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PLUMBER

O*NET-SOC CODE:  47-2152.02             RAPIDS CODE:  0432, 0432-HY 

Alternative Titles: Journeyman Plumber; Building Trades Plumber; Drain Technician; Plumber Gasfitter; Plumbing and Heating Mechanic; Residential Plumber; Service Plumber; and Commercial Plumber

This craft specific schedule is attached to and is part of these Apprenticeship Standards for the above listed occupation and alternative titles.

  1. Term of Apprenticeship:

The term of the occupation shall be five (5) yearswith an On- the-Job-Learning (OJL) attainment of 8,500 to 10,000 hours,which shall be supplemented by the required hours of instruction.

  1. Ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers:

The ratio of apprentice worker to the skilled journeyworker shall be determined by the local collective bargaining agreement.

  1. Apprentice Wage Schedule:

All apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a percentage of the current journeyworker rate wage rate or as defined by the local collective bargaining agreement.

Example:   Term 10,000 hours

         1st 1000 hours=45% of a journeyworker’s rate

2nd 1000 hours=50% of a journeyworker’s rate

3rd 1000 hours=55% of a journeyworker’s rate

4th 1000 hours=60% of a journeyworker’s rate

5th 1000 hours=65% of a journeyworker’s rate

6th 1000 hours=70% of a journeyworker’s rate

7th 1000 hours=75% of a journeyworker’s rate

8th 1000 hours=80% of a journeyworker’s rate

9th 1000 hours=85% of a journeyworker’s rate

10th 1000 hours=90% of a journeyworker’s rate

  1. Schedule of Work Experience: (See attached Work Process Schedule)

Each apprentice shall receive instruction and work experience in all aspects of the occupation as listed in the work process schedule, which is attached, and made a part of, these standards. To permit the flexibility necessary to the sponsor’s normal business operation, work process activities need not occur precisely in the order listed, nor do the scheduled hours in any activity need to be continuous. A record of work and training hours under each category of the work process shall be maintained for every apprentice. The JATC may modify or alterthe work processesto meet specific local needs prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.

  1. Schedule of Related Instruction: (See attached Related Instruction Outline)

Each apprentice shall be required to receive at least ____ hours of related instruction (RI) in subjects related to the occupation for each year of training on the job. The apprentice may or may not be compensated for hours spent in RI outside of regular working hours. RI will be provided by utilizing various methods of instruction such as traditional classroom (lecture, discussion), electronic media (including, but not limited to: online training, distance learning) and practical (hands on) learning. Related instruction will include a mechanism to verify satisfactory understanding (assessment) of the subject matter. Curriculum will be both skill and knowledge based upon accepted industry standards and practices. Each apprentice shall maintain an achievement grade in related instruction of at least 70 percent, in order to advance to each level of the apprenticeship.

Optional Requirements for Interim Credentials for Building Trades Plumber

 

Level 1            1,700 – 2000 Hours OJL and 1st Year RI

A. Completion of Brazing Certification UA-51 – The completed braze test assembly shall be visually examined for cleanliness and the presence of brazing filler metal all around the joint at the interface between the socket and the pipe.  Outside surfaces shall be free of excessive braze metal and oxidation. Sectioning tests shall be in accordance with ASME Code Section IX.

B. Soldering Certification – The Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) regularly receives inquiries regarding the methods and procedures required to qualify installers for the installation of soldered-joint copper piping systems. Currently, there are no known qualifications requirements developed and certified by any consensus code-writing body. Therefore, to provide a qualified procedure for the testing and certification of solderers, the CDA has developed the following Soldering Procedure Specification. The attached documents satisfy the requirements and processes that contributed to the development of ASTM B 828, Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings.

C. OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Course – Smart Mark is an OSHA approved safety and health training program.  It is a standardized and intensive program that was developed in 1998 by the Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) that prepares construction industry workers to identify hazards and prevent on-the-job accidents.

D. First Aid/CPR – The student will learn basic life support, which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillation and related subjects such as initial care for Angina, Stroke and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction. The basic first aid portion includes procedures for emergency moving of the injured, wounds/bleeding, traumatic shock, fractures, burns with special emphasis on accidental electrical contact, eye injuries, allergic reactions, seizures, drug overdoses, temperature-related problems and many other job related emergencies.

 

Level 2            3,400 – 4,000 Hours OJL and 2nd Year RI

A. Confined Space – This training is a combination of OSHA’s 2260 3-day classroom-based confined space course on OSHA’s General Industry Standard with CPWR’s 2-day hands-on simulated entry training. The OSHA 2260 course is designed to direct students to first determine if a space is a confined space, then to properly classify each confined space as either permit-required or a non-permit space. The course also allows students to determine which options are effective at protecting workers entering permit spaces. Topics include legal issues; permit programs, ventilation and rescue.  CPWR’s hands-on training includes air-monitoring, ventilation, supplied-air respiral (SARs), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) entry procedures, retrieval and other aspects of permit-required confined space entry.

