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Training ProgramTRAINING FUND OF THE I.U.O.E. LOCAL UNION 94-94A-94B-AFL-CIO

Training ProgramBuilding Careers

Training for the Future

TRAINING FUND OF THEINTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS

LOCAL UNION NO. 94-94A-94B331 WEST 44TH STREETNEW YORK CITY, NY 10036

212-956-4854FAX 212-397-4498

TRAINING PROGRAM

TRAINING CENTERHOWARD STYLES / ROBERT FANTINE

TRAINING DIRECTORS

TRAINING FUND OF THE I.U.O.E. LOCAL UNION 94-94A-94B-AFL-CIO

The design and goal ofLocal 94's training program is to providethe necessary Tools and information toour members to meet theincreasing demands oftoday’s Real EstateIndustry. The technicalabilities and the mechanical/electrical skill, setsneeded to address problems such as air quality,environmental control, Electrical power systemsand computer controlled buildings is what ourTraining Program is designed to provide. In addition our program should provide a strongengineering foundation for each individual. Uponcompletion the trainee will be a skilled professional able to operate their sites in a mannerLocal 94 can be proud of. Another goal of the program is to give our members the training levelsto aid and expedite their opportunities for thehighest advancement in their field.

Through program accreditation by, and a cooperativestudy alliance with the Building Owners andManager’s Institute (BOMI), graduates of Local94’s Training Center are eligible to receive BOMIcertification as Systems Maintenance Technician(SMT). Through further study with BOMI,

graduates of the TrainingCenter may train forBOMI certification asSystems MaintenanceAdministrator (SMA).

Graduates of Local 94’sTraining Program whocomplete the Energy

Conservation Course and the Mechanical DraftingCourse will be awarded 15 college credits towardan Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree inEnvironmental Control Technology from NewYork City College of Technology (NYCCT). ThisAAS can be applied to a Bachelor of Technologydegree in Facilities Management from NYCCT.

Each of our courses including our core courses hasLocal 94 certificates associated with them. In orderto receive a certificate of completion for a course atrainee must attend for the required hours andobtain a 70% minimum score on the final exam. Ifthe trainee obtains 80% or better on final exam,the certificate will read Cum Laude; if 90% or better the certificate will read Magna Cum Laude.

By virtue of the available training, graduates of theTraining center may also qualify for the profes-sional certificates that are shown.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES AND INTENT

Local 94 Qualifying Courses

• Building Operator Certification Level I & II (BOC)• Category 7G Cooling Tower Water Treatment License (DEC)• Universal Technician Certification (EPA)• Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan Director Certificate of Fitness (FDNY) • Refrigerating System Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification(FDNY)• Sprinkler S-12 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY)• Standpipe S-13 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY)• Air Compressor Certificate of Fitness A-35 (FDNY)• OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Course (OSHA)

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I.U.O.E Certificate

HVACR-1 HVACR-2Basic ElectricityBasic HVAC ControlsIndoor Air QualityEnergy ConservationMission Critical SeminarChief Engineer TrainingBasic Boiler

The required portion of the Training Programbecame mandatory as of April 1986. Prior tothis, refrigeration, air conditioning, and pneumatic control courses were taught to theemployees of contributing employers on avoluntary basis.

The first session of the core program startedin June of 1986. The voluntary formatresumed with four (4) full classes beginningin October 1986.

In the April 1989 Newsletter, the bylineread “Local 94 Training CenterGraduates First Class”. We werepleased to feel proud in statingat that time that, “Althoughnot an Apprentice program,members new and old alikehave, in general, found theprogram to be rewardingand worth the time andeffort”.

In that same newsletter,Business RepresentativeTom Costello entered anarticle that more or lesssums up the intent andpurpose of the TrainingPrograms:

“The officers of Local 94 haveelected to take steps to insure theunion’s future by having all new members attend the Local 94 TrainingProgram. Due to the fact that the demand for

a/c package unit mechanics is very high, weare asking that all veteran members increasetheir knowledge of such equipment by eitherattending 94’s special training courses orthrough outside courses. The key to our successis knowledge and continuing education”.

Effective January 1, 1993, the Mandatoryportion of the Training Program was extended to 360 hours of training.

BRIEF HISTORY OF LOCAL 94’s TRAINING PROGRAMS

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COURSE DURATION

Courses operate on a Spring and FallSemester basis. Each unit consists of60 hours and spans a five- (5) monthperiod. Classes meet for three (3)hours, once a week, for twenty weeks.

