EPA-608 Training and Certification

EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release ozone-depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. EPA 608 Certification Classes are held regularly at the ABC Training Facility. The class requires self-study prior to the day of testing and involves a two-hour refresher followed by three hours to complete the test for certification.

Medical Gas Installers Certification

The Medical Gas Installers Certification is for initial certification as well as re-certification. This is an ASSE-6010 32-hours minimum course that meets New Mexico CID, UPC and NFPA99 standards. This course is open to commercial and industrial licensed journeyman plumbers only. This course includes certified brazing techniques and requirements, two third-party brazing samples for certification, brazing test and submittal of coupons/third-party inspection that may be required as well as a written test upon completion.

Project Management

Project Management classes are held regularly at the ABC Training Facility. Session 1 covers an introduction to the industry, safety, interpersonal skills, issues and resolutions, construction documents and construction planning. Session 2 covers estimating and cost control, scheduling, resource control, quality control and assurance, and continuous improvement. This class will cover the following topics: transitioning to leadership, decision-making, communication, delegation and leading difficult workers.

Project Supervision

Project Supervision classes are held regularly at the ABC Training Facility. This class is designed for new and veteran journeymen that supervise other workers. This class covers orientation to the job, human relations and problem-solving, safety, quality control, contract and construction documents, document control and estimating, planning and scheduling, resource control and cost awareness. This 20-hour course will cover the following topics: orientation to the industry, human relations and problem-solving, safety and quality control.

Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Code

UMC and UPC update classes are held regularly at the ABC Training Facility. These classes are eight hours and qualify for continuing education credits required for license renewal.

Photovoltaic and NABCEP Certification

NCCER Solar Voltaic Course covers the following modules: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, Site Assessment, System Design, System Installation/Inspection, Maintenance/Troubleshooting and NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification. The PVIP Board Certification is considered the gold standard for PV professionals in the renewable energy industry. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PVIP Board Certification validates your competence to perform in the role of PVIP, which encompasses PV design, installation, operations, commissioning and maintenance.

Online Electrical Continuing Education

Complete your state-required electrical CEU hours with the leader in electrical education, Mike Holt Enterprises. Both in-person and online courses are available. To learn more, visit mikeholt.com/continuingeducation.php.

Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

Fundamentals of Crew Leadership offers essential training for both new and experienced managers, focusing on developing effective leadership skills. The program provides practical guidance on scheduling, workforce planning, field reporting and resource management. It also covers strategies for managing diverse teams, addressing performance challenges and resolving conflicts.

Construction Estimating Principles & Application

Great estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” This virtual, interactive training workshop is scheduled in one half-day session.

Viewpoint 1: The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid
This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow estimators from across the spectrum to benefit.

Learning Objectives:

• Cost/price analysis
• Pricing project constraints
• How to build flexibility into your system
• Optimum time to complete
• Escalation
• Managing risk within the estimate
• Danger zones to avoid

Viewpoint 2: How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates
Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. We’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales and calculators but also create company standards for you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear visual markups that are accurate, predictable and consistent no matter who on the team uses them.

Learning Objectives:

• Working with PDF drawings
• Calibrating drawings
• Measurement tools
• Custom measurement tools
• Displaying and exporting data

Reading Construction Documents

This two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.

The program is designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to construction documents
• Understanding industry document standards
• Drawing navigation
• The importance of specialty plans

Craft Professional to Business Owner

Learn critical strategies and insights to establish, grow and sustain a successful construction business while building a foundation for long-term success and legacy.

This features expert guidance from an attorney, a bonding agent and a CPA.