B. Forklift Certification – Upon successful completion of this course, the member will be able to differentiate the different types of forklifts and powered industrial equipment; understand material handling techniques; understand operating techniques; determine hazards associated with powered industrial equipment; and implement and maintain a forklift/powered industrial equipment safety program. The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. A score of 80% is required to receive certification.

Level 3            5,100 – 6,000 Hours OJL and 3rd

A. Green Systems Awareness Certification – The certification consists of four parts.  In order to receive this certification a member must achieve an 80% on each four parts, which include Core; HVAC; Plumbing; and Electrical. No certification is given if they fail one or more sections.

B. UA Green Plumber Certification – The UA Green Plumber North American certification will require the Green Systems Awareness certification as a pre requisite. This advanced certification will concentrate on the installation of solar thermal heating systems and water Audits of residential and commercial buildings. The manual will be written by the UA also using material from Green Plumbers USA. The certification test will be a one hundred question test and will be certified by NITC. The training curriculum is in the final stages of development and printing. We expect this credential to be final in early 2011.  The exam is administered based on the skills developed around the work processes.

C. Crane Signalperson Certification – Signalperson Training Program is a state of the art interactive training aid. The program covers all the pertinent requirements of the current OSHA 1926.550, ASME B30.5, B30.3, B30.23, and the current OSHA Cranes and Derrick standard 1926.1400. The course will cover theoretical and practical components of signaling and crane characteristics and limitations. Certification will be provided by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

The apprentice must complete each level of the aforementioned requirements and certifications to be eligible to receive an Interim Credential Certification from the United States Department of Labor’s, Office of Apprenticeship. The Interim Credential will read the following for each level:

Level 1 –         Brazing Certification UA-51

  1. Soldering Certification
  2. OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Course
  3. First Aid/CPR

Level 2 –         Confined Space

  1. Forklift Certifications

Level 3 –          UA Green Plumber Certification

  1. Green System Awareness Certification
  2. Crane Signal Person Certification
  3. The Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship will be issued when the last year of apprenticeship is completed with all remaining requirements.

 

UA-51 BRAZE TEST SPECIFICATION

Manual Torch Brazing Process

Maximum Time Permitted for Test is Two Hours

COUPON MATERIALS

  1. Tube Material:  SB-75 Seamless Tube (0.060″ wall)
  2. Fitting Material: B16.22 Stop Coupling (0.055″ wall)
  3. Fitting/Tube Size: 1 ½” Type L (1.625″ OD Tube)
  4. Number of Coupons: Two Socket Couplings, Four Joints Total

JOINT CONFIGURATION

  1. Socket Joints Required
  2. Socket Clearance: 0.002″ to 0.010″
  3. Overlap of Socket and Pipe: 1.09″

FLOW POSITION

  1. Two Joint in Each the Horizontal and Vertical Up-Flow Positions
  2. Face Fed Filler Metal

BRAZING FILLER MATERIALS

  1. Filler Metal: BCuP-2 Through BCuP-7
  2. Product Form: Round, Square, or Rectangular Rod

BRAZING FLUX

  1. None Permitted

FUEL GAS

  1. Oxyacetylene, Natural, Propane, or MAPP® Gas

INTERNAL PURGING

  1. Oil Free Dry Nitrogen ≥ 5 CFH (The purge gas shall flow until the brazement is cool to the touch so that no oxidation forms on the I.D. of the tube and fitting.)

GENERAL BRAZING TECHNIQUES

  1. Prebraze Cleaning: Surface particles and dirt shall be removed using a clean lint-free cloth. Surface oxidation shall be removed with the use of a nylon abrasive cloth.

 

 

  1. Postbraze Cleaning: Use a wet cloth or stainless steel wire brush to remove loose surface oxidation.
  2. Nature of Flame: Neutral
  3. Brazing Tip Sizes:  (Optional) 54 Through 30: Use of Turbo Torch or Rosebud Permitted.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

  1. The completed braze test assembly shall be visually examined for cleanliness and the presence of brazing filler metal all around the joint at the interface between the socket and the pipe. Outside surfaces shall be free of excessive braze metal and oxidation.
  2. Assembly shall be examined by Sectioning Tests in accordance with ASME Code Section IX.

SUMMARY SOLDERING CERTIFICATION

The Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) regularly receives inquiries regarding the methods and procedures required to qualify installers for the installation of soldered-joint copper piping systems. Currently, there are no known qualifications requirements developed and certified by any consensus code-writing body. Therefore, to provide a qualified procedure for the testing and certification of solderers, the CDA has developed the following Soldering Procedure Specification. The attached documents satisfy the requirements and processes that contributed to the development of ASTM B 828, Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings.

