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2019–20
Course Catalog
Westchester
hester
Educating workers
to build environments
where you want to
live and work.
Welcome! Stay updated on
your registration
with text messaging!
Are you on the waitlist for a class?
Taking courses with the Stay posted. You will be notified if
a seat opens up.
32BJ Training Fund is
Did your plans change after you
free, easy and fun! registered? You can help other
Here’s what’s new: students by letting us know. Respond
•More of our training is now available to our texts and free up a seat for
online. Take your learning on-the-go! another member on the waitlist.
•New ways to reach your goals: Set up an
Didn’t get into your class?
appointment with our Career Advisor and
get help updating your résumé, choosing Confirm via text for the next
a career track and reviewing your goals by available session!
phone or email! To make an appointment, To update your contact information,
e-mail careerservices@32bjfunds.com or please contact Member Services
call 212-388-3701. at 800-551-3225.
•Academic and Technology classes are
now available weeknights in White Plains
and Port Chester fellow students the respect they deserve
•Industry courses are now available on by abiding by these rules.
weekday evenings in Valhalla
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Minimum attendance of 80 percent is
Eligibility required. Unfortunately, academic and
computer classes that do not have regular
Eligibility for the 32BJ Training Fund is fully attendance of at least eight students may be
detailed in the Summary Plan Description closed or combined. We will do our best to
(SPD) available online at training.32bjfunds. accommodate all students in another sec-
org or by calling Member Services at 800- tion. Ask your instructor to assign make-up
551-32BJ (3225), Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. work to improve your attendance rate.
Your eligibility depends on the particular col-
lective bargaining agreement or participa- COURSE/QUICK COURSE PREREQUISITES
tion agreement covering your employment. Some courses and quick courses require you
Generally, the waiting period for training is to complete a prerequisite—a preparatory
90 days unless otherwise specified in your course—before you enroll. Some courses
collective bargaining agreement or partici- require minimum reading and math skills.
pation agreement. Achievement of these skills can be estab-
lished by presenting a high school diploma
If you become ineligible and are out of work or its equivalent from an English-speaking
for more than 91 days, you may be required country, or by passing a standardized test at
to complete the waiting period again. If registration. These prerequisites are noted in
you are taking a class when you become each course description.
ineligible you will be allowed to complete EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
your classes for that trimester. If you are To inquire about the possible cancellation of
participating in a yearlong course and you classes in the event of a weather emergency
lose eligibility during the second trimester, or other hazardous conditions, contact your
you may complete the third trimester of that Site Manager.
course. However, once you lose eligibility,
you may not enroll in any new courses. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The 32BJ Training Fund does not discrimi-
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING nate on the basis of race, color, age, gender,
Participants who take courses through sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity,
the 32BJ Training Fund are hardworking or religion in the administration of its educa-
people who make a commitment to their tional or admission policies.
personal and professional development.
Our Rules and Regulations are distributed at TEST OUT AVAILABLE
the start of each course and on our website. The 32BJ Training Fund allows members
Not only are you expected to read the Rules to test out of some prerequisite courses,
and Regulations, but also to show your where available. This is indicated above
each course description.
Online Courses
Not all courses require your presence in a classroom!
The classes listed below and on the next page are available
online through the 32BJ Training Fund.
Basic computer and Internet skills are
expected of students taking online classes.
First-time visitors to our website should Check our website
select “COURSES” on the top gray bar and
click “Online Courses—Desktop” or “Online
for our 2019–20
Courses—Mobile” to get started. Webinars!
Please call 888-284-3225, e-mail Résumé Writing Webinar
onlinetraining@32bjfunds.com, visit our available. Visit our website
website (training.32bjfunds.com) or scan for additional topics.
the QR code (at the top of the page) with
your mobile phone for more information.
