CONTINUING EDUCATION 
ABC - providing education and training for the construction industry. 

View the 2012 Continuing Education  schedule here.  Please be advised that this is a tentative schedule at present and may be subject to change. To register through the website for a class, go to the Calendar/Registration page.  All Journeyman are welcome to attend our continuing education courses.  

Below you will find a general listing of courses offered, class flyers and the hours associated with each class.
(the new 2012 dates and updated flyers will be posted shortly)

URGENT ALERT! 
Continuing Education for Certification Renewal

There is a lot of confusion about WHO can deliver the mandatory 32-hours of Continuing Education courses to Certified Electricians needing to renew their Certification.  Make sure you are taking classes that the State of California will accept. This  is  serious, you can't afford to be wrong!
See below for the complete alert and make sure you are in compliance with your continuing education requirement.

 



Continuing Education

NEC Review for Certification - 12 hours
Tues/Thurs, Jan 24 - Feb 2, Mar 20 - 29, June 19 - 28  
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12 hours of intense instruction in the NEC for certification test preparation. Using Mike Holt's Electrical Exam Preparation materials, you will gain a better understanding of the NEC, electrical theory and electrical calculations that will likely be on the state exam.  Based on the 2008 NEC.

UPC Review Prep for Plumbing Journeyman Test - 24 hours (6 weeks)
Tuesdays, Apr 17 - May 22
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24 hours of intense instruction using the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code.  Brush up on your skills in the codebook and prepare for the NITC Plumbing Certification exam.

Solar PV Design & Installation
Class Flyer
Course 500...provides 40-hours of training for those seeking employment in the solar industry, as well as construction trade professionals wanting to add solar to their business.  Classes will be held at ABC the last week of every month.    Grants are available that can greatly reduce the cost of the class.  For more information on the Solar Training Institute or grants that may be available for classes, visit their website at  http://www.trainingforsolar.com/ 

Arc Flash Safety - 6 hours
Feb 29 & Mar 7, June 19 & 26
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Based on the NFPA E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2009 Edition, this important safety seminar will cover electrical arc flash and shock hazards associated with work on energized units pushing 480 volts or less, safe work practices and personal protective equipment.  There will also be a special class just for supervisors later in the year. 

Safety DAY at ABC - 8 hours
Sat, May 19
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One day convenience safety training.  7 different safety classes are held throughout the day for your employees to get the safety training they need.  One of our most popular classes, so register early!

Beginning Fiberoptics - 6 hours
Mar 22 & 29, July 19 & 26
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The focus of this class will be on the installation technician with an optical Fiber overview, trends in industrual networks, hands on termination, testing and troubleshooting and Fiber Splicing.

Advanced Fiberoptics - 12 hours
May 17 - 31, Sept 11 - 25
class flyer
This class will focus on the configuration of Fiber media for high performance installations.  EIA/TIA Fiber Cabling Standards.


Cal OSHA Construction Safety - 6 hours
Sept 10 & 17
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This program is designed specifically for commercial construction supervisors, foremen, apprentices and laborers. The class will address the unique situation of the commercial construction industry in California. This course follows the format of the Cal/OSHA  regulations and standards in addition to the eight core elements of the IIPP.

Wiring Methods - 6 hours
Mar 6 & 8, June 5 & 7, Nov 13 & 15
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Students must bring a 2008 NEC to class.  Class will cover topics such as wiring in special occupancies, hazardous locations, seal-offs, spray booths, Health Care facilities, temporary wiring and more.

Forklift Operator Safety Training - 4 hours
Feb 16, Apr 18, June 21, Aug 23, Oct 11
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This class is structured to provide required safety training.  Cert card issued upon successful completion.

General Code Calc - 6 hours
Apr 17 & 19, Aug 28 & 30
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This class covers subjects such as: branch circuit calculations * feeder calculations * optional vs standard calculations * commercial/residential calculations, etc.


