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2 TRAIN WHERE THE INDUSTRY HIRES No Experience? No Problem! Merit and CLAC recognized training facilities qualify for scholarships & job link program Please contact us today! E info@patinstitute.ca P Join the workforce with: Hands-on practical experience under real world conditions Industry tools Safety equipment and training in WHMIS Fall Protection, Lockout & Tag Safety Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness Elevating Work Platforms Traffic Control Propane in Construction Scaffold Users Hazard Awareness We provide Pre-Apprenticeship Training for individuals to help them enter into the working environment of apprenticeships, distribution & manufacturing in the following programs Construction and Maintenance Electrician Network Cabling Specialist Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics Plumbing Gas Technician 3 Program (G3) Gas Technician 2 Program (G2) Carpentry Construction Electrical Mechanical Estimator Program Construction Office Manager Appliance Service Technician Domestic Appliance Program (DA) Construction Craft Worker *Not all programs available at all locations.

3 Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario The Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario is a membership-driven, non-profit organization comprised of independent contractors from across the province. From small trade contractors to large general contractors, Merit works with a variety of employers in order to develop a safe and productive construction workforce in Ontario. The association provides its members with a comprehensive group benefit program, industry specific training programs, employee education support, human resource tools and advocacy specifically related to open shop contractors. The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute is a Merit approved training facility. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, Merit and the PAT Institute work side by side in the development of programming that meets the changing needs of the construction industry. The result is a up-to-date, hands-on training that promotes the skilled trades as an attractive career option, while at the same time connects well trained, skilled individuals with prospective Merit member employers. W meritontario.com The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute (PAT Institute) is an Open shop recognized training facility. Those students who have met the Industry member standards, upon completion of their PAT Institute training will obtain access to the Open Shop Job Board at The 4openshop provides graduates with a link to available positions with prospective companies to get them started on the road to apprenticeship, distribution or manufacturing. The Open Shop member companies hire exclusively from the Job Board and believe very strongly in the quality and capabilities of PAT Institute graduates, because they meet Industry training standards set by Industry participants in the areas of Safety and Trade skills. Graduates from a Merit recognized training facility may qualify for PAT Status (Pre-Approved Training Status) if they meet screening and academic standards. This is important because 95% of PAT status graduates receive employment through the Open Shop job board with Industry employers, in comparison to 3% of the non PAT status applicants. PAT Status reflects what employers are looking for and that is why employment success is strong. Benefits of the Merit Job Board: Access to Open shop member employers throughout online resume job board, (Employer Membership includes Merit Association members, Ontario Electrical Association, signatory employers and approximately a thousand employers across Canada. Access to free online updates and training Employment/ Apprenticeship Resources Resume Assistance Services If you have a trades background and are looking for an employer, registration with the Open Shop Job Board will provide you with the necessary upgrading to qualify for employment with member employers. Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute (PAT) prepares students for a career in skilled trades in a cost effective, timely manner, meeting the specific needs of employers as they arise. Graduates obtain hands-on experience by training in a two storey, framed structure simulating real world conditions. Employers like you, hire PAT graduates because of their hands-on training, our thorough screening process and our recognition as an approved training facility of both Merit Ontario and. Industry tools, safety gear and hands-on training. Certified in WHMIS, Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, Lockout & Tag Safety, Scaffold Users Hazard Awareness and Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness. We have provided and continue to provide technical safety training for the Ontario Electrical League s member, CLAC, Progressive Contractors Association of Canada employer members and a large number of other organizations. Upon completion of our in class program, our graduates who meet minimum standards are granted access with these organizations. This provides employers with a huge advantage because they have the opportunity to hire pre-screened employees, who have met the standard set by employers like you, in the industry. PAT Institute is where industry hires! Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute is a Merit Ontario, approved training facility. PAT trains to industry standards and trade specific requirements. Through our affiliation with Merit Ontario and, we are helping to bridge the gap for employers and graduates by linking both to significant financial incentives currently available through federal and provincial governments. The is a not-for-profit organization with the mandate to promote skilled trades and services to both contractors and employees. Members of Merit, CLAC Union include contractors and employers from Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Network Cabling, Appliance Service and Alarm Systems industries, all of which have hired many PAT graduates. The Ontario Electrical league (OEL), CLAC, Merit Ontario and IMR all sit on the advisory committee, representing a number of industries. The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute is specifically focused on meeting the recruitment and training needs of the skilled trades industry. Our graduates will go on to work in the Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Network Cabling, Telecom and Appliance Service industries, with contractors, distributors, or manufacturers. The PAT Institute is a Private Career College registered under the PCCA 2005, PCC branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, specializing in recruitment and training for the skilled trades. We deliver technical and safety training in a manner that will support practical learning and industry demands. We invite you to visit our facility. For more information, contact us at info@patinstitute.ca or visit our website at Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. For more information visit Emidio D Alfonso Campus Director

