

A current Dues Receipt is mandatory to attend this class.

 

Thank you,

 

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 10 Training Center

 

jsand@metrojatc.org / 651-779-6264

Gas Burner Code Review

3-Day Class for Gas Burner Code Review

 Wednesday, March 4^th

Monday, March 9^th &

Wednesday, March 11^th

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

To enroll: 

1. Email jsand@metrojatc.org or call Jana at Metro JATC 651-779-6264.
2. Bring $100 deposit CASH OR CHECK made payable to "Metro JATC"/attend 75% and complete the class in order to get deposit returned.
3. Bring a current dues receipt to show your instructor.

Metro JATC, 3554 White Bear Ave N, Room 118, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Heat Pump Installation

 

Duration: 4 Evenings (4 hours per night) 4:30-8:30 p.m.       THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Dates: Mon & Wed. March 9^th,11^th, 16^th and 18^th

Skill Level:  Apprentices to Journeymen

📘 Course Overview:

This hands-on, four-night training course equips participants with the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to install air-source heat pumps in both residential and commercial applications. The class also includes an overview and demonstration of water-source heat pump systems.

Designed for Apprentices and Journeymen, the course covers everything from system components and to safe installation practices, code compliance, and proper system commissioning. Participants will gain real-world experience working with heat pump systems and leave with the confidence to perform professional-grade installations in the field.

To enroll: 

1. Email jsand@metrojatc.org or call Jana at Metro JATC 651-779-6264.
2. Bring $100 deposit CASH OR CHECK made payable to "Metro JATC"/attend 75% and complete the class in order to get deposit returned.
3. Bring a current dues receipt to show your instructor.

Metro JATC, 3554 White Bear Avenue North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

PROCORE

Duration: 8 Evenings (4 hours per night) 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Dates: Mon & Wed. February 9, 2026 – March 4, 2026

Skill Level: Apprentice to Journeyman

📘 Course Overview:

This course delivers a high-level, user-friendly introduction to viewing and interacting with project plans and documents using Procore—aligned with the second edition of the Reading Plans and Specifications curriculum released in 2022.

Each module features a live demonstration that brings real-world workflows to life, followed by an interactive activity designed to reinforce key skills and build confidence on the platform.

Perfect for learners who want a clear, practical, and efficient path to mastering project documentation.

To enroll for this class:

 

1.   Email jsand@metrojatc.org or call Jana at Metro JATC 651-779-6264.

2.   Bring a current dues receipt to show your instructor.

 

Metro JATC, 3554 White Bear Avenue North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110