TRAINING CENTER CLASSES

Steven Cuadra, Director of Education (718) 885-8820

Kathleen Hertel, Building Trades Steamfitters (718) 885-8827

Margarita Velez, Metal Trades Servicefitters (718) 885-8825

Training Center Address: 48-03 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101

SITE SAFETY CLASSES

• 10 Hour Site Safety Training Bundle

  The 8 Hour Fall Prevention and 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness courses are available online only. https://www.clicksafety.com/steamfitters638/

  Please click "Buy Now" to purchase and begin classes. The discount code will be automatically applied. An itemized "Registration Confirmation" will be emailed to you. A copy of this receipt is REQUIRED for reimbursement. Upon completion of these two SST courses, printable certificates will be issued.

• OSHA 30 Safety Training and Certification.  The OSHA 30 Online Certification is available free of charge for union members, you must call or send an email to be registered.

• In order to obtain a 40 Hour SST Card, please e-mail khertel@steamny.com

If you wish to register for any of the below classes, please call Kathleen Hertel at (718) 885-8827 or email:  khertel@steamny.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION JOURNEYPERSON CLASSES:

§  Automatic Sprinkler Systems – One night a week for 16 weeks

§  AutoCAD

§  Chilled Beams (HVAC) – One-night class

§  Condensing Boilers – Two-night course, (NOT part of the HW Heating Course).

§  Drafting and Blueprint Reading – One night a week for 20 weeks

§  Flagger Certification – One-night course

§  Geothermal HVAC/Heat pumps/Intro to VRF’s – Three-night course

§  Hot Water Heating Systems – One night a week for 10 weeks

§  Introduction to Refrigeration – One night a week for 10 weeks

§  Low Pressure Hot Water Boilers – Two-night course

§  Low Pressure Steam Boilers – Two-night course

§  16 Hour Rigging Worker Course (NYC Department of Buildings Approved) 

§  Scaffolding Certification – Four-hour course (NYC Department of Buildings Approved)

§  Steam Technology Introduction - One night a week for 10 weeks

§  Tube Bending- One night a week for 4-6 weeks

§  Construction Supervisor Certificate - This is a five-course program given online from the UA University. For details go to http://www.wccnet.edu/unions/construction-supervision/

WELDING:  Building Trades Members who want to sign up for the below welding courses should call Kathleen Hertel at (718) 885-8827

§  Welding Classes –  

*Stick (SMAW)

*TIG (GTAW) must have current SMAW certification test

*UA18 Orbital Tube Fusion – 4 Saturday Classes Must have current GTAW qualification test

*UA21 2” XXH Carbon Steel Pipe - 4 evening classes and then test. Must have current SMAW certification test

§  Welding – Pipe Certification Test

§  Welder/Brazing Continuity Dates: October 18^th, 2023

§  Copper Connections

 To put your name on the list for the below listed courses, please call Margarita—Metal Trades Service Technicians Line at (718) 885-8825 or email: mvelez@steamny.com

 §  New Certification Course:  Next Generation of Low GWP Refrigerants – A2L Mildly Flammable Refrigerants Certification Course. 3 evening sessions including test.  Laptop computer is required.  Certification Diploma will be issued upon passing grade on examination.

§  UA Star Mastery Examination:  Metal Trades Technicians wishing to take the prep courses and exam must have a minimum of five years of documented work experience installing and servicing HVACR equipment and piping systems. 

§  CFC/ EPA Examination

 Please Note:  All classes are scheduled according to participation and availability.  All members should have their book number and cell phone number handy when calling the Training Center.