Training for the Future

Training Opportunities

Continuing Education Record Keeping

All members successfully completing continuing education programs offered through the Training Center will receive a dated certificate detailing hours and type of training received. The following schedule provides additional information regarding approved continuing education topics. Hours earned exceeding the 16 required will carry over to the next year.

TOPICS QUALIFYING AS PIPE FITTER CONTINUING EDUCATION
Course	Qualifier*	Hours Credit
Training Center Instructors training and teaching	UA Cert / Trn Ctr Cert.	Hour for hour
Journeyman Classes taught at Training Center	Passing Grade	Hour for hour
CAD, 3-D Drafting, BIM Classes	C or Better	Hour for hour
30-Hour OSHA Training Course	C or Better	Hour for hour
UA, Local 533 or Contractor sponsored Safety classes	Certificate	Hour for hour
UA, Local 533 or Contractor sponsored Foreman classes	Letter from Contractor	Hour for hour
Medical Gas Certification	Certification / Recertification	Hour for hour
Backflow Certification	Certification	Hour for hour
New UA Welding Certification	Certification / Recertification	16 hours
Licensing	License (Journeyman or Master)	16 hours
UA Star Mastery Exam Certification	Certification	32 hours
Service Certification Programs	Certification	Hour for hour
College or University Course 2 Credit Hours **	C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 3 Credit Hours **	C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 4 Credit Hours **	C or Better	CEU x 5
College or University Course 5 Credit Hours **	C or Better	CEU x 5
Local Vendor Training	Certificate	Hour for hour
Internet Courses	Certificate	CEU x 5
International Foundation Classes	Certification	CEU x 5
*Simply sitting in a class does not qualify for continuing education hours. The course must be successfully completed. For example a license review course must result in obtaining a license. A college course must result in a C or better grade.
**College courses that pertain to the pipefitting industry (math, science, computer skills, technical subjects, business) or personal financial management courses qualify.