• Welding to Certification Monday and/or Wednesday nights

• L.A. City Prep. Monday and Wednesday nights.

Comprehensive class that will cover “Part 1 - Department Examination” aka the “written” portion of the L.A. City exam. Mainly covering the usage of the AWS D1.1 Structural code book.

• AutoCAD Open Lab Monday and/or Wednesday nights.

The large computer lab will be opened for students to use/practice, with an instructor, on the full suite of Autodesk programs.

• Title 24 Level 1 (Group 4) Six Wednesday nights

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: Bryan P. Robles

Learn the basics of architectural field installation. Contact the JATC before showing up throughout the semester for enrollment.

Instructor: Gilbert D. Trevino

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing and Basic Computers

This class concentrates on learning the basic operating environment of AutoCAD software. This class is required to complete the CAD Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Christopher L. Poompan

This 6 night class concentrates on basic computer knowledge including Window O/S, MS Word, Excel and Bluebeam. This course will also cover basic file structure and file management. This class is required to complete the CAD and Revit Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 1 absence to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Trinidad Melendrez

The purpose of this course is to teach you to read, use and interpret Plans and Specifications associated with the Sheet Metal Industry. This class is required to complete the CAD and Revit Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Trinidad Melendrez

This class uses ITI Detailing curriculum to teach Board and Field Detailing, including coordination and cut sheets. This class is required to complete the CAD and Revit Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Bennett Soohoo

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing, Basic Computers, Basic AutoCAD, Interm AutoCAD and CAD Fab

CAD Detailing compiles the knowledge gained in the previous pre-requisites to begin detailing a “Real World” project. These classes are required to complete the CAD Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class.

Instructor: Gilbert D. Trevino

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing, Basic Computers, Basic AutoCAD and Intermediate AutoCAD

This is a class that teaches the preeminent Detailing software used in the Sheet Metal Industry. This class is required to complete the CAD Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Robert (Bob) S. Dak

Learn to duct pressure test by doing the calculations, pressure testing a duct run, and filling out the reports. This is classroom and hands-on.

Instructor: N/A

This is a home study class followed with one night of testing for an EPA Certification.

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: N/A

(Available Online Through www.sheetmetal-iti.org)

This course will prepare you in the management and maintenance of fire dampers, smoke dampers and combination fire and smoke dampers. At the end of this course you should be prepared to take the Fire and Smoke Damper Supervisor Certification Exam.

Instructor: Robert (Bob) S. Dak

This 4 night course addresses the installation, operation and maintenance of fire dampers, smoke dampers and combination fire and smoke dampers. At the end of this course you should be prepared to take the Fire and Smoke Damper Technician Certification Exam.

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: Larry San Gil

This six night class will concentrate on building the skills necessary to work as a Foreman.

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: John T. Lundgren

Basic Level - will focus on electrical principals. High and low voltage systems and related components will be covered, as well as reading wiring schematics.

Instructor: John T. Lundgren

Intermediate Level - Will focus on refrigeration principals. The refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics and refrigeration components will be covered. This class will also cover gas fired heating and brazing copper refrigerant lines.

Instructor: Trinidad Melendrez

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing, Basic Computers and Basic AutoCAD

The class expands on the AutoCAD knowledge base including scaling, paper space, X-Refs and other advanced functions, required prior to Detailing in CAD. This class is required to complete the CAD Detailing Program. You will only be allowed 3 absences to qualify as a completed class to use as a pre- requisite.

Instructor: Alex S. Gonzalez

The purpose of this class is to familiarize a prospective TAB Technician with common operating procedures. These procedures include coding drawings and TAB document setup, familiarization of TAB related tools, collecting data from equipment, duct leakage testing and basic TAB math formulas, ETC. This class is open to Members interested in TAB and members with a TAB certification that have not worked for a TAB contractor yet. This class will also teach the basic principles of test and balance.

Instructor: Matthew A. Collins

Before any tangible object can be fabricated, it first must be imagined in someone’s mind. The process of layout and pattern development serves as the bridge between the mental visualization of an object and its actual fabrication.