ATTENDANCE

A trained mind is an essential andvaluable asset in any profession. Itis even more important with thetechnology changes that impactour industry. In order to receivetraining you must attend a sufficient amount of classes.The maximum allowable absen-teeism is: 10% of the total sessions.

Based on this 10% formula youcan only miss two of the twentysessions. If you miss more thantwo classes you will be placed onthe default list. (Note: a thirdmissed session can only be excusedby a doctor’s note, your immediatesupervisor’s written explanation ordeath in your family). Solely theTraining Director will approve thisexcuse. Students who haveexceeded the two-session limit willbe marked as incomplete at theend of the class.

The default student can take thefinal test, but can only receive acertificate for satisfactory completion regardless of the markobtained on the final exam. A stu-dent who does not attend at least14 sessions (42 hours) of classeswill have to repeat that entire unitnext term (no exceptions).Additionally a student can onlyadvance one class with an

incomplete attached from a priorclass. In no case will a studentadvance with more than oneincomplete class.

A student with more than oneincomplete class will be terminatedfrom the Training Program andtherefore from their employmentas per Article 7 paragraph C, page24 of the 1998 Engineer’sAgreement. Any student whomisses either six sessions in a rowor ten sessions from a class willalso be subject to termination. Ofcourse any circumstances such asan extended illness or injury, family problems or other majorcalamities may qualify as anexcuse, if the Training Programhad been properly notified. We atthe Training Center would like toassist you as best we can and donot wish to place anyone on thedefault list and certainly do notwish to terminate anyone.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Lucy Del Valle at theStudent Services and. You may call(212) 956-4854 (Mon. through Fri.– 8:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m.).

MAKE-UPS

A student can make up a sessionby attending that exact same session at another time and ordate. The student is expected tocheck the class schedules to see ifthere are any viable alternate sessions available. If a student isaware that he or she will miss afuture session, the student shouldmake arrangements to make upthat session. Each make up

session must be accompanied by amake up slip for verification ofattendance. Incomplete studentsmust sign an attendance defaultagreement and choose by calendarthe lessons, which need to be madeup (examples are included in yourhand out).

EXAM GRADES AND CERTIFICATES

While a failing grade will notcause termination, you shouldkeep in mind that your futureadvancement in the industry willbe adversely affected if you do notobtain a certificate of completion from the training program for each course and forgraduation.

We are presently issuing a certifi-cate for each of our courses basedupon adequate attendance andfinal examination mark as previ-ously delineated. We, at Local 94Training Program will also issue acertificate of exemplary attendanceto each student who attends all 20sessions. Many New York Citycertificates will also be available asyou progress through the TrainingProgram. Upon completion of thesix core courses each student willbe issued a Graduation Certificatebased on your cumulative gradeaverage.

In addition certificates from theInternational Union of OperatingEngineers are available for Unit 3through Unit 5 of the core courses.Many of the volunteer courseshave certificates associated withthem.

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Local 94’s College Program

The CUNY Murphy Institute, NYCCT and Local 94 developed this program to offeryou a great opportunity to advance your skills and enhance your career possibilitieswith professional credentials and expertise

Pathways to High Performance Careers is an exciting program offered by IUOELocal 94 and the City University of New York, the Murphy Institute for WorkerEducation and New York City College of Technology.

Now, you can link your Local 94 training to degree programs that allow you toacquire the skills necessary for career advancement in the latest building and techni-cal environments. Members of Local 94 who complete the core program training, theEnergy Conservation Course and the Mechanical Drawing Course can:

• Be awarded 15 credits toward an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degreein Environmental Control Technology from New York City College ofTechnology (NYCCT)

• Apply the associate degree (AAS) credits toward a Bachelor of Technologydegree in Facilities Management at NYCCT.

• Receive tuition reimbursement for up to 30 credits upon completion of eitherthe Associate in Environmental Control Technology or the Bachelor ofTechnology in Facilities Management.

COLLEGE PROGRAMSAssociate in Applied Science in Environmental Control Technology

Environmental Control Technology is the study of the science, equipment and sys-tems that are essential to creating and maintaining a comfortable indoor environ-ment. New York City Technical College provides the theory, design and practical lab-oratory courses that enable their graduates to secure a substantial skill upgrade whilecontinuing their professional growth.