4 Construction & Maintenance Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours Electricians in this unit group, layout, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments or may be self-employed. Students who complete our structured Pre-Apprenticeship course will receive theory instruction together with the safety and hands-on training methodology taught by highly trained instructors in the following subjects: Electrical Safety: Students learn about the electrical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tag Safety, Confined Space Hazard Awareness, Elevating Work Platforms, Traffic Control and Scaffold Users Hazard Awareness. Electrical Installation Methods: Students demonstrate the operation of hand and power tools as well as installation procedures for switching devices, various cables, tubing and conduits. Electrical Code: Students learn the rules and regulations of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) as well as acquire knowledge in the code and its organization by identifying new rules, the scope and objectives of administrative requirements, tables and appendices. Employability Skills Training Provided in: Interview, Communication and Timesheet Skills, Customer Service and Resume Writing. A Mathematics component is delivered to ensure that all students reach a common level of competency in basic mathematical skills. Our goal is to provide a sound foundation of mathematical techniques in differential and integral calculus necessary to prepare prospective students to challenge the Level I apprenticeship exemption test. Successful candidates who complete the Construction and Maintenance Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the following areas of industry: Construction Electrician Industrial Electrician Plant Maintenance Electrician Communications Cabling Fibre Optics Industrial Motor Controls Robotics CATV Technician PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) Manufacturing Management/Supervisor Fire Alarm Technician Blueprint Reading: Students obtain information from architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, specifications, the building code and CEC to complete an electrical installation for a single dwelling. Programs 5

5 Network Cabling Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours Combined Electrician & Network Cabling Program 720 Hours Network Cabling focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks as well as signal transmission. Students will develop skills in reading network design documentation, part list set up and purchase, pulling and mounting cable, cable management, choosing wiring closets and patch panel installation and termination as well as installing jacks and cable testing. They are employed by telephone, data networking and other telecommunication transmission service establishments. Students who complete our structured Pre- Apprenticeship course will receive theory instruction together with the safety and hands-on training methodology taught by highly trained instructors, in the following areas: Explain which cables and wiring devices are appropriate for various situations. Telephone network wiring methods. How to establish a staging area from which to pull cables while observing proper safety procedures. Able to mark a cable box or reel to determine the remaining length. Able to mark each cable in a cable pull. Fish cable through a wall or conduit to a work area outlet. Install a wallboard adapter or telecommunications outlet box as required by customer specifications. Dress cable in cable trays and apply wire management procedures as required. Identify the common components of a building grounding and bonding system. Terminate a 25-pair cable between two 110 blocks. Terminate a group of Category 5e cables between two 110 blocks. Terminate a Category 5e cable into an RJ-45 (8P8C) jack. Terminate a Category 5e cable into an RJ-45 (8P8C) plug for shielded twisted-pair. Installation & termination methods for coax cable. Demonstrate how to properly terminate coax cable using a Type F connector. Interpret blueprints, cut sheets, and work orders. Explain best practices for labeling. Demonstrate how to test a cable using basic test equipment. Safety Protection: WHMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Lockout & Tag, Elevating Work Platforms, and Scaffold Erecting and Dismantling. Employability Skills include: Interview, Communication and Timesheet Skills, Customer Service and Resume Writing. Successful candidates who complete the Network Cabling Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the following areas of industry: Network Cabling Specialist Technician RCDD (Registration Communications Distribution Designer) Fibre Optics Computer IT Technician Telecommunication Contractor Management/Supervisor CATV Technician Students who complete our structured Combined Pre-Apprenticeship program have the advantage of diversifying their skills into two relevant areas of training. During Construction and Maintenance electrician component of the program, electricians layout, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. The Network Cabling component of the program focuses on cabling issues relating to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Students will develop skills in reading network design documentation, part list set up and purchase, pulling and mounting cable, cable management, choosing wiring closets and patch panel installation; as well as installing jacks and cable testing. Electricians with a network cabling background hold an array of technical skills which allow them to be employed in a wide range of sectors. They are employed by electrical contractors, manufacturers, wholesalers, maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments; as well as employed by telephone and other telecommunication transmission service establishments or they may be self-employed. Upon completion of the program, students will receive theory instruction, together with hands-on training method taught by highly trained instructors, in the following subjects: Safety: Students learn about the safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tagging Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform and Scaffold Training. Installation and Termination Methods: Students demonstrate the operation of hand and power tools as well as installation procedures for switching devices, various cables, tubing and conduits. There will be emphasis on the Network Cabling side in the following areas: Install a wallboard adapter or telecommunications outlet box as required by customer specifications. Dress Cable in cable trays and apply wire management procedures as required. Identify the common components of a building grouping and bonding system. Fish cable through a wall or conduit to a work area outlet. Terminate a 25-pair cable between two 110 blocks. Terminate a group of Category 5e cables between two 110 blocks. Terminate a Category 5e cable into an RJ-45 (8P8C) jack. Terminate a Category 5e cable into an RJ-45 (8P8C) plug for shielded twisted-pair. Installation and termination methods for coax table. Electrical Code: Students learn the rules and regulations of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). As well, students learn how the code is organized, how to identify new rules, the scope and objectives of administrative requirements, tables and appendices. Blueprint Reading: Students obtain information from architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, specifications. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communication Skills Training, and Timesheet Skills Training. Code and CEC to complete an electrical installation for a single dwelling. Successful candidates who complete the Combined Network Cabling and Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the following areas of the industry: Construction Electrician Industrial Electrician Plant Maintenance Electrician Communications Cabling Fibre Optics Industrial Motor Controls Robotics PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Telecommunication Contractor Fire Alarm Technican Registration Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Computer IT Tech Network Cabling Specialist Technician CATV Technician 6 7

