Instructor: Richard Sioson

Architectural 1:

Classroom: We go over different metals used in ASM (Architectural Sheet Metal) and their characteristics. Water movement and sealants used to prevent water from damaging the structure, the flashings that keep moisture out of a building along with the different ways to channel and collect water and go over expansion and contraction and ways to accommodate for movement in the structure.

Shop: Fabricate various ASM sheet metal items such as:

• Scuppers

• Leader heads

• Coping

• Gutter

• Louvers

As well as mitering coping, gutters, and downspout.

Architectural 2:

Classroom: We learn about the different seams, locks, and edges used in ASM and their purpose, Gutter systems and components and their purpose, different types of metal roof systems and accessories, louvers and ventilators and their purpose, and ways to properly transport and stage material on the jobsite.

Shop: Design and fabricate a sheet metal wall panel system and/or roof system, layout, fabricate, and install metal panels using the correct clips, flashing, and fastening methods keeping in mind the direction of water flow and aesthetics and produce detail sheets that are accurate and clear enough for the shop to understand and fabricate.

Architectural 3:

Classroom: We learn about shop fabrication, tools used to measure and layout a job, and different wall panel systems.

Shop: Design and fabricate a sheet metal wall panel system and/or roof system, layout, fabricate, and install metal panels using the correct clips, flashing, and fastening methods keeping in mind the direction of water flow and aesthetics and produce detail sheets that are accurate and clear enough for the shop to understand and fabricate.

Architectural 4:

Classroom: We learn about underlayment, metal roof systems and the different accessories you may find in other regions, project management and special ASM work.

Shop: Work on gable houses that have both metal wall panels and metal roof panels and their miscellaneous accessories like gutters and downspout and learn how to properly tie in the flashings in order to keep the building water tight.

Instructor: Ricky Montoya

Detailing 1: This semester we go through the ITI student manual which covers:

• Intro to computers - which talks about the basics of the computer components and how they work.

• Project correspondence - which explain the importance of how to write and get your point across.

• Job documents - which talks about documents like schedules, RFIs, daily reports, etc.

• Coordination – which explains the importance of coordination and the process.

• Field measurement – which explains the process and importance of field measuring accurately. Project on using field measurement and coordination together.

• Take off – explaining the two different types of takes (for estimating and for fabrication).

• Intro to AutoCAD – which introduces the students to AutoCAD, which would get them ready for next semester.

• Advanced detailing – which goes over the types of drawings that would be created or used in detailing.

• Fab MEP – which goes over the Fab MEP software which is in the following semester after basic AutoCAD.

Detailing 2: This semester we go over Basic AutoCAD which covers:

• Basic AutoCAD 2D commands, many of the common commands that we would use in detailing

• Basic AutoCAD features used in AutoCAD, such as layers, blocks Xrefs, etc.

• How to draw 2D ductwork

• Some fundamentals of detailing

• If time permits, we will also touch base on Bluebeam which is a pdf reader that many contractors use to view prints and submittals.

Detailing 3: This semester we go over Fab MEP which covers:

• Explains the program Fab MEP which is a 3D Software which most west coast contractors use to detailing 3D ductwork for BIM modeling

• Basic user interface

• Rectangle duct, round duct, oval duct

• Inputting hangers and steel

• Exporting duct to MAJ files to order and fabricate.

• Exporting points for hanger locations.

• Many more features that are used in Fab MEP

• We also expand on detailing fundamentals that are used in our industry.

Detailing 4: Actual detailing using Fab MEP

• Actual real life detailing procedures

• Detailing including coordination and collaboration with other detailers

• The project for this class would be to detail half of a floor of actual job prints

• When completing this detailing curriculum, you would be ready to take a Revit class, which a lot, if not, most big contractors are converting over to. This is a BIM model program, knowing Fab MEP is a prerequisite to Revit.

Instructor: Albert Medina

Industrial 1:

• Apprentices will have a complete understanding of the welding fundamentals of the GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process & FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) process.

• Instructions will be given on the various transfer modes this process can achieve.

• They will learn how to operate and troubleshoot the welding machine’s different settings and functions.

• In class, we will go over how to read and write welding symbols.

• At the end of the course the apprentice will achieve nozzle control and will be able to use different weaving technique to achieve quality welds.

Industrial 2:

• Apprentices will be instructed on the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process using 7018 electrodes in the various positions they will face on the job.

• They will practice their flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions while focusing more on that latter two, to prepare them for their practical exam.

• We will also go over a variety of practice exam questions and they will be issued with study materials for the “open book” portion of the written exam.

• At the conclusion of this course each student should be well prepared to pass the written and practical portions of this exam.

Industrial 3:

• Apprentices will acquire the knowledge to pass the written and practical portion of the D1.1 L.A. city structural exam.

• Learn to read the AWS D1.1 code book

• Learn to properly prep and bevel 1-inch practice plates for the practical portion of the D1.1

• They will practice their vertical, and overhead positions to prepare them for their practical exam.

• They will learn how to properly cut and prep their coupons for the final destructive test.

Industrial 4:

• A highly skilled base process, apprentices will learn how to use the GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) process.

• They will first learn how to select and match the correct size and type of tungsten with the type of material that they will be welding.

• They will learn the correct techniques in amperage control with a foot pedal and hand control when manually feeding the filler rod.

• Practice welding different joint configurations: edge, joint, corner, lap, tee, and butt joints.

• Apprentices will learn to weld on a variety of different materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum.

• They will become proficient in tig welding with DC or AC currents.

Instructor: David Schnabl

Service 1: The end goal of this course is to take someone with no prior experience in Service and be trained to do an install on a unit, as well as take readings.