Bachelor of Technology in Facilities Management TechnologyThe Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management adds the financial, management, legal andadditional technical skills that are required to enable our graduates to function very effec-tively as facilities managers. The transition from the associate’s to the bachelor’s program isseamless with no loss of credit.

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BOMI CERTIFICATION

As of July 17, 1990, BOMI extended their accreditation to ourprogram, and Award credits towardstheir SMT (Systems MaintenanceTechnician) and SMA (SystemsMaintenance Administration)Certificates to people who completecompatible Local 94 courses.

SMTThe following requirements are ineffect: • Maintain adequate attendance,and

• Achieve a minimum finalexam grade of not less than70% in all of the six units.

• Complete EC and IAQ courses

SMA

The following requirements are ineffect:• Complete SMT requirements• Complete BOMI 6,7&8

TRAINING (REVIEW) COMMITTEE

Disagreements occur in the best offamilies; in keeping with the finesttraditions of unionization: the Boardof Trustees established a GrievanceCommittee. The Training (Grievance)Review Committee consists of a rep-resentative of the Realty AdvisoryBoard, and Business RepresentativeTom Costello (alternate is Tom Hart)– representing Local 94.

This committee’s responsibilitiesinclude reviewing all rules and regulations of the Training Program,making recommendations to theBoard of Trustees on any changesand hear any grievances from bothinstructors and students. All programrelated difficulties or misgivings –should be brought to the attention ofthe Training Director before beingpresented as a grievance to theReview Committee.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Training program was officiallyestablished by the Board of Trusteesto provide Local 94 members with ameans of obtaining education. Theeducation provided by the TrainingProgram is separate and distinct fromany educational programs or semi-nars you may attend privately. Thisprogram is specific to our needs. The Training Fund is governed by theBoard of Trustees. Half of theTrustees represent the employeesand half represent the participatingemployers. The Board of Trusteesreviews all financial matters pertaining to the Training Fund.Additionally, Training content andpolicy. The basic agreement as to theTraining Program can solely beamended by the Board of Trustees.

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UNION TRUSTEES

Kuba J. Brown – Chairman of the BoardThomas F. CostelloThomas HartJohn W. KramerRaymond Macco

EMPLOYER TRUSTEES

Howard Rothschild – Chairman of the BoardChi K. ChuJohn Griffin

Nicholas LanzillottoJohn J. Whalen

FUND ADMINISTRATOR

William Faranda

TRAINING DIRECTORS

Howard StylesRobert Fantine

TRAINING STAFF

Lucy Del Valle – Student ServicesJames Kelly – Instructor (full time)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Tom Aloi - HinesJohn Bowen Jr. - Forrest CityJoe Carini – Jones Lang LaSalle

Chi K. Chu - SilversteinPatrick Connell – Jones Lang LaSalleVincent Curcio - Grubb & EllisFrank DeNicola – Fisher BrothersRichard Fernandez – SL Green

Robert Ferrante – Brookfield PropertiesRocco Ferrigno – CitiGroup

Frank Guidice - Jones Lang LaSalleTom Hill – Boston Properties

Dominick Kang – Millennium Partners Nicholas Lanzillotto – Related Management

Daniel Pugliese - HinesKenneth Savelli – Park Tower Management LTD

Jerome Silecchia – ABMJoseph Sobanko - ABMSteven Sonitis – VornadoZach Stern - Elemco

Robert Sweeney - Cushman & WakefieldJoseph Szabo – TishmanSpeyerLou Trimboli – CB Richard EllisRalph Urizzo – LL Holding

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LOCAL 94’s TRAINING CENTERCORE PROGRAM FORMAT