These documents were developed by the CDA and tested by PRL Metallurgical Laboratory, a division of Regal Cast, Inc.,1an ASME-recognized test laboratory.

It is the responsibility of the contractor using this specification and the supporting qualification records to ensure that the appropriate tests are conducted to qualify each solderer. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to assure that these specifications meet any additional requirements of the referencing document. The contractor shall maintain a signed and dated record of the Soldering Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, and the resulting Solderer Performance Qualifications and shall assume responsibility or liability of any kind in connection with the use of these documents. CDA makes no representation or warranties of any kind in the use of these documents.

 

The documents are:

  1. Soldering Procedure Specification (SPS) – the document that specifies the required soldering variables for a specific application
  2. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) – a record of soldering variables and conditions used to produce an acceptable test solder joint and the result of tests conducted to qualify a soldering procedure specification
  3. Solderer Performance Qualification Record (SPQR or SQR) – a record of the soldering conditions used to produce an acceptable test solder joint, and the results of the tests performed on the solder joint to qualify the solderer

1PRL Metallurgical Laboratory, P.O. Box 1170, 307 N. Ninth Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17046

 

SPS No. CDA-S001

TITLE

Soldering Procedure Specification CDA-2001 for Soldering Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings Using a Manual Air-fuel Torch and ASTM B 828 Procedures

SCOPE

This procedure is applicable for the soldering of copper tube and copper alloy fittings in the range of 0.375” nominal to 8.0” nominal. Wall thickness range shall be from 0.023”to 0.298”. The tube and fitting for the test solder joint shall be fabricated in the horizontal position.

BASE METAL

Base metals shall be UNS C12200 copper conforming to the requirements of Group BM No. 300 as listed in Table B1 of ANSI/AWS B2.2-91.

FILLER METAL

Filler metals shall meet the requirements of Table 5 of the latest revision of ASTM B 32, Standard Specification for Solder Metals. Filler metals shall contain less than 0.2% lead (Pb). Filler metals shall be stored in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be 0.125” wire.

SOLDERING FLUX

Soldering fluxes shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM B 813, Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings.

PURGE

No purge gas required.

JOINT DESIGN AND TOLERANCES

Joint type shall be socket/lap. The minimum and maximum joint clearance/capillary space shall be 0.002” to 0.010”. Lap (overlap) shall meet the dimensional requirements of the latest revisions of ASME/ANSI B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings or MSS SP-104 Manufacturers Standardization Society, Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

NOTE #1 BASE METAL (Preparation)

CUTTING

Cut tube ends square. Cutting process shall be performed in a manner that prevents tube ends from being deformed. If a tube cutter is used, it shall be free of oil, dirt, lint, and other debris. The cutter wheel(s) shall be sharp and the rollers free-rolling.

REAMING

Ream all tube ends to the original inside diameter (I.D.) of the tube to remove the small burr created by the cutting operation. Care shall be exercised to insure that no shavings are left in the tube.

CLEANING

Surface oxidation on the I.D. of the fitting shall be removed with an appropriately sized fitting brush or abrasive cloth. Surface oxidation on the outside diameter (O.D.) of the tube ends shall be removed with a wire brush or abrasive cloth for a distance slightly more than the depth of the fitting cup (see Figure 1, “Lap”). Steel wool shall not be used.

FLUXING

Apply a thin even coating of flux with a brush to both tube and fitting as soon as possible after cleaning.

ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT

Insert tube ends into the fitting cup, making sure that the tube end is seated against the base of the fitting cup. Support the tube and fitting assembly to insure an adequate capillary space around the entire circumference of the joint.

NOTE #2 SOLDERING PROCESS (Post-Solder Procedures)

POST-SOLDER CLEANING

When the joint is cool to the touch, the outside shall be cleaned using a damp cloth to remove any remaining soldering flux and allow a clear visual inspection of the joint.

VISUAL EXAMINATION

The finished joint shall be visually examined. The following conditions shall be considered unacceptable according to this specification:

  1. Drips of excess solder on the outside of the tube and/or fitting
  2. Cracks in the tube or fitting
  3. Cracks in the solder filler metal

PEEL TEST

The finished joint shall be sectioned lengthwise and flattened to separate the tube from the fitting. Following sectioning of the finished solder joint, the joint shall be visually examined. The following conditions shall be considered unacceptable according to this specification (see Appendix A):

  1. A total area of defects (unsoldered area, flux inclusions, or incomplete bridging of solder metal between the tube and fitting (see Appendix A, Bridging)) of greater than 30% of the total faying area (the front edge to the rear edge of the overlap) of any of the individual joints.
  2. A sum of the lengths of the defects measured on any one line in the direction of the lap shall not exceed 30% of the length of the lap.
  3. Solder voids that extend from the inside edge of the fitting to the outside edge creating a leak path through the capillary space, regardless of the area of the void.