Online: Basic Budgeting Online: Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in
Homeless Shelters Practice Tests (F-80)
Online: Business Writing
Online: Green Residential I:
Online: Business Writing:
BPI Multifamily Building Operator
Letters & E-mails
(MFBO) Practice Tests
Online: Chemical Hazard
Online: Individual Anger Management
Communications
Online: Math & Measuring Skills
Online: Cleaning & Testing of Smoke
for Carpentry
Detectors Practice Tests (F-78)
Online: Math & Measuring Skills
Online: Customer Service
for Electricity
for Building Workers
Online: Math & Measuring Skills
Online: Disaster Preparedness
for Plumbing
Online: Elder Abuse Awareness
Online: Microsoft Excel
Online: English as a
Online: Microsoft PowerPoint
Second Language: Advanced
Online: Microsoft Word
Online: English as a Second Language:
Beginner Online: OSHA 30-Hour
General Industry Training
Online: English as a Second Language:
Intermediate Online: Presentation Skills
Online: Fire & Emergency Drill Online: Refrigeration License
Conductor Practice Tests (F-07) Preparation Practice Tests (Q-01)
Online: Fire Alarm Systems Practice Online: Résumé Writing
Tests (S-95) for Building Service Workers
Online: Fire Extinguisher Safety Online: Standpipe & Sprinkler Systems
Practice Tests (S-12, S-13, S-14, S-15)
Online: Fire Guard Practice Tests (F-01)
Online: Tools of the Trade
Online: Fire Life & Safety Director
Practice Tests (F-89) Online: Workplace Harassment
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Courses & Quick Courses
About Course Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration I
Offerings COURSE: 11 WEEKS
Prerequisites: Electricity Basics,
Courses Plumbing Basics (Test Out Available)
Courses take place over an entire trimester, Prepare to fix refrigerators and window
which is 11 to 16 weeks long. The length units by understanding basic refrigeration
is indicated under each course title and is theories and principles. Develop soldering
shown in the following format: and brazing skills essential to air
COURSE: 11 WEEKS conditioning repairs.
Southern Westchester BOCES
Quick Courses Sat, 9am–4pm (Fall)
Quick courses vary in length, ranging from
1 to 10 sessions. The number of sessions
and the length are indicated under each
Air Conditioning &
quick course title and are shown in the Refrigeration II
following format: COURSE: 11 WEEKS
QUICK COURSE: TWO 3-HOUR SESSIONS Prerequisite: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I
Make mechanical and electrical repairs to
Courses and quick courses are offered at domestic refrigerators and window units.
day, evening, and weekend times. Schedules Understand system pressure. Learn about
and locations are located underneath the the recovery, evacuation, and charging of
course and quick course descriptions. refrigerants. Read electrical schematics and
11 week courses run all 3 trimesters learn basic motor principles and operation.
unless otherwise stated.
Southern Westchester BOCES
WEEKDAY SESSIONS last 2 to 3 hours Sat, 9am–4pm (Winter)
and meet once or twice per week.
WEEKEND SESSIONS last 2 to 6 hours
and meet once per week.
Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration III
Key to the Symbols COURSE: 11 WEEKS
AVAILABLE IN SPANISH Prerequisite: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II
Make mechanical and electrical repairs on
AVAILABLE ONLINE domestic and light commercial AC systems
and refrigeration controls. Prepare to take the
TESTING FEES
EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certifi-
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION cate Test (806). Note that third-party testing
fees are the responsibility of the member.
Southern Westchester BOCES
Sat, 9am–4pm (Spring)
More than
20,000
members
completed a course with the
Training Fund in 2018!
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Key to the Symbols Available Online
Available in Spanish REGISTER AT
Testing Fees TRAINING.32BJF UNDS.ORG
Third Party Certification
Carpentry Basics, Westchester
Carpentry Basics Computer:
COURSE: 11 WEEKS Basics/New Users
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and math COURSE: 11 WEEKS
level, high school diploma or its equivalent Learn basic computer skills and terminology
(Test Out Available) including keyboard, mouse, and navigation
Learn to diagnose problems, make minor in Microsoft Windows. Establish a free e-mail
floor, wall, and ceiling repairs, and perform account and learn to navigate the Internet
basic carpentry tasks. Identify appropriate while avoiding scams and security breaches.
materials, tools, and repair techniques. Gain
practical skills and safety awareness through Berkeley College
hands-on experience. Must have completion Thu, 6-9pm (Fall)
of, or concurrent registration in, Online: Sat, 1:30–4:30pm (Fall)
Tools of the Trade (Test Out Available) New Rochelle: St. Gabriel’s High School
Thu, 6–9 pm (Fall)
Southern Westchester BOCES Port Chester High School
Sat, 9am–4pm (Spring) Tue, 6–9pm (Fall)
Citizenship Exam: Computer: Internet Basics/
Test Preparation Social Media
COURSE: 11 WEEKS COURSE: 11 WEEKS
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Examination Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/New Users
and learn about the 32BJ Legal Fund benefit. (Test Out Available)
Practice the citizenship interview, and review Learn to use search engines effectively,
the questions on the citizenship exam. create accounts, and participate in various
Consult the Legal Fund for questions social media sites while protecting personal
about immigration fees. content. Understand how to use hashtags,
Partner: 32BJ Legal Fund share, and comment.