6 Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours Combined Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship & Gas Technician 3 Program 720 Hours Students who have completed our structured Pre-Apprenticeship course will receive theory instruction, together with the hands-on training method taught by highly trained instructors, in the following subjects: Plumbing Safety: Students learn about the electrical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, torch safety, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tagging Safety, Confined Space & Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, Traffic Control, Propane in Construction and Scaffold training. Plumbing Installation Methods: Students demonstrate the operation of hand and power tools as well as installation procedures for the following piping materials, ABS and PVC DWV, cast iron soil pipe, copper, steel, and PEX. In addition students are instructed in maintenance and repair procedures and fixture installation. Plumbing Code: Students learn the basic rules and regulations of Part 7 (Plumbing) of the Ontario Building Code. As well, students learn how the code is organized, how to identify new rules, the scope and objectives of administrative requirements, and tables and appendices. Blueprint Reading: Students obtain information from architectural, structural and mechanical drawings, specifications and the building code to complete plumbing installations for a single dwelling. Students are instructed in the correct methods of completing drain plans and stack elevations. Employability Skills Include: Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the in the following areas of the industry: Plumber Maintenance Plumber Pipefitter-Steamfitter Fire Protection Mechanic Fire Sprinkler Fitter Steamfitter Gas Fitter Hydronics Technician Plumbing Contractor Management/Supervisor Gas Technician Students who complete our structured Combined Pre-Apprenticeship program have the advantage of diversifying their skills into two relevant areas of training. During the plumber pre-apprenticeship component of the program, plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial building. The Gas Technician 3 component of the combined program is the starting point for technicians in the gas field. The Gas Technician 3 is an essential concurrent certification for anyone wanting to work in the plumbing field. Graduates of this program must successfully complete the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Gas Technician Certification Examination to be eligible to work as a licensed level 3 Gas Technician. Plumbers who also a hold Gas Technician 3 certification can carry out the following functions under supervision on appliances up to and including 400, 000 British Thermal Units per Hour (BTUH): install, test, activate or purge gas piping or tubing that is less than two and one half inches in diameter or a component in a piping or tubing system to an appliance downstream or a natural gas meter or propane service valve up to an appliance control valve. They may also reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance, clean and lubricate an appliance, or clean, remove or replace a vent connector, venting or a draft control device. Plumbers with a Gas Technician 3 certification are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed. Service and Installation Methods: Students will be trained in the proper use of hand and power tools, as well as servicing, repairing and installing major appliances. They will have an understanding of electrical, electronic and plumbing aspects related to the servicing of appliances. Students will have also been trained in soldering and brazing. Schematic Diagrams and Parts Look Up: Students will have the skills to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics and charts. They will have the knowledge to look up and identify parts needed for the servicing of appliances. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Combined Plumbing and Gas Technician 3 Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the in the following areas of the industry: Plumber Maintenance Plumber Pipefitter-steamfitter Fire Protection Mechanic Fire Sprinkler, Steam and Gas Fitter Gas Technician Hydronics Technician Plumbing Contractor Management/Supervisor Students will have received theory instruction, together with hands-on training method taught by highly trained instructors, in the following subjects: Safety: Students learn about the electrical and mechanical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work place practices and procedure, environmental refrigerant laws (ODP), the use of Mapp & acetylene torches, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tagging Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, and Scaffold Training. 8 9

7 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours Combined Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship & Gas Technician 3 Program 720 Hours Students who have completed our structured Pre-Apprenticeship course will receive theory instructions together with the hands-on training methods taught by highly trained instructors in the following subjects: HVAC Safety: Students learn about the electrical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work practices and procedures, environmental refrigerant laws (ODP), WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tagging Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform and Scaffold Training. HVAC Electrical: Students learn the fundamentals of electrical theory and practices. Topics include electrical theory, series, parallel, series/parallel circuits, meters and basic electrical code practices. HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning Systems: Students learn the fundamentals of residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems. Topics include forced air furnace systems and hydronic boiler heating systems. Piping Methods: Students learn how to thread and install complete gas piping systems in black steel pipe and in soft copper. Venting Methods: Students learn how a building works as a system, including venting systems and sizing applications, and by learning how to work and install sheet metal. Gas 3 Training: Students will receive the TSSA approved curriculum. ODPTraining: Students will receive training and certification. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training, and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics Pre- Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the following areas of the industry: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic Gas Fitter Gas Technician Hydronics Technician Management/Supervisor HVAC Contractor Sheet Metal Installation Combined Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship & Gas ip. Students who complete our structured Combined Pre-Apprenticeship program have the advantage of diversifying their skills into two relevant areas of training. On the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning component of the program, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install, maintain, repair and overhaul residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and combined heating, ventilation and cooling systems. The Gas Technician 3 component of the combined program is the starting point for technicians in the gas field. Gas Technician 3 is a mandatory, entry-level certification which must be completed by anyone wanting to work as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. Graduates of this program must successfully complete the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Gas Technician Certification Examination to be eligible to work as a licensed level 3 Gas Technician. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics with a Gas Technician 3 certification can carry out the following functions under supervision on appliances up to and including 400, 000 British Thermal Units per Hour (BTUH): install, test, activate or purge gas piping or tubing that is less that two and one half inches in diameter or a component in a piping or tubing system to an appliance downstream or a natural gas meter or propane service valve up to an appliance control valve. They may also reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance, clean and lubricate an appliance, or clean, remove or replace a vent connector, venting or a draft control device. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics with a Gas Technician 3 certification are employed by contractors, manufacturers and wholesalers in various industrial settings, food wholesalers, engineering firms, retail and servicing establishments. Safety: Students learn about the electrical and mechanical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work place practices and procedures, environmental refrigerant laws (ODP), the use of Mapp & acetylene torches, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Lockout & Tagging Safety, Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness, Aerial Platform, and Scaffold Training. HVAC Electrical: Students learn the fundamentals of electrical theory and practices. Topics include electrical theory, series, parallel, series/parallel circuits, meters and basic electrical code practices. HVAC Heating and Air Condition Systems: Students learn the fundamentals of residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems. Topics include forced air furnace systems and hydronic boiler heating systems. Piping Methods: Students learn how to thread and install complete gas piping systems in black steel pipes and in soft copper. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training, and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Combined Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Gas Technician 3 Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the in the following areas of the industry: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic Gas Fitter Gas Technician Management/Supervisor HVAC Contractor Hydronics Technician 10 11

8 Appliance Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program 480 Hours / Students are required to take TSSA approved DA training Domestic Appliance Technician Program 240 Hours The Appliance Service Technician program is an Installation Maintenance and Repair Sector Council and Trade Association (IMR) approved course. Appliance Service Technicians repair and service washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, built-in ovens, counter cooktop units, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers for appliance sales companies, wholesalers, large apartment owners and smaller independent service companies. Many may go on to become self- employed or work in the commercial restaurant equipment industry. They perform service on products for both in and out of warranty applications. Students who have completed our structured Pre-Apprenticeship course will have received theory instruction, together with hands on training methods taught by highly trained instructors in the following subjects: Appliance Service Safety: Students learn about electrical and mechanical safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, safe work place practices and procedure, environmental refrigerant laws (ODP), the use of Mapp & acetylene torches, Lock out & Tagging Safety, Propane in Construction, WHMIS and Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness training. Servicing and Installation Methods: Students will be trained in the proper use of hand and power tools, as well as servicing, repairing and installing major appliances. They will have an understanding of electrical, electronics and plumbing aspects related to the servicing of appliances. Students will have been trained in soldering and brazing. Schematic Diagrams and Parts Look Up: Students will have the skills to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics and charts. They will have the knowledge to look up and identify parts needed for the servicing of appliances. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training, and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Appliance Service Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the following areas of the industry: Appliance Service Technician Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Domestic Appliance Technician Appliance Maintenance Technician Appliance Service Contractor Management/Supervisor If you wish to work on gas fired appliances, whether residential or commercial, you must first be certified by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). This DA Gas Technician Certificate program, based on the TSSA s curriculum will teach you piping, appliance venting practices, as well as business practices to provide you with a well-rounded approach to working in the field as an Appliance Service Technician. At the end of the course, TSSA certification exams are administered, ensuring that you are current with TSSA standards. The Domestic Appliance program is a continuation of the Gas 3 Technician modules, plus additional training on specific gas fired equipment. The Domestic Appliance Gas Technician certification requires successful completion of modules These are prerequisites for future certification training. The Domestic Appliance certification can be renewed and allows technicians to work unsupervised on appliances. A person who is the holder of a Domestic Appliance certificate may install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance, and other equipments and accessories essential to its operation. Highlights of the Domestic Appliance Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air handling, electrical systems and multi-fuel heating systems. Experience the challenges in the installation, service and maintenance of gas, propane, oil fired burners, furnaces, boilers and hot water heaters. Understand how to fabricate fuel delivery systems, set up and adjust combustion efficiencies, size ventilation systems and combustion air requirements. Enjoy practical lab experience troubleshooting combustion, electrical, and other related problems. Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority Gas Technician 3 Provincial Certification Examination. Testing available at the facility. Beyond the modules completed for Gas 3, the Domestic Appliance Technician Program includes the following modules: 1.1 Basic Electricity 1.2 Electrical and Mechanical Controls 1.3 Building as a System 1.4 Domestic and Non-Vented Appliances 1.5 Cylinders, Gas Meters, and Regulators 1.6 Domestic Gas Fired Refrigerators 12 13

9 Gas Technician 3 Program 180 Hours Gas Technician 2 Program 480 Hours GasTechnician 3 Program is a prerequisite for this program. The Gas Technician 3 program is the starting point for technicians in the gas field. If a technician has little or no prior experience in the gas industry, this program is the best place to begin. This unique 12 week program combines academic study with supervised workshop hands-on experience. The curriculum is designed by TSSA under the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA). Faculty members are certified Gas Technicians, Electricians, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Sheet metal workers who have working experience in the HVAC industry in Canada. Graduates of this program must successfully complete the TSSA Gas Technician Certification Examination to be eligible to work as a licensed Gas Technician. Gas Technician 3 is a mandatory, entry-level certification which must be completed by anyone wanting to work as an HVAC Technician. Gas Technician 3 training includes 9 modules which are prerequisites for the remaining certification training. Individuals with the Gas Technician 3 certification work under supervision on appliances up to and including 400,000 British Thermal Units per Hour (BTUH). A person who is the holder of a Gas Technician 3 certification can carry out the following functions: install, test, activate or purge gas piping or tubing that is less than two and one half inches in diameter & a component in a piping or tubing system to an appliance downstream or a natural gas meter or propane service valve up to an appliance control valve. They may also reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance, clean and lubricate an appliance or clean, remove or replace a vent connector, venting or a draft control device. Highlights of the Gas Technician 3 Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air handling, electrical systems and multi-fuel heating systems Experience the challenges in the installation, service and maintenance of gas, propane, oil fired burners, furnaces, boilers and hot water heaters Understand how to fabricate fuel delivery systems, set up and adjust combustion efficiencies, size ventilation systems and combustion air requirements Enjoy practical lab experience troubleshooting combustion, electrical, and other related problems Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority Gas Technician 3 Provincial Certification Examination Testing available at the facility The modules for Gas Technician 3 Certification are: 1.1 Protect Self and Others 1.2 Fasteners, Hand Tools and Power Tools 1.3 Properties, Characteristics, Safe Handling of Propane and Natural Gas 1.4 Installation Codes, Acts, Regulations 1.5 Introduction to Electricity 1.6 Technical Manuals, Specifications, Schematics, Drawings and Graphs 1.7 Customer Relations 1.8 Introduction to Piping and Tubing Systems 1.9 Introduction to Gas Appliances If you wish to work on gas fired equipment, whether residential, commercial or industrial, you must first be certified by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). The Gas Technician 2 certificate program, based on the TSSA s curriculum, will teach you piping, appliances, heating systems, and venting practices, as well as business practices to provide you with a well-rounded approach to working in the field as a gas technician. At the end of the course, TSSA certification exams are administered ensuring that you are current with TSSA standards. The Gas Technician 2 program is a continuation of the Gas Technician 3 modules, plus additional training on specific gas fired equipment. Gas Technician 2 certification requires successful completion of modules These are prerequisites for future certification training. The Gas Technician 2 certificate can be renewed and allows technicians to work unsupervised on appliances. They may install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 BTUH or less and the equipment and accessories essential to its operation. Highlights of the Gas Technician 3 Pre-Requisite Program Include: Fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air handling, electrical systems and multi-fuel heating systems. Challenging experience in the installation, service and maintenance of gas, propane, oil fired burners, furnaces, boilers and hot water heaters. Knowledge of fabricating fuel delivery systems, setting up and adjusting combustion efficiencies, sizing ventilation systems and combustion air requirements. Practical lab experience troubleshooting combustion, electrical, and other related problems. Preparation for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority Gas Technician 3 Provincial Certification Examination Testing available at the facility The modules for Gas Technician 2 Certification are: 1.0 Advanced Piping and Tubing Systems 1.1 Basic Electricity 1.2 Electrical and Mechanical Controls 1.3 Building as a System 1.4 Domestic and Non-Vented Appliances 1.5 Cylinders, Gas Meters, and Regulators 1.6 Domestic Gas Fired Refrigerators 1.7 Conversion Burners 1.8 Water Heaters & Potable Water Heating System 1.9 Forced Warm Air Heating Systems 2.0 Hydronic Heating Systems 2.1 Space Heating and Decorative Appliances 2.2 Venting Systems 2.3 Forced Air Add on Devices 2.4 Air Handling 14 15