 

APPENDIX A

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION

AND PEEL TESTING OF SOLDER JOINTS

 

Solder Coverage:

Strength and pressure ratings of solder joints for copper tube and fittings are found in Annex A of ASME B16.22, Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings. It is generally accepted that a minimum of 70% fill of solder material into the capillary space of the joint is required to insure acceptable strength and pressure capabilities.1-2  For purposes of qualifying individuals in soldering competency, this specification requires a minimum of 70% fill in any joint (see Number of Joints).

Note: Grading of these joints can be accomplished by overlaying the soldered surface of the tube or fitting with a clear plastic sheet with a grid printed on it. By counting the squares in the grid covering areas not covered by solder (see Bridging) and comparing them to the total number of squares covering the faying surface, a percentage of coverage can be calculated.

 

Bridging:

Bridging is the spanning of the solder from the outside surface of the tube to the inside surface of the fitting, indicating complete fill of the capillary space. If bridging does not occur, the surfaces of the tube and fitting may just be “tinned,” not adding anything of significance to strength and pressure capabilities. When joints are cold-peeled, areas that have been properly bridged will be a dull gray color on one or both corresponding surfaces indicating a physical separation of the solder material. There may be specks of copper indicating that the solder metal actually separated from the copper surface. Areas where this bridging has not taken place will show shiny silver surfaces on the corresponding faying surfaces, associated with an area where the solder depth is lower, indicating there was no physical separation of the solder metal when the joint was peeled.

The areas that have not been properly bridged shall be counted as part of the total void areas for purposes of calculating total solder coverage.

1American Society of Metals, Metals Handbook, Ninth Edition, Volume 6, (Menlo Park, OH: American Society of Metals, 1983) 1095.

2American Welding Society, Soldering Manual, 2nded, revised, (Miami: American Welding Society, 1978) 23.

 

Location of Defects:

The location of defects in a soldered joint and their relation to each other can greatly affect the strength of the joint. Defects in a line from the front edge to the rear edge of the overlap (faying surfaces) will result in a leaking joint and will also reduce the strength of the joint. Therefore, for purposes of qualifying individuals, this specification also requires:

  1. The sum of the lengths of all defects, measured in a straight line in the direction of the lap (from front of cup to back of cup), are not to exceed 30% of the length of the lap.
  2. No solder void, or incomplete bridging, may extend continuously along the entire length of the capillary space from the inside of the fitting to the outside creating a leak path through the capillary space.

These requirements must be met for all joints in the test series.

TEST JOINTS

Range of Diameters:

There can be significant differences in the equipment and technique used to solder larger diameters and smaller diameters. Consequently, test solder joints will qualify a solderer as follows:

1” nominal test joints will qualify a solderer for diameters up to 1 ½” nominal.
2″ nominal test joints will qualify a solderer for diameters from 2″ through 3″ nominal.
4″ nominal test joints will qualify a solderer for diameters from 2″ through 5″ nominal.
6″ nominal test joints will qualify a solderer for diameters from 2″ through 6″ nominal.
8″ nominal test joints will qualify a solderer for diameters from 2″ through 8″ nominal.

Number of Test Joints:

Four test joints will be required for each diameter range to be qualified. Test joints of all assemblies are to be soldered in the horizontal position.

 

DESIGNATED TRAINING TOPICS

10-HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM

10-HOUR MANDATORY COURSE TOPICS

The 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide an entry-level construction workers general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. The training covers a variety of construction safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter at a construction site. OSHA recommends this training as an orientation to occupational safety and health. Workers must receive additional training on hazards specific to their job. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional time must be a minimum of 10 hours.

Breakdown of topics as follows:

  1. Mandatory – 4 hours:  Four topics to be taught, ranging from one-half to two hours each (Introduction to OSHA; OSHA Focus Four Hazards; Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment; Health Hazards in Construction)
  2. Elective – 2 hours: Choose at least two of these topics for a minimum of one-half hour each.  Must cover at least two hours.
  3. Optional – 4 hours: Learn any other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics, minimum of one-half hour each

10–HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT COURSE TOPICS

Introduction to OSHA – One Hour

  1. OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights, Recordkeeping basics
  2. Inspections, Citations, and Penalties
  3. General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person, Subpart C
  4. Value of Safety and Health
  5. OSHA Website, OSHA 800 number and available resources

 

OSHA Focus Four Hazards – Two Hours (must cover all four areas—minimum 15 minutes on each)

  1. Fall Protection, Subpart M (e.g., floors, platform, roofs)
  2. Electrical, Subpart K (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords, temporary wiring, grounding)
  3. Struck by (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes)
  4. Caught in/Between (e.g., trench hazards, equipment)

 

Personal Protection and Lifesaving Equipment – 30 Minutes, Subpart E

 

Health Hazards in Construction – 30 Minutes (e.g., noise, hazards communication and crystalline silica)

 

ELECTIVES

Choose at least two of the following topics – Must add up to at least two hours – minimum one-half hour each:

  1. Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal, Subpart H
  2. Tools – Hand and Power, Subpart I
  3. Scaffolds, Subpart L
  4. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors, Subpart N
  5. Excavations, Subpart P
  6. Stairways and Ladders, Subpart X

DESIGNATED TRAINING TOPICS

30-HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM

30-HOUR MANDATORY COURSE TOPICS

 

The 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training Program is intended to provide a variety of training to workers with some safety responsibility. Workers must receive additional training on hazards specific to their job. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards. Instructional time must be a minimum of 30 hours. OSHA subpart references are provided for informational purposes; training should emphasize hazard awareness.