UNIT 1 Introduction to Commercial Office Buildings

UNIT 2 Valves, Pumps and Heating Equipment

UNIT 3 Basic Refrigeration

UNIT 3B Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration

UNIT 4 Fundamentals of Applied Electricity

UNIT 5 Controls and Control Strategies

LOCAL 94’s TRAINING CENTERELECTIVE ENROLLMENT PROGRAM FORMAT

UNIT 3C Refrigerating System Operating Engineer Course Tuition Fee: $300.00

UNIT 3R Universal Technication Certification Tuition Fee: $50.00

EC Energy Conservation (SMT) Tuition Fee $150.00

IAQ Indoor AirQuality (SMT) Tuition Fee: $150.00

UNIT 6 BOMI SMA 6: Building Design and Maintenance Tuition Fee: $300.00

UNIT 7 BOMI SMA 7: Administration Tuition Fee: $300.00

UNIT 8 BOMI SMA 8: Environmental Health and Safety Issues Tuition Fee: $300.00

GB Green Building

FSD Fire Safety Director

EAP Emergency Action Plan Director

PU Package Unit (hands on) Course

CS Critical Systems

CE Chief Engineer

UNIT 2B Water Treatment and Pesticide Applicator Certification

OSHA OSHA General Industry Course

MD Mechanical Drafting

LPB Low Pressure Boiler Course

DDC/BMS Advanced Direct Digital Control/Building Management Systems

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UNIT OUTLINE: This unit is designed to develop specific technical competence along witha foundation of practical skills. Emphasis is placedon a complete understanding of what makes upCommercial Office Buildings. Students will beable to understand their role in the normal oper-ation of a Commercial Office Building. Studentswill also be introduced to the different functionsrequired to operate a Commercial OfficeBuilding, i.e., air systems, water systems and all

facets of life safety. In addition, Students wellversed in major building equipment, i.e., watertanks and cooling towers. After completing Unit1, the student will have increased his/her knowl-edge and value to the Commercial Real EstateIndustry.

The Students should also be able to obtain a NewYork City Standpipe and Sprinkler as well as anAir Compressor Certificate of Fitness.

MANDATORY COURSE OF STUDY

INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS

Unit 1

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INTRODUCTION TO VALVES, PUMPS AND HEATING EQUIPMENT

UNIT OUTLINE: This unit is designed to contin-ue the Student’s mechanical and engineeringdevelopment. Unit 2 introduces the student tovarious heating systems. This Unit of study pro-ceeds into a complete array of valves and pumpsand their functions within an Engine Room.Students will learn thedifferent types ofpumps and their partic-ular functions. Studentswill be able to identifythe individual parts thatmake-up a pump and, aspart of the hands-on lab,be able to disassemble apump and completelyrebuild it. Unit 2 willalso cover hot water and

steam heating systems including maintenanceof hot water and steam equipment, such assteam traps.

Hands-On Lab Sessions will account for alarge portion the class hours. Lab sessions aredesigned to develop the Students understanding of, valves, pumps and heatingsystems. Students will become familiar with varied building equipment and their mainte-nance procedures including preventive maintenance requirements.

Students, upon successful completion of Unit 2,will be able to perform specialized maintenancewithin their buildings. They will have increasedtheir value to their Employer by their knowledgeof different equipment in their facility and how toprevent costly breakdowns.

Unit 2

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UNIT OUTLINE:This Unit is designed

to build an understanding of the refrigerationcycle, its environmental responsibilities and thevaried applications. The refrigeration cycle andeach component of the mechanical refrigerationsystem will be covered in detail as to operation,maintenance and troubleshooting. Safety factors, tools and functions of refrigeration systems will also be a focus of this Unit.

Materials for Unit 3A include an approvedInternational textbook. Theory and hands-on lab

sessions which include our internal package unittrainers will be combined to best present basicrefrigeration. Your Instructor will demonstratemethods of using refrigeration tools, equipmentand special devices. You will perform actualrefrigeration tasks as well as soldering and brazing assignments.

Students will have established the groundworkupon which to begin to attain their New York CityRefrigeration License and Universal Certificatefor Refrigerant handling.


INTRODUCTION TO BASIC REFRIGERATION

Unit 3A

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INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIALREFRIGERATION

UNIT OUTLINE: The intention of this Unit is tofurther your education in the refrigeration field.As part of Unit 3B, we will be studying the largersystems. We will look atthe different types ofsystems, the many meth-ods of controlling themand how they interfacewith your building oper-ations. Unit 3B willaddress chilled watersystems, as well as thedrive mechanisms forthese types of machines.All of the accessoryitems such as the cool-ing towers and air han-dlers will be detailed asto operation and main-tenance.

We will presentthe steam turbineas a drive for cen-trifugal machines and address theoperation and maintenance require-ments for the steam turbine. We willadditionally address the absorptionsystems and their applications.

We will look at different types ofchilled water systems and their appli-cations and operations. Your trou-bleshooting skills will increase withthe knowledge you will gain throughout this Unit. We will also do

three field trips to familiarize you with the different types of chillers and the other majorequipment which make up Unit 3B.

