ADVANCED LIGHTING CONTROL CLASS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 19 - 23, 2012.
CALCTP is a new program operated by representatives of the CA Lighting Technology Center, CA Energy Commission, CA Community College system, public utilities, electrical contractors, electrical workers, and manufacturers of advanced, high efficiency lighting and control systems.
CALCTP will educate, train, and certify electrical contractors and electricians in the best practices and most effective techniques to install, tune, commission, and maintain advanced lighting control systems.
In support of CALCTP, several LCA (Lighting Controls Association)Education Express online courses are now required as prerequisites before receiving live training by CALCTP. These include EE 101: Introduction to Lighting Control, EE 102: Switching Control, EE 103: Fluorescent Dimming and EE 201: Daylight Harvesting. Students may take these courses at any time, at their own pace, from anywhere, and for free; only a short registration is required.
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The live training is a 50 hour hands on lab/lecture being offered, here at the REJATC Training Center. If you are interested in getting certified in this special skill visit "Education Express" web site and sign up for the on line course(s). After completion of the prerequisites you decide to continue with the live training, contact Steve Stobel and he will help get you registered.
We have a class tentatively scheduled : March 19 - 23, 2012 (5 - 10 hour classes). There will be $100.00 (checks only) refundable deposit, returned after the completion of the 50 hours, and a $25.00 (checks only) materials fee. The class will be available to the first members that have current General Electrician State Certification, complete the online courses, and bring their registration checks to the Training Center (class size is 4 members minimum/ 8 members maximum). WE HAVE AUTHORIZED A $150.00 STIPEND FOR MEMBERS THAT PASS THE FINAL EXAMINATION AND RECEIVE THEIR CERTIFICATION.
These hours count toward your State Continuing Education requirements.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS CLASS, CONTACT THE TRAINING CENTER :(707)523-3837 OR steves@ibewlocal551.org. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS (BEFORE MONDAY MARCH 5) . WE HAVE TO SUBMIT ROSTERS AND ORDER TESTS FROM THE COMPANY ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE CLASS STARTS. WE WILL CONFIRM THE CLASS SCHEDULE WHEN WE SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR THE TESTS.