10 HR OSHA Training -
10 hours
Jan 23 & 30, Mar 5 & 12, Apr 5 & 12, May 14 & 21, Jul 11 & 18, Sept 19 & 26, Nov 7 & 14 
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This course is designed by OSHA primarily for field personnel to provide them with an awareness of construction safety and health concerns in the construction industry. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10HR course completion card.  Hours from the 10 HR course can be used toward the 30 Hour course (held twice during the year), if taken within 6 months.

30 HR OSHA Construction Training - (last 20 hours)
Mon/Wed, Jun 4 - 13 (course will also be repeated in December)
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An OSHA 30 Hour completion card will be issued upon completion.  Attendee must complete entire 30 hour course in order to receive a completion card.  Class hours will count toward certification renewal hours.  Students completing a 10 Hr course within 6 months of the 30 Hr course - with the same instructor - can have those hours count toward the 30 Hr OSHA card.  This class will ONLY cover the last 20 hours and will be for continuing students that have recently attended a 10 Hr class here at ABC.

Grounding Requirements -
12 hours
Tues/Thurs, May 1 - 10, Aug 7 - 16
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Class meets twice a week for 2 weeks.  Learn the correct use of terms. Understand the reasoning behind grounding and the types & uses of various grounds. Learn about soil and ground testing and what it all means as well as what bonding does and when to use it. Find out when you must ground and when you must not. Class will cover numerous grounding applications. Textbook included with cost of class. 

Introduction to Motor Control -
8 hours
Mar 21 & 28, July 17 & 24 
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Class will cover introductory material and troubleshooting.  Class will count for 8 hours of continuing education.

CPR/First Aid - 4 hours
Feb 22, May 16, July 25, Sept 12, Nov 27
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OSHA approved training.  Certificates are good for 2 years.


Comp Person & Confined Spaces - 8 hours
Mar 15, Sept 20, Dec 12 
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Two classes held on the same day - one great price! Receive your competent persons card upon successful completion of class. All attendees will receive a comprehensive handbook.

High Voltage Splicing - 8 hours
Fri, Apr 27
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This course will provide class participants with an understanding of HIgh Voltage Splicing methods and techniques.  Hands on terminations and splicing demonstration.  One of our most popular classes, so register early!

Traffic Control and Flagging - 8 hours
May 23 & 30
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OVERVIEW: The Traffic Control & Flagging course follows the American Traffic Safety Services Association curriculum and incorporates the California on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. Class covers:

• warning sign placement
• proper fundamentals of flagging
• moving traffic and signaling directions
• ANSI standards for reflective clothing
• lighting and equipment
• practical application portion

Completion certificates and Flagger Cards are issued after class and students will be entered into the ATSSA National Database. 

Switchboards and Panelboards - 6 hours 
Feb 7 & 9, Oct 16 & 18 
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This class will cover the topics of Short Circuit Rating, Interrupting Rating, Grounding and Bonding, Location Restrictions, Mounting and Securing Requirements, Workspace Clearances and more.

Transformers - 6 hours
Feb 21 & 23, July 10 & 12, Oct 23 & 25
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Class topics will include Wire Bending Space, Location Restrictions, K Rated, Mounting and Securing Requirements, Workspace Clearances, Back Feeding, Overcurrent Device Sizing, Ventilation and more. 

Hazardous Locations - 6 hours
May 29 & 31
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Chapter 5 of the NEC.  Students must bring NEC to class. 

Firestopping - 6 hours
Feb 28 & March 1, Oct 2 & 4
class flyer
Inspectors are becoming more aware of Firestopping and you need to be knowledgeable about this subject as well.  

Blueprint Reading for Electricians - 6 hours
Mar 5 & 12, July 16 & 23
class flyer
This class will cover Introduction to Blueprint Reading and will address Civil Drawings, Architectural Drawings as well as Mechanical & Structural Drawings. 


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Continuing Education


Prevailing Wage Seminar
Apr 12 & Oct 11
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One of our most popular seminars, this seminar is held twice per year. The class covers apprenticeship compliance annualization and working with labor compliance programs. Participants will receive a workshop materials binder and lunch is provided.
 