Unit 3B

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UNIT OUTLINE: This Unit is designed to develop specific technical competence along witha foundation of practical skills. Emphasis is placedon schematic reading and troubleshooting.Hands-On lab sessions will account for a largeportion of the class hours. Lab sessions aredesigned to develop comprehension of individualcomponent functions, wiring and interaction ofcomponents within a circuit.

The controls and circuitry studied in this Unitare coordinated with the equipment and sys-tems involved in previous Units. Emphasis isplaced on the controls and circuitry found

on todays highly automated packaged air conditioning units.Students will be able to follow manufacturers’instructions thereby performing preventive main-tenance and simple motor replacement. Studentswill also be able to operate, install, service andtroubleshoot/diagnose electrical controls and cir-cuits. Specialized training equipment is availablefor hands-on experience, which duplicates on-the-job situations.


FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED ELECTRICITY FOR BUILDING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Unit 4

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CONTROLS AND CONTROL STRATEGIES

UNIT OUTLINE: This unit is designed to provide the student with the basic control theoryand then continue on to the most intricate controlstrategies. The student will have obtained a con-trol foundation, in both PNEUMATIC and DDCcontrols. Knowledge learned in Unit 4 will aid thestudent for this unit.

Through knowledge of the text, the student candevelop an in-depth understanding of the variedpneumatic and other control system applicationsfor HVAC air handlers and associated equipment.Both aged and modern designs, using differentmanufacturer controls, are studied and workedwith during hands-on sessions.This course introduces the student to building

automation systems and their applications. Themain focus of this course is an application of theory designed to help the student develophands-on skills to work on a typical pneumatical-ly or DDC controlled systems at his/her work-place. The course will develop calibration, as wellas troubleshooting skills with pneumatic systemsand DDC systems.

Unit 5

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UNIT OUTLINE: This unit will prepare studentsfor both the written and practical examinationsadministered by the City of New York

All subjects pertaining to safety and professionaloperation of large tonnage refrigeration equip-ment will be covered. Refrigeration principles,NYC codes and all topics related to refrigerationare studied.

Refrigeration components, refrigerants, systems,and codes, are discussed in detail. Mathematics

required for the testing will also be part of thiscourse.

Specific preparation for the exams is accom-plished by a comprehensive review of all materialand extensive use of visual aids.

The student who has paid for this course canattend the written and/or practical sessions untilhe or she passes the New York City examinationat no additional cost.

VOLUNTARY COURSE OF STUDY

REFRIGERATING SYSTEM OPERATING ENGINEER CERTIFICATEOF QUALIFICATION COURSE

Unit 3C

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UNIVERSAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION COURSE

UNIT OUTLINE: This unit will prepare studentsto qualify for certification as refrigerant handlingand recycling technicians. Students will be intro-duced to the concepts of recovery, recycling, reclamation and proper refrigerant handling.

Students will be prepared to take a four-partexamination, which may result in either UniversalCertification of, one or more of the following:• Type I - Small Appliance• Type II - High/Very High Pressure• Type III - Low Pressure Appliance

Successful candidates with the appropriate typeof certification will be authorized to purchaserefrigerants and service sealed refrigeration systems. This certification is a prerequisite toobtaining your Refrigerating System OperatingEngineer Certificate of Qualification.

Unit 3R

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UNIT OUTLINE: With this state-of-the-arttraining, Local 94 is poised to be part of the solution to reduce the inefficient use of energyresources and to effect a corresponding reductionof environmental emissions and dependency onforeign oil. Individuals who complete this extensive training will lay the foundation forother courses such as the green building course.

Energy saving opportunities will be the foundationfor optimizing all types of facilities. The ultimategoal of the energy conservation program is to produce effective energy principles, which can beapplied to the student’s facility.

The profitability to be derived from this programwill be related directly to the existing

performance of the facility and the level to whichan individual employer wishes to implement thesecost-saving measures.

Local 94 engineers, with their intense training andspecialized skills, are already some of the mostsignificant contributors to cost-effective, safe andefficient use. The course teaches energy calculations, metering and monitoring, lighting,automation systems, steam, HVAC systems, auditsand energy bills. Our unique, comprehensiveenergy conservation training course will assistpublic and private sector employers improve theirbottom line.

