Training and Safety

3. Bias and Belonging This class will focus on the science of implicit bias and strategies for how to reduce and interrupt bias. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructors: John McNamara and Gary Glidden 

4. Intro to Navisworks and Revit This class will take the place of Intro to AutoCAD. Wednesday and Thursday nights Oct. 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, & 24th from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Keegan Knoup

 5. John Hancock Review of current investment options, how to use John Hancock website and mobile app and the JH online tools for retirement planning. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

6. Introduction to Laser Welding This class is a prerequisite to any hands-on Laser welding booth time. It will cover basic machine parts, setup, and safety. Oct. 30, 2024, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: John McNamara

7. Practical Wiring for HVAC Practical wiring for 24v and 120v circuits commonly found in HVAC components. Nov. 6^th, 7^th, 13^th, & 14^th 2024 from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Scott Magnuson

8. Trimble Robotic Total Station/X7 Scanner This three-night class will cover Field Link software, setup, and hands on experience with Trimble’s 773 Total Station and X7 Scanner. Nov. 20^th, 21^st, & 27^th, 2024, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm Instructor: Gary Glidden

9. A2L Refrigerant update This one-night class will cover the new A2L refrigerants, procedures, and equipment associated with the HFC phase down starting January 1, 2025.  Class date Dec. 4, 2024, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Scott Magnuson 

 10. Union Stewards Training This two-night class covers our responsibilities focused on our Collective Bargaining Agreement “CBA”, trust funds, negotiations, and fosters solidarity amongst our membership. Must attend both nights to be eligible for $325 boot credit. Dec. 5^th & 12^th, 2024, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Joe Cook and Todd Whitlock  

11. Cont. Education Welding This class is available to improve any skill level in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or laser welding. Certification testing will be optional on the last night. Laser welding will require the Introduction class as a prerequisite. Jan. 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th, 22nd, & 23^rd, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: John McNamara, Bryan Conery, and Zach Zenzen

12. Retirement in your future This class is for anyone who is looking to retire and/or has questions about retirement. The class is open to members and spouses. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8pm. Instructor: Debbie LaFew

13. Fire, Smoke and Damper Technician This four-night class covers the necessary curriculum to prepare members to pass the Fire Smoke Damper Technician exam through ICB. Classroom time Jan. 29^th, 30^th, Feb. 6^th, and testing on the 13, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Gary Glidden

14. Union Stewards Training This two-night class covers our responsibilities focused on our Collective Bargaining Agreement “CBA”, trust funds, negotiations, and fosters solidarity amongst our membership. Must attend both nights to be eligible for $325 boot credit. Feb. 5^th & 12^th, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Joe Cook and Todd Whitlock   

15. Rigging / Signaling & Spider Crane Instruction includes safe rigging practices, inspection and application of rigging hardware, ASME hand signals, and hands on Spidercrane training. Feb. 19^th & 20^th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Gary Glidden

16. Superheat/Subcooling This two-night class teaches properly charging equipment using superheat and subcooling. Feb. 26^th & 27^th,2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Scott Magnuson 

17. Soldering This four-night class will cover a variety of techniques and materials. We will focus on architectural applications and provide an option to gain a soldering certification. March 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: John McNamara

18. Field Measuring This four-night class will focus on skills and techniques used to measure and order HVAC fittings and ductwork. It will include drawing with a template, ordering from a print, and field measuring principles. March 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, & 27^th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Gary Glidden

 19. Cont. Service Education with Boilers This three-night class will cover boiler applications, design, controls, and hands on trouble shooting. April 2^nd, 3^rd, & 9^th, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Scott Magnuson

20. Stainless Steel Polishing and Finishing This class will focus on polishing and finishing stainless steel countertops. It will include design, fabrication, tig and laser welding for sanitary applications. April 10^th, 16^th, 17^th, & 23^rd 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: John McNamara

21. CFC Prep & Testing EPA 608 Universal Certification. Classroom prep time on April 24^th, 30^th, and testing on May 1^st, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Scott Magnuson

22. Scissor & Boom Lift Certification This class two-night class will include classroom time followed by a hands-on skill demonstration. Members receive certifications on forklift, telehandler, aerial and scissor lifts. May 7^th & 8^th 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Gary Glidden

23. Scissor & Boom Lift Recertification This one-night class will serve as a refresher and recertification class on forklift, telehandler, aerial and scissor lifts. May 14, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Gary Glidden

24. Cont. Education Welding This class is available to improve any skill level in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or Laser Welding. Certification testing will be optional on the last night. Laser Welding will require the Introduction class as a prerequisite. May 14^th, 15^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, & 29^th, 2025, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: John McNamara, Bryan Conery, and Zach Zenzen.

25. CPR Classes – Saturday, January 25, 2025, Saturday, February 22, 2025, Saturday, April 5, 2025, or Saturday, April 19, 2025. Classes are from 8am – noon. Instructor: Scott Layng.

Below is a list of on-line classes offered through the ITI. To register for them or see the class descriptions visit: www.sheetmetal-iti.org. All of these classes have CEUs associated with them applicable for any ICB Certification Renewals.

Anti-Harassment in Apprenticeship
Fire Smoke Damper Technician
Smoke Control Systems Technician
Grinder Safety
ICRA Awareness
Introduction to Lean Construction
Office Tutorials
Reading Plans and Specs
Foreperson Training
Supervisory Training
Testing Adjusting and Balancing
Non-destructive Examination Symbols
Understanding Welding Symbols
Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – FCAW
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – GMAW
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – GTAW
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – SMAW
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – Pipe Welding
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – Thermal Cutting
Welding for the Sheet Metal Industry – Welding Fundamentals
Trimble Total Station Tutorials
Trimble XR10 Tutorial
Productivity Now – Self paced BIM Instruction with Learn at Home Autodesk licensing available

Outside Course Fees
Pending approval from our JATC board, the Training Fund will also cover the costs associated with industry related classes offered elsewhere. Contact Gary Glidden for more information at Gglidden@smwlocal219.org.

Local 265 Continuing Education Classes
Local 265 has offered 219 members to join any of their fall night classes. You can see the classes offered at www.smart265ed.org . Classes will be free to the members if they complete the full class. Contact Gary Glidden to sign up for any 265 classes. Please do not call 265.

 All Journeyman please use  Journeyman continued education timesheet to track your 4-hours of continued education. When complete please turn into the hall.