"Hands-on" Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance: PART 1

"Hands-on" Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance: PART 1
April 6, 7, & 8, 2010 in Columbia, Tennessee
THIS TSA WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR:
• Maintenance personnel in Facility Maintenance who would like to gain knowledge and skills in Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance
This workshop is Part 1 in a four-part series on Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance. Parts 1 & 2 were designed to be taken back-to-back, and they are particularly beneficial for novices and beginners. The "hands-on" approach to teaching these workshops has proven time and again to be the ideal learning environment for not only Beginners, but for those who want to update and refresh their knowledge in Plumbing & Electrical Maintenance.
During Part 1, under the supervision of our skilled and experienced workshop leader, participants will learn firsthand, in a non-threatening and fun way, how to handle the most common types of plumbing and electrical maintenance problems that are encountered in Facility Maintenance.
Each participant will use a detailed workbook throughout the training that explains how to perform the maintenance and repair work included in the workshop. These will be theirs to keep and use as reference on the job at their facilities. TSA certificates will be presented to everyone who attends.
Due to the personalized nature of the workshop we must limit attendance, so please pre-register early to ensure your spot at this popular training session.
 
A G E N D A
First and Second Days: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Third Day: 8:00 am - noon
PLUMBING:
1. Understanding a residential plumbing system
a. Supply side (meter, main, cold and hot water)
b. Waste or drainage side
c. Vents and J-traps
d. Shut-off valves and clean-outs
e. Plumbing fixtures
2. Basic tools for plumbers
3. Pulling and replacing toilets
4. Trouble-shooting toilet problems
5. Using an auger and dealing with drain blockages
6. Repairing and replacing single and double handle faucets
7. Replacing vanity sinks and adjusting pop-up assemblies
8. Replacing kitchen sinks, air-gaps, and garbage disposers
9. Servicing showerheads, diverters, tub-spouts, and mixing valves
10. Adjusting and replacing bell-drop assemblies in bathtubs
ELECTRICAL:
1. Safety concerns related to performing electrical work
2. Understanding the principles of electricity
a. Power generation, transformers, and voltage drop
b. The meter and breaker box
c. Open and closed circuits
d. Hot, neutral, and ground wires
e. Amp ratings for different wire sizes
3. Tools and testers for the beginning electrician
4. Using different testers to diagnose various electrical problems
5. Wiring a doorbell to better understand electricity
6. Replacing lamp cords and adding in-line switches
7. Replacing and repairing extension cords and power cords
8. Correctly identifying the various devices for 120 volt circuits
9. Understanding how to wire duplex receptacles in series & parallel
10. Wiring light fixtures and light switches with different power feeds
11. How to properly wire GFCI receptacles
12. Wiring a switched split receptacle
PLEASE NOTE: Some things take time and practice to learn, and electricity is one of those things. It has been our experience that workshop participants learn and retain more on the subject of electricity when they are able to spread out the electrical wiring exercises over the course of a week during Parts 1 & 2. Therefore, we highly recommend that individuals attend both sessions back-to-back, if possible.

R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
TSA WORKSHOP: "Hands-on" Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance: PART 1
DATES: April 6, 7, & 8, 2010
COST: $345./person AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $____________
PLACE: Columbia Housing Authority – Creekside Community Center
108 East Willow St.
Columbia, TN 38401
PHONE: 931-338-5203
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"Hands-on" Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance: PART 1
• Please make your own arrangements for travel, hotel, and meals. If you need lodging it is available at the Richland Inn in Columbia - 931-381-4500
• Please mail this registration form with your payment to Training Services Association, 1959 Cassim Ln., Tucson, AZ 85704. Please do not hand carry checks or cash to the workshop.
• Questions? Contact Bill Cogley, TSA Director: Phone, 520-297-3868 ... Fax, 520-297-2322 ... Email, tsa@trainingservicesassoc.com
• To better ensure that your registration is processed in time for the workshop, please also FAX a copy of this registration form to TSA, 520-297-2322 ... Thanks!
• In the event of the UNLIKELY cancellation of this workshop, non-refundable airline tickets should be purchased at your own risk.
• Full refunds for the registration fee will be provided, if cancellations are made by the registration deadline – March 19th.