8/22/2022

TRAINING CENTER NEWS

Phone # 248-585-1435

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

The Apprenticeship Application process is closed

 The Training Center is open. The mask mandate has been lifted. We are asking that people still practice social distancing while in the building. Please call Ryan Lyle at 248-585-1435 ext. 122 if you have any questions.

**STATE OF MICHIGAN PLUMBING LICENSE**

The 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code Update class has been approved. Please call the Training Center, 248-585-1435 to sign up.  There are also several classes offered online. To find the online classes, go to cebroker.com and select “Find CE/CME”, then choose Michigan and Plumbing Journey to see a list of approved courses.

CALL THE TRAINING CENTER TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OFFERED IN 2022. All classes are register and pre-pay by check or money order only. Deadlines for registration and prices are listed with each class.

Monthly Code Class – Next class is September 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm. 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 at the Training Center at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 to register.

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. $75 fee - 4 hour recert class October 25^th and 26^th Deadline is September 23^rd  

6010 Medical Gas Installer Recertification- *All current 2018 Medical Gas Installer certification holders are required to take this update to 2021. $130.00 

OPEN WELDING - Our welding shop is open! The new ventilation system has been installed.  Please call Chris Opalka 248-585-1435 ext.146 for any welding related inquiries and to check on booth availability.

**Orbital Welding Class- September 12, 13 & 14 – Call the school to register – Deadline is August 26th - $100 fee, check or money order required - minimal seats available 

If your brazing or welding certs are ready to expire, call to schedule an appointment. The next WELDING Test session will be September 10, 2022. You must call to schedule your welding tests at least 3 days prior to the test. The next BRAZING Cert Session will be Friday, September 9, 2022. Please note: All members must be dressed appropriately to be in the shop area.  

2022 Course Hour reimbursement forms are available at the Training Center. You must have 8 hours (approved hours credited may vary from actual hours attended) of verifiable approved classes/training from January 1 - December 31, 2022 to be eligible for the $100.00 reimbursement.  

OSHA Training - OSHA 10, available as on an online class for $25 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.