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Volume 2  Number 6

May 5, 2008

10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT 06416

Toll Free 866-521-ICPA

• SAFETY SEMINAR FOR SERVICE TECHS

| May  8, 2008  |8.30AM TO 12.30PM This half day safety course is designed for the professional HVAC technician. The class will be conducted by lecture, demonstration and class participation. Companies today find their insurance costs increasing and need ways to limit risks and exposures. Making sure that your employees are well-trained in professional safety procedures helps you reduce potential expenses from injuries to your employees, property damage and accidents, which ultimately saves the company money. The HVAC Safety Seminar addresses safety information to be used in the field and in the shops of the HVAC industry. The theory and practice of proper safety procedures, use of and understanding of tools and equipment will be covered. Demonstrations will be conducted on the proper use and the safe handling of fuel, personal safety protection, safe lifting techniques, tool safety, electrical safety and ladder safety. Fire safety and carbon monoxide safety demonstrations will be performed by the Cromwell Fire Department. Handout for Safe Lifting will be done by Federated Insurance.

• NORA SILVER & GOLD CERTIFICATION

| May 28, 2008  |The Silver & Gold Certification Oil Heat Technician Exam is designed for anyone who already has 3 or more years experience in the field. Criteria to Earn Silver Certification Minimum of three years work experience Minimum of 100 hours of oil heat education training Earn 78% or higher on the exam. Exam is based on NORA Oil Heat Technicians Manual The Exam is closed book. Silver Topics include: - Fuel oil & its application to basic electricity - annual tune up - Ignition systems - troubleshooting - Motors, fans & couplings - nozzles - Controls - combustion theory - Heating systems - chimneys & draft - Direct venting - combustion efficiency testing - Servicing procedures Criteria to Earn Gold Certification Completion of NORA’s Silver Program Minimum of five years work experience Minimum of 120 hours of oil heat education training Earn 78% or higher on exam The Exam is closed book. *Pre-Registration is required to accommodate ordering of tests. No walk ins. You must register by April 14, 2008 Cost of manual is extra. Students should bring their NORA Oilheat Technicians Manual with them. The Silver & Gold Certification is valid for 5 years. To renew your certification, you must earn 24 CEUs within those 5 years. If Certification expires then the technician must retake the test. Documentation required—please bring copy of your occupational trade license and SS number In registering for this class the registrant[s] are also agreeing to the following statement: I certify that the students listed meet the requirements for the Certificate they are seeking, that the documentation of their required training hours and years of service exists and is on file, and that the student will supply written documentation of their required credentials upon request of Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association. National Oilheat Research Alliance, their agents or assigns. Indicate when registering whether you are registering for either Silver or Gold Certification.

For more information contact Ms. Kate Lennon, ITEC Business Development, kate@icpa.org or toll free at 1-866-521-ICPA.

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In 2008 ITEC begins plumbing license review classes.

The Plumbing P-License Review Seminar is a comprehensive review presented each month for those who will be undergoing their plumbing license exam. The reviews are 2-day classes. The seminars are held on Monday and Tuesday of the week and run from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The course fee is $180.00 per applicant. P-License Review Classes are taught on the dates below. Three text books are required for each class and their cost is NOT included in the $180.00 course fee. See below for course dates and book purchase options. The P-License Review beings 8.00am to 3.30pm on May 19-20, 2008. To see the 2008 P-License Review classes go here

http://icpa.org/tec/p_license_review.html

To sign up for the May P-License Review class go here

http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=349

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ITEC Distance Learning Programs

Beginning in January, 2008 ITEC students will be able to take ITEC classes online, via the internet. Our first distance learning class is from our "B" License program and is Basic Electricity.  Students register and pay ITEC as they normally would and then will receive an electronic confirmation by email with a password to our website where the student may then begin to take the class. CLICK HERE to see what the first "classroom" looks like.

Upon successfully completing the class the student will receive a course completion card and credit just as is the case for any student who attends the class at ITEC.

