The National Center for Construction Education and Reseach (NCCER) has established the benchmark for quality training in the construction industry. Consider the advantages the GCA Trades Academy, a NCCER-accredited training unit, can offer your business.

Call 647-4840/41 or send an email message to to register or to obtain more information.

Classes Starting the Week of March 10 - 14, 2008

Monday, March 10th

CORE: Introduction to Construction Math
HVAC 3: Troubleshooting Gas, Electric, & Oil Heating

Tuesday, March 11th

CARPENTRY 2: Commercial Drawings
HVAC 1: Introduction to Heating

Thursday, March 13th

ELECTRICAL 3: Conductor Selection & Calculations

Core Curriculum

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
March 10 - March 26, 2008

Tuition:

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

NOTE: CLASS IS FULL!

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

Guam Contractors Association conference room
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 31 - April 30, 2008

Tuition:

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

Carpentry

Commercial Drawings

This 25-hour Level 2 course describes the types and use of drawings prepared for commercial structures & provides information about format & content of commercial drawings & their use in conveying specific construction requirements.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 11, 2008 - April 10, 2008

Tuition:

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

HVAC

Introduction to Heating

This 15-hour Level 1 course covers heating fundamentals, types & designs of furnaces & their components, & basic procedures for installing & servicing furnaces.

Where & When

GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 11, 2008 - March 27, 2008

Tuition:

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

Troubleshooting Gas, Electric, & Oil Heating

This 37½-hour Level 3 course cover tools & instruments used in trouble-shooting gas heating appliances, reviews the operation of electric heating appliances, & teaches trainees to identify the common causes of problems in oil furnaces.

Where & When

GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 10, 2008 - April 14, 2008

Tuition:

$330.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)

Electrical

Conductor Selection & Calculations

This 15-hour Level 3 course covers the types of conductors used in wiring systems, including insulation, current-carrying capacity, and temperature ratings.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 12, 2008 - April 1, 2008

Tuition:

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

Introduction to Electrical Blueprints & Wiring: Commercial & Industrial

This 15-hour Level 1 course focuses on electrical prints, drawings, & symbols and teaches the types of information that can be found on schematics, one-lines, & wiring diagrams. The course also covers the electrical devices & wiring techniques common to commercial & industrial construction & maintenance, and stresses the appropriate NEC © requirements.

Where & When

St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
March 19, 2008 - April 9, 2008

Tuition:

$180.00 + 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
Field Safety (2003) $110.00
Electrical, Level 1 (2005) $75.00
Electrical, Level 2 (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
Masonry, Level 1 (2004) $75.00
Plumbing, Level 1 (2005) $75.00
Safety Technology (2003) $110.00
Welding, Level 1 (2003) $75.00