The objectives of the first year courses will provide each apprentice with:
- an awareness of the history and heritage of the United Association. The National Committee recommends that presentations and discussions on heritage and the future of the pipe trades continue throughout the entire period of apprenticeship.
- instruction in the identification and use of tools.
- instruction in the proper care of tools.
- the training and skills necessary to install all types of pipe, tube, fittings and valves.
- an understanding of job safety and health.
- training in soldering and brazing.
- training in oxy-fuel cutting.
- the fundamentals for solving math problems, and the necessary math for taking pipe measurements.
- a knowledge of rigging and signaling.
- an introduction to matter, liquids, hydraulics the science required to understand the work of the pipe trades.
FIRST SEMESTER OF FIRST YEAR
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Tools and Safety Class
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Math Class
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SECOND SEMESTER OF FIRST YEAR
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Tools and Safety Class
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Science Class
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The objectives of the second year courses will provide each apprentice with:
- instruction in basic electricity and its practical application on the job
- advance instruction in electricity
- an introduction to the components and devices of the refrigeration system
- training in oxy-acetylene welding
- training in shielded metal-are welding
FIRST SEMESTER OF SECOND YEAR
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Basic Refrigeration
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2nd Year Welding
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Dave Johnson &
John Hazuka
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SECOND SEMESTER OF SECOND YEAR
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Basic Electricity
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2nd Year Welding
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Dave Johnson &
John Hazuka
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The objectives of the third year courses will provide each apprentice with:
- Introduction in the theory and installation of pumps and steam systems
- Instruction concerning boilers and hydronic heating systems
- The necessary instruction to prepare for installation and service work
- Instruction in air conditioning, including an understanding of heat humidity, air requirements, and fans.
- a knowledge of the operation and application of electric controls.
- a knowledge of heat pumps
- a knowledge of the operation and application of pneumatic controls.
FIRST SEMESTER OF THIRD YEAR
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Steam & Steam Sys.
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Refrigeration Vol. 2
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SECOND SEMESTER OF THIRD YEAR
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Hydronics & Hydronics Sys.
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CFC/Refrigeration Vol. 2
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Basic Pneumatic Controls
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The objectives of the fourth year courses will provide each apprentice with:
- the necessary instruction to prepare for Experior License
- training in pipe drafting and blueprint reading, and auto CAD
- introduction in the gas codes
- an opportunity to become familiar with air conditioning equipment
- introduction to evaporators and compressors and condensers
FIRST SEMESTER OF FOURTH YEAR
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Experior License/Gas codes
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Heating Equip./Burner Operation
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SECOND SEMESTER OF FOURTH YEAR
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Blueprint & ISO’s
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Air Conditioning/Reciprocation Compressors
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HVACR: Fifth Year of Instruction
The objectives of the fifth year courses will provide each apprentice with:
- the necessary instruction to prepare for a UA STAR certification
- the necessary instruction to prepare for a Omaha City License
- a knowledge of centrifugal machines and systems
FIRST SEMESTER OF FIFTH YEAR
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Customer Service Skills
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Chiller & Chiller Sys.
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SECOND SEMESTER OF FIFTH YEAR
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Omaha City License
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Chiller & Chiller Sys.
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