Fresno
Local 39 Union Hall
839 N. Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93728
- Boiler Operation and Maintenance
- Hands-On Refrigeration Labs (21 Hours)
- Motor Basics w/Meter (Previously titled “Proper Megger Usage”)
BOILER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, BASIC
1-Week, 8 Hours Total. This seminar provides additional classroom time on the fundamentals of Boilers Operation and Maintenance. The instructor will cover interlock and limit controls; discussion of low water, airflow-limits, interlocks, pivot valve train, main valve train, and approved safety controls specifications such as flame detection types. This training will also include safe operating procedures and safety control adjustments. Learn about the Optimizing Chemical Feed Program. Choosing formulas and optimum feed points. Safe handling of formulas will be covered. Hazard concerns will be addressed including reduced handling and improved marking and disposal for boiler chemicals.
HANDS-ON REFRIGERATION LABS (21 HOURS)
3 Weeks, 7 Hours Per Session, 21 Hours Total. This seminar was designed to help students enhance their knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The students will learn the operations, systems evacuation, charging, cycling, an specific controls and parameters of HVAC units through hands-on lab projects. This seminar will also cover basic troubleshooting. Attendees must furnish their own safety goggles. Class size is limited to no more than 12 students for quality instruction, so register early.
MOTOR BASICS W/METER (PREVIOUSLY PROPER MEGGER USAGE)
1 Session, 4 Hours Total. Students will receive a SUPCO M500 Megger when attending this seminar. Students will be instructed in some of the basic motor types, as well as the categories of the insulation in the motors. Discussion on why the newer motors need better insulation and the proper techniques to “Megging” a motor. A Megger can also detect wiring problems in conduit. This is an important tool in diagnosing grounded compressor motors, deteriorating insulation in electric motors and insulated wires.
Contact hours available through CWEA (California Water Environment Association) for applicable job classifications. To verify your job classification, please refer to their website at www.CWEA.org for a list of the approved Training for CWEA Recertification Requirements.