INDUSTRY NEWS 2011 PHCC Educational Foundation scholarships online
FALLS CHURCH, VA.— Applications are now being accepted for scholarships awarded through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. In 2011, up to 18 scholarships totaling $48,000 are
available. The scholarship awards are sponsored by A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Bradford White Water Heaters, Delta Faucet Company, the PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund, the South Jersey Mechanical Contractors Association, the PHCC of Massachusetts
PHCC Texas flushes competition
PHCCTexas provides State Board-approved continuing education courses in plumbing and HVAC, plus training in medical gas, residential and commercial code, OSHA, lead paint certification, fire sprinkler installation and backflow prevention tester. PHCC-TX also offers test prep training for the Master Test, the Journeyman/Tradesman test and a revolutionary Apprentice Training program. PHCCTexas announced a 100% pass rate in 2009 – 2010 for the Journeyman
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Tradesman exam for all 88 students who took the prep
course.The contents of this weekend training course include 16 hours on plumbing definitions, basic use of code books,water heaters, vent sizing, quality and weights, traps and cleanouts, interceptors and backwater valves, plumbing fixtures, plumbing layouts, indirect waste piping and special wastes and more.On top of the invaluable classroom training hours the instructors also provide the students with a model plumbing house for hands-on training
experience.The two men responsible for the highest documented pass rate in PHCC-TX history are Todd Iocco and Robert Piazza.
Uponor announces 2011 factory training APPLE VALLEY, MINN.— Professionals looking to expand their knowledge in radiant heating and cooling, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems can visit
www.uponorpro.com/training to review the new 2011 factory training schedule and register for classes online. This year, Uponor’s course offering
includes an updated, four-day Geothermal Design and Application course that offers accreditation by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) upon passing the exam at the end of class. Additionally, Uponor has combined the AquaSAFE™ Level I and AquaSAFE Level II classes into a two-day course so professionals can get trained in the classroom, as well as on a simulated jobsite in the academy’s state-of-the-art applications lab all at one time. Growing in popularity, the Climate
Cŏntrol™ Network System class is expected to garner even more interest this year as radiant professionals are looking to offer their customers a whole-system solution with integrated system controls. “By offering courses such as the
Climate Cŏntrol Network System and AquaSAFE Levels I and II, professionals are able to learn new skills and technologies that can help them expand their offerings to customers,” said Wes Sisco, senior trainer.
Auxiliary, the PHCC of Texas Auxiliary and the PHCC Past National Officers. The scholarships are available to
students enrolled in an approved plumbing or HVAC/R apprentice program; a full-time degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school or a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. Students may also be required to be pursuing a course of study directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. For complete information and
application forms, students can visit
www.foundation.phccweb.org/schol arships or call the PHCC Educational Foundation at 800/533- 7694. Applications and supporting materials are due no later than May 1, 2011.
UMA Solar’s Solene solar system featured on Extreme Makeover:Home Edition
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA.— Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Emmy®-award winning, hit reality show on ABC television, will feature UMA Solar’s Solene™ brand solar
featuring two Aurora solar panels with a 120-gallon water tank. The system will save the family an estimated $750 per year. Solar Energy Systems of Brevard, an exclusive partner with UMA Solar, will install the system. The 3,400-square-foot home,
hot water system in their newest effort — a new, fully custom, net-zero energy home in Melbourne, Fla. UMA Solar was chosen to provide its Solene Solar Hot Water System,
currently under construction by LifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, will include a wide array of green innovations, including solar hot water, solar electric, energy saving insulation and building materials, LED lights and a high-efficiency heat and air conditioning unit. As a net-zero home, the house will produce all the energy it requires, saving the homeowners hundreds of dollars each month.
QSC Power Meeting 2011 2011 is upon us. You’ve made your own personal goals: eat better, save money,
take that vacation you’ve been dreaming about forever. Now, what about resolutions for your service and repair plumbing/HVAC/R business? If you want ideas and inspiration for new and better ways to streamline your business and increase profit margins, be sure to place the next Quality Service Contractors’ (QSC) Power Meeting on your 2011 “must do” list. The Power Meeting will take place April 7 – 9, 2011, at the Gaylord Opryland
Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Consider bringing along key employees from your company, as this is a great way for them to get more involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The meeting will be packed full of sessions, speakers, networking events and social opportunities designed to power up contractors and help them regain control of their businesses after the recent economic upheaval. For more info,
www.qsc-phcc.org.
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