Crew Leader Training- 16 hours 
Feb 1 - 22
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Crew Leader is designed for the new construction supervisor, or for those considering the position. It will provide the person with an overview of the various skills required for the job.  This class is currently not on the schedule but will return at a later date.

Tips and Trends for Merit Shop Employers
Mar 16 
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For ABC Members only, Tom Lenz of AALRR will bring us the latest Labor Law Updates.  This is one seminar all ABC contractors should attend.

Estimating 101 - 6 hours
Apr 16 & 23
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Basic estimating course developed for estimators with limited experience from all trades.

Lien Seminar for Public & Private Works
May 11 
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Know your legal rights & responsibilities under state law, learn about waivers, releases, critical time frames, Stop Notices, etc. Keep updated on the new laws.

Foremanship Series - 20 hours
July 25 - Aug 22 
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This excellent training series has been developed for Superintendents, Field Supervisors, Foremen, Leadmen and those aspiring to become Foremen. This course will cover such topics as: Orientation to Supervision, Transition to Leadership, Time Management/Conflict Resolutions, Performance Coaching/Motivation, and more.


Effective Supervision - 9 hours
Apr 25 - May 9 & Oct 10 - 24
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This seminar is designed for the construction professional that sees the need to fine tune the HR factor of his job. Know the law regarding your employees. Study the role of conflict, become equipped in problem solving, learn training principles and much more. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES 

Intro to Project Management - 3 hours
Feb 27,  Sept 6
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This class is an introduction to organization theory, the operation of a construction company, the phases of construction and the role and duties of a supervisor. 

Human Relations & Problem Solving- 9 hrs 
June 18 & 25
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Outstanding 'people skills' are a must as many different personalities are dealt with during the life of a project.  Class will also cover understanding and using successful techniques in problem solving for effective project management.  This class is currently not on the schedule but will return in the future.

Estimating for Project Managers - 3 hours 
This course will have special emphasis for the project manager and foreman.  It is not currently on the schedule but will return at a later date.

Construction Scheduling - 6 hours
July 14 & 21 
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Learn to develop a realistic schedule, identify critical activities and schedule other trades. 

Quality Control - 3 hours
Mar 13, June 27  
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The project manager, along with the field supervisors, is responsible for insuring the quality of the work, according to standards developed by the company and implemented by the project team.  This module will be an overview of Total Quality Management (TQM)


ABC So-Cal Subscribing Employers - ABC Contractors employing apprentices and paying training fees to the Trust may be eligible for limited no-cost seating at selected classes.



URGENT ALERT!
 

Continuing Education for Certification Renewal

There is a lot of confusion about WHO can deliver the mandatory 32-hours of Continuing Education courses to Certified Electricians needing to renew their Certification.  Make sure you are taking classes that the State of California will accept.  This is serious, you can't afford to be wrong! See below for the complete alert and make sure you are in compliance with your continuing education requirements.

1) If your company has a person on staff offering to deliver Continuing Education courses to your employees… and that person does not meet the requirement(s) of Regulation 290.1, the hours will not qualify towards State renewal.

2) If a person/entity(s) solicits your company to deliver Continuing Education courses to your employees… and that person/entity does not meet the requirement(s) of Regulation 290.1, the hours will not qualify towards State renewal  

Regulation 290.1 states: 
Chapter 2. California Apprenticeship Council  - Subchapter 4. Electrician Certification
§290.1. Definitions -
http://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/ch2sb4.html

Educational Provider is a community college or public school district or public educational institution, or a state-licensed private post-secondary institution under contract with a public educational institution, community college or public school district, or a private postsecondary educational institution approved or registered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.”

There are NO  exceptions to the regulation…not even OSHA training through a certified individual will qualify unless the course is provided through a State recognized “Education Provider”.

ABC So-Cal is a State recognized Educational Provider.

NOTE:  The Division of Apprenticeship Standards recently revised the certification renewal application form to include instructions to attach Certificate(s) of Completion for the required 32 hours of continuing education completed by the applicant.  ABC students will be provided with the proper paperwork to submit to the State.


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