REPHCC Training Information
GreenPlumbers® & ETP Training
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GreenPlumbers® & ETP Training
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GreenPlumbers® is an innovative training and accreditation program that assists plumbers in understanding their role in the environment and public health.
The organization's goal is to train and deploy thousands of residential and commercial “green” plumbers to promote the benefits of water conservation and the reduction of GHG emissions. The focus is on changing consumer and plumbing behavior through the use of energy efficiency and water saving technologies.
GreenPlumbers® works with the plumbing industry, utilities, and water agencies to implement the GreenPlumbers® program. The training consists of a five-part accreditation in environmental and technical issues including Climate Care, Caring for our Water, Solar Hot Water, Water Efficient Technology, and Inspection Report Service.
GreenPlumbers® is working with the State of California Employment Training Panel to offer its training to companies that qualify under ETP eligibility rules. See the qualifications below; if your company falls within the qualification guidelines, please contact us today to find out how you can get your team trained at a waived cost.
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
Your company must meet the following qualifications to enroll your team in an ETP provided GreenPlumbers® course:
1. Your company must be registered in the state of California
2. Your company must have an EIN number (8 digits)
3. Your company must pay your team members the following wages: CA state wage minimum for this type = $23.69/per hour or more.
4. You must provide the SSN for each team member you plan to send to training, as well as other information such as date of hire, ethnicity, and age for tracking purposes.
5. You are obligated by law to pay your team members for their training time.
As you can see, there are a number of requirements, but the benefit is FREE training for your team. This is a savings of $175 per course, per team member!!!
Take advantage today and call us to enroll your team in our next course in your area. To find out more information and to schedule an ETP workshop for your team, please contact us today by phone, Bill 888 929 6207, or visit www.greenplumbersusa.com.
PHCC-GLAA Flow Expo Tradeshow Scheduled
If you're planning on being anywhere near Long Beach May 1st, be sure and mark your calendar and plan to attend PHCC-GLAA's fantastic tradeshow event. Celebrating its 35th year, PHCC-GLAA proudly presents Flow Expo, the largest show of its kind in the Western United States. The
Flow Expo brings together exhibitors demonstrating their innovations, products and services to an eager audience of Plumbing and HVAC professionals looking for solutions to problems and ways to advance their business opportunities.
• Exhibitors from all over the U.S. and around the world who serve PHC contractor businesses
• Face-to-face interactions between sellers & buyers of PHC products and services
• Industry seminars and workshops covering the latest products and services, trends and more
• Awealth of information in the exhibitor directory, free to all attendees
Admission is free if you pre-register, or $20 the day of the event. For more information, visit www.phccglaa.org.
Register Now For Backflow Certification
The Northern California Backflow Prevention Association (NCBPA) will be offering a 5-day Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Class in Santa Rosa April 19-23. Classes will be held at the City of Santa Rosa yard located at 55 Stony Point Road, and will begin at 8:00 a.m. daily. This course includes the CA/NV Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) certification examination.
The cost is $825 per attendee, plus an additional $140 AWWA membership fee (required). All classroom, hands-on, and testing materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 20, and the deadline for registration March 31st. To register, or for further information, contact
Carol Cottier by phone at (925) 757-9334 or by email at
cotbackflow@sbcglobal.net.
On-Line Apprenticeship Training Program
The PHCC Educational Foundation's new online program for plumbing is designed for students who cannot attend traditional classroom-based programs. The course, which meets U.S. Department of Labor requirements for apprenticeship-related instruction, includes four years of coursework that is supplemented by on-the-job training with the employer. Course content includes reading and drawing assignments, discussion boards and tests. To learn more, including which states have approved the courses, e-mail Merry Beth Hall (hall@naphcc.org.)
Important Changes to GreenPlumbers® USA
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In conjunction with the original GreenPlumbers® group in
Australia, GreenPlumbers® USA has taken an important step
towards solidifying the GreenPlumbers® training and accreditation
program as the industry standard.
