NorCal S&C JATC is offering several upgrade classes  for Installer/Technicians between the months of June through August.  The class names and descriptions are listed on the link below.  See the Course Schedule for the dates and times.

http://www.norcal-jatc.com/pages/schedule_of_classes_installer.html

PLEASE NOTE THESE CLASSES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED BY REJATC AND ARE NOT HELD FOR INSIDE WIREMEN.  REJATC IS ALLOWING NORCAL TO UTILIZE CLASSROOM SPACE FOR THEIR INSTALLERS AND TECHNICIANS.

PLEASE CONTACT NORCAL AT 408-453-3101 *1823 FOR ANY QUESTIONS

The State of California Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Apprenticeship Standards has updated their Renewal Application For Certification form: Form DAS-ECF6 (04/2009)

Historically, Certification Renewals did not require proof of 32 hours of continuing education.  The new form REQUIRES proof of completion via transcripts, certificates, etc.  Please see an excerpt from the new form (below): 

ALL Certification Renewals

Enclose $100.00 renewal fee. (This is required for Valid and Expired Certificates).

(You must also) verify that you have completed 32 hours of further electrical education from an educational provider relevant to the type of certification being renewed of your Certificate(s) of Completion of 32 hours.  You MUST attach proof of completion by providing a copy.  If not, you do not qualify to RENEW your certification.

Go to the following link for the updated copy:

http://www.dir.ca.gov/das/ecu/ElectricalCertificationFormRenewal.pdf

Apprentices who received notification to make up the Mandatory Tool Demo (4/04/09) have the option of making up their missed class in the following format: (1) 8-hour weekday; or (2) 4-hour weekdays, during normal school hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

In order to make up this class, please notify the office by telephone to arrange the appropriate time.  Be sure to bring homework study materials.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP CLASS DURING THE WEEKS OF: 5/04/09-5/08/09 & 5/11/09-5/15/09

Any questions?  Please contact your Training Director, Steve Stobel, at: 707-523-3837

The IBEW Local 551 Wage Schedule for Sonoma, Marin, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties [effective June 1st, 2008] has now been posted to our website.  Please check our Action Center on the right-hand column of our site for the download link.

Blue Volt is offering classes on-line for your continuing education. Click here for the listing of courses that are available.