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UA-NJ Messages: Fall / Winter Training Schedule 2010                                       messages

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To register for any classes call the Training Center at 732-264-1174 Ext: 11             or e-mail Pat Godwin : patgodwin@uanj.org with your Name, Employer, Local Union, Day time telephone number and programs you wish to attend.

Notice to all members
If you should find yourself unemployed, and have the desire to sharpen your skills on Heating Systems, Electrical Projects, Soldering and Brazing Techniques, Liebert Systems, Motor Alignments, Refrigeration, ect...call the Training Center. We will set up times and dates to help you become more marketable in todays difficult economy.

OSHA-10/30 Certifying Course
If you or your contractor is in need of either of these courses, call the Training Center. We can adjust dates and times to accommodate your needs as long as we have a minimum of 10 members.  ( course scheduled see below )

Notice to all members of the HVAC/R Division of UA-NJ   
The MCICNJ has agreed to pay the $128.00 fee associated with the S.T.A.R. certification exam. This is a one time incentive for each member. If you have never taken the exam, or paid the fee yourself and did not have success, you are eligible to receive this benefit.  Please call the Training Center and register for the next testing date listed below. We will be offering additional sessions as needed.  (course scheduled see below)

Green Awareness Certification
The UA is designing two certifications in this subject. The first is a 20 hour course that culminates with a 100 question open book test taken in our computer lab. Dates and times will be scheduled when we have a minimum of 10 participants. The second is a Job Specific Certification with an exam administered again in our computer lab. In order to be certified in the Job Specific section, you must have the Green Awareness Certification. If interested, call the Training Center to be put on the course participant list. The cost of the manual is $36.00.  ( course scheduled see below )

OSHA - 30 Certification Course
An OSHA - 30 course has been scheduled for the following Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:PM to 9:PM. September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, October 5, 7, 12 & 14th. If you have taken the OSHA - 10 within the last six months, you are only required to complete twenty additional hours.

Defibrillator / CPR Certification / First Aid
This is a two night certification course in CPR / AED / First Aid training. You will learn the proper techniques to respond in emergency situations where CPR or the use of the Defibrillator is needed. This program will be offered from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM on Wednesday, September 15th and the 22nd. Space is limited. Additional classes will be available.

Benefit Seminar
All members and their spouses are encouraged to attend a seminar covering all your benefits. Presenters will be representatives from I.E.Shaffer, Cigna, Prudential, Occupational Health Program, Jersey Trades Credit Union, N.J. Place Community Colleges. The program will run from 8:AM till 12:noon on Saturday,25th.

Green Awareness Certification
This program has been scheduled for Wednesday nights on the following dates. September 29th, October 6, 13, 20, 27th November 3 & 10th. Times will be from 6:PM to 9:PM

Universal R-410A Safety and Certification Course
This program will be offered Tuesday October 19th and Thursday the 21st from 6:PM to 9:PM. It will provide Training and certification for experienced HVAC/R Technicians. The class will provide 5 hours of preparation and conclude with an on-line exam in our computer lab as in compliance with Esco Institute. The cost of the seminar is $40.00 which includes a training manual & the exam. Additional classes will be offered as needed.

S.T.A.R. Certification Review and Test
The next S.T.A.R. Review session will be held at the Training Center on Tuesday October 26th, Thursday 28th, Thursday November 4th from 6:PM to 9:PM. The exam will be on Saturday the 6th at 8:AM. Information about payment remains the same as posted above.

Introduction to DDC Systems
This program will be held on Wednesday, November 17th from 6:PM to 9:PM and will cover basic HVAC layout design, system types and applications, common control signals, limitations of a DDC system and sequence of operation.

Open Computer Lab at the Training Center
Open Lab / Extra help will be available November 20th and December 4th....If needed additional Saturdays will be added. The computer lab is open to all members on these dates from 8:AM to 12:PM. We have a complete list of manufacturer links and related programs. CD's are also available that contain many manufacturer's parts and equipment. Extra help for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year apprentices will be available on open lab Saturdays. The 4th and 5th year apprentices are to notify the Instructor of the course in which help is needed.

Additional Training Opportunities will be posted in the near future.



We have the ability for video conferencing any Journeyworker program to Local 322 Training Center for geographic convenience as long as there is a minimum of 10 Journeyworkers to participate.

All certification courses will be run on a continual bases. We also have additional courses that are noncommittal as of this date. Check our web site often for other educational opportunities that will be posted in the near future.
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