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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II
Make mechanical and electrical repairs to domestic refrigerators and window units. Understand system pressure. Study the recovery, evacuation, and charging of refrigerants. Read electrical schematics and learn basic motor principles and operation....
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration III (608)
Make mechanical and electrical repairs on domestic and light commercial AC systems and refrigeration controls. Prepare to take the EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certificate Test (608).
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Variable Air Volume
Understand airflow concepts and associated standards. Learn how to set and maintain thermostats as well as how to troubleshoot air volume issues.
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Alarm Systems
Identify the alarm needs of various buildings. Understand circuits, switches, and panels. Learn to construct a basic system and to supervise installation.
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Blueprint Reading
Acquire skill in reading and understanding blueprints. Review symbols, scale, and other basic concepts related to repair and renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings.
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Blueprints: An Introduction
Receive a basic overview of the symbols and scales contained in blueprints, and a brief look at how to decipher them. Decide whether to take the full Blueprint Reading course.
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Building Management: An Introduction
Discover how a management company operates on a day-to-day basis, including back-office procedures, staff management, and building staff hiring practices. Decide whether to take the 3-trimester Building Management course.
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Carpentry Basics
Learn to diagnose problems, make minor floor, wall, and ceiling repairs, and perform basic carpentry tasks. Identify appropriate materials, tools, and repair techniques. Gain practical skills and safety awareness through hands-on experience.
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Citizenship Exam: Test Preparation
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Examination and learn about the 32BJ Legal Fund benefit. Review the questions on the citizenship exam and practice the citizenship interview. Consult the Legal Fund for questions about Immigration fees.
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Cleaning & Testing of Smoke Detectors (F-78)
Prepare for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Inspection, Cleaning & Testing of Smoke Detectors (F-78), learn about the Fire Department (FDNY) regulation requiring that smoke detectors in a building or structure be tested and cleaned.
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Cleaning: Industrial Floor Surface Cleaning
Learn to select and use cleaning chemicals, machinery, and equipment on a variety of surfaces (vinyl, ceramic tile, carpeting, concrete, etc.) according to industry and safety guidelines.
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Cleaning: Products & Techniques
Safely use cleaning chemicals, machinery, and equipment according to industry and OSHA guidelines, including strategies for low-impact environmental cleaning and housekeeping. Also includes a review of green products and cleaning procedures for CO...
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Computer: Autocad
Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) while using AutoCAD software. Explore the design principles and conventions used by drafting/engineering professionals, including drawing tools, poly-lines, layers, text, and dimensioning.
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Computer: Basics/New Users
Learn basic computer skills and terminology, including keyboard, mouse, and navigation in Microsoft Windows. Establish a free e-mail account and learn to navigate the Internet while avoiding scams and security breaches.
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Computer: Building Management Systems III: Advanced
Learn advanced application of Building Management Systems (BMS), including accessing runtime reports and trend logs, reading simple Control-BASIC, and using BMS for building commissioning purposes.
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Computer: Hardware
Learn to keep workplace computers running smoothly. Identify the physical components of a personal computer; install, uninstall, and test hardware, such as motherboards, chips, memory, and hard drives. Learn to build a PC from scratch.
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Computer: Internet Basics/Social Media
Develop the skills to use search engines effectively, create accounts, and participate in various social media sites while protecting personal content. Learn to join remote learning classes (Zoom). Understand how to use hashtags, share, and commen...
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Computer: Running a Building with a Computer
Test-drive the most popular building management and communication systems, including BuildingLink, Building Engines, LogCheck, and Portfolio Manager. Discover how to perform advanced industry-related projects and participate in a building tour to ...
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Computer: Slide Presentation (MS PowerPoint)
Create presentations for employers and staff. Develop a master slide, insert graphics, audio and video, animate text, and create charts.
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Computer: Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
Utilize Microsoft Excel to enter and format data using formulas to create budgets, invoices, and spreadsheets. Illustrate data through charts and learn about data types and validation.
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Computer: Word Processing (MS Word)
Develop word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Explore the MS Word environment, create a document from a template, perform basic formatting, insert graphics, spellcheck, and print.
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CPR/AED
Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, get emergency care on the way quickly, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, child, infant, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
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CPR/AED/First Aid
Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, quickly call emergency care, perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Learn appropriate responses to emergencies and how to stabilize victims until EMS arrives.
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Electricity Basics
Learn necessary electrical skills, theory, efficiency, codes, and how to install all electrical system components safely. Identify wires, cables, and service distribution panels to make the necessary electrical repairs.
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Electricity: Troubleshooting
Learn to read electrical blueprints, troubleshoot circuits, and repair different types of light fixtures. Improve troubleshooting and repair of low voltage systems such as timing devices.
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