Aerial Lift ~ NOW Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs)

As of March 1, 2020, three new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines for Aerial Lift training will take effect.  As of this date, Aerial Lift will be known as Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs) and all current cards held by our members will need to be updated.  Our update class will have a four (4) hour time limit and will include a 30 question test at its conclusion.  The new MEWP training will now be segmented into two separate classes:  Theory and Practical.  The Theory (classroom) portion will cover all groups and types of lifts.  The Practical (hands-on) portion will now be specific to ANSI’s equipment Groups A & B and Types 1, 2 & 3. 

For any members that have received no Aerial Lift (MEWP) training in the past, the class will have an eight (8) hour time limit and have a fifty (50) question test at its conclusion.  This class will be segmented into two classes, similar to the Update Class, but will be more in depth in both aspects. If you have any questions concerning this training, please call (309) 755-3585.

Blue Beam Training

In regards to the Bluebeam Training offered at the CRCC ~ Quad Cities Campus; our training is specifically offered using Apple I-pads.  If you wish to participate in this class, you are encouraged to bring your own laptop to class to expand your training options by loading a free 30 day Bluebeam license on your laptop and using it for 30 days of practice outside of the Training Center.  If you have any questions regarding this class, please call (309) 755-3585. 

Reminder

Any past or future graduates of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters-Quad Cities Campus Apprenticeship Program are eligible for the AAS Degree Program offered through the Blong Center, Eastern Iowa Community College.  Past graduates must be able to provide their US Department of Labor of Apprenticeship and United Brotherhood of Carpenters Graduation Certificates.  Current apprentices will need to provide proof of participation in our apprenticeship program. 

Eastern Iowa Community College will grant 44 credit hours toward a technical 2-year degree.  Applicants would need to personally fund the remaining 18 credit hours to achieve the AAS Degree.  Any questions concerning this opportunity should be directed to the CRCC-Quad Cities Campus at (309) 755-3585.  

CRCC Quad Cities Campus hosted the East Moline, IL Fire Department (EMFD) Inspection Training class on September 4, 2019.  Fourth Year Carpenter Apprentices, under the guidance of instructors Jay Bemrich and Roger Richardson, constructed mock-ups that EMFD later burned to study the fire’s source.  We at the CRCC are very pleased to assist the EMFD in helping keep our community safe! 

The CRCC ~ Quad Cities Campus has introduced a new training rewards program, called XTRA (Excellence in Training Recognition Award)!  All Journeymen are eligible for this XTRA AWARD at the conclusion of each tri-mester schedule.  **Apprentices will also be eligible with some restrictions.

To Qualify ~

For each published schedule per calendar year (3), the CRCC ~ Quad Cities Campus will sponsor a drawing for a tool giveaway for three (3) qualified journeymen each trimester.

*The member’s union dues must be current.

*A minimum of eight (8) hours of training must be taken to earn one (1) drawing ticket.

*You may earn additional tickets for any eight (8) hours of training taken. For an example; a 32-hour class will earn four (4) tickets to be entered in the drawing.

*Qualified members must be present to win on the day of the drawing, which will be held after each trimester, at the next monthly local union meeting at Carpenters Local #4, Davenport, IA; meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:00pm. *Drawing Dates ~ Monday, May 6, 2019, Monday, September 9, 2019 & January 6, 2020

*Note: In the event a ticket is drawn, and the member is not present, another ticket will be drawn.  A maximum of six (6) drawings will take place.  If there are no qualifying members present, the prizes will go back for the next scheduled drawing in the next trimester

*At the end of the calendar year, all tickets from qualifying members will again be eligible for a grand prize drawing. The winner will be announced at the following union meeting, again you must be present to win.  All drawing dates will be posted.

**Apprentice Restrictions:  An apprentice will qualify if the Journeyman class completed is not a class that is already offered over the course of the four year apprenticeship program.  You may contact the Training Center to verify which classes qualify for the XTRA Award program.

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The CRCC ~ Quad Cities Campus has made an update to the Educational Stipend.

An educational stipend of $75.00 and a t-shirt will now be given for any eight (8) hour training course marked refresher; including 1st Aid/CPR/AED.

An overview presentation on “OSHA Silica Final Rule” will be held at the Carpenter Training Center of the Quad Cities on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 5:00pm-7:00pm with John Harak and Bob St Claire from the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters as presenters.  Please plan to attend

Community Service Work ~

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If you are interested in taking a UBC Rigging class you may contact the Millwrights JATC; 2707-62nd St Ct, Bettendorf, IA

All classes are DAY class session, to register for a class or more information you may contact the Millwrights (563) 332-3595

Dan Ketchum; Apprenticeship Coordinator