TRAINING CENTER CLASSES

Danny Knights, Director of Education (718) 885-8820

Kathleen Hertel, Building Trades Steamfitters (718) 885-8827

Margarita Velez, Metal Trades Servicefitters (718) 885-8825

Training Center Address: 48-03 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101

IMPORTANT:  SST RENEWAL INFORMATION

 The Steamfitters’ Training Center has a new online website for online, on demand NYC DOB SST courses.

OSHA 30 continues to be available free of charge for union members through ClickSafety.  Members wishing to take their OSHA 30 must call or email the Training Center to be registered.

Site Safety Training Cards must be renewed every 5 years BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE. The NYC Department of Building has NO GRACE PERIOD FOR EXPIRED CARDS. You must complete the refresher courses, apply, and obtain your renewed card AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE your old card expires. If you do not have the new card in hand the day your old card expires, you will need to take additional hours and purchase new class bundles. DO NOT LET YOUR CARD EXPIRE!

If your SST Card is already expired, email the Training Center for bundle instructions.

SITE SAFETY ONLINE CLASSES:

• 8 Hour Refresher Bundle (choose this bundle to renew your 40-hour SST card).
• 10 Hour SST Bundle (choose this bundle if you have an OSHA 30 card that has been issued within 5 years and you need to get a 40-hour SST card).
• 16 Hour Supervisor Refresher Bundle (choose this bundle to renew your 62-hour supervisor SST card).
• 22 Hour Supervisor Upgrade Bundle* (choose this bundle if you are looking to upgrade from your 40-Hour SST card to a 62 Hour Supervisor SST card). Your SST card must be current and valid to be eligible for upgrade.  *Please note, you will not be reimbursed for this bundle.

TRAINING CENTER ONLINE WEBSITE LINK:

Member Experience - Login

Click the above link and log into your Member Self Service Account. If you do not have an account, you must register there.

Once you are logged in, there will be a link to the Steamfitters’ Training Center SST website under “Quick Links”. On the course website, you will need to create an account. All SST bundles are available for purchase. Please choose the correct bundle for your needs, READ THE BUNDLE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU CHOOSE.

You will still need to purchase, complete, submit the certificates, and apply for reimbursement through the Training Center via email.

Upon course completion, you must submit your certificates, reimbursement form, and receipt to the Training Center via email to khertel@steamny.com. SST Refresher completion certificates must be submitted at least two weeks prior to expiration.

In order to obtain a 40 Hour or Renewed SST card after course completion, e-mail khertel@steamny.com

It is the responsibility of each member to keep track of their expiration date and sign up for refresher training. If you have any questions, please call the Training Center at (718) 885-8827 or (718) 885-8825.

If you wish to register for any of the below classes, please call Kathleen Hertel at (718) 885-8827 or email:  khertel@steamny.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION JOURNEYPERSON CLASSES:

§  Automatic Sprinkler Systems – One night a week for 6 weeks

§  AutoCAD

§  Condensing Boilers – Two-night course (NOT part of the HW Heating Course)

§  Drafting and Blueprint Reading – One night a week for 10 weeks

§  Flagger Certification – One night course

§  Geothermal HVAC/Heat pumps/Intro to VRF’s – Three night course

§  NEW: Grooved Pipe and Layout Fundamentals – Four night course

§  NEW: Heat Fusion Joining of Thermosplastic Pipe – Four night course

§  Hot Water Heating Systems – One night a week for 7 weeks

§  ICRA Awareness (Infection Control Risk Assessment) - Two night course

§  16 Hour Rigging Worker Course (NYC Department of Buildings Approved) - 4 night course

§  8 Hour Refresher Course for the 16 Hour Rigging Worker card - 2 night course

§  Scaffolding Certification (NYC Department of Buildings Approved) – Four hour course 

§  Steam Technology Introduction - One night a week for 7 weeks

§  Tube Bending- One night a week for 4-6 weeks

§  Construction Supervisor Certificate - This is a five-course program given online from the UA University. For details go to http://www.wccnet.edu/unions/construction-supervision/

WELDING:  Building Trades Members who want to sign up for the below welding courses should call Kathleen Hertel at (718) 885-8827

§  Welding Classes 

*Stick (SMAW)

*TIG (GTAW) must have current SMAW certification test

*UA18 Orbital Tube Fusion – 4 Classes Must have current GTAW qualification test

*UA21 2” XXH Carbon Steel Pipe - 4 evening classes and then test. Must have current SMAW certification test

§  Welding – Pipe Certification Test

§  Welder/Brazing Continuity Dates: January 21st, April 15th, July 22nd, October 21st

§  Copper Connections

 To put your name on the list for the below listed courses, please call Margarita—Metal Trades Service Technicians Line at (718) 885-8825 or email: mvelez@steamny.com

 §  New Certification Course:  Next Generation of Low GWP Refrigerants – A2L Mildly Flammable Refrigerants Certification Course. 3 evening sessions including test.  Laptop computer is required.  Certification Diploma will be issued upon passing grade on examination.

§  UA Star Mastery Examination:  Metal Trades Technicians wishing to take the prep courses and exam must have a minimum of five years of documented work experience installing and servicing HVACR equipment and piping systems.

§  Introduction to Refrigeration – One night a week for 5 weeks (CFC Prep)

§  CFC/ EPA Examination

We recruit from a wide range of applicants and our apprentices reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live and work. We also recruit from programs such as Nontraditional Employment for Women, Helmets To Hardhats, Construction Skills, Opportunities Long Island, and Pathways to Apprenticeship.  These programs provide opportunities for Women, Veterans who have served our country, the formerly incarcerated, and applicants in underserved communities.

 Please Note:  All classes are scheduled according to participation and availability.  All members should have their book number and cell phone number handy when calling the Training Center.