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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
April 7 - 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 8th
Core: Intro to Construction Mathematics
Wednesday, April 9th
Electrical 1: Wiring: Residential
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
Tueday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 8, 2008 - April 24, 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
Guam Contractors Association conference room
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 29, 2008 - May 27, 2008
Tuition:
$270.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Carpentry
Roofing Applications
This 25-hour Level 2 course covers the common materials used in residential & light commercial roofing, along with the safety practices & application methods for these materials, including shingles, roll roofing, shakes, tiles, metal, & membrane roofs, as well as the selection & installation of roof vents.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 15, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Tuition:
$300.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
HVAC
Introduction to Hydronic Systems & Air Quality Equipment
ABC LogoThis 15-hour Level 2 course introduces hot water heating systems, focusing on safe operation of low-pressure boilers & piping systems commonly used in residential applications. The course also covers the basic principles, processes, & & devices used to control humidity & air clean lines, as well as devices sued to conserve energy in HVAC systems.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 24, 2008 - May 13, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Electrical
Wiring: Residential
This 15-hour Level 1 course covers the electrical devices & wiring techniques common to residential construction & maintenance. Allows trainees to practice making service calculations. Stresses the appropriate NEC requirements.
St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 9, 2008 - April 28, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Raceway, Box, & Fitting Fill Requirements
This 12˝-hour Level 3 course covers the number of conductors allowed in raceways, boxes, & fittings.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 22, 2008 - May 6, 2008
Tuition:
$150.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Safety Technology
V2: Employee, Site-Specific ES&H Plans, Emergency Action Plans, & JSAs & TSAs
This 10-hour course is the second part of a 5-course program on safety technology which is recognized by CCHEST as exam preparation for their STS & OHST certifications.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 14, 2008 - April 23, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
V3: Safety Orientation Work Permit Policies, Confined-Space Entry Procedures, & Safety Meetings
This 10-hour course is the third part of a 5-course program on safety technology which is recognized by CCHEST as exam preparation for their STS & OHST certifications.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 28, 2008 - May 7, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
BOOKS FOR SALE:
National Electric Code 2008 Manual
ABC LogoThe world's most widely adopted safety code, the National Electrical CodeŽ (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
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