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Electrical Level I Code & Theory



Code: F19-400
Price: $460.00

Instructor: Rex Burger, Master Electricion
Day/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-9:00 PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 + $10.00 Registration
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

Electrical Level I will be an introduction to safety on the job, writing a job description, terms of the trade, basic electron theory, a review of math skills, DC Theory, energy and power, electrical conductors and wire sizes, batteries, magnets and magnetic fields. Also covered are generation of electromotive force, basic understanding of motors and generators, introduction into the code book, grounding and practical writing, diagrams and switching. The class concludes with an exam. If students pass they will proceed to Electrical 2.

Students need to purchase: NFPA 70E: National Electrical Code® (NEC®), 2014 Edition

ISBN: 978-0738184180 TUITION: $395.00 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE if PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018,  After  AUGUST 30th THE Tuition is $460 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE. WE RECOMMEND YOU WORK WITH A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AS AN APPRENTICE, YOU WILL GET MORE OUT OF THE CLASS.

Electrical Level 2 Code & Theory



Code: F19-401
Price: $460.00

Instructor: Paul Townsend, Master Electrician
Day/Time: Tuesday/Thursday - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: September 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

Electrical 2 will review Electrical 1 and also cover series, parallel and series/parallel circuits, alternating current principals, AC theory, AC power, power factor and power factor corrections and three phase services. Also covered are making use of tables in the code book, proper use of code book tables and formulas and practice working on code questions in preparation for exams. The class concludes with an exam. If students pass they will proceed to Electrical 3.

Students need to purchase: NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®), 2014 Edition

ISBN: 978-0738184180 FEE: $395.00 PLUS THE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018,  AFTER AUGUST 30th THE TUITION FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE.

Electrical Level 3 Code & Theory



Code: F19-402
Price: $460.00

Instructor: TBA
Day/Time: Tuesday/Thursday - 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: September 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 + $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

Electrical 3 will be a review of Electrical 1 &2 and also a review of A/C theory, three phase calculations, series, parallel and their combination, branch circuit calculations, feeder and service calculations and requirements,motor controls, low voltage system and controls, review of Massachusetts code and Amendments and learn various types of incandescent bases. At the conclusion of the class an exam will be given and if the students pass they will go onto Level 4.

Students need to purchase: NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®), 2014 Edition

ISBN: 978-0738184180 FEE: $395 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018,  AFTER AUGUST 30th THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE.

Master Plumber (Tier V)



Code: F19-409
Price: $460.00

Instructor: Kevin Connelly, Master Plumber
Day/Time: TUES/THURS -5:00-8:00pm
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460. PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

TIER V PROGRAM IS FOR the Licensed Apprentice Plumber seeking to obtain a Master Plumber License. Tier I, II, III and IV or equivalent or a Journeyman Plumber License required. Pending Enrollment. This code and theory course consists of 55 hours of the Massachusetts plumbing and gas code review as well as service and troubleshooting plumbing problems in the field. The course meets the requirement toward the 300 classroom hours required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for those who wish to take the Journeyman’s Plumbing and Gas Fitters’ Exam. Course Requirement: Must be a registered Apprentice prior to September 2008.

Textbook requirement: Massachusetts Uniform State Plumbing Code Book 248 CMR 1.00-10.00 & NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code 2002. 
TUITION: $395.00 PLUS THE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018; AFTER AUGUST 30th THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE. .

Journeyman Plumbing TIER I



Code: F19-405
Price: $460.00

Instructor: JAMES VAUGHAN, MASTER PLUMBER
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday, 5:00-8:00 PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

Tier 1 program is for the license apprentice and it is recommended to be working for a Licensed Plumber pending enrollment. This course consists of 55 hours of the Massachusetts plumbing & gas code and meets the requirements toward the 550 classroom hours required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for those who wish to take the Journeyman’s Plumbing & Gas Fitters’ Exam. Topics include: Introduction to plumbing safety, installation practice, materials, tools, joining methods, residential blueprint reading, math and definitions.

