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The SEIU Local 1 Training Center is located at 120 S. Sangamon in the West Loop. Please call 312.226.1444 for more information.

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On your first visit, you will be asked

to create a user name and password.

The rest is simple, just follow the

steps to pick your classes!

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SEIU Local 1 Training Center

Fall, 2015 Schedule of Classes

Low-Pressure Boiler Systems

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday (6pm–10pm)

8 Weeks Beginning October 21, 22 or 26

In-depth instruction on boiler operations Water Treatment (1 Night Seminar) Tuesdays (6pm-10pm)

November 10th, 17th or 24th Students choose 1 night to attend

Water Treatment for heating and cooling Electricity

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

13 Weeks Beginning July 7th, 8th or 9th

Basic Electricity, Electrical Safety and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems. *Required before you can take HVAC or Monday Night Advanced Electricity Course.

Carpentry

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

7 Weeks BeginningOctober 6th_{, 7}th_{or 8}th

Basic repairs to walls, tile, doors, floors, etc. Locks & Keys

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

Locksmithing and key pinning

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & A/C) Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

13 Weeks Beginning August 25, 26 or 27

Comprehensive instruction in basic Air Conditioning principles as well as how to troubleshoot common A/C problems. *Students must complete Electricity course before enrolling .

2-Year Apprenticeship Program Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm–10pm)

Orientation is on July 6th, 7th or 8th Comprehensive training covering all aspects of building maintenance.

Graduates are awarded Journeyman’s Certificate from the US Department of Labor. Mandatory for all newly hired “A” level employees. Classes meet 1 night per week.

Health & Safety

Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm-10pm)

OSHA compliance, protective equipment, financial literacy and familiarizing yourself with your health benefits

Hand Tools and Power Tools

Safe and proper use of hand tools and power tools in the workplace

Mathematics

6 Weeks Beginning October 20, 21 or 26

Basic math for on-the-job application Blueprint Reading

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6pm-10pm)

How to read, use and create blueprints Plumbing

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (6pm-10pm)

Plumbing principles, repairs and preventive maintenance

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LIFE SKILLS COURSES

*These courses are FREE to SEIU Members under the ABOMA contract

Basic Computers

2 NIGHTS EACH WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS (6 TOTAL SESSIONS) TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6PM-9PM

CLASS BEGINS OCTOBER 13th

Using the computer, mouse and keyboard. Introduction to Microsoft Word and the internet

Advanced Computers

CLASS BEGINS NOVEMBER 3rd

Writing letters, creating a budget, setting up an e-mail account

English as a Second Language

Classes are taught in English, so we can accommodate a wide range of native languages (Spanish, Eastern European, Polish, etc.)

ESL

CLASS BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st

Foreign Language

Learn Basic Spanish

MONDAYS (6PM-9PM)

12 WEEKS BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 14th

Leadership Skills Seminar

*Leading by example, mentoring others and climbing the career ladder.

*Class is open to all Property Service Employees-Janitors, Engineers and

Door Staff

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

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HEAD AND ASSISTANT ENGINEER’S CONTINUING

EDUCATION COURSES

*

CHIEFS NEED 6 HOURS PER YEAR, ASSISTANTS NEED 8 HOURS PER YEAR

Chicago Engineer’s Exam Prep Class

10 Week Preparation Course (6pm-9pm) Wednesdays Beginning August 19th

Exam will be given by the City on October 24th

Tuesday & Wednesday, August 11th_{& 12}th

Certified Pool Operators Course

Must Attend 2 Day Course and Pass Exam Instructor: Deb Todner, Aquapure 16 Hours (8:00-4:00 both days) $125 Fee

Wednesday, August 12th

Boom & Scissor Lift Certification

Aerial Work Platform Certification Instructor: Tom Trinen, Service One 8 Hours (8:30-4:30)

*Class will be held at 2850 W. Fulton

Tuesday, August 18th

Rodents & Roaches

Pest control in your building Instructor: Brian Brophy 4 Hours (12:30-4:30)

Wednesday, September 9th

Appliance Repair

Refrigerators, Stoves and Dishwashers 4 Hours (12:30-4:30)

Thursday, September 17th

Managing Your Maintenance Budget

Instructor: John Leanse 4 Hours (12:30-4:30pm)

