12/11/2024

TRAINING CENTER NEWS

Phone # 248-585-1435

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT THE TRAINING CENTER! 

Check out The Training Center’s website www.Plumbers98tc.org

The Apprenticeship Application process is currently open. The application deadline for the next class is Friday, January 24th, 2025. Applications are submitted online. Go to our website and read all requirements for the application process.

The Training Center is open for normal business 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call Ryan Lyle at 248-585-1435 ext. 122 if you have any questions. The State of Michigan Plumbing Division has instituted the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code beginning in March of 2024. Books are available for order through the ICC. The Training Center has a limited number of 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code books available for sale. 

PLUMBING CODE UPDATE (required to renew the State of Michigan Journey or Master License) Classes are available at the Training Center. Call the Training Center to get signed up for the next available class.

THE TRAINING CENTER IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULING MEDICAL GAS INSTALLER UPDATES. Please call the Training Center to get in the next available class. This is an update to the new NFPA 99 2024 standard. 

Monthly Code Class – Next class is PENDING at 4:30 pm. This is not a code update class. Open to any member looking to have discussions about the interpretation of the Michigan Plumbing Code.  Great refresher for anyone wanting to take a state plumbing exam. Please call Paul Baker at the Training Center at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 to register. 

If you are a member that has the practical portion of the state test scheduled for February 6th, 2025, we have 2 available evenings to come in and practice for it. The 2 dates are Wednesday, January 22nd, and Wednesday, January 29th. Call the Training Center if you are interested in attending either of these sessions, or both. You will be required to bring all your supplies as you would for going to the actual test.

OPEN WELDING – Open welding is available on Wednesday evenings. Please call Chris Opalka 248-585-1435 ext.146 for any welding related inquiries and to check on booth availability. For those that can’t find time to get in during the weekdays, open welding will be available on the first Saturday of the month, call to get a booth.  

**2024 brazing and welding sessions will be scheduled on the 1st Saturday of the month. If your brazing or welding certs are ready to expire, call to schedule an appointment. The next Welding and Brazing sessions will be January 11th, 2025. **You must call to schedule your brazing OR welding tests at least 3 days prior to the test. Please note: All members must be dressed appropriately to be in the shop area. 

CALL THE TRAINING CENTER TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OFFERED IN 2025. All classes are register and pre-pay by check or money order only. Deadlines for registration and prices are listed with each class.

ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification: Please be sure to check your expiration date, it is now required that you complete your update class prior to your expiration. This class is offered quarterly. $100

4 hour recert class January 21 & 22 Deadline is December 20

4 hour recert class April 15 & 16 Deadline is March 14

4 hour recert class July 29 & 30 Deadline is June 27

4 hour recert class October 21 & 22 Deadline is September 26

ASSE Backflow Tester (Full 40 hour): 

Spring: March 3 – May 12 Deadline is February 14 - $200

Fall: September 8 – November 17 Deadline is August 22 - $200

ASSE Repairer: *** Prerequisite: Must hold a current 5110 Tester Certification

Spring: March 5 – April 9, Deadline is February 14 - $100 

Fall: September 10 - October 15, Deadline is August 22 - $100

BIM I - 40 hour class 

Spring: March 5 – May 14 Deadline is February 14 - $100

Fall: September 10 – November 17 Deadline to register August 22 - $100

ICRA and Water Quality: *** Prerequisite: Must Have OSHA 10 or 30 - $200

Spring: Week of March 3 to week of May 12. Deadline to register February 14 

Fall: Week of September 8 to week of November 17. Deadline to register August 22

Day of week to be determined 

Medical Gas Installer (Full 40 hour): 

Spring: March 5 – May 14 Deadline is February 14 - $200

Fall: September 10 – November 17 Deadline to register August 22 - $200

6010 Medical Gas Installer Recertification- *All current Med Gas certification

MUST CONTACT the Training Center for the next available class.

Hydronic Heating and Cooling – 40 hour class - $100 fee 

Spring: Week of March 3 to week of May 12. Deadline to register February 14 

Fall: Week of September 8 to week of November 17. Deadline to register August 22

Day of week to be determined 

Steam Fundamentals for the Repair Plumber- 40 hour class- $100 fee

Spring: Week of March 3 to week of May 12. Deadline to register February 14  

Fall: Week of September 8 to week of November 17. Deadline to register August 22

Day of week to be determined 

OSHA Training - OSHA 10, available as an online class for $59 at www.careersafeonline.com. This OSHA 10 class is not affiliated with the UA or our Training Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training is also offered online through the MUST website. Go to www.mustonline.org. **Be sure to take the Construction Safety courses; not the General Industry courses.

It is each member’s individual responsibility to keep all their Certifications current.

If the person you are trying to reach at the Training Center is unavailable, please leave a message to ensure we can return your call. We attempt to return all messages by the end of the business day.