Textbook requirement: 2017 Edition Mass. Fuel Gas and Plumbing CODE BOOK.  $199.00, STUDENT $150.00.   GO TO WEBSITE:  www.PHCCMA.ORG AND PURCHASE TODAY.
 TUITION: $395 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE if paid by AUGUST 30, 2018; AFTER AUGUST 30TH THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE. 
MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE STARTING CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2018.

Electrical Level 4 - Code & Theory



Code: F19-403
Price: $460.00

Instructor: Thomas Sherry, Master Electrician, UCT Electrical Instructor.
Day/Time: Tues/Thurs, 6:00-9:00PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 + $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 75 Hours

Course Description:

Electrical IV will be a review of Electrical I, II, and III. It will also cover extensive code questions and code table review questions, review circuit problems for AC/DC and help prepare the apprentice for taking the Electrical Exam. 
FEE: $395 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018, after AUGUST 30TH  THE FEE is $460 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE.

Auto Damage Appraiser



Code: F19-413
Price: $450.00

Instructor: Sue Conena, I-CAR certified, has taught the Auto Damage Appraiser Course for the past 19 years.
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-9:00pm
Start Date: OCTOBER 30, 2018.
Fees: $450.00 PLUS $10.00 Material Fee payable to the Instructor. Workbook Included
Number of Class Meetings: 10 sessions

Course Description:

If you are currently involved in the field of auto body repair or if you would just like to learn the trade of auto damage appraising, this five week course will give you a jump start to a successful career in the demanding field of Auto Damage Appraising. Now that the Auto Insurance Industry has deregulated in the State of Massachusetts, an increase number of Auto Insurers are now entering the State and there is a need for qualified licensed auto appraisers in both the Auto Body Repair and Insurance fields. This course is designed to properly prepare you to gain the knowledge of auto insurance and state regulations while attaining the essential learning tools needed to write auto damage appraisals. Each successful student will receive a certificate from this course which is an approved course by the Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board. In addition to this course, the student will need to complete a three-month apprenticeship with a licensed Massachusetts Auto Appraiser in order to apply and qualify to take the Massachusetts Auto Appraiser Exam.

Small Engine Repair



Code: W18-411
Price: $359.00

Instructor: Richard Giannelli, UCT Marine Technology Instructor
Day/Time: TUESDAYS, 6:00-8:00 pm
Start Date: MARCH 27, 2018.
Fees: $359
Number of Class Meetings: 6 sessions

Course Description:

Do you want to learn how to fix your lawnmower, snowblower, chainsaw and other home use engines? If so, this is the class for you. This class will teach you how to analyze four-cycle engines. Topics include carbonization, lubrication of piston rings and rods, and more.

Journeyman Plumbing Tier II



Code: F19-406
Price: $460.00

Instructor: KEVIN CONNOLLY, MASTER PLUMBER
Day/Time: MON/WED, 5:00-8:00PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 PLUS $10. REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

TIER II program is for the licensed apprentice plumber who has completed 110 hours of Tier 1 or equivalent required. Pending enrollment. FEE: $395.OO IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018,  PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE; AFTER  AUGUST 30th, THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS $10 REG. FEE.
TEXTBOOK:  2017 EDITION MASS FUEL GAS AND PLUMBING CODE BOOK $199.00 - STUDENT $150.00.  GO TO WWW.PHCCMA.ORG AND PURCHASE TODAY.

Journeyman Plumbing Tier III



Code: F19-407
Price: $460.00

Instructor: JAMES VAUGHAN, MASTER PLUMBER
Day/Time: Tues/Thurs, 5:00-8:00PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

TIER III program is for the licensed apprentice plumber who has completed Tier I and Tier II or equivalent. Students must pass Tier III final exam before continuing on to Tier IV. Pending enrollment. 
 FEE: $395.00 PLUS $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018 - AFTER AUGUST 30th THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10. REGISTRATION FEE.  
TEXTBOOK:  2017 EDITION MASS. FUEL GAS AND PLUMBING CODE BOOK $199.00  - STUDENT $150.00.  GO TO WWW.PHCCMA.ORG AND PURCHASE TODAY.