Wednesday, September 23rd_{& 30}th

Refrigerator Repair

Instructor: Tony Langford

2 Day Class-8 Total Hours (12:30-4:30)

Tuesday,September 29th

Variable Frequency Drives

Discussion on VFD’s and energy savings Instructor: Mike Emory, NEUCO 2 Hours (12:30pm-2:30pm)

Wednesday, October 7th

Building Evacuation

Emergency Management

Instructor: American Safety Training 4 Hours (12:30-4:30)

Tuesday, October 13th

Water Damage Restoration

Recovering from a flood in your building Instructor: ACR Restoration

4 Hours (12:30-4:30pm)

Thursday, October 22nd

Project Management for Chief Engineers

Managing large capital improvement projects in your building. Budgeting, bidding, board approval, etc. Instructor: Jim, Jacobsen, DePue Mechanical 4 Hours (12:30-4:30)

Tuesday, October 27th

Building Automation Systems

Understanding how computers are changing the way we run our properties.

Instructor: Jim Kreston, Delta Controls 4 Hours (12:30-4:30pm)

Thursday & Friday November 5th_{& 6}th

8:30-4:30 Thursday, 8:30-12:30 Friday

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Identifying and reducing hazards at the workplace Instructor: Occupational Training & Supply Thursday, 8:30-4:30 AND Friday, 8:30-12:30

NO FEE

Thursday, November 12th

Highrise Fire Control Systems

Learn how fire control panels, sprinkler and standpipe systems work in your building.

4 Hours (12:30-4:30pm)

Friday, November20th

CPR Certification

American Heart Association CPR Certification Instructor: Sylvia Tienda

4 Hours (8:30-12:30)

Tuesday, November 24th

Leadership Seminar

Leading by example, mentoring and climbing the career ladder.

Instructor: Kent Irvin, Univ. of St. Francis 4 Hours (12:30-4:30)

Wednesday, December 2nd

Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings

Learn to save money by using less water and electricity in your building.

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“A” MAINTENANCE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT

DAYTIME COURSES

 8 HOURS PER YEAR REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE “A” EMPLOYEES

DATE COURSE HOURS

Wednesday, July 29th Drywall & Tile Repair 8:30a-4:30pm Tuesday, August 11th Basic HVAC Fundamentals 8:30a-4:30p Wed., August 12th Boom & Scissor Lift Certification 8:30a-4:30pm Tues/Wed, Certified Pool Operators Class & Exam 8:00a-4:00p (2 Days) August 11& 12 *$125 Fee Applies

Wed., August 26th _{Basic Electricity} _8:30a-4:30p Thurs. September 3rd_{Doors, Locks & Keys} _8:30a-4:30p Wed. September 9th_{Kitchen Appliance Repair} _12:30p-4:30p Wed., Sept. 23 & 30 Refrigerator Repair (2 day course) 12:30-4:30p (2 days) Saturday, October 3rd Advanced Carpentry 8:30a-4:30p

Wed., October 7th Building Evacuation 12:30p-4:30p Thurs., October 15th Highrise Plumbing Systems 8:30a-4:30p Wed., October 28th Light Switches, Outlets & Fuses 8:30p-4:30p Thurs/Friday OSHA 10-Hour Certification 8:30-4:30 Thurs and November 5th & 6th 8:30-12:30 Friday Wed., November 11th Basic Boiler Fundamentals 8:30a-4:30p Thurs., November 12th Highrise Fire Control Systems 12:30-4:30pm Fri., November 20th CPR Certification (American Heart Assn.) 8:30a-12:30p Tues., November 24th Leadership Seminar 12:30-4:30pm

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10-WEEK JANITORIAL TRAINING PROGRAM

The following topics will be covered:

 Orientation

 Customer Service and Communication Skills  Basic Health and Safety

 American Red Cross CPR  Fire Safety

 Green Housekeeping  Hard Floor Care Lecture

 Hard Floor Care Hands-On Demonstration  Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

 Outdoor Maintenance and Landscaping

COURSES ARE OFFERED ON 10 CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS

DAY CLASSES (12:30 – 4:30) BEGIN JULY 9th_{& SEPTEMBER 17}th

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DOOR STAFF TRAINING

Students attend class for 4 consecutive Tuesdays.

