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Continuing Education
Mar 05, 2024

Upcoming Continuing Education Classes

KANSAS CITY CLASSES

Class Description Dates Days Time Spots Open
GMAW This class is for people of all welding skill levels. Each night there will be some time spent in the classroom, with a majority of the time in the welding shop. In this class the student will learn about: welding safety, basic welding terminology, basic weld symbols, pros/cons of GMAW, power sources and GMAW equipment, different polarities, GMAW filler materials, gases used in GMAW, push and pull methods, welding joints, welding in all positions, GMAW metal transfers, filler materials, welding in all positions and much more. 

TBD

Tue/Thur 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
GTAW This class is for people who have strong welding skills in SMAW and GMAW. This class will cover both GTAW theory and hands-on. Each night there will be some time spent in the classroom, with a majority of the time in the welding shop. This class will cover: welding safety, basic welding terminology, basic weld symbols, pros/cons of GTAW, power sources and equipment, different polarities, filler materials, gases used, welding different metals, welding in all positions, using pulse arc and much more.  TBD Tue/Thur 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
SMAW This class is for people of all welding skill levels. In this class students will learn both welding theory and the hands on of SMAW. Each night there will be some time spent in the classroom with the majority of the time in the welding shop. This class will cover: welding safety, basic welding terminology, pros/cons of SMAW, types of welding power sources, duty cycles, different welding polarities and when to use each, electrode handling, different welding joints, correct electrode angles to use while welding, correct arc length, and much more.  10/16/23-12/20/23 Mon/Wed 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
FCAW (Flux Core) This class will cover the basic theory of flux core welding. This will included, machines, gasses, filler, metal, use of FCAW and more. Students will spend time in shop learning and practicing running FCAW in all positions. TBD TBD 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
AutoCAD - Basic This class is an introduction to AutoCAD. TBD Tue/Thur 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
AutoCAD - Intermediate This class is for people who have previously taken AutoCAD-basic or are already familiar with AutoCAD.  TBD TBD 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Laser Welding Technology  NEW COURSE!! TBD TBD 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Ventilation Verification (Part 2 Hands On) Pre-requisite: Part 1 online self-paced portion. (see "ventilation verification" section below on how to complete part 1) TBD Mon/Wed 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Revit - Basic  NEW COURSE!! TBD TBD 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing - Basic This class is an introduction to Testing, Adjusting & Balancing. TBD TBD 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Service - Basic This class is an introduction to Service that lasts 10-12 weeks.

TBD

Tue/Thur 5p-8p

ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES

Trimble Training Students will gain a basic knowledge of setting up and running a Trimble Robotic Total Station for the purpose of laying out hanger points and wall/ floor openings. This is a hands-on course consisting of classroom and outdoor learning. A small notebook and writing utensils are strongly recommended.

TBD

Mon/Wed 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
ICB Proctored Exam (FSDT & VVIAQ) Proctored testing night for those that want to take the ICB exam for Fire Smoke Damper Technician or Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality Technician. (2.5 hour exam) TBD Week Night TBD ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
ICB Proctored Exam (TABB)  Proctored testing day for those that want to take the ICB exam for Testing, Adjusting & Balancing Technician Part 1. (2.5 to 5 hour exam) TBD  Saturday TBD ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES
Duct Pressure Testing TBD Mon/Wed 5p-8p ACCEPTING WAITLIST NAMES

Class Deposit: There is a $100 dollar class deposit required to sign up for classes. This is to ensure those that sign up for the class actually attend.

Scan the QR code below to add your name to the wait list! Or email sydney@sheetmetal2jatc.org

TOPEKA CLASSES
Class Description Dates Days Time Spots Open
Topeka Journeyman Licensing Prep Class

This 6-hour class, which will be instructed via Zoom, will prepare you to take the required Journeyman License Test for members who work in area 6. While 6 hours is not enough time to cover every subject in the three code books, we will provide an overview of each code book and how it applies to the Journeyman License Test. We will go over how to find the answers to potential questions on the exam and have a sample test to help you identify areas where you will need to prepare more to be successful on the exam.

Required Items: There are 3 code books required to take this prep course and to take the Topeka Journeyman Licensing Exam.

  •    IFGC-International Fuel Gas Code Book (2015)
  •    NEC-National Electrical Code Book (2014)
  •    IMC-International Mechanical Code Book (2015)

You can either purchase the books yourself and bring them to class or you can request to check them out from the JATC ($150 deposit required that will be refunded when books are returned in same condition as issued) Checked out books must be returned within 30 days. You must notify the JATC that you want to check these books out at least 14 days prior to your scheduled class date so that we can order additional copies if needed.

You will also need either a computer/tablet/iPad and good internet connection since the class will be hosted via Zoom. If this is a problem, contact the JATC to make arrangements for either in person or a remote location for your use.