Journeyman Plumbing Tier IV



Code: F19-408
Price: $460.00

Instructor: TBA
Day/Time: TUES/THURS, 5:00-8:00PM
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 PLUS THE $10. REGISTRATION FEE
Number of Class Meetings: 55 Hours

Course Description:

TIER IV Program is for the licensed apprentice plumber who has completed TIER I, II AND III AND PASSED THE TIER III FINAL EXAM. Students must pass TIER IV Final Exam before continuing on to TIER V. Pending Enrollment. 
FEE: $395 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE IF PAID BY AUGUST 30, 2018, AFTER AUGUST 30TH THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE. TEXTBOOK:  
2017 EDITION MASS. FUEL GAS AND PLUMBING CODE BOOK.  $199.00 - STUDENT $150.00.  GO TO THE WEBSITE:  WWW.PHCCMA.ORG AND PURCHASE TODAY.

Electrical Masters



Code: F19-404
Price: $460.00

Instructor: Thomas Sherry, Master Electrician, UCT Electrical Instructor
Day/Time: TUES/THURS - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018.
Fees: $460.00 + $10.00 Registration Fee
Number of Class Meetings: 75 HOURS.

Course Description:

This course is designed for students wishing to fulfill the 150 hour requirement for their Master's. Fee: $395 PLUS $10 REGISTRATION FEE if paid by AUGUST 30, 2018,  AFTER AUGUST 30TH THE FEE IS $460.00 PLUS THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE.

BASIC AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR



Code: S19-410
Price: $379.00

Instructor: Amos Robinson, Retired UCT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR.
Day/Time: WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-8:30PM
Start Date: MAY 30, 2018.
Fees: $379.00
Number of Class Meetings: 6 Sessions

Course Description:

BASIC AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR - Familiarize yourself with all systems of the automobile. Become aware of noises and symptoms and learn basic auto repairs such as brakes, lubrication, ignition, suspension and more. Students will have an opportunity to work on their own vehicles.

ELECTRICAL 30 HOUR MAKEUP



Code: W18-404a
Price: $199.00

Instructor: THOMAS SHERRY
Day/Time: TUES/THURS, 6:00-9:00PM
Start Date: APRIL 24, 2018.
Fees: $169.00 IF PAID BY APRIL 12, 2018 AFTER 4/12 THE FEE IS $199.00.
Number of Class Meetings: 10 SESSIONS

Course Description:

ELECTRICAL 30 HOUR MAKEUP - HERE'S an opportunity to obtain Additional Electrical Code & Theory hours toward the required 600 hours necessary to apply for the State Journeyman's Electrical exam. Instructor: Thomas Sherry. Fee: $169.00 if paid by APRIL 12, 2018 AFTER THAT DATE THE FEE IS $199.00.

HVAC/R - 1



Code: F19-847
Price: $699.00

Instructor: Patrick Merrick, Upper Cape Technical HVAC Instructor with 35 years of experience in the field.
Day/Time: TUES/WED, 5:30-8:30PM
Start Date: September 25, 2018.
Fees: $699.00
Number of Class Meetings: 60 hours - 20 Sessions

Course Description:

NEW! HVAC/R-1 -  60 HOUR COURSE.  LEARN fundamentals of HVAC/R.  Classs work will cover basic theory, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycle, refrigeration system components, basic hand tools, recovery equipment,
refrigeration accessories, compressors, schematic readings, and proper refrigerant handling.  Sheet metal installation will be done as the class demand is needed.  Shop work will consist of recovery and charging
systems, brazing, soldering, building and troubleshooting electrical systems.  Textbook is:  Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 20th Edition.  Tues/Wed from 5:30-8:30PM.  NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 26th AND OCTOBER 10th DUE TO SCHOOL FUNCTIONS.