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Classes Starting the Week of
April 28 - May 2, 2008
Monday, April 28th
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY: Safety Orientation & Training
Work Permit Policies
Confined Space Entry
Safety Meetings
Tuesday, April 29th
CORE: Introduction to Hand Tools, Power Tools & Blueprints
Wednesday, April 30th
ELECTRICAL 2: Alternating Current
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
University of Guam Annex Room 2
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 13, 2008 - May 29, 2008
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
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 5, 2008 - June 2, 2008
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
Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, & Charging
This 20-hour Level 2 course covers basic refrigerant handling & equipment servicing procedures to service HVAC systems in an environmentally safe manner.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 15, 2008 - June 10, 2008
Tuition:
$240.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Alternating Current & Basic Electronics
This 12˝-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)
Troubleshooting Accessories & Electronic Controls
This 17˝-hour Level 3 course provides hands-on lab sessions to teach how to troubleshoot humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, economizers, zone controls, & heat recovery ventilators. Additionally, the course explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for electronic & microprocessor-based controls used in comfort heating & cooling equipment & how to troubleshoot systems that use these controls.
Where & When
GCA Trades Academy building, Barrigada
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 5, 2008 - May 28, 2008
Tuition:
$210.00 + 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
Alternating Current
This 15-hour Level 2 course focuses on forces that are characteristic of alternating current systems & the application of Ohm's law to AC circuits.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-3
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 30, 2008 - May 19, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
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)
Wiring Devices
This 10-hour Level 3 course covers popular receptacles & switches & takes an in-depth look at safety switches & other wiring devices.
Where & When
St Paul Christian School, Room A-4
Tuesday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 8, 2008 - May 20, 2008
Tuition:
$120.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
Distribution Equipment
This 12˝-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
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
University of Guam Annex Room 2
Monday & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 28, 2008 - May 7, 2008
Tuition:
$180.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
V4: Accident Investigations (Policies, Procedures, & Data Analysis), & Recordkeeping
This 7 1/2-hour course is the fourth 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 8, 2008 - May 19, 2008
Tuition:
$90.00 + textbook (less 10% for GCA members)
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 42˝-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 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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