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• 2019-2020 Apprenticeship Program Registration

  • When
    Friday, June 14, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Montgomery College Rockville Campus
  • Spaces left
    128

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  2019-2020 Academic Year Registration
  

  The HVAC industry offers you an occupation which offers a competitive income and the ability to master a skill in which you can take pride. With skilled workers in great demand, the HVAC Industry offers you a career with year-round work and the opportunity for promotion.

  Our four-year apprenticeship program was developed after carefully assessing the needs of the HVAC industry. Upon successful completion of this program, each apprentice will receive:

  • A career path
  • Pride in themselves
  • Credits toward an Associate Degree from Montgomery College
  • The opportunity to receive a Maryland Journeyperson's License without having to sit for the exam

  Registration will close on Friday, June 14, 2019

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE
  

  
  These are the minimum qualifications for an apprentice.

  1. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
  2. Applicant should be a high school graduate, but a 9th grade or higher education will be considered.
  3. Must be physically fit to perform the work of the occupation.
     
  4. Must have adequate means of transportation to individual job sites.
  5. Must provide occupation tools as required by employer.

  
  

  REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
  

  The basic requirements to be in the apprenticeship program are:
  

  1. An individual can be unemployed to participate in the First Year, only.
  2. An individual must be employed by an AACP Member Company for each of the Second, Third and Fourth Year.
  3. An individual must have 144 hours of related instruction, per year, as offered by AACP Instructors.
  4. Maintain a state-issued Apprentice License during the program.
     

  
  
  

  SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
  

  The successful completion of the apprenticeship program requires:
  

  1. An individual must attend no less than 85% of classroom instruction, per class.
  2. An individual must pass each class with a minimum of 70% or C-.
     
  3. An individual must attain 8,000 hours of occupational-related work experience over four years [On-The-Job-Training Hours].

  If an apprentice passes every class and attains the required On-The-Job-Training hours, AACP will submit the appropriate paperwork for the apprentice to receive a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the State of Maryland.

  LOCATION
  

  Classes for the Apprenticeship Program are held in the Gudelsky Institute on the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College.
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANT
  

  A First-Time Applicant must send a request to AACP to create an online profile. This request can be sent by email using the link below. Send us this information: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Home Phone, E-Mail Address and Name of Employer.

  Once we create the online profile, you will be sent a temporary password by email. This password will allow you to log in and update your online profile, change your password, and register for the program.

  Or, you may call the AACP Office at 410.527.0780 to create your online profile.

  First Time Applicants: Send your Information via E-Mail
  

  
  

  To complete the registration process, a First-Time Applicant must e-mail copies of the following documents to Info@AACPnet.org:

  1. State-issued driver's license.
     
  2. High school diploma, GED Certificate or official transcript of the last grade completed [9^th Grade or above].
  3. Military Discharge papers, if previously served in the United States military.
  4. State-issued Apprentice License.
     

  
  

  REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR A RETURNING APPRENTICE
  

  Log into your online profile using your email address as the username. If you forgot your password, click on Forgot Password and the system will assign and send you a temporary one. Once you receive the temporary password, log into your profile and update your password.
  

  Returning Apprentices: Click Here to Register
  

  
  

  TUITION
  

  
  Tuition includes academic coursework and textbooks:

  • First-Time Applicant Tuition with Member Company - $1,800
  • First-Time Applicant Tuition with NonMember Company - $2,800
    
  • Returning Applicant Tuition - $1,700

  The First-Time Applicant Tuition includes a $100 non-refundable application fee.
  

  A Second, Third and Fourth Year apprentice must be employed with an AACP Member Company.
  

  
  

  PAYMENT INFORMATION
  

  
  

  Unless other arrangements are approved in advance and in writing, tuition must be paid in full on or before July 19, 2019.

  The Association of Air Conditioning Professionals, AACP, assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to any financial arrangement between the Apprentice and the Employer.
  

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• Apprenticeship Skip Test

  • When
    Saturday, July 13, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Montgomery College - Rockville, Homer S. Gudelsky Institute Room 224
  • Spaces left
    30

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  Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

  
  

  Skip Test for a First Year Apprentice
  

  An individual registered for the First Year apprenticeship program has the opportunity to earn credit hours for past work experience and advance to the Second Year.
  

  To assess the previous work experience, a registered apprentice will be given an exam in each of five [5] instructional areas. Specifically:
  

  1. Basic Heating
  2. Electricity
  3. Introduction to Trade
  4. Math
  5. Basic Refrigeration

  
  

  Passing Requirements
  

  In order for a First Year apprentice to advance to the Second Year, three [3] of the five [5] exams must be passed with a minimum grade of 80%. The exams which must be passed are: Electricity, Basic Heating and Basic Refrigeration. ALL THREE EXAMS must be passed to advance to the Second Year.
  

  If an apprentice passes the three required exams but fails either or both the Introduction to Trade and/or Math exam, the apprentice will need to take these First Year classes in addition to Second Year classes.

  NOTE: Calculators are permitted. Phone calculators are not allowed.

  Registration Fee
  

  There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $150 to take the five [5] exams.

  
  

  Practice Exams

  Practice exams are available for each of the five [5] instructional areas. Download these exams to prepare.

  • Basic Heating practice exam.pdf
  • Electricity practice exam.pdf
  • Intro to trade practice exam.pdf
  • Math practice exam.pdf
  • Refrigeration practice exam.pdf

  
  

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• AACP Annual Golf Tournament

  • When
    Friday, September 13, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club - 41601 Raspberry Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176

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  A Day at the Fairway

  
  

  

  Join HVAC Industry leaders for an exceptional round of golf at the spectacular Raspberry Falls golf course in Leesburg, Virginia.
   