10 Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours Construction Craft Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program 360 Hours This program provides theoretical knowledge of the Carpenter Trade and practical skills to complement apprentices on-the-job training. Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Students will apply basic principles of construction layout with the fundamental mathematics skills to solve traderelated problems. Students will receive theory instruction together with the safety and hands- on training methodology taught by highly trained instructors in the following subjects: Safety: Students learn to interpret the carpentry safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Students will be able to identify unsafe work areas and apply essential safety procedures. Servicing and Installation Methods: Students will be trained in the proper use of hand and power tools, as well as woodworking nomenclature, production methods and techniques. Students will learn interior and exterior residential finishes and apply selected finishes in the program. Students cover the fundamentals of describing and constructing footing, wall, column, pilaster, beam and stair forms. The program allows students to gain experience describing and installing suspended ceiling systems, steel stud and drywall systems, and accessories. It will teach students how to select and identify material used in residential and commercial construction. Building Codes: Students will be able to identify types of residential foundations and building code requirements according to the Ontario Building Code, such as the layout and construction of various types of residential framing. Students will be able to estimate material quantities from residential plans and specifications. Blueprint Reading: Students will obtain knowledge in reading and interpreting, drawings and sketches of layouts to calculate the requirements according to the building code. Students will also gain experience in identifying various types of plans and specifications. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship Program will acquire the skills to succeed in the following areas of the industry: Carpenter Finish Carpenter Maintenance Carpenter Renovation Carpenter Rough Carpenter Metal Framer Carpentry Management / Supervisor The program will give the necessary skills of multi-skilled trades people to prepare, excavate, backfill and clean up a worksite. This program will provide in-school training for the Construction Craft Worker trade. Students will learn safe practices and procedures and gain blueprint reading and worksite communication skills. They will learn procedures for handling equipment and tools safely, and for handling and distributing construction materials on site. They will also learn methods and procedures for assembling and dismantling scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, formwork and barricades at construction sites to industry standards of practice and occupational health and safety standards. Students will learn to demonstrate effective worksite communication skills and to apply basic principles of mathematics to solve trade- related problems. Students will receive theory instruction together with the safety and hands-on training methodology taught by highly trained instructors in the following subjects: Safety: Students learn to interpret the safety requirements from the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the construction craft worker trade. The program will teach students to identify unsafe work areas and apply essential safety procedures, such as First-Aid. Students will learn to install permanent and temporary barriers on worksites and how to construct and disassemble forming systems according to specifications and occupational health and safety standards. Construction Procedures: Students will gain knowledge of the proper methods and procedures necessary to level and protect the surface of concrete materials, as well as the correct procedures for erecting, dismantling and storing scaffolding and installing tie-ins. Students will learn effective rigging and hoisting procedures to maintain control of loads and move materials around a worksite. Students will be trained in the proper use of hand and power tools for worksites. The program will teach students how to apply safe and environmentally sound practices to the placement and use of stationary equipment, pumps, and hoses. Building Codes: Students will be able to interpret blueprint drawings and layouts. The program will allow students to gain experience estimating material quantities from various types of plans and specifications. Employability Skills Include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training and Timesheet Skills Training. Successful candidates who complete the Construction Craft Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program will have the skills to succeed in the in the following areas of the industry: Demolition Worker Plumber Helper Driller Helper Surface Mining Roofer Helper Drywall Sander Stabber Pipeline Construction Flagman/woman Asphalt Spreader Labourer, Concrete Paving Bricklayer Helper Labourer, Excavation Construction Labourer Estimating Carpenter Helper Concrete Mixer Helper Pipeline Mandrel Operator Management / Supervisor 16 17

11 Construction Electrical Mechanical Estimator Program 720 Hours (Morning/Afternoon) Construction Office Manager Program 720 Hours (Morning/Afternoon) This program provides an overview of the skills required for an electrical/mechanical estimator with a focus on theory instruction, together with hands-on training methods. Areas of study include introduction estimating, understanding the tendering and reporting systems along with occupational health and safety considerations. Occupational Health & Safety: Occupational Health & Safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, nearby communities and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment Topics include knowledge of the Acts, protocols and safety manuals, Inspection Agency familiarization completion of the safety certification requirements. Fundamentals of an Estimator: Students will understand the role of an Estimator. They will be introduced to the role of an Intermediate Estimator and learn what basic assistance they will be providing in a junior position, from calculating various statistical data to researching historical data. Students will be exposed to a full estimating procedure from start to finish. This module will also review necessary mathematical skills necessary for the estimating sector. Estimating & Takeoffs: Students will learn how to calculate various statistical data quality take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour equipment, etc. They will learn how junior estimators assist with obtaining scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Students learn how to make estimates and take-offs from all sources of material blueprints, manual drawings and electronic simulations, field sketches etc. AutoCAD Application: Students learn how to use AutoCAD software to assist them in the estimating field. They begin with basic comprehension of 2D drafting and then advance to 3D modeling. Students learn automatic drawing creation and architectural modeling and rendering. Cost and Expenditure Statements: In this module, students will learn how to assist with obtaining scopes and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. They will understand how to assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimated with actual cost data. Furthermore, they will prepare summary reports and other financial statements including cost, expenditure and budgets. Operational Structure: Operational structure & strategies introduces students to the types of organizational structures. It focuses on the ways organizations create and reach their operating potential. This module covers operational strategies including methods of inventory control and types of distribution