Instrument certification continues to be a hot topic. The necessity for a certification credential in instrumentation remains a requirement for employment within this industry. Even in these hard times, instrument work remains in high demand for qualified workers. The IBEW/UA Instrument Certification program provides the necessary credential for Journeymen and it provides assurance to employers that the [...]
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Honoring Our Veterans – Helmets to Hardhats
November 11, 2011
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Veterans Day is a day of celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Since 2003, the Building and Construction Trades Department, and their management partners, have been working diligently to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces. Recognizing not only [...]
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September 16, 2011
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In coordination with Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction, the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association has established a Building Electrical Systems Course and Lab (BC 4843 & BC 8843). While the lecture part of the class will be held on the GA Tech campus, we are pleased to announce that the majority of the LAB portions of [...]
Read more OSHA 10 and 30: How do I get a replacement card?
June 30, 2011
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Proof of having taken OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 is essential these days. What can you do if your card has been lost or ruined? Here’s what OSHA requires: “If you lost or misplaced your student course completion card you must contact your trainer for a replacement. Your trainer will have to contact their authorized [...]
Read more Our Partnership With OSHA
June 15, 2011
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In 2005 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association, IBEW Local 613, and the Atlanta Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee entered into a Strategic Partnership for the purpose of preventing the four major hazards that account for the majority of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry; [...]
Read moreStay Connected
June 2, 2011
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If you’re interested in staying up-to-date with what’s going on at your Electrical Training Center, it’s easier than ever. You may be one of those who has stubbornly resisted the social networking “craze” but Facebook and Twitter offer a variety of quick, easy ways to stay informed. Ok, I see you rolling your eyes, but [...]
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