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Commercial HVAC
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In this field, you will work on high-volume mechanical systems. These systems deliver heated and cooled air to commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals, airports, factories and office buildings. You'll work in an exciting environment with dozens of other trade workers, creating something that is long lasting and enhances the quality of life for many people. Opportunities in this field include:
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Architectural
Architectural sheet metal is a combination of technical skills and artistry. As an apprentice, you will specialize in fastening and joining, managing expansion and contraction, sealing, and controlling moisture to ensure the appearance and durability of buildings. You may spend a good part of your career working at large commercial/industrial sites or residential jobs. Opportunities in this field include:
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Roofing/Siding/Decking
In this field, you will work outdoors on commercial roofing systems. In the classroom and on-the-job training, you will focus on methods and equipment designed to keep you safe. You will also learn about the different types of low slope roofing systems including: built up roofs, modified bitumen roof membranes and single ply membranes. You will also study other types of roofing designs such as green roof systems. Opportunities in this field include:
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Drafting
Sheet metal detailing, also known as drafting or sketching, is often thought of as CAD (computer-aided drafting). A certified detailer is a skilled commercial HVAC trade person who will advance to provide coordination between the hardware fabricators and the installers from various trades. You will work with project documents and plans and specifications, take field measurements, and create 3-D coordination digital drawings. One important software tool detailers use is building information modeling (BIM), which is taught at many local training centers. Opportunities in this field include:
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Testing and Balancing
Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) is an important part of air and water delivery systems. TAB technicians make sure that air and water in heating and air conditioning systems are delivered efficiently, quietly, and safely throughout a building. As a TAB technician, you will be responsible for working on air and water delivery systems to meet the specifications outlined by the design engineer. If you like math and the idea of working on complex systems and solving problems, TAB is a good career choice for you. Opportunities in this field include:
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Welding
Welding is the most economical and efficient way to join metals permanently. It is the only way of joining two or more pieces of metal to make them act as a single piece. Welding can be done anywhere - outdoors or indoors, underwater and in outer space The four primary types of welding we deal with at Local 28 are:
Opportunities in this field include:
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