Local 230

Backflow Certification to be announced

PIPE Pipefitter Refresher to be announced

We are continuously taking names for all the classes listed below. Please contact Caryn at the Training Center to register. Classes will be scheduled on demand once 15 members are registered.

Cal Osha               

Copeland Compressor Class        

Cleanroom Certification

Chiller Teardown

CFC Recovery

Compressor Teardown

Forklift Operator Class

Electrical Troubleshooting 

Heatpump

Basic Pneumatics

Electrical Controls

Building Automation

Brazing Class

Reciprocal Compressor Diagnosis

Energy Strategies 

Medical Gas

Purity Piping

Valve Repair

PIPE Refresher Classes

Poly Fisher Fusion

Red Cross CPR/First Aid

Service & Repair

Tube Bending

Intro to Valves 

Valves

Please call the Training Center at 619/262-7589 to register for your classes. If it is required, please send your $25 “refundable upon completion” deposit to:

Contact your Business Rep with and questions!

 Section 11.2.1 of the 2002-2006 ARCA Supplement requires all technicians to be CPR/FIRST AID certified. 

For any new training call the recorded message at 858-554-0590

Be sure to see the new HVAC only training room at the Local 230 Training Center. If you have not read the HVAC NEWS LETTER you need to check it out, in particular the recruitment incentive program. Call Warren if you want to learn how you can earn a lot of extra money and help strengthen your local at the same time.

Local 230 is encouraging all HVACR members to belong to RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society). If you are not already a member, Local 230 will pay one half of your first years dues. The yearly dues are $96.00. This society is a great resource for training and updating on current technology. RSES also helps technicians develop a comprehensive library of resource materials.  Check out the national website at: www.rses.org. Contact Local 230 for more details.

Apprenticeship School is in session coinciding with the schedule of City College. For semester start dates contact Caryn at the Training Center. Times are from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

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Attention Plumbers and Fitters!

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Local 230 Contractors

Forklift Operator Certification 

The classes will be given on a first come basis and you or your employees must contact Caryn at the training center at 619/262-7589 to register at your earliest opportunity. Each class is limited to 15 people per session for three hours. Classes are held at the training center at 6225 Federal Blvd., San Diego. See our  map to the school.

Local 230 will offer this class again in the near future as the need arises so that every one can get this required certification. Please give a copy of this letter to all of your employees and encourage them to sign up for the forklift class. If these nights or scheduled dates do not work into a member’s schedule, we will offer this class as often as necessary so that everyone will get certified. We are taking names for future classes.  Contact Caryn at the Training Center to sign up.

Confined Space Entry Class will be offered when at least 10 people sign up. You must call and reserve space for this class.

Medical Gas "installers class" will be given when at least 10 people sign up. The class starts at 5:00 P.M. It runs for eight nights with the test to follow. Bring several different colored highlighters.

BRAZING CERTIFICATION IS NOW OFFERED ON DEMAND!!

Brazing Certification testing is held every Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. at the Training Center. Be sure to call ahead (619) 266-1325 to make certain the Proctor is available. Don't let your "certs" lapse.  Be sure to file the "continuity" paperwork to keep your certification good or call Warren for more information. If it does lapse you will have to re-take the hands-on test again for re-certification which consists of one up-hill joint on 1&1/2" copper with a nitrogen purge. As of January 1, 2001 all Brazing Certifications will only good for six (6) months (an ASME code requirement). Check your card and get it renewed timely!

We are taking names for the following classes:

valve repair, orbital welding, back flow prevention, soldering and brazing, CFC recovery, excavation competent person, electrical trouble shooting, service and repair, forklift operator, medical gas piping installer.

Auto CAD class (beginning and advanced) training available now.

P.I.P.E. Plumber, Pipefitter, and Refrigeration certification refresher classes start soon.

Contact Caryn to sign up at: 619-262-7589

  U. A. WESTERN REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER

223 South Rancho, Colton Ca  92324

909/370-2582  

LINK TO SAN DIEGO TRAINING PAGE

6225 Federal Blvd., San Diego, Ca 92114

                                                  619/262-7589 Office--619/266-1325 Weld Shop

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