Local 68 Training Center - IUOE Local 68

Electricity for Stationary Engineering, 72 hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am-noon OR 6-9 pm
This course will provide each student with electrical principles, theory and safety. Students will have an introduction to
electrical symbols, prints, schematics, wiring, pictorial, and ladder electrical diagrams enhancing the skills necessary for
basic electrical troubleshooting techniques. The course will also provide the student with the undertanding of safety
using Lock-out Tag-out practices. Theory and practical knowledge will be taught to use multimeters, series circuits,
parallel circuits, Ohms Law, residential and commercial wiring.
HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting, 72 hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 am-noon OR 6-9 pm
This course will provide each student the practical understanding of electrical controls, operation of HVAC and
circuitry in order to understand its operation. Student will use instruments and tools to diagnose basic control
circuits and HVAC cycle to determine faults and problems impeding normal operation of the HVAC device due to
circuit or HVAC mechanical component failure, air conditioning and preventive maintenance will be covered.
Refrigeration for Stationary Engineering, 72 hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 pm
Provides students with a thorough understanding of the refrigeration process including appropriate environmental
concerns. Included in the course are the functions and applications of the components of the refrigeration system,
such as compressors, drive mechanisms, evaporators, condensers, liquid receivers, heat exchangers, expansion valves,
metering devices, dryers, sight glasses and more.
Black Seal Steam, 72 hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Basics of boiler operations. An understanding of safety valves, water level devices, blow-down systems, fuel pumps
and fuel preparation, feed water and circulating pumps, turbines, condensers, heat exchangers, soot blowers, steam
separators, DA tanks, and all other auxiliary equipment associated with turbine operation. Students will review
appropriate rules and regulations for boiler and boiler operations in preparation for the New Jersey State Black Seal
Fireman’s License Examination.
OSHA-10 - General Industry Safety Training
Classes Also Available at Your Job Site Upon Request
This is the 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Course. Topics will include an introduction to the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), walking and working surfaces, exit routes, emergency action plans, fire
prevention plans, electrical issues and more. Students will receive course completion cards. Instructors are OSHA-
Authorized. To schedule a class at your job site, call the Local 68 Training Center.
Tuition Information:
Local 68 Members from Contributing Sites:
$225 per year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) plus the cost of books
Local 68 Members from Non-Contributing Sites:
$450 per year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) plus the cost of books
Non-Local 68 Members/Public Students:
$700 per semester plus the cost of books
Site-specific training is available upon request. Please
contact the Training Center for any of your educational
needs. Classes are subject to change based on participation.
Local 68 IUOE West Caldwell Training Center
14 Fairfield Place• West Caldwell, N.J.
973-227-6426 • www.iuoe-68.org