This course will apply towards your SMTCertificate and college credits


ENERGY CONSERVATION

EC

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY

UNIT OUTLINE: The IAQ course teachesabout health concerns, contaminants and safety.The course will teach the techniques required forpreventing and mitigating most IAQ problems.These techniques center on how to operate aneffective preventive maintenance program thatincludes regular visual inspections and a schedulefor periodic air sampling. You will also learn howto troubleshoot heating, ventilating, and air conditioning problems. This course teaches IAQconcerns and their usual causes. The necessaryskills to perform different tasks to identify andmitigate the most common IAQ problems will betaught. Measurement of HVAC systems to a higher standard, beyond the traditional standardswill also be taught. The student will learn how toprovide thermal and air quality through thisintense training.

Water system balancing, building commissioning,preventive maintenance and homeland securityare among the topics in this course of study.This course will give you a new perspective on

how to appreciate air quality and better enableyou to prevent and correct indoor air qualityproblems.

This course will apply towards your SMTCertificate

IAQ

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UNIT 6 BUILDING DESIGN AND MAINTENANCEThis course will help the student to become familiarwith maintenance procedures and equipment,preventive maintenance, as well as constructiondocuments. In this course, the student will coverthe characteristics, uses, and properties of commonbuilding materials, as well as building regulations,codes, and standards. The student will learn tocompare building system components and toidentify appropriate inspection and maintenancetechniques. The student will develop the knowledgeto establish procedures and standards for monitoringbuilding operations and preventive maintenance.

The student learns to read and use constructiondocuments, studying from a textbook that fea-tures a set of drawings and an architect’s pocketscale. The information that accompanies thiscourse features illustrations and resources, such asgovernmental and industry websites, this coursecan help you operate and maintain a sound, safebuilding.

BOMI SMT Certification is prerequisite for thiscourse of study. This course will also applytowards your SMA Certificate.


BOMI

UNIT 7 ADMINISTRATION If you are a chief engi-neer with a staff that reports to you, or are workingtoward this goal, you need to develop the variety ofskills related to managing people and time.

This course focuses on leadership skills, oral com-munication techniques, motivational and team-building strategies, and participation in trainingprograms.

Through this course, you will develop many skillsneeded by leaders in maintenance environment,including the ability to plan, organize, schedule, del-

egate, budget, monitor, inspect, document, and write.Some of the major topics in the course are priori-tizing, resource development, resource management, and time management.

The skills you can take away from this course arecommunication, prioritizing, and the knowledgeand confidence to solve problems and make decisions that will result in a safer workplace.


Unit 6-7-8

UNIT 8 ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFTEYISSUES Protecting the environment with greeninitiatives and promoting worker health and safety such as OSHA regulations are issues at thecenter stage of today’s property industry.

This course provides the student with an overviewof the environmental health and safety

considerations in building operations. The studentwill learn to develop and manage proactive environmental/occupational health and safetymeasures in their facilities, comply with regulatorystandards and guidelines governing facility healthand safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance.


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GBVOLUNTARY COURSE OF STUDY

GREEN BUILDING COURSE

UNIT OUTLINE: This course teaches the sustainable development in the commercial building industry also referred to as “green”. This“green” buildings course is designed to producehigh performance buildings. The course teachesstudents how to be environmental responsible,energy efficient, and create healthier placesto work.

The course will aid the studentin energy star measures aswell as LEED certification. You can also earn aRespected Credential inBuilding Operations.

Building Operator Certification (BOC) is ahands-on training and certification program covering building operation and maintenance forbuilding operators. It offers an in-depth look atthe best ways to manage a facility, from the latesttechnologies to trade tips. As a participant, you

can improve job skills, access tools to moreefficiently run facilities and achieve

measurable energy savings. Withthousands of BOC graduatesnationwide, this rapidlygrowing program providesan expansive network ofpeers and a highlyregarded credential.

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perating engineers are responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation and repair ofHVAC systems and all other mechanical systemswithin a building. An effective operating engineeris constantly at work to ensure their buildingoperates smoothly and efficiently.

Now more than ever before, operating engineersmust be prepared to effectively deal with realissues such as energy reduction, critical systems,environmental control, electrical power systemsand building automation systems.

For over 25 years, new members of Local 94 havebeen required to complete core program coursesthat ensure a high degree of technical skill sets.Local 94 members work in over 770 of NewYork’s buildings and over 6,000 have taken ourcourses.

