Training Center

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Weld Lab Open
Monday thru Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For your safety, we will be operating at a limited capacity of 10 people. Booths are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

February Continuity Canceled
Due to President’s Day weekend, there will be no monthly continuity at the Training Center for the month in February.
If your soldering, brazing, or PVC bonding certs are current you can extend them by calling Cathy at PIPE (480) 966-0377.
If they are expired, you will have the opportunity to get them current on March 13, 2021.

February 20th UA Weld Test
There will be a UA weld test day on February 20th at 7:00 am.  This will only be for UA weld tests and continuity, and you will need to follow the normal procedures in order to test.  If you have any questions on this, please email Jeff Collier at jcollier@pipetrades.org

**Masks and social distancing are required for all Training Center activities.**
Questions? Please contact Dean at (602) 320-7684 or dvankirk@pipetrades.org.

Please contact the Training Center Staff if you have any questions.

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News

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Jul 20

UA Local 469 Endorses Candidates for the August 4 Primary

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UA Local 469 PAC is endorsing worker-friendly candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Arizona State Legislature, state-wide positions...
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May 20

UA Local 469 Welcomes New Apprentices

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UA Local 469 swore in 86 new apprentices on Wednesday, May 27. Skilled building and construction  workers have been recognized...
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Apr 20

Business Manager Aaron Butler Talks About Local 469’s Response to COVID-19

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Business Manager Aaron Butler has a special video message for all of our Local 469 Brothers and Sisters about how...
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Mar 20

H&W Trust Fund Improves Benefits During COVID-19 National Emergency

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Brothers and Sisters: The COVID-19 National Emergency affects all of us in one way or another. We are in this...
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Mar 20

Renewal of Active Certifications During COVID-19 Outbreak

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March 23, 2020 Message from Business Manager Aaron Butler Regarding Renewal of Members' Certifications Due to the extenuating circumstances brought...
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Mar 20

Statement from Business Manager Aaron Butler Regarding COVID-19

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March 18, 2020 Brothers and Sisters: As things progress with COVID-19, I wanted to reach out and let you all...
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May 19

Upcoming Events

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Fall Semester July 29 – November 23, 2019  
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Arizona Pipe Trades

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Training Sectors

Plumbing

  • Residential and Commercial service work.
  • Drawing and blueprint reading.
  • Commercial and industrial systems.
  • Soldering, Brazing and Welding.
  • The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.
  • UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
  • The code training required to receive a journeyman plumber and gas fitter’s license.
  • Medical Gas installer certification.

Learn more about Plumbing

Pipefitting

  • Heating and cooling systems for a variety of systems.
  • Schematic, technical and isometric drawing and layouts of basic refrigeration.
  • Welding, soldering and brazing.
  • The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license.
  • Low and high pressure steam boiler systems.
  • UHP-Ultra High Purity, used in the Hi-Tech Industries.
  • The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.

Learn more about Pipefitting

HVAC Refrigeration

  • Heating and cooling systems for a variety of industries.
  • Electronics and electronic control systems.
  • Pneumatic control systems.
  • Energy management systemsCold Storage and low temperature systems.
  • Schematic drawing and layouts
  • The latest industry standards including safety and health in the workplace.
  • The code training required to receive a journeyman mechanical license.

Learn more about HVAC Refrigeration

Virtual Design & Construction

  • 2D & 3D drafting & design
  • Reading & interpreting drawings/blueprints
  • Creating layout, fabrication & installation drawings
  • Designing commercial and industrial systems
  • Field layout & verification utilizing Robotic Total Stations
  • Reality capture using advanced 3D scanning equipment and software
  • Multi-trade coordination of large projects (i.e. semi-conductor, biopharmaceuticals, hospitals, power generation, etc)