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____________________________MES HELPER TRAINING PROGRAM ____________________________With a little time and effort invested, you can be an MES Journeyman. ____________________________
WHAT IS NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR THE TEST TO UPGRADE FROM AN M.E.S. HELPER TO AN M.E.S. JOURNEYMAN ?
The helper must have a letter from the union office stating that he/she is currently a 5th Year M.E.S. Helper.
The helper must have a letter from the Plumbing Industry Board stating that he/she has worked at least 5,000 contribution hours in the 3 years just before applying for the test.
The helper must have successfully completed at least 450 hours of related training at the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Training Center.
WHEN ALL THREE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, THE HELPER CAN REGISTER TO TAKE THE NEXT SCHEDULED M.E.S. HELPER TEST FOR UPGRADE TO M.E.S. JOURNEYMAN.
Passing applicants will be upgraded to M.E.S. Journeyman. _____________________________________________
MES HELPER CALENDAR This is to inform you about the Mechanical Equipment and Service Division (MES) HELPER training program that operates at the Plumbers Local 1 Training Center. The goal of the MES Helper Training Program is to provide job related training to the MES Helper population in order to make them more productive and effective in their role of assisting the MES Journeymen, and to prepare the helper population to eventually assume the role of MES Journeymen themselves. As the MES Helper advances in skills through “on the job” experience at work, and by attending related training sessions, the potential for advancement can be realized if the individual is willing to make the necessary commitment. In order to allow the individual MES Helper to fit school time into his / her work and home schedule, the MES Helper Training Program is conducted under an “open enrollment” format. It is a voluntary program.
YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. NOTE: Registration is one time only. This allows the school office to set up a file for your school records to be maintained in the office. If you previously registered, you do not need to register again.
ALL STUDENTS MUST ENROLL FOR ALL COURSES
Courses will be offered first to eligible Helpers who have previously registered as noted above.
Courses will be filled on a first come first serve basis. There is a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for each course. The $10.00 fee will hold you a seat in the class.
Listed below are the courses that will be offered. Please note that some courses require another course as a pre-requisite. You must complete the pre-requisite course before you can enroll for the next course. Do not attempt to enroll for a course until you have completed any required pre-requisite. The number of sessions, hours per night, and possible earned credits are indicated above each course description.
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Mathematics One - Basic Math 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Basic math skills will be taught or reinforced so as to enable the student to proceed to the later courses requiring basic math skills to be in place. (No use of calculators in this class) CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Mathematics Two – Formulas 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Mathematics One - Basic Math This course will show how to take proper measurements and how to utilize those measurements in piping math formulas. Measurement and math will be discussed for operations such as layout and roughing of fixtures, economical layout of piping runs, figuring elevations and pitch, calculating values, etc. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Plumbing Tools, Copper & No-Hub 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will cover the proper care and use of plumbing tools. Correct and safe use of tools will be stressed along with when and how they should be used. Care and proper storage of tools will be stressed. Also included will be basic preparation and joining of copper tubing by soldering. The student will be taught correct selection and use of torches, solders, and fluxes for use in soldering. Basic use and cutting of No-hub cast iron will be covered, along with proper installation of various types of No-hub couplings. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Safety / Heritage & OSHA – Smart Mark 6 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 27 This course will cover industry history and will focus on the recognition of workplace safety hazards, with emphasis on accident prevention. Among other subjects, proper use of personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, dust masks, proper work clothing, etc., will be discussed. Proper lifting and carrying techniques to prevent employee injury will be taught. Ladder, scaffold, and power tool safety will be addressed. Proper handling and disposal of common hazardous materials will be covered. U.A. Smart Mark and 10 Hour OSHA certification card will be issued. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Orthographic & Isometric Drawing 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will provide the student with basic understanding of the principles of mechanical drawing. Understanding the relationship between 2 dimensional paper images and real world objects is the basic skill required for blueprint reading. Students will learn to understand this concept by creating increasingly complex sketches of objects presented. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Basic Blueprint Reading 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Orthographic & Isometric Dwg. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basic knowledge required to successfully navigate through a set of blueprints, in order to correctly execute a new installation or to troubleshoot a problem in an existing building.
CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Threaded Pipe Shop 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will provide the student with the basic skills for working on threaded piping systems. Dies, cutters, hand operated tools, power driven tools, will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will execute piping projects in order to gain experience using the tools and methods associated with threaded piping systems.
CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Basic Electricity 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Mathematics Two - Formulas This course will provide the student with the basic fundamentals of electricity needed to understand the function and operation of the electric and electronic controls used in connection with boilers and other mechanical systems. Specifics of boiler and mechanical system controls will be covered in a later course.
CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Building Drainage and Vent Systems 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the Drainage and Vent systems in any building. Procedures for additions or repairs to an existing building system will be covered. Analysis and trouble shooting of Drainage and Vent problems in existing buildings will be discussed. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Basic Computer Skills for Service Plumbers 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will provide a basic introduction to computer technology, theory and concepts including an introduction to computer terminology. Functions and capabilities of basic Windows software, Microsoft word processors, internet and graphics programs are covered through lecture, discussion and hands-on-assignments. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Gas Piping Specialties 6 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 27 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Threaded Pipe Shop. This course will cover service and repair of gas piping installations including safety and testing. Meters, regulators, gas check valves, gas boosters, gas cocks, plug valves, left and right fittings, insulated dresser couplings, unions, and other devices & fittings peculiar to gas piping will be discussed and demonstrated. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Threaded and Caulked Piping Repairs 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Building Drainage & Vent Systems. This course will be a hands-on and demonstration type shop class, with an emphasis on how to make repairs or transitions from one piping material to another. Projects and demonstrations will cover proper use and installation of several different piping methods. Specific items include: Victaulic and grooved pipe systems, lead and oakum joints, small diameter threaded pipe repairs, large diameter threaded pipe repairs. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Servicing / Repairing Plumbing Fixtures 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will cover service and repair of various types of plumbing fixtures. Class time will be combined with shop projects such as faucet and shower body repairs, fixture trim assembly, and fixture setting. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Piping for Heating Distribution Systems 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will introduce the student to the basic design of heating systems, with a focus on the piping system itself. Steam and Hydronic piping materials, traps, valves and methods will be discussed. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Properties of Natural Gas 6 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 27 This course will teach basic facts about natural gas. Gaseous properties, chemical composition, combustion characteristics, BTU values and calculation will be discussed. Topics covered will include basic understanding of flame characteristics, the effects of primary and secondary air, and delivery & operating pressures. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Building Water Supply Systems 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 This course will provide basic concepts of water supply in buildings. Roof tanks, surge tanks, down-feed systems, pressure reducing valves, risers, and branches will be discussed. Constant pressure pump and up-feed systems will be covered along with requirements for shock-stop and hydro-pneumatic tanks. Proper installation and repair methods, including prevention & correction of water-hammer problems will be discussed. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Demolition and Brazing 6 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 27 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Job Safety and Health Safety will be stressed throughout this course as the proper set-up and use of Oxygen-Acetylene torches, tools, and equipment is discussed and demonstrated. Working with Oxygen-Acetylene equipment for cutting, demolition and brazing will be demonstrated. Preparation for FDNY certificate of fitness exam will be covered. (Students must have or acquire valid FDNY G-95 & F-93 Certificates of Fitness to get credit for this course) CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
Electric Controls for Mechanical Equipment 9 sessions @ 4.5 Hrs. 40.5 Pre-requisite: for this course you must have previously completed Basic Electricity This course has been designed for students who already have basic math skills in place and already know the fundamentals of Basic Electricity. The purpose of this course is to teach the skills necessary to trouble shoot and service electric controls for boilers and mechanical equipment. Boilers, heating, fuel burning, and water heating equipment controls will be covered. A practical approach to learning about servicing and troubleshooting of electrical devices will involve classroom study of electrical diagrams, and hands on work in the shop. CALL FOR CLASS START DATES.
With a little time and effort invested, you can become an MES Journeyman.
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