 

Breakdown of topics is as follows:

  1. Mandatory – 12 hours: Five topics to be taught, ranging from one to five hours each
  2. Elective – 12 hours: Choose at least six of these topics for a minimum of one-half hour each
  3. Optional – 6 hours
  4. : Learn any other construction industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics, minimum of one-half hour each

 

 

 

30-Hour Construction Industry Course Topics

 

Introduction to OSHA – at least Two Hours

  1. OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights, Recordkeeping Basics
  2. Inspections, Citations, and Penalties
  3. General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person, Subpart C
  4. Value of Safety and Health
  5. OSHA Website, OSHA 800 Number and Available resources

 

OSHA Focus Four Hazards – at least Five Hours (must cover all four areas – minimum 30 minutes on each)

  1. Fall Protection, Subpart M (e.g., floors, platform, roofs)
  2. Electrical, Subpart K (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords, temporary wiring, grounding)
  3. Struck by (e.g., falling objects, trucks, constructing masonry walls)
  4. Caught in/between (e.g., trench hazards, unguarded machinery, equipment)

Personal Protection and Lifesaving Equipment – at least Two Hours

 

Health Hazards in Construction – at least Two Hours

 

Stairways and Ladders, Subpart X – at least One Hour

 

                                                                    ELECTIVES

30-Hour Elective Course Topics

Choose at least six of the following topics – Must add up to at least 12 hours:

  1. Fire Protection and Prevention, Subpart F
  2. Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal, Subpart H
  3. Tools – Hand and Power, Subpart I
  4. Welding and Cutting, Subpart J
  5. Scaffolds, Subpart L
  6. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors, Subpart N
  7. Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades, Subpart O, W, and G
  8. Excavations, Subpart P
  9. Concrete and Masonry Construction, Subpart Q
  10. Steel Erection, Subpart R
  11. Confined Space Entry
  12. Powered Industrial Vehicles
  13. Ergonomics


First Aid Course Syllabus

Course Intros

  1. Course, Instructor, and Student Introductions
  2. Facility Orientation
  3. General Course Information, Course Completion Requirements
  4. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

First Aid

  1. Initial Assessment vs. Secondary Assessment
  2. Emergency Moves: Clothes Drag, Seat Carry
  3. Physical Exam and SAMPLE History
  4. Documentation and Legal Considerations
  5. Sudden Illness
  6. Wounds
  7. Water Sterilization Steps
  8. Bleeding
  9. Caring for Shock
  10. Burns
  11. Injuries to Muscles, Bones, and Joints
  12. Splints
  13. Bites and Stings
  14. Administering Epinephrine
  15. Assisting with Bronchodilators (inhalers)
  16. Heat Related Emergencies
  17. Cold Related Emergencies
  18. In-line Stabilization for Head, Neck and Back Injuries
  19. Backboard Techniques
  20. Common Types of Injuries in Your Area
  21. First Aid Kits

Course Review

A. First Aid

Course Written Exams
B. First Aid

References:American Heart Association guidelines, American Red Cross guidelines

Adult CPR Course

Course Duration

Approximately 45-60 minutes

Note: It is strongly recommended that you read the entire course before taking the exam. However, we understand that many of our clients are trained professionals who simply need a quick refresher. If you are familiar with the material you can proceed directly to the exam immediately after registration in which case you may be certified within a few minutes.

Lesson 1: Introduction

  1.      Brief history of CPR
  2.      Mechanics of Artificial Life Support
  3.      Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Circulatory System) and CPR applications
  4.      What is expected during an emergency (including EMS response).

