Classes Starting the Week of
May 19 - 23, 2008
Tuesday, May 20th

CARPENTRY 2: Thermal & Moisture Protection & Roofing Applications

Wednesday, May 21st

ELECTRICAL 2: Motors: Theory & Application

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY:

Accident Investigation: Policies, Procedures, & Data Analysis, Recordkeeping

Thursday, May 22nd

ELECTRICAL 3: Distribution Equipment
Core Curriculum
Basic Safety

This 15-hour course explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors & managers to ensure a safe workplace. Discusses the causes & results of accidents & the dangers of rationalizing risk. Reviews the role of company policies & OSHA regulations in maintaining a safe workplace. Introduces common job-site hazards & protections such as lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment & HazCom.

Where & When

Guam Contractors Association conference room
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 4, 2008 - June 23, 2008

Tuition:

$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Introduction to Construction Math

This 15-hour course reviews basic mathematic functions, such as adding, subtracting, dividing, & multiplying whole numbers, fractions, & decimals, & explains their applications to the construction trades. Explains decimal-fraction conversions & the metric system using practical examples. Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes & forms.

Where & When

Guam Contractors Association conference room
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 25, 2008 - July 14, 2008

Tuition:

$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Introduction to Hand Tools, Power Tools & Blueprints

This 3-module course introduces hand tools that are widely used in the construction industry, such as hammers, saws, levels, pullers, vices, & clamps; explains the specific applications of each tool; and shows how to use them properly. The course also discusses important safety & maintenance issues related to hand tools. The power tool module provides detailed descriptions of commonly used power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, and sanders and reviews applications, proper use, safety, and maintenance. The blueprint module introduces basic blueprint terms, components, & symbol; explains the different types of blueprint drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing/piping, & electrical); & instructs on how to interpret & use drawing dimensions.

Where & When

University of Guam Annex Room 2
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 3, 2008 - July 1, 2008

Tuition:

$270.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Basic Rigging

This 20-hour course explains how ropes, chains, hoists, loaders, and cranes are used to move material and equipment from one location to another on a job site. Describes inspection techniques and load-handling safety practices. Also reviews American National Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals.

Where & When

Guam Contractors Association conference room
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 29, 2008 - June 24, 2008

Tuition:

$240.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
HVAC

Alternating Current & Basic Electronics

This 12½-hour Level 2 course covers transformers, singe-phase & three-phase power distribution, capacitors, the theory & operation of induction motors, & the instruments & techniques used in testing AC circuits & components. Additionally, the course explains the theory of solid-state electronics, as well as the operation, use, & testing of the various electronic components used in HVAC equipment.

Where & When

GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 12, 2008 - June 26, 2008

Tuition:

$150.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Hydronic Heating & Cooling Systems

This 30-hour Level 3 course covers operating principles, piping systems, preventive maintenance, & servicing of boilers, chillers, chilled water systems, absorption systems, steam systems, & steam traps, including balancing procedures for chilled water systems.

Where & When

GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 2, 2008 - July 9, 2008

Tuition:

$360.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Electrical

Motors: Theory & Application

This 20-hour Level 2 course covers AC & DC motors, including the main parts, circuits, & connections.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 21, 2008 - June 18, 2008

Tuition:

$240.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Grounding

This 12 1/2-hour Level 2 course focuses on the purpose of grounding and bonding electrical systems and covers NEC regulations.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 23, 2008 - July 7, 2008

Tuition:

$150.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Distribution Equipment

This 12½-hour Level 3 course explains distribution equipment, including grounding, switchboard & ground fault maintenance, transformers, & electrical drawing identification.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 22, 2008 - June 5, 2008

Tuition:

$150.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Safety Technology

V5: Work Permit Policies, Confined Space Entry Procedures, & Safety Meetings

This 7 1/2-hour course is the fifth part of a 5-course program on safety technology which is recognized by CCHEST as exam preparation for their STS & OHST certifications.