Berkeley College Berkeley College
Tue, 6–8pm Sat, 1:30–4pm (Winter)
Sat, 1:30–3:30pm Port Chester High School
New Rochelle: St. Gabriel’s High School Tue, 6–9pm (Winter)
Tue, 6-8pm
Port Chester High School
Thu, 6–8pm
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Courses & Quick Courses
Computer: Spreadsheets Electricity Basics
(MS Excel) COURSE: 11 WEEKS
COURSE: 11 WEEKS Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and math
Prerequisite: Computer: Basics/New Users level, high school diploma or its equivalent
(Test Out Available) (Test Out Available)
Utilize Microsoft Excel to enter and format Learn basic electrical skills, theory, effi-
data using formulas to create budgets, ciency, codes, and how to safely install all
invoices, and spreadsheets. Illustrate data electrical system components. Identify wires,
through charts and learn about data types cables, and service distribution panels to
and validation. Also available online. make basic electrical repairs.
See page 1 for more information. Southern Westchester BOCES
Berkeley College Sat, 9am–4pm (Fall)
Sat, 1:30–4:30pm (Spring)
Port Chester High School
Tue, 6–9pm (Spring)
English as a
Second Language:
Intro & Levels I–IV
CPR/AED COURSE: 11 WEEKS
QUICK COURSE: ONE 4-HOUR SESSION
(Test Out Available)
Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, Develop English skills to become more
get emergency care on the way quickly, successful and confident at work and in
perform CPR on an adult and a child, daily life. Practice speaking, listening, read-
and how to use an Automated External ing, writing, grammar, and pronunciation
Defibrillator (AED). Also available upon through interactive activities inspired by
employer request. Available in Spanish. real-world scenarios. Students are grouped
Partners: American Heart Association/ according to skill level.
American Red Cross
Berkeley College
Berkeley College Sat, 9am–1pm
Mar 28, Sat, 9am–1pm (Español) New Rochelle: St. Gabriel’s High School
Mon & Wed, 6-8pm
Port Chester High School
CPR/AED/First Aid Mon & Wed, 6–8pm
QUICK COURSE: ONE 8-HOUR SESSION
Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest,
get emergency care on the way quickly, High School Equivalency
perform CPR on an adult and child, and (GED): I & II
how to use an Automated External Defibril- COURSE: 11 WEEKS
lator (AED). Learn appropriate responses
Improve reading, writing, and math skills
to heart attacks, choking, diabetic shock,
as well as scientific and critical thinking to
and how to stabilize victims until EMS
prepare for the High School Equivalency
arrives. Also available upon employer
(HSE) test, including the TASC and updated
request. Available in Spanish.
GED tests, which now reflect the more com-
Partners: American Heart Association/
prehensive Common Core State Standards.
American Red Cross
Students are grouped according to skill level.
Berkeley College Available in Spanish.
Dec 14, Sat, 9am–5pm
Berkeley College
Sat, 1:30–5:30pm (Español)
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Key to the Symbols Available Online
Available in Spanish REGISTER AT
Testing Fees TRAINING.32BJF UNDS.ORG
Third Party Certification
English as a Second Language, Westchester
Plumbing Basics Refrigeration License
COURSE: 11 WEEKS Preparation II
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and math COURSE: 11 WEEKS
level, high school diploma or its equivalent Prerequisite: Refrigeration License
(Test Out Available) Preparation I
Install and repair faucets, toilets, flushome- Learn how to troubleshoot a variety of
ters, valves, and basins. Work with a variety compressor systems and understand the
of piping and gain practical experience in fundamentals of commercial refrigeration
techniques such as pipe soldering, sweating, system accessories. Participate in an
swaging, and threading. Must have comple- in-depth study of the FDNY Code.
tion of, or concurrent registration in, Online:
Tools of the Trade (Test Out Available) Southern Westchester BOCES
Sat, 9am–4pm (Winter)
Southern Westchester BOCES
Sat, 9am–4pm (Winter)
Refrigeration License
Refrigeration License Preparation III (Q-01)
COURSE: 11 WEEKS
Preparation I
Prerequisite: Refrigeration License
COURSE: 11 WEEKS
Preparation II
Prerequisite: Air Conditioning & Prepare to take the FDNY’s Certificate
Refrigeration III of Qualification for Refrigerating System
Learn advanced refrigeration theory and Operating Engineer (Q-01). Note that third-
how it applies to evaporators, condens- party testing fees are the responsibility of
ers, metering devices, and compressors in the member.
commercial refrigeration. Understand the
thermodynamic properties of refrigerants Southern Westchester BOCES
and their constituent oils. Must have an Sat, 9am–4pm (Spring)
EPA Universal License.
