Friday, March 1, 2013

BENCHMARK CERTIFICATION - DRAFT CLASS

Benchmark Certification - Draft Class - need a couple more students to schedule!
   
Here is the class description:
  • In this 40-hour class the student will learn how to use the iTi's Benchmark software to create 3D models in AutoCAD. These models are saved to a company database creating a Building Information Modeling (BIM) model. The AutoCAD drawing is downloaded and used for fabrication of the sheet metal parts. Proficiency in AutoCAD is a must for this class.
If you are interested in this class, please sign up today!
kagness@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)

CFC CERTIFICATION (REFRIGERANT HANDLING) CLASS

We have a Refrigerant Handling - CFC Certification Class scheduled for April 15, 17, & 22, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Training Center.   Here is the class description:
  • This is a 12-hour class with the test for certification on the last night. It is a difficult test and should not be taken without the course instruction first. This is not a "hands on" class, the material covered is all in the classroom. If you pass the test, you will hold the card that is the Environmental Protection Agency's certification to purchase and handle refrigerants as outlined in Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The fine for improperly handling refrigerants can be up to $10,000.  
Since we need to order tests for this class we ask that you sign up no later than Thursday, March 28. 
To sign up contact Katie:
kagness@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING HYDRONIC SYSTEMS CLASS




TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING HYDRONIC SYSTEMS CLASS (TAB III) starts February 25.  This 40-hour class is designed to teach hydronics (the water side of TAB) balancing skills and procedures to technicians with some balancing experience.  Prerequisites for this class are our TAB-1 class or equivalent experience.  You do not needs hydronics balancing experience to take this class.
SIGN UP TODAY!
kagness@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)

GAS BURNER CODE REVIEW CLASS STARTS MARCH 19

GAS BURNER CODE REVIEW CLASS has been scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 19 through March 28.  This basic 16-hour course will help you to better understand the gas safety controls of a residential furnace and their operation.  It will also cover proper gas piping procedures, pipe sizing, clocking, meter and gas troubleshooting, and combustion analysis (Orsat tests).  
Sign up today!
email: kagness@metrojatc.org  OR  call: 651.779.6264.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

OSHA CLASS STARTS MARCH 4!

Our next OSHA 30 Certification Class will run on Mondays and Wednesday, March 4 through March 27, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Training Center.  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: kagness@metrojatc.org   (or 651.779.6264)

Sunday, January 13, 2013

GAS BURNER CODE REVIEW CLASS STARTS JANUARY 28

This basic 16-hour course will help you to better understand the gas safety controls of a residential furnace and their operation.  It will also cover proper gas piping procedures, pipe sizing, clocking, meter and gas troubleshooting, and combustion analysis (Orsat tests). Class runs Mondays & Wednesdays, January 28 - February 6.  
Sign up today!
email: kmino@metrojatc.org  OR  call: 651.779.6264.

MSHA CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 11

We have scheduled a 24-hour MINE SAFETY and HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA) CLASS TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 11. You will receive the MSHA-24 certification card upon successful completion of this class.  An MSHA card is required for a lot of project sites up on the Iron Range as well as for work in cement plants everywhere. Increase your options for work and get this card! NOTE: Unlike an OSHA card, the MSHA card requires eight hours of refresher training every year in order to maintain it.
SIGN UP NOW: kmino@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)