Where & When

University of Guam Annex Room 2
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 21, 2008 - June 2, 2008

Tuition:

$90.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Carpentry

Thermal & Moisture Protection & Exterior Finishing

This 42½-hour Level 2 course covers the selection & installation of various types of insulating materials in walls, floors, & attics, including the uses & installation practices for vapor barriers & waterproofing materials. Additionally, the course covers the various types of exterior siding used in residential construction & their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl , cement board siding.

Where & When

University of Guam Annex Room 2
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 20, 2008 - July 15, 2008

Tuition:

$510.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

BOOKS FOR SALE:

National Electric Code 2008 Manual

The world's most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical Code® (NEC) is now advancing electrical safety requirements with the 2008 edition in an effort to maximize public safety, emergency preparation, and electrical worker protection. With regulations for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all types of buildings, this new edition responds to industry needs with expanded requirements based on research, new technologies, and recent events. A must-have for anyone involved in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety, this edition has been updated for enhanced usability in the field, making it ideal for handling on-the-job electrical situations safely and effectively.

Available now at GCA Trades Academy

Price: $80.00 (net)
NCCER Books for Sale
Increase the selection of references in your training library with the latest NCCER publications. The GCA Trades Academy has a limited selection of NCCER books in stock. All books are paperback except for masonry which is a hardcover. Year in parenthesis is the copyright year.

Core Curriculum (2004) $55.00
Carpentry, Level 1 (2006) $75.00
Carpentry, Level 2 (2007) $110.00
Field Safety (2003) $110.00
Electrical, Level 1 (2005) $75.00
Electrical, Level 2 (2005) $110.00
Electrical, Level 3 (2005) $110.00
Heavy Equipment Operations, Level 1 (2005) $75.00
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Level 1 (2001) $75.00
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Level 2 (2001) $110.00
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Level 2 (2007) $110.00
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Level 3 (2002) $110.00
Masonry, Level 1 (2004) $75.00
Plumbing, Level 1 (2005) $75.00
Project Management (2008) $120.00
Project Supervision (2003) $120.00
Safety Technology (2003) $110.00
Welding, Level 1 (2003) $75.00

CMTF Labor Sub-Committee March 2008


4 March 2008 - Job Fair Planning Meeting

The One Stop Career Center (OSCC) partners met to discuss and plan for an island- wide August Job Fair to coincide and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the OSCC. The discussions focused on strategic planning, leveraging resources, and networking to invite to the planning team from the following: federal government, businesses, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, non-profit and for-profit organizations. The Guam Employment Service (GES) is the lead agency for the planning committee.

5 March 2008 - GEDCA Seminar : Understanding Federal Contracting for Small Businesses

On March 5, 2008, the Guam Economic Development & Commerce Authority (GEDCA) sponsored a seminar for visiting members of the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc (PASEI). The Administrator of the Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), Alien Labor Processing and Certification Division (ALPCD) made a presentation attended by 30 members of PASEI. The following key points were discussed with GEDCA officials and conference participants:

• Developing and Training workers in the Philippines to bring them up to U.S. standards to be more marketable for jobs on Guam and to meet military requirements and the build up.
• Sharing direct experience with placing workers in world-wide markets in places such as Africa, Saudi Arabia & Dubai.
• Emphasizing compliance with the Guam Code Annotated (GCA) 22 GCA § 7115 which prohibits accepting a fee from an alien worker for placement.
• Ongoing partnerships between ALPCD and private employers/Federal Contractors to ensure compliance with local and federal statutes, regulations, and rules.

March 7-8, 2008 - 14th Annual GSAT Conference & Disability Community Conference & Exposition, Western Resort

On March 7-8, 2008 the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) in partnership with the Disabilities Council hosted the 14th Annual Tri-Agency Conference and Exposition. The purpose of the conference was to network, share programs, and activities specifically for individuals with disabilities. The Director of the Guam Department of Labor conducted a workshops to bring awareness on the availability of jobs in the labor marker; basic qualification requirements for various occupations; required knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics for specific jobs; and an overview of the services and programs available at the One Stop Career Center.

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