We offer courses that are provided by vendorsthat will target specific areas such as the lock-smith course provided by Ingersoll Rand.

The program is accredited by Building Ownersand Manager’s Institute (BOMI), the FireDepartment of NYC (FDNY) and NYSDepartment of Environmental Conservation(DEC).

But it doesn’t end there.

Members also qualify for a number of professionalcertificates and can even earn college credit andadvance their careers. Highly skilled and better trained employees can cut costs, buildcareers, improve safety and prepare to meet thechallengers of the future.

THE TRAINING FUND

"The Training Fund program has given me valu-able knowledge that I apply every day as anOperating engineer. I learn something useful inevery class and I am now better able to com-plete my boss's assignments in a professional,timely and efficient manner"

"The Training Fund program has given me valu-able knowledge that I apply every day as anOperating engineer. I learn something useful inevery class and I am now better able to com-plete my boss's assignments in a professional,timely and efficient manner"

"The course content and hands-on approachrivals that of any technical school. This unionschool has helped me grow as an Engineer."

"The course content and hands-on approachrivals that of any technical school. This unionschool has helped me grow as an Engineer."

Gene Milman

Brett Ferry

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UNIT OUTLINE: In accordance withlocal law 5, the fire safety directorcourse is designed to familiarize thestudent of fire safety in commercialoffice buildings. Local law 41 and 58are also covered as it relates to the fire

safety director. Class E systems arecovered along with flame proofing,elevators, fire safety plans and firedrills. This course provides the information needed to pass the firedept. written and on site exam.


FIRE SAFTEY DIRECTOR

FSD


EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN DIRECTOR

UNIT OUTLINE: In accordance with local law26, the EAP course is designed to familiarize thestudent with an emergency action plan for NYC.This course covers evacuation concepts, emer-gency response operations, building communica-

tions, ventilation options, elevator operations,threat analysis, terrorism, natural disasters andhow the emergency action plan is prepared. Thiscourse prepares the student for the written andon-site exam.

EAP


Advanced DDC/BMS Course

UNIT OUTLINE: Unit 5 lays down the foundation of control technology. Buildings notonly should be energy efficient, they also shouldbe “smart”, that is why we implemented anadvanced Direct Digital Controls and BuildingManagement System course. This course willreflect the type of systems used in modern buildings. The word automated buildings is also called smart buildings. The DDC/BMS coursewill teach students the latest technology in building management systems. The student will beable to make the connection from energy

management to controltechnology. The studentwill learn how to beboth efficient and smart in building operations.Lab sessions are part of the course. The student should be ableto implement whathe/she learned from the classroom to thejobsite.

DDC/BMS

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CSVOLUNTARY COURSE OF STUDY

CRITICAL SYSTEMS

UNIT OUTLINE: This course is a comprehen-sive study of how to maintain a facility which has

critical systems such as data centers.

In this modern day of technology and complexity, data is transferred continually. Thisinformation is critical and important. This courseis designed to equip the student with the fundamental skills to ensure critical equipment iskept on-line in the event of any type of power failure. The course teaches about electrical systems, standby generators, automatic and statictransfer switches, power quality, UPS systems, data center cooling, and fire protectionsystems.

UNIT OUTLINE: This is a short 5 week coursedesigned to upgrade student’s skills in specificareas such as:

• Leak Testing• Evacuation• Recovery • Charging

PUVOLUNTARY COURSE OF STUDY

PACKAGE UNIT (HANDS ON TRAINING)

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UNIT OUTLINE: This course is designed for theassistant Chief Engineer and the Chief Engineerspecifically. This course is also for the individualwho is preparing to become a chief engineer.

The course will deal with the concerns of healthand safety issues, human relations, record keeping,

reports and presentations, budget preparationand planning and time management. It will alsoaddress the use and benefits of computers to aChief Engineer, touch upon energy conservationand aid the Chief in developing his/her inter-personal skills.

The successful student will be betterprepared to meet the pressure andstress related to being a ChiefEngineer. After completing thiscourse the Chief Engineer should bebetter prepared to take the next step,and become a facility manager.

A certificate from the InternationalUnion of Operating Engineers isavailable upon successful completionof this course.


