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Training News and Information

		First Night of School NEW [8/24/2008] - Tuesday, September 2nd is the First Night of Classes for ALL Apprentices.  School starts promptly at 5:00 PM more
		Local 13 Graduating Apprentices [7/11/2008] - We had our Annual Apprentice Graduation Banquet on Thursday July 10th.  Click here to see the Graduation picture. link
		Work in HVAC Shop [7/8/2008] - Work has started on the "Trainer Platform" in the HVAC Shop.  We have a volunteer night on July 29th from 4 - 8.  Stop down and help out! link
		Summer Projects at the Training Center [5/16/2008] - We are planning to hold a couple of work days over the summer to complete projects around the school. more
		Revised Training Reimbursement Form [3/14/2008] - Use this form when you sign up for Out of Town Courses and Seminars link
		Service Tech News [1/4/2008] - Local 13 is starting up an email list-server for discussion of topics which are important to our HVACR Service Technicians.  Click Here for More Information. more

Training Events and Key Dates

Training

State-of-the-art training is the key to producing highly-skilled craftsmen – the kind of specialists that are in demand in today’s challenging work environment. 

Top-notch training in the Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVAC-Refrigeration trades is more than just education, information and classroom sessions.  Its real-world, hands-on experience, too.  And that is exactly what you get when you apply for training through the Local 13 Training Center which opened in the Spring of 2007.

Our training center is recognized throughout the region for their numerous innovative training and development programs.  In fact, the Training Center is the place to receive superior training in the pipe trades.

We enjoy a reputation as the training resource for careers in the Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVAC-Refrigeration industries.  You will enjoy that reputation as well.  Our apprenticeship program is designed to thoroughly train you for an occupation as a pipe trades journeyperson. 

Please browse through our website to learn more about your future within the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center. 

Plumbing

• Residential and Commercial service work.
• Drawing and blueprint reading.
• Commercial and industrial systems.
• Soldering, Brazing and Welding.
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.
• UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
• The code training required to receive a journeyman plumber and gas fitter's license.
• Medical Gas installer certification.

Pipefitting

• Heating and cooling systems for a variety of systems.
• Schematic, technical and isometric drawing and layouts of basic refrigeration.
• Welding, soldering and brazing.
• The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license.
• Low and high pressure steam boiler systems.
• UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.

HVAC-Refrigeration

• Heating and cooling systems for a variety of industries
• Electronics and electronic control systems
• Pneumatic control systems
• Energy management systems
• Cold Storage and low temperature systems
• Schematic drawing and layouts
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace
• The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license

Training Center Information

Training Coordinator
Jerry Landers
1850 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14615
Phone: (525) 338-2360 Ext. 3
 

JATC Committee Members

Links:

• Helmets to Hardhats:
  http://www.helmetstohardhats.org
• UA Online Classes (Int'l)
  http://blackboard.wccnet.edu
• UA University:
  http://www.uauniversity.org