Instructor: N/A

This is an online course through www.klg-iti.org that requires 30 hours of online training to be completed within 6 months from the date when you start the course. You must pass each module with a minimum passing score of 70%. You have three chances to pass the OSHA 30 online test. You will receive a temporary certificate upon completion and an OSHA 30 card will be mailed to you. A payment of $117 is required for this course. Proof of payment and a copy of certificate are required in order to get reimbursed by the JATC. Copies of receipts and certificates can be emailed to Max Lai at MaxL@socalsma.org. Option to take the OSHA 30 bundle is also available but must submit at least one additional safety certificate to get reimbursed. Price $151.

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: Laisene C. Malauulu

This seven night class covers the safety as well as the basics of operation on large hydraulic press brakes that you may encounter in a sheet metal shop.

Instructor: Larry San Gil

This course will concentrate on building the skills necessary to work as a Project Manager, including jobsite procedures and communications.

Instructor: Jacob Gonzalez

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing, and Basic Computers

The REVIT class will introduce detailers to MEP Fabrication parts, and best practices for project setup, linking drawings, views, annotation, documentation, families, import and export Fabrication (.maj) files. Also intro to Hangerworks a Revit plugin for point loads and seismic.

Instructor: Robert Garcia

Pre-requisites; Blueprint Reading, Board Detailing, Basic Computers, and Revit 1

This class will continue with Revit and includes NavisWorks.

Instructor: Richard E. Di Ioli

This 3 night class covers the OSHA requirement requiring all persons working with cranes to have special training. After passing a test, students receive a rigging/signaling card.

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: Adele M. Collins

Instructor: Robert (Bob) S. Dak

(Available Online Through www.sheetmetal-iti.org)

This course will teach you how to inspect, test and maintain smoke control systems. At the end of this course you should be prepared to take the Smoke Control Systems Technician Certification Exam.

: In person class begins on Thursday night, September 8th for a total of 4 nights.

Instructor: N/A

(Available Online Through www.nemionline.org)

This course will prepare you in the management and maintenance of smoke control systems. At the end of this course you should be prepared to take the Smoke Control Systems Supervisor Certification Exam.

Instructor: Robert (Bob) S. Dak

This class is for the student who has taken the beginning TAB class and is preparing for the TAB certification test.

Instructor: David S. Schnabl

This 6 night class covers the 2016 and the 2019 forms of California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards and steps required by the standards needed to complete the Level 1 forms. The first 100 members who pass the certification exam will receive $350.

Instructor: David S. Schnabl

This four night class teaches what is needed to pass the ATT certification exam. You must attend all three class nights to be eligible to take the ATT exam. Pre-requisite – Current TABB certification.

Instructor: Ryan M. Gomez

This class is equally divided into classroom lesson and practical field layout in our own field lab. This class teaches how to operate Trimble Robotic Total Station through both WLAN & Radio Frequency using both the new Kenai and Yuma 2 Tablet. Lesson will include how to layout duct hangers, deck openings, wall openings, underground layout and even capturing existing field conditions. Class maximum 8 persons.

Instructor: Albert J. Medina

This basic welding course will give students the knowledge and tools to become competent in welding. Class will begin with basic welding electricity and power sources, which will lead into all welding processes in the weld lab.

Instructors: Aldo Cortez, Cody Neighbors, Kevin Tinder, & Max Lai

Certified welders are always in demand. Many welding jobs require certification. Without certified welders our union will forfeit jobs to other trades or non-union workers.

• The welding classes are open entry. Students will work at their own pace. The classes train you to pass the written and practical test for the Los Angeles City license or AWS Certification. View the documents below for more information.

LADBS - Application Instructions

LADBS - Trade Application

LADBS - Information for Certified Welders

• All Los Angeles City certification fees will be paid by the J.A.T.C. upon presentation of the certificate. It is the JATC’s goal to certify every welder and to maintain the edge in training.