ITEC DISCLAIMER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

In registering to attend or participate in an ITEC class or classes, you as the registrant certify in registering for the class that you have read and will abide by the following.

PLAGIARISM

Student writing assignments, and written responses to discussions and quiz questions, should be entirely in their own words so as to avoid plagiarism.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU CAN TAKE YOUR STATE LICENSE EXAMINATIONS

As a new entrant to the HVAC profession, The State of Connecticut requires that, before you may sit for your license examination[s], you have first registered as an apprentice with the CT Department of Labor.  Failure to register as an apprentice will mean that you will not be able to sit for your license exam.

The state Department of Labor (DOL) administers Connecticut 's apprenticeship program, with advice from a 12-member State Apprenticeship Council. The council's members represent industry, labor, and the public. State law allows the council to adopt minimum standards of apprenticeship and related and supplementary instruction, issue certificates of completion to apprentices, and encourage employers to establish programs and individuals to participate in them.

The labor commissioner, with the council's advice, develops the program's overall work training standards and convenes business and labor groups to develop craft-specific training programs and apprenticeship terms. DOL's Office of Apprenticeship Training is responsible for these activities, for registering program sponsors and individual apprentices, and for ensuring that registered programs follow all program standards and terms (CGS §§ 31-22m to -22t; Conn. Agency Regs. , 31-51d-1 to -12).

REGISTERING APPRENTICES

Apprentices register through approved employers. Apprentices must be at least 16 years old. They must pay DOL $25 when they register and each year until they complete the program and obtain a journeyman's license (if required for their trade) or withdraw from the program. Employers must annually pay a $30 sponsor fee for each apprentice.

When they register, apprentices receive a registration form that contains the agreement between the employer and apprentice, which spells out each party's responsibilities. These include the wage progression schedule, the trade category in which they will apprentice, and credits for previous experience. Apprentices also receive a monthly journal in which they must record their work and classroom instruction hours and in which their supervisor grades their progress.

You may obtain a CT Apprenticeship Registration form from the ITEC office, or from the ITEC website at [http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/online/at-5.pdf]

For more information on CT Apprenticeship programs, please contact Mr. Jack Guerra,             State Apprenticeship Program Manager, CT Dept of Labor, 860-263-6785 or by email at jack.guerra@ct.gov. 

The State of Connecticut Apprenticeship website is at:

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/appren.htm

WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration for the privilege of participating in activities with the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, and their agents, servants or employees the undersigned hereby agrees that:

I understand that there are inherent risks involved in participating in activities with the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, its employees, contractors and assigns, including the risk of serious physical injury or death, whether participating in activities on or off the property[ies] owned by the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, its AGENTS SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES and I FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ACTIVITIES EVEN IF DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, AND THEIR AGENTS SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.

I, for myself and for my heirs, assigns, successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, AND THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES from any and all claims, suits or demands by anyone arising from my use of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation facilities and equipment OR ACTIVITIES ON OR OFF THE PREMISES OWN OR OPERATED BY THE Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, AND THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES INCLUDING CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation, AND THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.

I, for myself and for my heirs, assigns, successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, HEREBY RELEASE, AND AGREE THAT I WILL NOT SUE the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation AND THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES for money damages for personal injury sustained by me while using the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation facilities and equipment EVEN IF DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association and/or the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association Education Foundation and their agents, servants or employees.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS. I HAVE NOT BEEN INDUCED TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT BY ANY PROMISE OR REPRESENTATION, AND I SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND OF MY OWN FREE WILL.    

Student Acknowledgment:

I have read and understand this completely filled in eight (8) page enrollment agreement.  I understand the curriculum I have chosen is approved as an individualized self paced program.  The completion of course content will vary depending upon the rate of individual progress.  I have acknowledged, received, and read a completely filled in copy of this enrollment contract and the school catalog.  I understand and agree to uphold my obligations and responsibilities described in this agreement.

"I have read the Basic Electricity Syllabus, understand and accept its contents. I also understand that all work in this course must be my own and all required assignments and tests must be completed to receive a passing grade for this course. I also agree to take all tests, quizzes and examinations as stated elsewhere in this course syllabus."

You will not receive any grades for this course unless you have read and agreed to this Syllabus.