REPHCC
Training
Information
GreenPlumbers®
& ETP Training
PHCC-GLAA
Flow Expo Tradeshow Scheduled
Register
Now For Backflow Certification
On-Line
Apprenticeship Training Program
Important
Changes to GreenPlumbers® USA
PHCC
Educational Foundation Revised Home Study
Program
Business
Management Resources
PHCC
National Association ~ Educational Foundation
2010
Scholarship Applications Available Now
PHCC-RE
Training Location
Application
Form
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GreenPlumbers®
& ETP Training
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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Important
Changes to GreenPlumbers® USA
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.
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Business Management Resources
The 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 Foundation
Do 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
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.
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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.
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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 94975-0293
Or fax
to:
707-658-1043
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