channels, as well as relations with subcontractors and suppliers. In addition, this module covers organizational cultures and ethical practices in a business environment. Construction Office Managers are individuals who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate departments within the construction industry. This program provides an overview of the skills required for a construction office manager, with a focus on theory instruction, together with hands-on training methods. Areas of study include: introduction construction, occupational health and safety, human resources, marketing, finance and organizational structures. Occupational Health & Safety: Occupational Health & Safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, nearby communities and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. Topics include knowledge of the Acts, protocols and safety manuals, Inspection Agency familiarization and completion of the safety certification requirements. Introduction to Construction: This module covers the history of the construction industry, safety standards and practices. Starting with early construction in the 21st century, the module covers the evolution of construction and looks towards the future of the industry. In addition, the skills and tasks associated with most positions in the construction industry are discussed. The remainder of the module focuses on material recognition and trade terminology, allowing students to effectively understand the basics of the construction industry. Introduction to Estimating and Sketching: In this module, students will be exposed to orthographic projections, detailed assembly drawings, pictorial drawings, schematics and blue prints. Students will interpret various charts, listing the advantages and disadvantages of each. The students will learn estimating using various resources including a cost-carrying program. Organizational Structure & Strategies: Organizational Structures & Strategies introduces students to the types of organizational structures. It focuses on Organizational Behaviour and the ways organizations create and reach their operating potential. This module covers operational strategies including methods of inventory control and types of distribution channels. In addition, this module covers organizational cultures and ethical practices in a business environment. Managerial Finance: In this module, students will learn the duties of Managerial Finance. Student will learn to read, comprehend and create basic financial statements according to GAAP. They will learn to evaluate the financial position of a company and recognize necessary changes to be made. They will learn to manage working capital accounts of accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory. Student will also be able to assess the financial position of a company from a futuristic perspective. The students will be able to create and evaluate budgets for organizations. In addition, they will learn how to manage payroll and bookkeeping for an organization. This module will also cover compliance standards and ethical practices. Marketing Development: In this module, student will learn, understand and utilize the 4 P s of marketing (promotion, price, placement, product). They will be able to create and analyze consumer analysis, competitive analysis and recognize their target market. They will be able to create a marketing strategy indicative of the organization s corporate capabilities and external environment to remain competitive in the industry. Human Relations Management: Human Resources Management emphasizes the important of people to an organization. Hiring policies, personnel file requirements, scheduling and benefits are explored in this module to each students how to effectively organize their personnel. In addition, this module focuses on organizational Behaviour and how to manage and motivate the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in an organization

12 Testimonials Student Testimonials I had an enjoyable experience at the PAT Institute. I came in on day one with next to NO knowledge of electrical installations, and I am leaving with a good amount of knowledge to get me started as an electrical apprentice. Alex Morton, Electrical Graduate My experience at the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute has been very rewarding. I have learned so much about Plumbing and was taught by a Master Plumber. I owe a lot to PAT Institute. Mina Lofty, Plumbing Graduate My three months at the PAT Institute went by so fast. I must admit though it was the most fun that I ve ever had while learning at school. I met all kinds of people from different walks of life, yet we all got along alright. Gaining knowledge was the best part. Everything we studied in theory, we got to put to use with hands on practice, allowing the wisdom to sink in and stick in the brains. I m so anxious to start working and making myself and everyone who helped me at the PAT Institute proud. Thanks for having me!!! Gary Smith, Electrical Graduate This course is second to none. The instructors and entire staff go above and beyond what is expected. I highly recommend this course to any person who requires complete knowledge and practical experience in the Electrical trade. The course and staff exceeded my expectations. Roger Phillpotts, Electrical Graduate It s been wonderful ever since the discovery of the Pre- Apprenticeship Training Institute. Conveniently located in Toronto, this school offers not just an opportunity to learn about trades, but it also provides an out-stretched welcoming hand to all of those who see themselves as tradesmen. In addition, PAT Institute has EXCELLENT directors and staff personnel. They are all excellent tradesmen, businessmen, and educators. I think highly of this school. Jordan Drodge, Integrated Network Cabling, Access Control & Security System Program Partner Testimonials / Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario PAT Institute is an approved training facility of Merit Ontario & I would like to congratulate the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute on a job well done. Your students are knowledgeable and dependable. We have two students from your school and they are working out for our company. The knowledge they received from your instructors makes them an asset to our company. The HVAC trade is challenging and rewarding. I believe your students will succeed because of the knowledge that they are receiving from your school. We look forward to working together again. D. Barbieri, Project Coordinator, Heating & Air Conditioning Company We have recently hired a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute Alarm System Technician graduate and have been not only pleased with her skill level, but also her level of commitment to the job. Our experience dealing with the PAT Institute has been a very positive one and we look forward to hiring more of their graduates in the future. A. Baum, President, Alarm System Company To date our company has 12 of your former students working fulltime. Thanks to your training we have found that the students that graduate from the Pre-Apprenticeship Institute program fit into the real work environment easily and are productive from day one. We look forward to accepting Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute graduates in the future. J. Greco, President, Electrical Contractor We are very excited and proud to be associated with the PAT Institute. The PAT Institute fills a critical void in the construction industry by serving as a launch-pad for young people to get a positive, professional and fast-tracked introduction into the skilled trades. Stephen Kleynhans, President, O Neil Electric Supply Limited 20 21