TRAINING & ACCREDITATION
Just as the USGBC has adopted changes in LEED designations
and processes this year, GreenPlumbers® USA Training &
Accreditation and GreenPlumbers® USA Licensing are creating
innovations that will insure consistency, uniformity, quality, and
integrity in its United States offerings. In conjunction with its
application to become a USGBC education provider, effective
October 31, 2009, the GreenPlumbers® Training & Accreditation
program will only issue the GreenPlumbers® globally-recognized
accreditation upon successful completion of all five core courses
and a third-party administered assessment. In keeping with
ANSI, ISO, and USGBC certification principles, an eight-hour
recertification will be required of each accredited GreenPlumbers®
every three years, to keep up with code, technological, and
curriculum changes.
LICENSING
GreenPlumbers® USA and GreenPlumbers® Australia believe the
best way to make the logo available is by supporting industry
associations.
The GreenPlumbers® licensing program will be made available
to all MCAA, PHCC-NA, and Nexstar members for a $300 initial
fee and $200 monthly fee. The standard initial fee of $5,000 and
$300 monthly fee will continue for all non-association members.
The licensing changes will take effect immediately. If you have
interest in becoming a Licensed GreenPlumbers®, please complete
a licensing application online at:
www.greenplumbersusa.com/App-for-GP-Licensing
or contact Jon Cruz directly via e-mail: jon@greenplumbersusa.com or phone: 916.239.4660.
Business Management ResourcesThe National Foundation has a variety of programs and tools designed to improve the management skills of professional contractors. To learn more about the resources available through the PHCC National Foundation click here
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PHCC National Association ~ Educational FoundationDo not forget to check out the resources available from the PHCC-NA Educational Foundation. The Foundation supports a variety of business management seminars, scholarship programs, and career education; and the Contractor Resource Center, with links to dozens of helpful business tips, in-depth articles on finances, marketing, human relations issues and other areas critical to the health of p-h-c businesses.
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2010 Scholarship Applications Available Now
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Applications are now being accepted for 2010 scholarships awarded through the PHCC Educational Foundation scholarship program. Scholarships awards are made possible by your contributions to the
Foundation and generous sponsors who recognize theimportance of attracting new talent to the p-h-c industry: A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Bradford White Water Heaters, Delta Faucet Co., the South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Assoc., the PHCC of Massachusetts Auxiliary and the PHCC Past National Officers. For complete eligibility requirements and application forms, please visit the Foundation's scholarship Web page at
www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships.
The application deadline is May 1, 2010.
PHCC Educational Foundation Announces Release
of Revised Home Study Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
As the plumbing industry continues to experience shortages in the labor pool, many contractors are looking for alternatives to maintain a competent workforce. While instructor-based apprenticeship programs are the often-preferred method of training, in many cases, it is simply not an option for would-be apprentices. To address this need, the PHCC Educational Foundation is revising its Plumbing Home Study Apprenticeship Program.
The four-year program is based on the PHCC Educational Foundation's Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, which is being updated. The first-year home study manual is now complete, and revisions are under way for the second through fourth year of the program.
“The ability to work at home at their own pace is very appealing to the non-traditional student, who usually is unable to attend traditional classes because of distance or personal circumstances,” said PHCC Educational Foundation Director of Apprentice and Journeyman Training Merry Beth Hall. “We've seen an increase in the number of students enrolling in the home study program, and expect an even larger increase now that the program is being updated. As a result, more skilled workers will be available to the industry.”
The first-year program includes a copy of the newly revised first-year PHCC Educational Foundation Plumbing Apprentice Student Workbook, as well as tests and other support materials to assist the student in learning. Students work at their own pace, reviewing the text and taking tests when ready. The students complete the tests on paper, and then mail them in for grading. Test results are mailed back to students.
PHCC Educational Foundation staff administers the program, grading tests, tracking results and keeping supervisors informed about the apprentice's progress. Free technical assistance is available for questions the student can't answer with the help of their sponsor.
For more information, call (800) 533-7694 or visit www.phccweb.org. Top of page
PHCC Training Facility in Petaluma
ALL CLASSES are held at the
PHCC Training Facility
100 Gnoss Concourse,
Petaluma Fairgrounds 94952-3395 The training facility is located in the Fur and Feather Annex located
at the far end of the Fairgrounds on the right side.
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Application Form
For more information and/or questions: 707-658-1041
or E-mail at training@rephcc.org
Please send completed registration forms to:
PHCC OF THE REDWOOD EMPIRE
P.O. Box 750293
Petaluma, CA 94975-0293Or fax to:
707-658-1043page updated 02-21-10