Daytime Courses (12:30pm-4:30pm) will begin on TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th_or

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th

Evening Courses (6:00pm-10:00pm) will begin on TUESDAY, JULY 28th_or

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd

CLASS #1- ORIENTATION (AND 401K INFORMATION)

Students will go over the current ABOMA contract with regards to pension, benefits, holidays, sick days, the new 401k plan option, etc.

CLASS #2- CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Looking sharp on the job, interacting with residents, knowing your building and your neighborhood.

CLASS #3- BUILDING EVACUATION

Proper evacuation procedures in an emergency situation.

CLASS #4- CRIME PREVENTION & ANTI-TERRORISM

Observation skills, making your building a hard target, keeping your building secure.

THE ORDER OF THESE CLASSES MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY. PLEASE CALL FOR DATES IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ONE SPECIFIC CLASS.

NEW THIS SEMESTER:

2 Additional classes have been added to the Door

Staff Program. They are optional and free to sign up for:

CUSTOMER SERVICE II- New ideas on how Doormen can assist residents in their building and improve their level of service.

August 25th_{@ 6:00 or September 22}nd_{@ 12:30}

CPR & AED CERTIFICATION: Up-to-date American Heart Association Certification

September 1st_{@ 6:00 or September 29}th_{@ 12:30}

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EXAMS AND CERTIFICATIONS

City of Chicago Stationary Engineers Exam – Preparation Course

10 week course on Wednesday nights to prepare students to pass the Licensing Exam Class Begins Wednesday, August 19th_{at 6pm}

Exam will be given by the City of Chicago on OCTOBER 24th

Must be one of the following to enroll:  Head Engineer / Assistant Engineer

 Graduate of the 2-year Apprenticeship Program

Certified Swimming Pool Operators Course and Examination

Instructor: Deborah Todner, Aquapure

2 day course to receive CPO designation though the National Swimming Pool Foundation  August 11th_{& 12}th_{(TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY) 8:00am-4:00pm}

*$125 Fee Applies

CFC/EPA Course and Examination

1 day course and exam for license to work on Air Conditioning units

Students must be currently enrolled in or have already passed the 13-week HVAC course  Saturday, NOVEMBER 14th_{from 8:30am-4:30pm}

*$40 Fee Applies

Boom & Scissor Lift Certification

Aerial Work Platform Certification Instructor: Tom Trinen, Service One Wednesday, August 12th

8 Hours (8:30-4:30)

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GREEN BUILDING TRAINING

The SEIU Local 1 Training Center is a member of the United States Green Building Council.

We strongly believe that by educating our members to be more energy efficient, we can reduce water and energy consumption at ABOMA member buildings. Saving money for your building will make you a more valuable employee. Sign up today.

Green Housekeeping Seminar

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 3rd 6:00-10:00pm Thursday, NOVEMBER 12th 12:30-4:30pm

Learn to keep your building clean with environmentally friendly cleaning products.

Energy Efficiency for Residential Buildings

Learn to save your building money through more efficient operations

1 Day Seminar 8:30-4:30pm Wednesday, December 2nd

Course will include the following topics: Energy Efficient Lighting Systems, Energy Incentive programs from ComEd, Efficient Operation of Boilers and Chillers

Benchmarking 101

We have teamed up with the City of Chicago and the USGBC to spread the word on the new energy benchmarking ordinance that will go into effect, for many buildings, on August 1, 2015. This informational seminar will explain the requirements of the new ordinance and walk you through the steps to be able to bring your building into compliance.

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ADVANCED ELECTRICAL & HVAC

COURSES

MONDAY Advanced HVAC Course

6-week course that will focus on hands-on training. Each week will be a new project that builds on the 13-week HVAC Course.

6:00-10:00pm beginning on Monday July 27th

*In order to enroll, you must have already passed the 13 week HVAC course. *This course is not required to complete the 2-year apprenticeship program

MONDAY Advanced Electricity Course

6-week course on Monday nights that will build on the 13 week Electricity Course in the 2-year apprenticeship program. Topics will include conduit bending, breaker boxes and residential wiring.

6:00-10:00pm beginning on Monday, October 5th

*In order to enroll, you must have already passed the 13 week Electricity course. *This course is not required to complete the 2-year apprenticeship program