Training

State-of-the-art training is the key to producing highly-skilled craftsmen – the kind of specialists that are in demand in today’s challenging work environment. 

Top-notch training in the Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVAC-Refrigeration trades is more than just education, information and classroom sessions.  Its real-world, hands-on experience, too.  And that is exactly what you get when you apply for training through the Local 47 Training Centers.

Our three training centers are recognized throughout the region for their numerous innovative training and development programs.  In fact, the Training Center is the place to receive superior training in the pipe trades.

We enjoy a reputation as the training resource for careers in the Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVAC-Refrigeration industries.  You will enjoy that reputation as well.  Our apprenticeship program is designed to thoroughly train you for an occupation as a pipe trades journeyperson. 

Please browse through our website to learn more about your future with the Phoenix Pipe Fitting Trades. 

Plumbing

• Residential and Commercial service work.
• Drawing and blueprint reading.
• Commercial and industrial systems.
• Soldering, Brazing and Welding.
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.
• UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
• The code training required to receive a journeyman plumber and gas fitter's license.
• Medical Gas installer certification.

Pipefitting

• Heating and cooling systems for a variety of systems.
• Schematic, technical and isometric drawing and layouts of basic refrigeration.
• Welding, soldering and brazing.
• The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license.
• Low and high pressure steam boiler systems.
• UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.

HVAC-Refrigeration

• Heating and cooling systems for a variety of industries
• Electronics and electronic control systems
• Pneumatic control systems
• Energy management systems
• Cold Storage and low temperature systems
• Schematic drawing and layouts
• The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace
• The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license

Training Center Information

Training Director
George S Warzynski
186 Wagner Road
Monaca PA  15061
t:724-774-1335
t:877-774-1335
f:724-775-6728

School Locations

JATC Committee Members

Links:

Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training:
http://bat.doleta.gov/bat.cfm

Helmets to Hardhats:
http://www.helmetstohardhats.org

United States Department of Veterans Affairs:
http://www.va.gov

Training News and Pertinent Information

		Heads Up [9/28/2007] - Maintaining Welder Continuity at UA Local Union Test Facilities.  The 2007 Edition of ASME Code Section IX, which deals with Welding and Brazing qualifications, included a significant change in the requirements for maintaining a welder's qualifications.  This change becomes mandatory on January 1 2008. link
Click Here to download the UA Welder Qualification Continuity Report [3/23/2007] - The attached pdf needs to be downloaded, signed and sent back to Local 47 JATC office, 186 Wagner Road, Monaca PA 15061 or fax to 724-775-6728. link

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Training Events