13 Your link to skilled trades employers. I was working in my trade the day after graduation, and am looking forward to a great second career in plumbing, thanks to Merit Ontario and the Pre- Apprenticeship Training Institute. Radcliffe Dixon, Plumbing Pre- Apprenticeship graduate, Summer Merit Ontario is a member driven, non-profit association representing open shop construction companies across Ontario. Merit Ontario brings together these individual contractors through delivering the best possible safety training and human resource programs. A fundamental component of Merit Ontario s mission is to serve as a recruitment and job link organization, connecting well trained, skilled individual with prescreened prospective Merit employers. In its support of apprenticeship completion, Merit Ontario works to ensure that all individuals meet the required fundamental skills and safety certifications necessary for employment with Merit contractors. For those with no experience in the trades, individuals receive tools, safety equipment, safety training and hands on training through Merit Ontario s approved training facility Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute (PAT). PAT currently trains people in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Network Cabling and Small Appliance Repair and graduates meeting Merit s minimum standards will be linked with employers in the industry including contractors, distributers and manufacturers. Merit Ontario and PAT have set the standard for entry level workers into the skilled trades and have become recognized by the industry as the place to hire from and the place to train! Historically, apprenticeships were secured by obtaining employment with a company and by apprenticing with a journeyman. More than ever before employers are hiring people with strong foundational skills that can be obtained through a recognized pre- apprenticeship program. The Industry Standard PAT was founded in 2005, because there was a desperate need for skilled people in the industry and no one was providing the solution for employers. As Rui Cunha, the facility s director of operations was quoted as saying in the industry s Network Cabling magazine (Jan/Feb 2008) We don t function like a traditional school, he added, We re more like the employer s Human Resource and Training Department. Cunha went on to say that employers who hire from PAT see the Institute as a partner that helps them grow their businesses with good people. PAT s approval as a Merit training facility is vital to the success of its graduates because it means that PAT s screening and training programs meet employer standards. The response to PAT has been outstanding. Their industry partners include companies like Bell Technical Solutions, O Neil Electric, and Hubbell (whose support of PAT has included donations of materials for their Network Cabling Specialist program and product demonstrations by Hubbell s Yves Thibodeau). Napoleon and Moen proudly sponsor tools and materials and are looking forward to being scholarship sponsors with Merit in the near future. Industry associations have also become strong supporters. The PAT Institute is a proud member of the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) and has gained the League s full support and as quoted in their industry magazine, The Dialogue in August 2008 stands behind the training and recruitment efforts of this Institute and encourages members to consider PAT Institute preapprentice graduates for employment. The electrical industry represents a large percentage of employers who now hire exclusively through Merit Ontario and PAT. To date, our company has 12 PAT Institute graduates working full- time, says John Greco, the president of a large electrical company in Toronto. We have found that the men and women graduates from the Pre-Apprenticeship Institute program fit into the real work environment easily and are productive from day one. We look forward to accepting Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute graduates in the future. More than 300 employers are already experiencing the many benefits of hiring PAT Institute graduates. Associations like Merit Ontario recommend the PAT Institute as the preferred recruitment and training facility for their contractors and have beentheir contractors and have been quoted as saying, We have been impressed with the Institute s quality training and dedication to promoting the skilled trades. Their large training centre allows for participants to put into practice everything they have learned. Further, we appreciate the integrated role that safety plays in all aspects of their curriculum. In Ontario, where thousands of jobs have been lost in recent years, many individuals are looking to retrain in the skilled trades and are looking to Merit for their link to both training (through PAT) and employers/contractors. PAT provided me with my tools, safety equipment, safety training and all the materials I needed to learn as much as I could in those three months to really be productive when I went out to work, Radcliffe said. PAT is the only training facility approved by Merit Ontario and it was through them that I landed my first plumbing job with a prominent plumbing contractor. I am now out working in the trade, earning a living and well on my way to becoming a licensed plumber. Radcliffe graduated at the end of August and has been working steady with a commercial plumbing company that works all over the GTA. Dwight Matthews is another graduate who tells a similar story. I was working for a large national company with little room to grow. I decided it was time to look for a second career and after looking around at different career paths and training facilities; I picked the PAT Institute and their electrical program because of its recognition in the industry as the standard for the industry. After three months of intensive hands on training my company hired me the day I graduated. I had no need to look for a job because this is where employers in the industry come to hire. My entire class graduated on Friday and was working on Monday. That was two years ago! Today I have bought a house and I m currently the union steward for my company. At a time when jobs are being lost and people are feeling displaced and without hope, industry leaders like Merit Ontario are bringing the skilled trades industry together contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associations are working together to provide job opportunities to those transitioning from one lost career into one with direction and growth. If you have experience, we get you to work. If not, we will train you to MeritOntario Standards, where the industry hires.