  

  Choose your foursome or let AACP pick for you - the format is Captain's Choice! Your ticket price includes the opportunity to golf a full 18 - hole course, enjoy delicious complimentary food and beverages, as well as the chance to win some great prizes!
  

  
  

  
  

  General Information

  
  

  • Registration will open at 8:00 AM
  • Shotgun is at 9:00 AM
  • Buffet Lunch
    
  • Awards from the day will be given during lunch along with raffle prizes
    

  
  

  About the Venue
  

  
  With vistas of the Catoctin Mountains in the background, you will feel as if you've traveled across the Atlantic to play golf in the British Isles.
  
   And you will find that one of the biggest tests of your golfing skills on this course will be conquering the deep Scottish-style stacked pot bunkers. As in Scotland, these bunkers have their own names, including “Lee’s Bunker” and “Grant’s Tomb” on No. 11 and “Satan’s Foxhole” on No. 14.

  
  

  Rules and Regulations
  

  • Raspberry Falls is a non-metal spike facility. The fee for a spike change is $12.00.
  • Dress Code:
    
  • • Men - Slacks or shorts, shirts with sleeve and color.
      
    • Women - Dress, skirt, slacks, or shorts with blouse or appropriate shirt.
    • Cut-offs or blue jeans are not permitted.
      

  
  

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• Golf Tournament Sponsorship

  • When
    Friday, September 13, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Raspberry Falls Golf Club, 41601 Raspberry Drive, Leesburg VA 20176

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  Sponsor AACP's Annual Golf Tournament!
  

  
  
  

  
  A Day at the Fairway

  
  We have over 20 opportunities for you to showcase your company to AACP and HVAC Industry professionals!

  
  

  
  Sponsorship Options

  
  401 - Hole Sponsor
  
  

  Includes company signage at the spot of the hole. Limited one hole sponsorship per company. 18 hole sponsorships are available!
  Fee: $250
  

  
  402 - Beverage Cart
  
  Includes signage on the beverage cart and complimentary registration for 4 golfers.
  Fee: $1,500
  
  403 - Breakfast Sponsor
  
  Includes signage at the breakfast table.
  Fee: $500
  
  404 - Dinner Sponsor
  
  Includes signage at the dinner table and complimentary registration for 4 golfers.
  Fee: $1500
  
  
  
  

  Download Sponsorship Specifications Sheet!
  

  
  

  Register as a Golfer

  
  

  
  

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• Residential Furnace Heat Exchanger Inspection Seminar

  • When
    Monday, September 30, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree Hotel - 15101 Sweitzer Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
  • Spaces left
    32
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Work One-on-One with Heat Exchanger Experts

  
  

  
  

  
  Heat Exchanger Training & Seminar Benefits
  

  • The most effective way to find and identify defects in the heat exchanger
  • Locate where defects most commonly occur
  • Metal behavior tendencies and histories of heat exchanger failure
  • The consistent defects in various heat exchangers over the past 50 years
  • Defects that occur in the newer, high-efficiency furnaces
  • After attending this seminar, service technicians will realize how many defective, unsafe furnaces they may have overlooked

  
  

   We let you see for yourself
  
  Over 50 actual field-tested heat exchangers are brought right to the class room for your personal inspection. See the stress points, fracture zones, and design considerations which you MUST know in order to properly inspect a furnace.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Name brands and real-to-life examples
  

  The heat exchangers reviews come from actual inspections, just like the ones you perform as part of your daily routine. You will learn how to identify wear-patterns of various exchanger designs. By attending our heat exchanger training, you will be able to quickly see repeating trouble spots of various furnaces which can greatly decrease inspection time.
  

   

  
  

  Who Should Attend
  

  Every furnace installer and inspector can benefit from this seminar. The information presented represents over 50 years of combined expertise in the heating industry. Learn the secrets of the trade now so you can apply them throughout your career.
  

  • Company Owners
  • Service Managers
  • Heating Technicians

  About the Instructors
  

  

  Russell Prach
  
  Russell Prach, son of Ellis, has grown up in this industry. Shadowing his father, Russell has acquired Ellis’ expertise on heat exchanger services, and is eager to pass it along. Russell’s passion and enthusiasm for this trade is contagious; you will see his enthusiasm transpire in his teaching methods as he captures the attention of each and every student or attendee.
  
  Thanks to Russell's passion, both contractors, and home inspectors alike, leave the class inspired and excited to use their newfound knowledge in the field.

  Christopher Prach
  
  Meet the youngest instructor on our team, Christopher Prach. Although new to the training, Christopher grew up in this industry under Ellis, so heat exchanger training and servicing are both very familiar to him.
  
  The knowledge he brings from his extensive field experience, accompanied by the expertise passed down from his father, Christopher makes a great addition to the instructing team. When Christopher is not on tour, aside from being a father, he oversees the field operations in our service company.
  

  Registration
  

  Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Reserve your spot today!
  
  This class will start promptly at 8:00 am.  Attendees must arrive by 7:30 a.m. to check-in.
  

  
  Included Materials:
  
  

  • A copy of the fully updated training manual
  • A booklet covering classroom materials
  • A certificate of completion wallet card to each attendee
    
    

  Attendees to Provide:

  • A good attitude, pen, and a flashlight
    

  
  NATE Certified Attendees:

  • Must bring their NATE certification card to class (or know your number) to be credited the hours.  Attendees will sign a NATE continuing education form during class.

  
  
  

  No Distraction Policy
  

  We cannot waste valuable time. If a student is rude, a distraction, or falls asleep during class, they will immediately be dismissed and no refund will be given for that student.
  

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