To sign up for any of the class listed below, please fill out our  

Journey Level Course Request Form 

Backflow Prevention – 40 hours  

This course (half lecture and half hands-on training) provides the testing and maintenance methods for backflow prevention assemblies.  Participants will learn how to recognize various backflow preventers and the proper procedures for testing each assembly under a variety of test conditions.  This course will review all the rules, codes and regulations on the backflow requirements.  Upon completion of the class, students can test at their local agency or county to be certified for that area.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $56.00

Basic Computers – 40 hours 

This course will help students navigate within a computer.  The instructor will go through what is on the desktop, finding and opening programs, working with the control panel, working with files and e-mail.  This is an important class for those interested in beginning a CAD class but have very little or no experience.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

Bay Area Training 

Description coming soon.

Clean Room Protocol/Orbital Welding – 40 hours 

This course provides training in clean room technology, as well as orbital welding certification.  Students will become proficient in programming and calculations associated with the operation of the orbital welding process required in high purity piping systems.  After passing this class, you will receive a 6-month certification in Orbital Welding from NITC.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • $14.00 for materials

Competent Person – 10 hours 

This class will help prepare students to identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees.  This course also covers who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate these conditions.  Anyone with a Competent Person Completion Cards could be designated as the Competent Person by their employer for a particular aspect of the job, or possibly the entire job.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) – 40 hours 

Pre-requisite:  Basic Computer knowledge

This course is designed as an introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and the CAD environment.  Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of CAD software and the creation of two-dimensional CAD piping drawings.  AutoCAD drafting software and Windows XP Operating systems are utilized.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

Drawing II – 40 hours 

This course will give students the opportunity to become familiar with reading and understanding mechanical drawings.  Students will learn to break down piping drawings into smaller, more detailed views (isometric drawings).  Students will learn how to use these smaller detailed drawings for material take offs and fabrication.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $70.00

Drawing III – 40 hours 

Pre-requisite:  Drawing II

This course will dive further into isometric format and scale drawings, identifying piping systems, equipment that support them and their layout, including a closer look at the mechanical sections.  Students will learn detailing techniques, what questions to ask and where to find answer.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

Fitter P.I.P.E. Certification – 40 hours 

This class will prepare students for the NITC Pipefitter-Steamfitter Certification exam, which consists of a closed book, 100 question multiple choice written exam given on the last day of class, with 2 - 2 ½ hours to complete.  General knowledge subject matter covered in this is steam fitting, hydronics, science, instrumentation, air conditioning, refrigeration, piping mathematics, blueprint reading, welding, rigging, tools and safety.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $20.00

Instrumentation Level 1 – 60 hours 

This is a hands-on course which provides training in the skills required to install and calibrate instruments used for the process control applications.  This is a basic course which emphasizes those skills related to specific instruments used to measure pressure, temperature, flow or level; and identified as the basic understanding required by anyone working in this rapidly changing industry.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $65.00

Instrumentation Level 2 – 60 hours 

Pre-Requisite:  Instrumentation Level 1

This intermediate class will continue from where the basic course left off and cover the fundamentals of instrumentation.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

Instrumentation Level 3 – 60 hours 

Pre-requisite:  Instrumentation Level 1 and 2

This advanced course will dive into the fundamentals of process controls.  The class will provide training in the skills needed to evaluate and perform analysis on process control systems and begin to encourage and emphasize to the journeyperson the concept of “system thinking” which is critical to control system evaluation.  Also, study in fiber signaling, digital systems and more.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

L.A.CityStructural Steel – 40 hours 

Pre-requisite:  You must be able to weld.

This course is designed to prepare students to pass the L.A. City Structural Steel written test.  Students will spend all their time in the classroom learning to identify and understand weld symbols and joint design from the AWS Structural Steel Code D1.1

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $294.00

Medical Gas – 40 hours 

The instruction in this course will focus on the proper procedures and requirements needed to successfully install Medical Gas Piping Systems.  Topics will include:  vacuum system requirements, procedures for installing copper tube & fittings and brazing procedures.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $41.00

OSHA-10 – 10 hours 

The OSHA 10-hour course is designed to prepare students for safety training for the jobsite and help employers with OSHA requirements.  Training will cover primary safety hazards affecting construction workers, as well as an overview of the OSHA standards regulating their work.  Students who complete the 10-hour course will be mailed a UA OSHA 10 and Smartmark Completion Card.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $6.50

OSHA-30 –30 hours 

The OSHA-30 course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of many OSHA construction standards affecting the health and safety of workers in a construction environment.  This helps Employers by providing training to the Competent Person they designate to inspect the workplace and equipment for hazards affecting their workers.  A UA OSHA-30 and Smartmark Completion Card will be mailed to students who complete this 30-hour course.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $40.00

Plumber P.I.P.E. Certification – 40 hours 

This class will prepare students for the NITC Journey Level Plumbing Certification Examination.  The certification exam is open book and consists of 100 multiple choice questions.  The exam is given at the end of the last day, with 2 – 2 ½ hours to complete.  The Uniform Plumbing Code Book will be used to cover the following:  general knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code, sanitary drainage and vents, water supply and distribution and fuel piping, as well as some trade related experience questions.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $132.00 (book, tabs and study guide – may also be purchase separately).

Residential Comfort Service & Repair Tech 1 

This class will cover basic electricity , basic thermal dynamics, basic residential comfort, heating and air troubleshooting and brazing techniques.  Residential duct sizing will also be addressed.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.

UA Certified Valve Repair – 40 hours 

This program consists of a mandatory 40 hours of classroom training with a maximum of 8 students.  There will be classroom and hands-on training completed by each trainee.  The labs include practical exercises related to valve packing, fasteners and torque, precision measuring, gate valves, globe valves and butterfly, ball and plug valves.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $40.00

UA Foreman Training – 60 hours 

Course instruction includes job site supervisory responsibilities, utilization of manpower, job site scheduling, coordination meetings and laws & regulations pertinent to construction.

• Requirements:
• • $25.00 deposit, which will hold your spot in class and be refunded upon completion of all class hours.
  • Books will be collected on the last day of class, so please keep in clean and re-usable condition!
  • If you wish to purchase the book, you may come to the A & J to do so for $60.00

UA Green Systems Awareness – 20 hours 

This program will help participants with the information they need to understand, purchase and utilize energy efficient green products.  This class will use the “Green Awareness Manual” and will cover five main areas of concentration.  The CORE discusses energy efficiency, management and alternative energies.  The HVAC Section deals with comfort heating and cooling, heating systems and optimized steam systems.  The Refrigeration area covers “greenchill” and the practical applications of green refrigeration system.  The Electrical portion discusses energy production and lighting.  The Plumbing section provides material on water conservation, flow control, high efficiency fixtures, hot water systems, gray water, reclaimed water, landscape irrigation and fire sprinklers. 

Certification requires students to pass a 100 question multiple choice exam by 80%. 

Recertification will be every 3 years by taking an 8 hour UA Green Systems Awareness Update Class and will not require another exam.

UA Industrial Rigging – 60 hours 

This course will offer students the opportunity to further their knowledge of industrial rigging.  Students will learn rigging safety, sling angles and loads, shackle sizing and requirements, crane requirements and more!