!!!Important News Regarding 2023 CEU Online Option!!!

We are happy to announce that we have partnered with RocketCert.com to start offering an online option to get your Minnesota CE credits.  This course can be taken on your own time and will not require you to be online between certain hours on certain days like our old format with Cari Helberg did.  The cost of the class is $99 upfront when you enter the coupon code scmnjatc at checkout.

To access the class, go to rocketcert.com/construction/minnesota/electrical-continuing-education.  There should be an option for Minnesota Electrical Continuing Education (16 Hours) for $179.  Click the button that says add to cart, then select Show Cart/Checkout.  You will be prompted to register for the site and checkout.  The next screen will ask for your billing information.  Item 5 on that page is labeled “Coupon Discount”.  Enter the code scmnjatc and click the save button.  You should see the cost of the class under item 6 drop from the $179 regular price to $99.  Finally select Confirm & Pay.

The SCMN Trust Committee has agreed to reimburse the full amount of the cost of the class for all our IBEW 343 members working under the Inside Construction Agreement.  Send a copy of your receipt and completion certificate to mbambrick@scmnjatc.org to start the reimbursement process.  Please note that checks will only be cut once monthly.

We are very excited to be able to add this as another option for our membership to receive their necessary CE credits for the state of Minnesota.  We will continue to work to try to provide our members with more options as we move forward.  We would also like to remind everyone that the rollout of this option is fluid and will be subject to tweaks as we continue to work through the process.  Please let us know if you have any comments or questions regarding this new option for CE.

CEU Instructor Opportunity

The JATC is currently seeking individuals that may be interested in teaching the 16-hour continuing education classes in our local.  If you have an interest in this opportunity, and would like more information please contact Mike Bambrick at mbambrick@scmnjatc.org or by calling 507-529-7721 ext. 301

2023-2024 NEC CLASSES

IBEW LOCAL 343 MEMBERS working under the Inside Construction Agreement—NO COST, other IBEW UNION MEMBERS–$25,                                UNION MEMBERS OTHER THAN WITH THE IBEW–$50, NON-UNION MEMBERS–$200.00 FOR A 16 HOUR CLASS

 

PURCHASING CODE BOOKS

2023 NEC Softcover Code Books are available for $125.00

2023 NEC Spiralbound Code Books are available for $138.00

2023 NEC Handbooks are available for $227.00

2023 NEC Code Book Tabs are available for $23.00

Contact Mike to schedule a time to pick one up.

 

NEC 2023-1 Changes for Chapters 1-2&3,  SATURDAY is an 8 HOUR CLASS good for ceu’s in,  MN-(8 Code), WI-(8 Code), N.D-(8 Code),(IOWA-(9 Code) 9 hr class)

NEC 2023-2 Changes for Chapters 4-5-6-7&8,   SUNDAY is an 8 HOUR CLASS good for ceu’s in,  MN-(8 Code), WI-(8 Code), N.D.-(8 Code),(IOWA-(9 Code) 9 hr class)

 

No partial credit of classes is granted, you must attend the entire approved class to receive credit.

THESE 16 HOUR CODE CLASSES ARE GOOD FOR 16 CEU HOURS IN MN, WI & ND,  IA IS GOOD FOR 18 CEU HOURS

 

ALL WEEKEND CLASSES RUN 8AM TO 5PM

 

Code Class sizes may be limited.  First come, first serve.  Please register with the link below the class, or email or call Mike Bambrick.  You CANNOT JUST SHOW UP.  

CONTACT MIKE BAMBRICK AT mbambrick@scmnjatc.org OR CALL 507-529-7721 TO REGISTER

 

2024 CODE UPDATE CLASSES


WHEN:                    FEBRUARY 24-25 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

INSTRUCTOR:     Dan Goodew

WHERE:                 Mankato – IBEW Local 343 Union Hall, 816 South Bend Ave


WHEN:                    MARCH 16-17 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

INSTRUCTOR:     Scott Higgins

WHERE:                 Rochester – IBEW Local 343 Union Hall, 9 80th St. SE


WHEN:                    APRIL 20-21 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

INSTRUCTOR:     Cari Helberg

WHERE:                 Mankato – IBEW Local 343 Union Hall, 816 South Bend Ave

TO REGISTER FOR A CEU CLASS, CLICK THE LINK BELOW THE CLASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, OR SEND AN EMAIL TO MIKE BAMBRICK AT mbambrick@scmnjatc.org AND INCLUDE YOUR NAME, JOURNEYMAN LICENSE NUMBER AND THE LAST 4 # OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY


2024 JW Training Opportunities

NFPA 70-E ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES CLASS     4 HOURS