Lesson 2: Adult CPR

  1.      Definitions
  2.      Scene assessment and appropriate response
  3.      A-B-Cs of Adult CPR for 1 rescuer
  4.      A-B-Cs of Adult CPR for 2 rescuers

Exam

Eight multiple choice and true-or-false questions

 

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Orientation Module

Introduction to Confined Space Rescue

  1. Course Introduction – Preface
  2. Confined Space Identification – Chapter 1
  3. OSHA Regulation – Chapter 2
  4. Confined Space Hazards – Chapter 4
  5. Atmospheric Monitoring – Chapter 5
  6. Hazard Control – Chapter 6
  7. Personal Protective Equipment – Chapter 7
  8. Phases of Confined Space Rescue – Chapter 8
  9. Rescue Rope and Related Equipment – Chapter 9
  10. High Point Anchor Systems – Chapter 10
  11. Communications – Chapter 11
  12. Permitting Confined Spaces – Chapter 12

 

Skills Module

Knots                                                                                                             

Chapter 9

  1. How to Tie a Figure Eight Stopper
  2. How to Tie a Figure Eight on a Bight
  3. How to Tie a Figure Eight Follow Through
  4. How to Tie a Figure Eight Bend
  5. How to Tie a Square Knot
  6. How to Tie an Overhand Bend
  7. How to Tie a Double Overhand Bend (Double Fisherman Knot)
  8. How to Attach a 3-Wrap Prusik to a Rescue Rope
  9. How to Construct a Modified Trucker’s Hitch

 

Skills Module

Anchor Systems                                                                                              

Chapter 9

  1. How to Tie a Single Loop Anchor Sling
  2. How to Tie a Basket Sling
  3. How to Tie a Multi-Loop Anchor Sling (Wrap Three, Pull Two)
  4. How to Tie a Tensionless Hitch
  5. How to Construct a Back-Tied Anchor System

Skills Module

RPM                                                                                                              

Chapter 9

  1. How to Attach and Operate a Brake Bar Rack as Part of the RPM
  2. How to Construct and Operate a Load Release Hitch as Part of the RPM
  3. How to Attach a Prusik Loop to the RPM for Use in a Haul System
  4. How to Construct and Operate the RPM

 

Skills Module

Belay Systems                                                                                               

Chapter 9

  1. How to Construct and Operate a Tandem Prusik Belay System
  2. How to Convert a Tandem Prusik Belay System to a Retrieval Line

 

Skills Module

Raising Systems                                                                                            

Chapter 9

A. How to Construct and Operate a 2:1 Ladder Rig Mechanical Advantage System
B. How to Construct and Operate a 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System Through
a High Point Anchor
C. How to Construct and Operate a 3:1 Piggyback Mechanical Advantage System Through
a High Point Anchor
D. How to Construct and Operate a 4:1 Mechanical Advantage System
E. How to Construct and Operate a 4:1 Pre-Rig Mechanical Advantage System

 

Skills Module

Rescuer and Victim Packaging                                                                   

Chapter 9

How to Tie Two Half Hitches

How to Tie a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

How to Tie and Attach a Hasty Chest Harness (Double Locking Lark’s Foot) to a Victim

How to Tie and Attach Wristlets and Anklets

How to Secure a Victim to a Rescue Litter

How to Rig a Litter for Vertical Rescue

How to Rig a Victim in a SKED Litter

How to Rig a Victim in an LSP Half Back or Equivalent

How to Don a Pre-Sewn Class III Rescue Harness

 

Skills Module

Respiratory Equipment                                                                               

Chapter 7

How to Don and Operate a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

How to Don and Operate a Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) and Escape Pack

How to Operate a Supplied Air Respiratory System

How to Lay-Out and Deploy Supplied Air Lines

How to Provide Victim Respiratory Protection

 

Skills Module

Communication Systems                                                                             

Chapter 11

How to Perform a Verbal Communication System

How to Perform a Hand Signal Communication System

How to Operate a Rope Signal Communication System

How to Operate a Light Signal Communication System

How to Operate a Tapping and Rapping Communication System

How to Operate a Portable Radio Communication System

How to Operate a Hardwire Communication System

 

Skills Module

Hazard Control                                                                                

Chapter 6

How to Lock-Out/Tag-Out an Electrical Equipment Switch

How to Lock-Out/Tag-Out an Electrical Circuit Switch

How to Lock-Out/Tag-Out a Gate Valve

How to Operate a Ventilation Ducting

How to Deploy Ventilation Ducting

How to Deploy a Manhole Saddle Vent

How to Perform Positive Pressure (Supply) Ventilation

How to Perform Negative Pressure (Exhaust) Ventilation

How to Perform Combination Ventilation

How to Perform Local Supply Ventilation

How to Calculate Ventilation Air Exchanges

Skills Module

Atmospheric Monitoring                                                                             

Chapter 5

How to Perform Instrument Start-Up

How to Determine the Instrument Target Gases

How to Bump Test the Instrument

How to Check the Peaks on the Instrument

How to Clear the Peaks on the Instrument

How to Perform Remote Sampling

How to Use a Conversion Chart to Assess Flammability

How to Perform Instrument Shut-Down

 

Skills Module

High Point Anchor Systems                                                            

Chapter 10

How to Construct and Operate a Ladder Gin System

How to Construct and Operate a Ladder “A” Frame System

How to Set-Up and Operate a Tripod System

How to Operate Cable and Winch Systems

 

