Continuing Education Classes 2020 – 2021 *Restrictions and safety precautions are in place due to covid-19*
Reminder: If you sign up for classes and fail to show up and or Miss a class day, you will be fined an assessment per the UA constitution payable before dues. 1 weeks advance notice of non attendance is required. Assessment will be calculated based on cost of class divided among all members who signed up.
Medical Gas Installer Certification Class
Location
Concord, NC. Training Center
Instructor
Leroy Givens,Felix Gerasco
Date
Jan. 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st.
2021
Schedule
7am-5pm Jan 23rd to the 30th, Test will be on 1-31-2021. Bring Lunch as breaks will only be 30min.
Description
- To Qualify-Candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years of documented practical experience in the field of installation of plumbing or mechanical systems.
A Medical Gas Installer certification candidate is a qualified individual who can demonstrate competence within their scope and will be proficient in and experienced in the installation of medical gas and vacuum systems covered by the ASSE Series 6000 Standard. Installers include anyone who works on or installs piping or components, including brazers. A qualified Medical Gas Installer may perform these tasks alone, or through the supervision of other individuals.
In addition to knowledge of product installation, a Medical Gas Installer is required to have a general knowledge of the applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies, and regulations from the federal, state, and local levels pertaining to medical gas and vacuum systems as well as knowledge of product performance, system and system component testing, documenting and recording, and medical gas terminology.
Medical gas systems and equipment covered in the ASSE Series 6000 Standard include health care facilities within the scope of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code. Medical gas piping systems include vacuum piping.
To sign up contact sharon pinto at 704 721-0517
MESA REMOTE TRAINING
Location
Branch office you work out of
Instructor
Assigned by Branch Location
Date
Assigned by Branch location
Schedule
To be determined by Branch location and completed on/before Contract date.
Description
Approved HVACR remote training material and information was sent to all MESA Branch managers in order to help members receive their contractual 8hrs of Con-ed training due to the current pandemic. For any further information in regards to dates,times and locations, Feel free to contact your Branch Manager.
UA Weld Testing for Members and Organizing events
Location
Wendell and Concord Training Centers
Instructor
Certified Welding Inspectors
Donald Bean
Billy Platt
Date
See website calendar for dates
Schedule
Dates are currently scheduled for Mondays and Saturdays 8am-4:30 pm through December of 2020
See Website for Dates, Location and Welding Inspector.
Description
Testing for UA welding Certification and recertification is available currently on a limited basis due to Covid-19. Please call Sharon Pinto at 704 721-0517 at the Concord Training Center for information and availability.
Orbital Welding Class
Location
Wendell Training Center
Instructor
Stephen Thomas
Date
2020 & 2021
Schedule
Wendell Training Center – We are only excepting 10 people in each class
2020 Dates: (40 hours total) Saturday’s Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sept 12, 26
Oct 10, 24
Nov 7
2021 Dates: (40 hours total) Saturday’s Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Jan 9, 23
Feb 6, 20
March 6
Description
Orbital welding is a specialized area of welding whereby the arc is rotated mechanically through 360° (180 degrees in double up welding) around a static workpiece, an object such as a pipe, in a continuous process. The process was developed to address the issue of operator error in gas tungsten arc welding processes (GTAW), to support uniform welding around a pipe that would be significantly more difficult using a manual welding process, and to ensure high quality repeatable welds that would meet more stringent weld criteria set by ASME. In orbital welding, computer-controlled process runs with little intervention from the operator. Upon successful completion of the 40 hour class, certification of the UA18a is possible.
UA Eppri Rigging Certification Class- 4th & 5th YR Apprentice/Journeyman (completed)
Location
Concord Training Center
Contact Sharon Pinto to sign up at 704 721 0517
Instructor
Felix Gerasco LU 421
Date
Sept 19th and 20th Rigging Class 1
Oct 3rd and 4th Rigging Class 2
Oct 10th and 11th Rigging Practical
Schedule
8:00 am to 5:00pm.
Description
In today’s competitive environment, all industrial/ commercial Projects have to consider the critical issue of rigging as
a key factor in the continued productivity of their builds. Rigging, in particular, is a major
focus for oil refineries, manufacturing plants, paper mills, chemical plants,Hi-rises,Data Centers and Cristal systems facilities. The United Association (UA) has addressed industry’s needs by developing an intensive course of study
that includes classroom and hands-on instruction using the latest rigging equipment and materials. The
UA Industrial Rigging Certification Program has been designed to ensure that UA members are able to
take on any rigging task they may encounter.
The high standards of the UA Industrial Rigging Certification Program are uniform throughout the United
States and Canada. The UA Industrial Rigging Certification Program provides an assurance to industry that UA members have the necessary skills not only to do the job right but also to do the job right
the first time! It is our goal at UA LU421 to provide highly trained UA craftsmen with detailed knowledge and experience that will improve their job performance.
*Limited to 12 Participants
*Open to Apprentices 4th -5th yr in good standing and Journeyman Members
Pumps & Hydronics Training(will reschedule in near future)
Location
CONCORD TRAINING CENTER
Instructor
Manufacturer Representatives
Date
Schedule
8am-12pm
Description
Pump basics,PM care,Troubleshooting/Diagnostics,Hydronics to be covered.Open to all, 4 hours towards Con Ed Training