The First rule in working safely with electrical equipment is to DEENERGIZE. If you have to work on energized circuits, you need to work safely.  This class will cover the OSHA requirements for Personal Protection Equipment and tools when it comes to working on energized circuits. You will receive a 70E card after this 4 hour class                                                             

MANKATO:         WHEN:          TBD with interest, 2021, WEDNESDAY, 4:00 TO 8:00PM

                                    WHERE:     IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL, 816 South Bend Ave, Mankato


ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING PROGRAM (EVITP)

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) is a comprehensive two-day, 18-hour course providing technical training for electricians and is designed to provide a thorough understanding of EV charging products and associated infrastructure equipment on the market today.  Electricians who complete the certification will be provided with the skills necessary to implement best practice skills in charging stations and infrastructure site assessment, load calculation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and repair.

ROCHESTER:        WHEN:      MARCH 23-24, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

                                  WHERE:      IBEW Local 343 Union Hall, 9 80th St. SE


2024 MASTERS PREPARATION COURSE

This will be a class geared towards our JW members that have an interest in acquiring their Master’s licenses in Minnesota.  Classes will be held twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  The first week both classes will be in-person at the Rochester IBEW Union Hall.  The following four weeks will then consist of Mondays taking place via a ZOOM meeting format, and Wednesdays will be held in-person at the IBEW Union Hall in Rochester.  This class is free for all 343 Journeyworkers.

ROCHESTER:        WHEN:      MARCH 25 – APRIL 24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Daily

                                  WHERE:      IBEW Local 343 Union Hall, 9 80th St. SE/Online via ZOOM


2 HOUR CODE CLASS—unlicensed registration renewal class 2 CODE CEU

CODE   BASIC CONDUCTOR FILL & AMPACITIES CLASS 2 HOUR CLASS

 Bring a calculator-code book & pencil to class, good for unlicensed registration renewal

ROCHESTER: WHEN:  tbd 5:00 TO 7:00 PM, Instructor CASEY SAUNDERS

                               WHERE:  IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL, 9-80TH ST SE

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 OSHA 10/30 HOUR CERTIFICATION 

Many employers and customers are requiring that the employees have the OSHA 10 hour Safety Training card to work on the job.  Here is your chance to get yours. At present the OSHA 10 cards are good for life, however there are some customers that will require the OSHA class be taken with in the last 3 years. The  3 nights will qualify for the OSHA 10 card and an additional 6 nights for the OSHA 30 card.  This is a 3 night 10 hour class.  You can take an online Construction Industry OSHA 10 or 30 hour class and get reimbursed for the class.  A helpful website is, careersafeonline.com

ROCHESTER 

WHEN:       tbd, FOR THE OSHA 10, 5PM-8:30PM OSHA 30 TBD with interest

WHERE:   IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL 9-80TH ST SE, Rochester
Instructor, MIKE BAMBRICK

You can take and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction class online and be reimbursed for your class with completion and receipts.  Contact the JATC

You can take a CPR/First Aid class and also be reimbursed for your class with completion and receipts.  Contact the JATC

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 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CLASS   1 DAY CLASS

 A good all round class with HANDS-ON training. This 1 day class will cover cable preparation and different types of medium voltage systems.  Bring your hand tools.  This is a 1 day 8 hour class.

ROCHESTER; WHEN:   RESCHEDULED TBD,  SATURDAY  8:00AM to 4:00 PM   Limit 8
WHERE: IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL 9 – 80TH ST SE, ROCHESTER
 Instructor—MARK KAUTTO

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SOLAR PHOTOVOLTIAC CLASS
This is a 2 day class that will start with the Basics of solar theory and build up to the designing and installing PV systems.  You will need a 2014 NEC for the class and Photovoltiac Systems texts will be available for $70

ROCHESTER WHEN:  TBD   8:00 TO 5:00 pm,
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

WHERE:   IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL, 9-80TH ST SE, ROCHESTER,
 Instructor, CARI HELBERG

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This course is designed for someone that wants to review the basics of hand conduit bending and the basics of electric and hydraulic bending.  This is a hands on class so bring your tools.

ROCHESTER:  WHEN:    TBD WITH INTEREST,  SATURDAY 8AM TO 5PM

WHERE;  IBEW LOCAL 343 HALL
Instructor–MIKE GILLARD

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WE TAKE APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS ANY TIME

HAVE ANYONE INTERESTED GIVE ME A CALL AT (507) 529-7721

APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS:   Applications can be completed online at: www.SCMNJATC.ORG or www.IBEWLOCAL343.ORG

PLEASE CALL TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES-507-529-7721, Mike Bambrick