Confined Space Entry Module

Confined Space Entry                                                                     

Confined Space Rescue – Vertical Entry

Confined Space Rescue – Horizontal Entry

Confined Space Rescue – Tapered Cross Section

Confined Space Rescue – In-Pipe

Confined Space Rescue – Non-Entry

 

Forklift Safety Course Outline

  1. Powered Industrial Trucks
  2. Definition
  3. Scope of Standard
  4. Forklift Accidents
  5. Forklift Fatalities
  6. Industries Where Powered Industrial Truck Accidents Occurred
  7. Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by Source
  8. Overview of Forklift Hazards
  9. Four Major Areas of Concern:
  10.        –General Hazards That Apply to the Operation of All or Most Powered Industrial Trucks
  11.        –Hazards Associated with the Operation of Particular Types of Trucks;
  12.        –Hazards of Workplaces Generally
  13.        –Hazards of the Particular Workplace Where the Vehicle Operates.
  14. Training Requirements
  15. Performance-Oriented
  16. Safe Operations
  17. Training Program Implementation
  18. Training Program Content
  19. Refresher Training and Evaluation
  20. Evaluation of Powered Industrial Truck Operator’s
  21.      –After Initial Training
  22.     –After Refresher Training
  23.     –At Least Once Every Three Years
  24. Employer Certification Shall Include:
  25.     –Name of Operator
  26.     –Date of Training
  27.     –Date of Evaluation
  28.     –Identity of Person(s) Performing the Training or Evaluation
  29. Avoidance of Duplicative Training
  30. Components of a Forklift
  31. Certification
  32. Classes of Commonly-Used Powered Industrial Trucks
  33. Explanation of Types of Powered Industrial Trucks
  34. Class I – Electric Motor Rider Trucks
  35. Counterbalanced Rider Type, Stand Up
  36. Three-Wheel Electric Trucks, Sit-Down
  37. Counterbalanced Rider Type, Cushion Tires, Sit-Down (High And Low Platform)
  38. Counterbalanced Rider, Pneumatic Tire, Sit-Down (High And Low Platform)
  39. Class II – Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
  40. High Lift Straddle
  41. Order Picker
  42. Reach Type Outrigger
  43. Side Loaders, Turret Trucks, Swing Mast and Convertible Turret/Stock Pickers
  44. Low Lift Pallet and Platform (Rider)
  45. Class III – Electric Motor Hand or Hand/Rider Trucks
  46. Low Lift Platform
  47. Low Lift Walkie Pallet
  48. Reach Type Outrigger
  49. High Lift Straddle
  50. High Lift Counterbalanced
  51. Low Lift Walkie/Rider Pallet
  52. Class IV – Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Cushion (Solid) Tire
  53. Class V – Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Pneumatic Tires
  54. Class VI – Electric & Internal Combustion Engine Tractor
  55. Rough Terrain Straight Mast Forklifts
  56. Rough Terrain Extended- Reach Forklifts
  57. Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks
  58. Definitions
  59. General
  60. Basic Principles
  61. Stability Triangle
  62. Longitudinal Stability
  63. Lateral Stability
  64. Dynamic Stability

 

UA Green Systems Awareness Certification

 

Section I Core

  1. Energy Analysis and Awareness
  2. Renewable energy & Sustainable Energy
  3. Energy Management
  4. Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  5. Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
  6. Energy Conservation Measures (ECM)
  7. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  8. Energy Audit
  9. Energy Consumption and Demand Analysis
  10. Heat Load Calculation
  11. Life Cycle Cost Analysis 1
  12. Worksheet #1

Section II HVAC/R

  1. Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning-Refrigeration
  2. Energy Efficiency Ratings
  3. Energy Efficiency Ratio
  4. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
  5. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
  6. Heating Season Performance Factor
  7. Coefficient of Performance (COP)
  8. Comfort Conditioning
  9. Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
  10. Comfort Cooling Methods and Green Alternatives
  11. Mechanical Air Conditioning
  12. Evaporative Cooling
  13. Passive Cooling Systems
  14. Solar Cooling
  15. Thermal Storage
  16. Commercial Refrigeration
  17. U.S. EPA GreenChill (Advanced Refrigeration Partnership)
  18. Refrigerant Containment Practices
  19. Energy Conservation Measures
  20. New and Replacement Equipment
  21. Comfort Heating Methods and Green Alternatives
  22. Combustion Analysis
  23. Forced Air
  24. Condensing Furnaces
  25. Modulating Furnaces
  26. Condensing Boilers
  27. Instantaneous Boiler
  28. Solar Water Comfort Heating
  29. Solar Air Heating
  30. Waste Heat Recovery
  31. Radiant Panel Systems
  32. Thermal Mass
  33. Optimized Steam Systems
  34. Steam Traps
  35. Comfort Heating and Cooling Combination Systems and Green
  36. Alternatives
  37. Geothermal Systems
  38. Air To Air Heat Pumps
  39. Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC)
  40. Mini-Split Systems
  41. Worksheet #2