Skills learned:

• Reading gauge pressures and temperatures

• Taking line temperatures

• Taking air temperatures

• Recovering and Charging

• Vacuuming

• Brazing

Service 2: Continuing applying skills learned in Service 1, introduction to electrical theory and troubleshooting.

Skills learned:

• All readings Volts, Amps, and Ohms with a Multimeter

• Conversion of Wet-bulb readings into Enthalpy

• Completion of Pressure/Enthalpy chart for R22 and 410a

• Checking and setting minimum OSA

• Component isolation and troubleshooting from a ladder diagram

Service 3: Continuing applying skills learned in Service 1 and 2, introduction to unit efficiency.

Skills learned:

• Proper sizing of unit based in heat load calculations

• Application of Sensible Heat ratio

• Calculation of refrigerant flow rate and Net Refrigeration Effect

• Controls and system start up

Instructor: Matthew Collins

These classes combine HVAC, Architectural and Industrial Sheet Metal, all into one. Students will learn how to design, build/fabricate custom projects from radius bay roofs to sea turtles and beyond, all from a “highly exposed” point of view. The emphasis of this class is to stimulate creativity and problem solving, along with sharpening your hand skills and the use of the shop equipment. Classroom materials cover a multitude of subjects, most of which are “outside the box”, all geared towards the subject of Specialty Sheet Metal.

Instructor: Laura Harris

TAB 1: Students will learn the skills they need to begin or continue a successful career in Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.

• The class will be a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in our TAB lab. There are no pre-requisites to take TAB 1. It is not necessary to be working in TAB to take or be successful in this class.

• Class will cover: HVAC Systems and Equipment, Pressures and Airflow Measurement, Duct Traverses, Instruments, Heat and Heat transfer, Proportional Balancing, Coding, Setting up Reports, Fan Laws and Pump Laws, Electricity and Controls, Hydronic systems, and Water balancing.

• At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to take the written portion of the ICB/TABB certification test.

TAB 2: This course will go deeper into the concepts that were touched on in TAB 1.

• There will be more study of Hydronic Systems and water balancing, refrigeration systems, chillers, cooling towers, electrical theory, motors, and control systems (both electric and pneumatic).

• We will explore resources such as ASHRAE controls and Interplay Learning (which includes both videos and Oculus virtual reality “simulations”)

• Students will prepare to take the written portion of the ICB/TABB certification test if they have not already passed it, and there will be more hands-on learning in the TAB Lab so students will be prepared to take the practical portion of the ICB/TABB certification test.

TAB 3: This advanced course is for certified TAB technicians who want to become experts in their area of interest. (It is not a requirement that the students be working in TAB.)

• There are many Certifications available for study including Indoor Air Quality Technician, Duct Area Leakage Testing Technician, TAB Supervisor Certification, Fume Hoods and Bio Cabinet Certification, Sound and Vibration, and Fire/Smoke Damper Supervisor/Technician certifications.

• Students may also study for certification in Smoke Control Systems. It is a requirement that a student be a TABB certified technician before they can take the ICB/TABB exams for Smoke Control Systems.

• Students will be able to choose their own study path.

Instructor: David Schnabl

Title 24 is a California’s energy code that is designed to reduce wasteful and unnecessary energy consumption in newly constructed and existing buildings.

This Title 24 class will prepare you to take and pass the MATT (Mechanical Acceptance Testing Technician) Level 1 exam.

There are two parts to this exam. You’ll need to pass a “Qualifier” before you can take the actual MATT Level 1 exam.

Both exams are 2.5 hours in length, are taken during class and must be proctored at the JATC.

You do not need to pass the exams to pass the class, as there are assignments and other class work that are needed for you to pass the class.

Apprentices that do pass the MATT Level 1 will receive $350.00 (limited time only, subject to change at any time).

There are two levels needed to completely be MATT certified: Level 1 and Level 2.

Being MATT Level 1 certified will grant you the ability to fill out 9 out of the 25 forms.

• MCH-02 Outdoor Air Acceptance

• MCH-03 Constant Volume, Single Zone, Unitary Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Systems

• MCH-05 Air Economizer Controls Acceptance

• MCH-06 Demand Control Ventilation Systems Acceptance

• MCH-07 Supply Fan VFD Acceptance

• MCH-08 Valve Leakage Test

• MCH-10 Hydronic System Variable Flow Control Acceptance

• MCH-11 Automatic Demand Shed Control Acceptance

• MCH-19 Occupancy Standby

At the end of the course, apprentices should be MATT level 1 certified and can continue onto a TAB class to become a TAB Technician.

You are required to be a TABB Technician before you can take the MATT Level 2 exam.

MATT Level 2 will grant you the ability to fill out the rest of the forms.

• MCH-04 Air Distribution Systems Acceptance

• MCH-09 Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls Acceptance

• MCH-12 Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct Expansion Units

• MCH-13 Automatic Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) for Air Handling Units & Zone Terminal Units Acceptance

• MCH-14 Distributed Energy Storage DX AC Systems Acceptance

• MCH-15 Thermal Energy Storage (TES) System Acceptance

• MCH-16 Supply Air Temperature Reset Controls Acceptance

• MCH-17 Condenser Water Supply Temperature Reset Controls Acceptance

• MCH-18 Energy Management Control Systems

• MCH-20-a Multifamily Dwelling Inspection Acceptance

• MCH-20b-H Multifamily Dwelling Kitchen Exhaust

• MCH-20c-H Multifamily IAQ Ventilation System

• MCH-20d-H Multifamily Dwelling HRV-ERV

• MCH-21-A Multifamily Leakage

• MCH-22-A System Duct Leakage

• MCH-23-A HRV ERV Verification