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This class is designed to teach the proper use of crane safety through the methods of hoisting, rigging, and signaling. Each participant who successfully completes the class will receive a wallet size certification card as well as a certificate of completion. This certification meets all general contractor requirements to be a qualified rigger on any construction site utilizing a hydraulic or tower crane. Many general contractors have implemented that any sub-contractor needing to utilize a crane must have a detailed pick plan and use qualified riggers to perform the work. Per current industry standards this certification does not expire once the class has been completed. Each participant must have at least three years of sheet metal experience to qualify for this class.

This course is designed to introduce the participant to the basics of a service technician. This course will be both classroom theory as well as hands on training. The course will go over system design, heating, cooling, refrigeration, leak detection, equipment troubleshooting, tools, safety practices and system charging. This course will also prepare each participant to take and pass the latest 9th Edition EPA 608 Exam in Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III. This EPA Certification Exam will be given as part of the curriculum and the exams will be purchased by the JATC at no cost to the participants. Participants’ passing all four sections will have earned a Universal EPA Certification. This course will be a total of 60 hours of training.

This course is designed to teach the student from entry level to the experienced level the necessary technical skills to become a Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Certified Technician. This course is a combination of classroom theory and lecture as well as hands on practical training. To become a TAB Certified Technician each participant must successfully pass the International Certification Board (ICB) online exam as well as pass the practical exam at the Local 105 Training Center Certified TAB Lab in City of Industry.

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This course is designed to introduce the participant to the Trimble Robotic Total Stations being used by many of our Signatory Contractors. Designed specifically for MEP, the Total Station training will be both classroom lecture as well as hands on training and will cover four main topics. 1.) How to correctly setup and establish control of a project area. 2.) Using a Total Station to layout hangers, hole openings, wall openings and/or other layout that is required in the Sheet Metal Industry. 3.) How to correctly load data that has been created by a Detailer via a 3D drawing program and point layout software to locate those points. 4.) How to collect data via the Total Station.

This class will prepare each participant for a forklift license certification through classroom lecture and theory. The classroom portion never expires once completed. There are two things needed to obtain a forklift license certification. First, each member must have record of completing the classroom portion from the JATC. Second, each member must pass the practical portion (driving) at their place of employment on each site-specific lift. For example, if you were trained on a forklift with one employer and then went to work with another employer who had a similar but different forklift, you ARE NOT certified on the site-specific forklift. Both you and your employer are not in OSHA compliance and are subject to fines. You must be trained on each make and model that you are operating. Forklift certifications need to be renewed every three years. If you are currently certified on a forklift with your employer and that forklift, make and model has not changed then you simply just need to renew your forklift certification card through the JATC. This is done through your employer.

These courses are designed to enhance and improve the technical skills and overall knowledge of the sheet metal industry for all participants. Technicians “C-A” are required to take these courses annually to receive an advancement in wage and classification level. Each participant is expected to maintain 100% attendance to receive course credit. All members who successfully complete these courses will receive a certificate of completion from the JATC.

These courses are designed to enhance and improve the technical skills and overall knowledge of the sheet metal industry for all participants. Technicians “C-A” are required to take these courses annually to receive an advancement in wage and classification level. Each participant is expected to maintain 100% attendance to receive course credit. All members who successfully complete these courses will receive a certificate of completion from the JATC.

These pre-scheduled sessions are days that member can renew their current certifications or try to obtain a Brazing or Welding Certification in the process of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW. All welding certification exams consist of both written and practical portions. You must have knowledge of welding to sign up for the certification test day. These test sessions are not training sessions. They are designed to give each member a convenient time to renew or take a certification exam. Remember, Structural D1.1 certifications expire every 6 months and light gauge D9.1 certifications expire every 12 months.

These pre-scheduled sessions are days that member can renew their current certifications or try to obtain a Brazing or Welding Certification in the process of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW. All welding certification exams consist of both written and practical portions. You must have knowledge of welding to sign up for the certification test day. These test sessions are not training sessions. They are designed to give each member a convenient time to renew or take a certification exam. Remember, Structural D1.1 certifications expire every 6 months and light gauge D9.1 certifications expire every 12 months.

Online Courses offered from the iTi and SMACNA of San Diego These courses are designed to enhance your technical skills with a more convenient schedule to the member. Online courses consist of: International Training Institute (iTi): • Foreperson Training • Office Tutorials • Introduction to Lean Construction • Supervisory Training • Title 24 2019/2022 MATT Level 1&2 New Certification Please visit www.sheetmetal-iti.org for details. If you do not already have a user profile you will need to create one. All courses listed above are free to all members in good standing.

SMACNA of San Diego offers Virtual Safety Training through 360training.com ATTENTION SMACNA OF SAN DIEGO MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND OF SAN DIEGO Did you know that SMACNA of San Diego will reimburse tuition expense for OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 HOUR OUTREACH TRAINING? It's true! Upon course completion, verified employees of SMACNA of San Diego member employers and employers who contribute to the Sheet Metal Industry Fund of San Diego will receive full reimbursement of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Training tuition! The same is true for verified eligible members of SMART Local 206 who are currently on the out-of-work list. Verification of employment is required prior to taking the course.

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