Work Process Work Process: Approximate Process Hours: Mechanical & Electrical Principles 4500 5400 Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls 595 700 Heating & Steam Systems 1105 1300 Piping 255 300 Rigging & Lifting 255 300 Safety and Environmental 340 400 Customer Relations, Foreman, & Labor Heritage 1020 1200 Applied Mathematics and Blueprint Reading 340 400 TOTAL 8500 10000 Page 1 of 6
First Year of Instruction The objectives of the first year courses will provide each apprentice with: (1) an awareness of the history and heritage of the United Association. The National Committee recommends that presentations and discussions on heritage and the future of the pipe trades continue throughout the entire period of apprenticeship. (2) instruction in the identification and use of tools (3) instruction in the proper care of tools (4) the training and skills necessary to install all types of pipe, tube, fittings and valves. (5) an understanding of job safety and health (6) training in soldering and brazing (7) training in oxy-fuel cutting (8) the fundamentals for solving math problems, and the necessary math for taking pipe measurements (9) a knowledge of rigging and signaling (10) an introduction to matter, liquids, hydraulics, the science required to understand the work of the pipe trades (11) OSHA training 30 hour in construction safety FIRST SEMESTER OF FIRST YEAR Tools and Safety Class UA text 49.5 Heritage Class UA text 9 Math Class UA text 52 SECOND SEMESTER OF FIRST YEAR Tools and Safety Class UA text 54 Science Class UA text 48 Total classroom hours for 1 st year = 252.5 Page 2 of 6
Second Year of Instruction The objectives of the second year courses will provide each apprentice with: (1) instruction in basic electricity and its practical application on the job (2) advance instruction in electricity (3) an introduction to the components and devices of the refrigeration system (4) training in oxy-acetylene welding (5) training in shielded metal-are welding FIRST SEMESTER OF SECOND YEAR Basic Refrigeration/ UA text 52 Basic Electricity 2 nd Year Welding UA text 58.5 SECOND SEMESTER OF SECOND YEAR Advanced Electricity/ UA text 48 Advanced Refrigeration 2 nd Year Welding UA text 54 Total classroom hours for 2nd year = 252.5 Third Year of Instruction Page 3 of 6
The objectives of the third year courses will provide each apprentice with: (1) Introduction in the theory and installation of pumps and steam systems (2) Instruction concerning boilers and hydronic heating systems (3) The necessary instruction to prepare for installation and service work (4) Instruction in air conditioning, including an understanding of heat humidity, air requirements, and fans. (5) a knowledge of the operation and application of electric controls. (6) a knowledge of heat pumps (7) a knowledge of the operation and application of pneumatic controls. (8) CFC Certification & 410A Certification FIRST SEMESTER OF THIRD YEAR Steam & Steam Sys. UA text 52 Refrigeration Vol. 1 UA text 58.5 SECOND SEMESTER OF THIRD YEAR Hydronics & Hydronics Sys. UA text 48 CFC/Refrigeration Vol. 2 UA text 54 Total classroom hours for 3 rd year = 252.5 Fourth Year of Instruction The objectives of the fourth year courses will provide each apprentice with: (1) the necessary instruction to prepare for Prometric/ACAD License (2) training in pipe drafting and blueprint reading, and auto CAD Page 4 of 6
(3) introduction in the gas codes (4) an opportunity to become familiar with air conditioning equipment (5) introduction to evaporators and compressors and condensers (6) rigging and hand signaling certifications FIRST SEMESTER OF FOURTH YEAR Prometric License/ACAD N/A 48 evening classes, 1 night per week Heating Equip./Burner Carrier text 58.5 Operation Rigging Certification/ UA text 52 Hand Signal Certification SECOND SEMESTER OF FOURTH YEAR Blueprint & ISO s UA text 48 Air Conditioning/ UA text 54 Reciprocation Compressors Total classroom hours for 4 th year 260.5 Fifth Year of Instruction The objectives of the fifth year courses will provide each apprentice with: (1) the necessary instruction to prepare for a medical gas certification (2) the necessary instruction to prepare for a Omaha City License (3) a knowledge of centrifugal machines and systems (4) foreman certification FIRST SEMESTER OF FIFTH YEAR HVAC STAR Exam UA text 52 Page 5 of 6
Chiller & Chiller Sys. Trane/York 58.5 Omaha City License N/A 48 evening classes, 1 night per week SECOND SEMESTER OF FIFTH YEAR Iowa HVAC N/A 54 Chillers & Chiller Sys. Trane/York 54 Foreman Class 20 hours UA text 48 evening classes, 1 night per week Total classroom hours for 5 th year = 314.5 Page 6 of 6