10/16/23-10/18/23 Mon/Wed 5p-8p 2
Topeka Journeyman Licensing Prep Class SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE 10/30/23-11/1/23 Mon/Wed 5p-8p 4
Kansas CEU maintenance Class

Kansas Mechanical Trades Review Board Approved Class for your continuing education course

Class Name: Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality (8 Hours)

Class Outline
Unit 1 - Introduction to IAQ
Unit 2 - General Maintenance and Non-Mechanical Ventilation System Inspection
Unit 3 - Filtration
Unit 4 - Operational Controls
Unit 5 - Ventilation Rate
Unit 6 - Air Distribution and Building Pressures
Unit 7 - Economizer Operation
Unit 8 - Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) Operation and CO2 monitoring.

10/28/23 Saturday 8a-2p

Please reach out to Sydney Bunch at sydney@sheetmetal2jatc.org if you are interested in signing up for one of the classes.

If there is a class you would like to see added to the list, please email Sydney so that we can keep track of requests and interest.


Upcoming Welding Certification Dates

The JATC hosts a welding certification day on the second Saturday of every quarter. Below are the dates for 2024. 

1/13/2024 @ 7 A.M.

4/13/2024 @ 7 A.M.

7/13/2024 @ 7 A.M.

10/12/2024 @ 7 A.M.

**You must call the office at 816-353-0038 or email sydney@sheetmetal2jatc.org to sign up prior to the test date**

If there are no sign ups, we will not host the class.


Ventilation Verification - Online

Important Notice: To All Local #2 Members

We are asking that you notify us when you sign up for the online Ventilation Verification Course. This will help us track the number of sign ups and interest of members so that we can report back to the Training Committee. Please notify the JATC @ (816) 353-0038 or craig@sheetmetal2jatc.org when any member starts the Ventilation Verification Courses.

Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality – Part 1 (self-paced - Online)

This course is intended for all journey-level and apprentice SMART members that wish to become Indoor Air Quality Technicians. It covers the basics of indoor air quality as well as training in the processes of verifying the ventilation, filtration and physical properties of the air inside a building as it relates to the building’s existing HVAC system.

The incorporation of the material surrounding Ventilation Verification into this course has drawn substantial content from the ITI’s existing “Testing, Adjusting and Balancing” (TAB) curriculum into this course. This content has been listed as appendix items, and relevant appendix sections for each Unit are identified at the beginning of each Unit.  Consequently, the time required to complete this course will vary considerably depending on the person's TAB knowledge and experience prior to taking this course.  Certified TAB technicians and those with considerable TAB experience may be able to complete this course in as little as 8 hours, while individuals without TAB experience will take considerably more time to complete this course.

Successful completion of this course will be documented by the ITI with a Certificate of Course Completion. To become an ICB Certified Indoor Air Quality Technician, you will have to then ask your local training coordinator to schedule a certification exam through the International Certification Board.

It will take an estimated 8 hours to complete the course, and it is eligible for 8 ICB CEUs.

To complete this course, you must view all content in Lessons 1-8 and obtain a 70% or greater on all Unit 1-8 Quizzes. 

Please contact Craig@sheetmetal2jatc.org when you sign up for the online portion so that he can issue you electronic books that you will need.

Ventilation Verification for IAQ  – Part 2 In-Person

This course will be a hands-on follow-up to the Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality – Part 1 (self-paced Online) prerequisite Part 1 using the new curriculum content released in 2021. It is intended for those members with limited knowledge and experience in the Indoor Air Quality or Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing fields. It will comprise instructor-led lab sessions for in-person lab experience with hands-on tool knowledge and form understanding.  The in-person component will be a three-week class 2 nights a week with an instructor-led lab session using tools and equipment safely at a training facility.

Note: The prerequisite for this course is the Ventilation Verification for Indoor Air Quality – Part 1: Online course and must be completed successfully to proceed.

Upon completing both the online and in-person components, the participants will have the knowledge and understanding of Indoor Air Quality/Ventilation Verification to help grow our industry to keep up with the new and ever changing demand for work.

Please get in touch with the JATC (816-353-0038) once you have your completion certificate from the part 1 course and want to be put on the list for this upcoming Ventilation Verification for IAQ  – Part 2 In-Person class. The JATC will then notify you of the scheduled class dates.

Sign-up Instructions

Testing, Adjusting & Balancing - Online (NEW CLASS)

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing - Online

This course is intended for SMART members that wish to become TAB Technicians.  The purpose of this course is to provide the considerations for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of HVAC systems. This course covers the basics of balancing airflow and hydronic flow in HVAC systems, airflow calculations, waterflow calculations, psychrometrics, basic controls, and procedures for proportional balancing. This course has been designed for all apprentice and journey level SMART members.

It will take an estimated 20 hours to complete the course and is eligible for 20 ICB CEUs.

Successful completion of this course will be documented with a Certificate of Course Completion. To become a certified TABB Technician, you will have to then ask your training coordinator to schedule a certification exam through the International Certification Board/Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (ICB/TABB) and pass that exam as well. The phone number for ICB/TABB is 703-299-5646.

NOTE: NO EXAM IS REQUIRED IF YOU COMPLETE THIS TRAINING CLASS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING YOUR EXISTING TABB TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION.

Please contact Craig@sheetmetal2jatc.org when you sign up for the online portion so that he can issue you electronic books that you will need.


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SMART Local 2
2902 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64129
  816.254.8021

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