CHIEF ENGINEER COURSE

CE

UNIT OUTLINE: Commercial facilities requirecooling towers for various types of equipment for cooling. Cooling towers require a largeamount of water to function. Untreated watermay contain microbiological organisms such as algae. Biocides are a type of pesticide used to control microorganisms. When biocides are used it will require special training so that when applied it will not endanger the applicator, co-workers or the environment.

If algae, slime-forming bacteria or fungi areallowed to remain in cooling towers, it will cause

reduced efficiency and shorted the life of the airconditioning equipment. This course trains students on how to properly apply micro-biocidesto cooling tower water. Certification is requiredfor application in New York State. The course prepares the student for the state certification.

The course helps students identify problems common to cooling towers, identify common pest,and provide methods of application for specificproblems, special safety precautions, equipmentmaintenance, and operation.


WATER TREATMENT; PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION

UNIT 2B

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LPBVOLUNTARY COURSE OF STUDY

HIGH EFFICIENCY LOW PRESSURE BOILERS

UNIT OUTLINE: This course providesinformation on the safe and efficient oper-ation of low pressure boilers. This courseis designed for individuals who havelow pressure boilers in their facility.This course covers boiler classifications,pressure controls, pump principles,tanks, heating systems, safety and reliefvalves, and electrical safety.

Energy efficiency and environmentalissues are emphasized throughoutthe course. Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design(LEED) principles are used as aguideline in this course.

MD

UNIT OUTLINE: This drawing course will famil-iarize the student with various types of graphicalengineering sets of diagrams.

A drafting course designed to train students toread graphically in HVAC field. They learn to letter, draw line work, and use drafting instru-

ments and standard HVAC representations, draworthographic and isometric projections of HVACequipment. The student also learns to work witharchitectural and structural plans to lay outHVAC systems.

This course can be applied to college credits


MECHANICAL DRAFTING

OSHA

UNIT OUTLINE: This safety course providesworkers a variety of training on OSHA GeneralIndustry Standards that is applicable to the worker’s safety and health.

The course includes electrical safety, fall protection,

protective equipment, materials handling, powertools, and confined space safety. The OSHAcourse is short course that can be delivered as frequent as needed. Students that successfullycomplete the 10 hour course will receive a certificate from OSHA.


OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY COURSE

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Unless specifically noted, the policies below apply to the manda-tory and voluntary training pro-grams unless otherwise specifiedby the Training Center.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

The registration deadline is oneweek prior to the beginning dateof the course. Pre-enrollmentforms are mailed to students priorto enrollment. If you do notreceive notice at least three working days prior to class, call(212) 956-4854

COURSE CANCELLATION:

The Training Center reserves theright to cancel any course or modify the schedule. This includescancellation of any class after thecourse has begun.

CERTIFICATES:

Certificates for successful comple-tion are issued to eligible studentsin most courses. For students inUnits 1-5 certificates will be issuedonly to students who have metrequirements within the 20 weekspan of the course. Students thatare incomplete will not be issued acertificate after making up classthe following semester.

CELL PHONES, READING AND SLEEPING:

Students who are carrying a cellular phone must turn them offor put on silent feature beforeentering class. In addition, studentsalso must refrain from leaving theclassroom during the class sessionfor telephone conversations.Reading any material other thanthe class material (newspapers) isnot permitted in the classroom.Sleeping in the classroom is not anacceptable practice.

CLASS MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE:

Unless you are notified otherwise,all courses will start according to theschedules listed for that semester.

Students are expected to attendtheir scheduled classes and be ontime. An instructor will deducttime for lateness or leaving early.Deductions will be in 30 minuteincrements. If a student is 30 minutes late he could receive 2.5hours instead of the 3 hourrequirement. Excessive latenesswill not be tolerated. Successfulcompletion requires 90% atten-dance in most courses and an over-all passing grade.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Students are expected to behave ina professional manner whileattending the Training Center.There is no smoking within thebuilding as it is a smoke free environment. Please treat fellowstudents and instructors, as youwould like to be treated. Any misconduct incidents will bereviewed on an individual basisand could lead to disciplinaryaction, even termination.

International Union of Operating EngineersLocal 94, 94A, 94B

Training Program

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TRAINING FUND OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERSLOCAL UNION NO. 94-94A-94B

331 WEST 44TH STREETNEW YORK CITY, NY 10036

212-956-4854FAX 212-397-4498

TRAINING PROGRAM

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