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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

 Detroit Plumbers
Local 98

Announcements
Apprenticeship Program - Tuesday, January 19, 2010
We are not accepting applications for the Apprenticeship Program at this time. 
Plumbing Industry Training Center

Plumbing Industry Training Center

 

 

 

 

 

1911 Ring Drive
Troy, Michigan 48083
Ph: 248-585-1435   Fx: 248-585-1437

Map to
1911 Ring Drive Troy, MI. 48083

Continuity of Certification

"Continuity papers" are documents attesting to the fact that an individual holding a particular certification continues to abide by the requirements of that certification. If a particular certification has expired, then it is not possible to submit "continuity papers" for that particular certification.

It is an individual responsibility to maintain continuity and monitor the expiration date for any certification. Fees associated with maintaining continuity are an individual liability. Please click here for more informaiton.

Continuity in welding experience is required to be maintained by UA Certified Welders. As of February 2005 your continuity papers need to be sent to the Union Hall. If you are employed please have your employer submit the paperwork, if you are not employed see the Training Center for continuity papers. If your employer needs a blank form please have them contact the Union Hall, or to print a form click here.

M.U.S.T.

Online safety training is now available for the membership. The M.U.S.T. website for online training is http://www.mustbsafe.com. You can access this site from any Windows based computer with a cable or DSL connection. Computers are available, by appointment only, at the Training Center and at PMC.

  • P.I.T.C.  248-585-1435    
  • M.C.A.  313-341-7661

 Some users are reporting difficulty in accessing the training modules online, particularly when using AOL and Netscape browsers. Explorer is the preferred browser for the safety training. If you encounter problems using the online program please contact the Training Center or the Union Hall for assistance.

Apprenticeship Application

Completed applications, along with all required documents, are being accepted personally by the applicant between the hours of 8:00AM and 2:00PM, Monday thru Friday at the following location:                                                                 

Plumbing Industry Training Center
1911 Ring Drive
Troy, MI 48083

The training center is located one street South of 15 Mile Road (Maple) & West of John R St.

Training Opportunities

PRE-REGISTRATION WITH THE TRAINING CENTER IS
MANDATORY
FOR ALL CLASSES
248-585-1435

Education Seminars:
Topics will vary on a monthly basis.
Classes are sponsored by ASPE and ASSE - and include dinner. ASPE Databook review and Plumbing Code review classes are before dinner followed by the plumbing design class. Dinner is free to members of
MBPA, ASSE & ASPE
$15 for non-members
Classes are free
All Local 98 members are welcome

Code Update Seminar:  
IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CODE UPDATE CLASS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RENEW YOUR PLUMBING LICENSE IN 2010
In about two weeks, the state will be mailing out the plumbing license renewal apps. You will only get a renewal app if you took the code update class. If you did not take the class, then the state will mail you a letter telling you that you are ineligible to renew your license. If you get this letter instead of the renewal form and wish to keep your plumbing license, contact the school. If we have enough stragglers, we will offer a class at the school. If not, we can direct you to the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association website, where you can take the test online.
*** New code books will be for sale for $46.***

 The first Red Seal / UA STAR training class is underway.  If you are interested in either UA STAR Pipefitter certification or the Canadian Red Seal steamfitter's license, contact the school. 

Master Plumber License Preparation Class:
Next class - April 6, 2010  focusing on taking the state test in June.
Contact the training center if you are interested in attending.

Code Challanger and Free for All:
Available on an as needed basis (pre-arranged):
*   Use of computer workstation for  
     MUST Safety Modules
*   Welding
*   Cross Connection Wet Lab
*   Fixture Lab

Welding Classes:
The next welding / brazing  test will be held on April 10, 2010.  If you are interested in testing please call the training center.  We will hold a Welding test on the first Saturday of each month unless it falls on a holiday weekend.  You can also come in on a test day to maintain you Medical Gas Brazing Continuity, Re-certify your Brazing, or maintain you Welding Continuity.  You have to call the training center to schedule any of these sessions.

Welding:
Welding booths are available
for your use every Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:00am - 3:00pm
Call to reserve a booth
No Fee

OSHA 10:
Travelers - Some Local Union's jurisdiction jobs require that you arrive with an OSHA 10 safety certification in hand. The Training Center will conduct classes on an as needed basis when there is sufficient interest. Please call the Training Center if you are interested in signing up for the next class. 

OSHA 10 will be a minimum requirement for the spring outage at DC Cook.  Anyone interested in OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training please contact the school.  We are currently running and scheduling more of these classes.
The course requires 10 hours of mandatory attendance. 

Backflow/Cross Connection Re-Certification:
Successful completion of this class renews the student's ASSE Backflow Tester certification for 3 years.  Please contact the school if you are intrested in this course as the class will run as demand requires. Class fee $30

Medical Gas Installer & 40 Hour Certification:
This class provides instruction resulting in a certification in both medical gas installation and brazing. Class dates - Cost is $150 and includes a NFPA codebook. - Payment is due in full to hold your spot in this class.
100% attendance is mandatory

Backflow Assembly Testers:
The Backflow Assembly wet lab is available for your use every Monday from 8:00am - 3:00pm
Call to reserve a test station
No Fee

ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification:
 Next class -
Backflow Certification:

Cross Connection Control Tester Certification:
State of Michigan Tester Certification & National ASSE Tester Certification
40 hours in length
100% attendance mandatory
By reservation only
Class will be scheduled on an as needed basis when there is sufficient interest. Please call the Training Center if you are interested in signing up for the next class.

Rigging Fundamentals:
Will begin the week of October 6. This 32 hour class is a reqquired prerequisite to the UA Rigging certification class which will follow shortly after this class.  Students are required to purchase the UA Rigging Manual for $20.

Certified Foreman's Training:
This program was developed by the UA/ MCA. The cost is $150, which includes a maual, some individual tests and a video.

Fundamentals of Hydronic Heating:
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CPR/AED:
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First Aid:
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UA University

UA members, office professionals, and family members have access to continuing education through Washtenaw Community College. There are introductory computer classes, office software classes, and credit courses toward a degree or mastery exam for journeymen and apprentices. Recently, online courses have been added for office software classes and general education courses towards an associate's degree. For more information visit http://www.uarts.org.

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