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305-685-0311 Dade
954-928-1883 Broward
800-463-3129 Toll free
305-685-1169 Fax
13201 NW 45th Ave
Miami FL 33054
aw423@hotmail.com
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We are currently accepting applications for the five year program scheduled to start in September, 2008. The deadline to submit a complete application with required documentation will be sometime in April. The
date has yet to be determined. All applications must be submitted in person only. |
Click the links below to learn more about
our admission requirements and general enrollment information:
Admission
Requirements (5-Year Program)
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All applicants
shall be a minimum of 18 years of age. |
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The applicant shall
furnish a valid Florida driver’s license for identification. |
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The applicant shall
submit reliable proof of birth date with a completed application. |
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Applicants shall be
high school graduates or provide proof of equivalent education
attainment through such means as an official report of successful
results on the GED Tests (test of General Education Development). |
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Each applicant
shall submit a high school transcript or an official report of GED
test results with a completed application. |
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Applicants shall be
in such condition that they will be able to perform adequately the
work of the trade. |
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The applicant shall
be required to score a high or medium grade on the USES test battery
for the trade. |
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The applicant will
be required to take two (2) State recognized Math evaluation tests.
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Military transfer or discharge Form DD 214, if
applicable. |
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Applications
and Acceptance Procedure
Applications are
available year-round. A telephone call on our toll-free line
(1-800-463-3129) is all it takes. The
5 year application is now available
on line. Just click, print, fill out the application and return with the
required information. Applications are also available through the mail or
can be picked up at the school’s reception desk. A completed application
will get you started towards a career in the air conditioning,
refrigeration and pipe fitting industry.
Upon completion of the basic requirements, you will meet with
the Education Committee. From this meeting, a ranking list will be created.
As the local industry demand increases, so does the need for accepted
applicants. All procedures are in accordance to registered standards with
the State of Florida.
Advancement credit for the 5 year program is available to qualified
individuals. Interested applicants must submit documentation for previous
work and or educational experience. An evaluation test based upon field
training and classroom related instruction will be administered.
Applicants must score at least 80% on the test to be considered for a
maximum of 2 years credit.
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Classes
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Five
(5) Year Program:
Accepted applicants in the five (5) year program are required to attend classes two (2) nights a week. The five (5) year program is divided into two categories: Service and Pipefitting. Either provides a very rewarding career. Applicants are asked to choose either category during the interview. The night time classes allow you to work full time for one of our participating contractors. Class hours are from 6:00 P. M. until 9:30 P. M. Since our program is part of Broward County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we follow the system’s calendar year. The classroom related instruction begins shortly after your acceptance, usually the third week of August and ends in May. Our programs follow a progressive – type educational format. Over the course of the 5 year program, you will accumulate 1260 hours of classroom related instruction and approximately 10,000 hours of on the job training. This makes our programs truly unique: EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. After each successfully completed year, you will obtain an increase in your salary. |
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Tuition
The classes are offered tuition-free. You only
have to pay for your books. The books are sold to you at a cost that
amounts to about $150 - $200/year. Your initial investment is very
minimal.
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Pay
Rate
The apprentice pay rate is a percentage of the current R-1 journeyman’s scale. With each year of apprenticeship that is completed, the percentage increases until journeyman’s scale is reached. Additional increases to the percentage are granted during the course of apprenticeship with the acquisition of certain licenses and certifications that are required before completing the program.
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Benefits
An insurance policy becomes
available at the beginning of your second year. This policy covers you and
your spouse and children. More information regarding this coverage will be
made available when the coverage begins. Also, a much needed pension plan
is provided at the beginning of the fourth year. Wages, insurance, and
pension are all part of the negotiated package between labor and
management. Truly a small investment for a long-term reward.
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Service Curriculum (5-Year Program)
Service is repairing and maintaining existing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. From the smallest to the largest, our 5 year program covers all facets of the Piping and Air Conditioning Industry. The latest in control devices, electronic computer interfacing, energy management, building automation, variable frequency drives and fluid balancing are all covered during the 5 year service program.
Outline (Service)
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1st Year |
1st Semester |
- Safety, Tools, &
Rigging
- Related Science |
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2nd Semester |
- Basic piping: soldering and brazing
- Introduction to
Refrigeration & Maintenance |
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2nd Year |
1st Semester |
- Basic Electricity I
- Introduction to Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration I |
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2nd Semester |
- Basic Electricity II
- Introduction to Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration II |
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3rd Year Service |
1st Semester |
- Controls I
- Advanced Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration I |
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2nd Semester |
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Controls II
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Advanced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II |
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4th Year Industrial Service |
1st Semester |
- Pumps & Chiller Maintenance I
- Variable Frequency Drives and Building Automation |
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2nd Semester |
- Pumps & Chiller Maintenance II
- Indoor Air Quality (10 weeks) |
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4th Year Commercial Service |
1st Semester |
- CPC Controls, VFD, Refrigerant conversion
- Indoor Air Quality and Building Code |
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2nd Semester |
- Motor lead identification, Starters
- Pumps, flow rates, coupling alignment |
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5th Year Industrial
Service |
1st Semester |
- Industrial Controls I
- Start, Test & Balance |
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2nd Semester |
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Industrial Controls II
Projects
- Variable Air Volume (8 weeks) |
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5th Year Commercial Service |
1st Semester |
- Commercial chiller service and maintenance
- Water and air side technology |
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2nd Semester |
- STAR Refrigeration Certification
- STAR HVAC Certification |
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Pipefitting Curriculum (5-Year Program)
Basically pipefitting is the construction side or our industry. New building installation of piping, air handling equipment, pumps, control devices, chiller plants and cooling towers are all part of the Pipefitting curriculum. From welded to grooved pipe, from the ground to the roof our pipefitting curriculum covers everything related to the cooling, heating and process piping industry.
Outline (Pipefitting)
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1st Year
Pipefitting |
1st Semester |
- Heritage program, OSHA and Rigging
- Tools, Pipe/Fittings/ Valves, and Oxy fuel cutting |
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2nd Semester |
- Related Science, and Basic Math
- Oxy fuel cutting and Soldering and brazing |
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2nd Year
Pipefitting |
1st Semester |
- Drawing and Plan Reading
- Basic Math continued |
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2nd Semester |
- Drawing and Plan Reading and Oxy fuel cutting
- Electricity |
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3rd Year Pipefitting |
1st Semester |
- Refrigeration and Safe Handling of Refrigerants
- Oxy fuel cutting and Welding |
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2nd Semester |
- Hydronic Heating and Cooling, Pipefitting Theory and Pumps
- Welding |
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4th Year Pipefitting |
1st Semester |
- Practical Pipefitting
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Welding |
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2nd Semester |
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Practical Pipefitting (cont.)
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Welding |
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5th Year Pipefitting |
1st Semester |
- Steam Systems |
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2nd Semester |
- Start up and Commissioning |
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5th Year Pipefitting Elective #1 |
1st & 2nd Semester |
- Welding 5-G (6010 & 6018) 36 weeks
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Auto cad/Coordination Elective #2 |
1st & 2nd Semester |
- Advanced Plan Reading & Related Drawing 36 weeks |
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Jobsite Supervisor/Leadership Elective
#3 |
1st &
2nd Semester |
- Jobsite Supervisor / Leadership & Development 36 weeks |
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