See http://icpa.org/tec/itec_distance_classes.html

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The S/B/D License Review Seminar is a comprehensive review presented each month for technicians who will be undergoing their HVAC license testing.

The next S/B/D License Review class is 8AM to 3:30PM on May 22-23, 2008. To see the 2008 schedule of License Review Classes go here

[http://www.icpa.org/tec/s_b_d_license_review.html]

To sign up for the May S/B/D License Review class here http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=44

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The Propane G-License Review Seminar is a comprehensive review for technicians who will be undergoing their propane g-license testing.

The Propane G-License reviews are 2-day classes. The seminars are held on Thursday and Friday of the week and run from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The next Propane G-License Review is June 12-13, 2008. To see the ITEC Propane G-License schedule go here > 

http://icpa.org/tec/g_license_review.html

To sign up for the June, 2008 G-License Review class here

http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=148

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ITEC conducts overviews and testing for EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Certification.  The overviews cover refrigerant containment and EPA regulations.  All manuals and testing materials are provided.

The next EPA 608 Certification Exam is 8AM to 12noon on May 21, 2008.  To see the 2007 schedule of 608 classes go here > [http://www.icpa.org/tec/itec_608.html]

To sign up for the May Section 608 class here http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=56

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ITEC's 2008 S & B licensing programs cost 1/2 of the cost paid at commercial HVAC schools. Why would you pay more to get less elsewhere? Get more and pay less at ITEC!  Our schedule includes:

• 2007-2008 B-Night Program/Mondays and Wednesdays/Fairfield County http://icpa.org/tec/b_night_fairfield_2007.html

• 2008 B-Night Program/Tuesdays and Thursdays/ITEC Office  http://icpa.org/tec/b_night_tt_2008.html

• 2008 S-Night Program/Tuesdays and Thursdays/ITEC Office http://icpa.org/tec/s_night_tt_2008.html

• 2008 S-Day Program/May-August 2008/ITEC Office http://icpa.org/tec/s_day_may-aug_2008.html

• 2008 B-Day Program/April-August, 2008/ITEC Office http://icpa.org/tec/b_day_apr_aug_2008.html

For more information contact Ms. Kate Lennon, ITEC Business Development, kate@icpa.org or toll free at 1-866-521-ICPA.

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ITEC can train your new CDL/Class B personnel in a one-stop shopping program from classroom training to on-site driving skills to on-site DMV testing.

Our program fully prepares you to meet the State of Connecticut Department Of Motor Vehicle’s requirements and gives you the hands on skills training that employer’s demand - AT HALF THE COST OF OTHER COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS. We will prepare you for all aspects of the CDL license process including: written exam, skills exam and road test administered by the DMV at our CDL training facility in Cromwell. See our entire 2008 schedule of CDL training here [http://www.icpa.org/tec/cdl.html] 

The next class starts May 5, 2008.  Register online through the ICPA store here >http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=131

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ITEC can train your propane technicians using the Certified Employee Training Program/CETP

• ITEC-CETP-6.0 / Appliance Installation / May 5-7 2008 / 8.00am to 4.00pm

Register > http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=178

• ITEC-CETP-7.0 / Appliance Service / May 12-14, 2008 / 8.00am to 4.00pm

Register > http://www.icpa.org/store/products_view.php?url_product_id=179

The full set of ITEC/CETP training courses for 2008 are found on the ITEC website here > http://icpa.org/tec/itec_cetp.html

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ITEC offers a wide variety of technical training programs at its headquarters in Cromwell and through satellite facilities.  Under some circumstances, ITEC can also bring one of our existing programs to your office. ITEC can also work with you to design a customized training program.

Yes, ITEC can come to YOU.   Simply use the form below and let us know who and where you are, and what type of program you are interested in.  The professional staff at ITEC will be in touch with you and assist you in designing the program that suits your schedule.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

For more information contact Ms. Kate Lennon, ITEC Business Development, kate@icpa.org or toll free at 1-866-521-ICPA.

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