 

Section III Electrical

  1. Electrical Production and Consumption
  2. Electrical Power
  3. Nuclear Energy
  4. Fuel Cells
  5. Photovoltaic
  6. Wind Turbines
  7. Motor Efficiency
  8. Lighting
  9. Fluorescent
  10. LED
  11. Tidal and Ocean Energy
  12. Ghost Loads
  13. Residential Major Appliances
  14. Worksheet #3

Section IV Plumbing

Hydrologic Cycle

  1. Potable Water Conservation
  2. Flow Restriction
  3. Faucets/Showerheads/Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
  4. High Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures
  5. Water Closets
  6. Ultra low Flush
  7. Dual Flush
  8. Ultra Low Flush Urinal
  9. Waterless Fixtures
  10. Removable Cartridge/Insert Waterless Urinal
  11. Cartridge Free Waterless Urinals
  12. Composting Toilet
  13. High Efficiency Plumbing Appliances
  14. Clothes Washers
  15. Dishwashers
  16. Ice Machines
  17. Garbage disposals
  18. Hot Water Distribution Systems
  19. Hot Water Circulating Systems
  20. On Demand Water Circulating System
  21. Gravity Water Circulating Systems
  22. Dedicated Line Water Circulating Systems
  23. Water Distribution Piping Installation
  24. Protection of the Water Distribution System
  25. Water Heating Equipment
  26. Storage Water Heaters
  27. Demand (Tankless) Water Heaters
  28. Heat Pump Water Heaters
  29. Indirect Water Heaters
  30. Solar Water Heaters
  31. First Hour Rating
  32. Wastewater Reuse Systems
  33. Landscape Irrigation Systems
  34. Drain Water Heat Recovery System
  35. Gray Water and Reclaimed Water Reuse Systems
  36. Reclaimed Water Systems
  37. Gray Water Systems
  38. Rain Water Harvesting
  39. Fire Protection Systems and the Environment
  40. Industrial Fire Protection Systems
  41. Residential Fire Protection Systems
  42. Green Plumbing System Relevance to LEED
  43. Worksheet #4
  44. LEED Worksheet
  45. Summary

United Association Crane Signalperson Training Course

Student Task List

ASME Standard Hand Signals, Section B30.5 and B30.3 – Student will demonstrate ability to correctly signal:

  1. Hoist
  2. Lower
  3. Use Whip Line
  4. Use Main Hoist
  5. Raise Boom
  6. Lower Boom
  7. Move Slowly
  8. Lower the Boom and Raise the Load
  9. Raise the Boom and Lower the Load
  10. Swing
  11. Stop
  12. Emergency Stop
  13. Travel
  14. Dog Everything
  15. Travel – Track Machine on Both Tracks
  16. Travel – Track Machine on One Track
  17. Extend Boom
  18. Retract Boom
  19. Extend Boom (One-Hand Signal)
  20. Retract Boom (One-Hand Signal)
  21. Trolley Travel
  22. Tower Travel

Operations and Limitations – Student will demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Drift
  2. Radius
  3. Boom Angle
  4. Two-Blocking
  5. Boom Deflection
  6. Dynamic Loading
  7. Dynamic Unloading
  8. Side Loading
  9. Rated Capacity
  10. Quadrants of Operation
  11. Wind

Signalperson Requirements – Students must demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Crane Function Names
  2. Special Signals
  3. Audible Travel Signals
  4. Safe Work Practices
  5. Working Near Energized Power Lines: ASME
  6. Working Near Energized Power Lines: OSHA (Current)
  7. Working Near Energized Power Lines: OSHA (Proposed)
  8. Occupant Qualifications
  9. Occupant Responsibilities
  10. Communications

OSHA 1926.550 Cranes and Derricks – Students will demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. OSHA 1926.550(a) General Requirements
  2. OSHA 1926.550(b) Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes
  3. OSHA 1926.550(c) Hammerhead Tower Cranes
  4. OSHA 1926.550(d) Overhead and Gantry Cranes
  5. OSHA 1926.550(e) Derricks
  6. OSHA 1926.550(f) Mobile Cranes and Barges
  7. OSHA 1926.550(g) Crane and Derrick Suspended Platforms

ASME B30.3, B30.5, and B30.23 – Students will demonstrate knowledge of:

A. Excerpts from ASME B30.3 – 3.3 Signals

-Signals; Operating Near Electric Power Lines

B. Excerpts from ASME B30.5 – 3.5 Operating Practice

-Operating Practices; Moving the Load

C. Excerpts from ASME B30.5 – 3.3 Signals

-Signals; General

D. Excerpts from ASME B30.23

-Management

 

Student will demonstrate knowledge of subject matter by proficiently answering review questions prior to successfully completing proctored written and practical testing by third party agency.

 

 

 

 

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