REPHCC Training Information
PHCC-RE Training Location
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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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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:
707-658-1043
UPDATE: Partial Extension on EPA RRP Requirements
The EPA has provided supplemental guidance on the enforcement of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule), recently announcing that it is providing renovation firms and workers additional time to obtain
training and certifications to comply with the new lead rules. EPA will not take enforcement action for violations of the rule's firm certification requirement until October 1, 2010, and will not enforce certification requirements against individual renovation workers if they apply to enroll in certified renovator classes by September 30, 2010 and complete the training by December 31, 2010. EPA is taking this step because of concern that contractors in some areas of the regulated community may be having difficulty accessing training classes.
Even with the additional time to certify firms and obtain training, EPA will enforce against renovation firms and individuals that do not comply with the RRP work practices and associated recordkeeping requirements. The lead-safe work practices include dust control, site clean up and work area containment. It is important that contractors take proactive steps to protect children, families, and themselves while they take the training and file the appropriate paperwork.
At present, almost a million children have elevated blood lead levels as a result of exposure to lead hazards, which can lead to lower intelligence, learning disabilities, and behavior issues. Adults exposed to lead hazards can suffer from high blood pressure and headaches. EPA has eliminated the so-called opt-out provision because improper renovations in older homes can create lead hazards resulting in harmful health effects for residents and visitors in these homes. The result will better protect children and adult occupants during and after renovation, repair and painting projects.
Information concerning lead-safe work practices can
be found by visiting www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
GreenPlumber Fall Series Scheduled in Petaluma
The GreenPlumber Fall Series will enable you to receive career-boosting training by becoming an Accredited GreenPlumber in all five workshops, at no cost to you, by attending one night a week from September 9th - November 18th. And, for those who may already have made some plans for the fall, attendees may make-up two classes online during the Fall Series!
BENEFITS:
*Ability to advise your customers on solar technology and rebates
*Expand your service offerings with property water audits and green fixtures
*New workshop time of weekday nights 6-9pm, and online make-up classes
*Up-skill your training to reposition your business for the new green economy
Sponsorship has made NO-FEE workshops possible Position yourself as an expert and industry leader by becoming an Accredited GreenPlumber, while preparing for the Jan 1st, 2011 state energy mandates and the
upcoming IAPMO green plumbing codes, without sacrificing expense and time away from the job. To register online, visit www.greenplumbersusa.com/fall-series – or register over the phone by calling 1-888-929-6207.
Petaluma
Thursdays, 9/9 - 11/18
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Careers in Construction Expo
October 7th - Volunteers Needed
PHCC of the Redwood Empire is pleased to announce it will join the NCBE in the 2010 Careers in Construction Expo to be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building on October 7th. Last year's event hosted over thirteen hundred high school and middle school students from Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties, providing them with a comprehensive overview of opportunities available within the trades.
As is the case each year, we are currently looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you might be interested, please contact Wendy Cramer at (707) 658-1041
GreenPlumbers at WaterSmart Innovations 2010 Convention
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WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo will be held October 6 – 8, 2010 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Contractors from all over the country will be there to educate themselves in water conservation and emerging technologies. In addition, all five GreenPlumbers workshops will be offered during the week from Monday, October 4th through Friday, October 8th. This is a great opportunity to become an accredited GreenPlumber in all five workshops in just one week.
For more information or to register for the conference, visit www.watersmartinnovations.com or to register for the GreenPlumbers courses, visit www.greenplumbersusa.com.
On-Line Apprenticeship Training Program
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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.)
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.
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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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.
page updated 07-30-10