Southern Westchester BOCES
Sat, 9am–4pm (Fall)
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Locations
Computer: Basics/New Users, Westchester
SITE MANAGER: JOHNI PUERTA-LOPEZ
westchestertraining@32bjfunds.com
Port Chester High School
1 Tamarack Road. Port Chester, NY 10573
718-518-6786 or 718-612-5708
Bee Line Bus #13 or Metro North at
Phone Registration 3 Broad Street
718-612-5708 or 212-388-3701
Fall Trimester Registration
Southern Westchester
Tue, Jul 9, 2019 BOCES
Fall Trimester Begins Sat, Sep 21, 2019 65 Grasslands Road, White Plains, NY 10595
Train: Harlem Line-Southeast
Winter Trimester Registration Bus: Bee Line #40 White Plains to Valhalla
Tue, Nov 19, 2019 #015, #040 or #053
Winter Trimester Begins Sat, Jan 4, 2020
Spring Trimester Registration
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
White Plains:
Spring Trimester Begins Sat, Apr 4, 2020 Rochambeau
Alternative High School
228 Fisher Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Berkeley College By Train to North White Plains Station
99 Church Street, 3rd Floor, By Bus #13, #20 or #40 to Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
Take Bee Line buses 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 20,
21, 40 or 41 to the Transit Center or the
Metro-North Harlem Line train to
White Plains
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TRAINING.32BJ FUND S. O R G
Examen de Ciudadanía: Resucitación
Preparación para el cardiopulmonar (CPR)/
examen desfibrilador externo
CURSO: 11 SEMANAS automático (DEA)
Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía CURSO RÁPIDO: UNA SESIÓN DE 4 HORAS
estadounidense y obtenga información Obtenga su certificación en Resucitación
sobre el beneficio del 32BJ Legal Fund. Prac- cardiopulmonar (CPR)/desfibrilador externo
tique la entrevista de ciudadanía y revise las automático (DEA). Aprenda cómo reconocer
preguntas del examen de ciudadanía. Con- un paro cardíaco, cómo obtener atención
sulte al Legal Fund si tiene preguntas sobre de emergencia rápidamente, cómo realizar
los honorarios por asuntos migratorios. resucitación cardiopulmonar en un adulto
Socio: 32BJ Legal Fund y un niño, y cómo usar un desfibrilador
Port Chester High School externo automático (DEA).
Sábado, de 1:30 a 3:30 p. m. Socios: American Heart Association
Berkeley College o American Red Cross
Sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m. Berkeley College
28 de marzo, sábado, de 9 a.m a 1 p.m.
Equivalencia de
educación secundaria
(GED): I y II
CURSO: 11 SEMANAS
Mejore sus habilidades de lectura, escritura
y matemática, así como también su pens-
amiento científico y crítico, para prepararse
para el examen de Equivalencia de edu-
cación secundaria (HSE), que incluye el
examen TASC y el examen GED actualizado,
los cuales ahora reflejan los Estándares
Estatales Esenciales Comunes, que son
más integrales. Los estudiantes se agrupan
según su nivel de habilidad. También dis-
ponible a solicitud del empleador.
Disponible en Español.
Berkeley College
Sábado, de 1:30 a 5:30 p. m.
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Westchester
Realizar los cursos con Inglés como segundo
el 32BJ Training Fund es idioma: Introducción
gratis, fácil y divertido. y niveles I-IV
Aquí le presentamos las novedades: CURSO: 11 SEMANAS
•Más de nuestra capacitación ahora está Desarrolle habilidades del idioma inglés
disponible en línea. ¡Lleva tu aprendizaje para desenvolverse con mayor éxito y confi-
en tu teléfono celular! anza en el trabajo y la vida diaria. Practique
•Nuevas formas de alcanzar sus metas: haga la habilidad para hablar, la compresión
una cita con nuestro Asesor y obtenga auditiva, la lectura, la escritura, la gramática
ayuda para actualizar su curriculum y y la pronunciación a través de actividades
revisar sus objetivos por teléfono o correo interactivas inspiradas en situaciones reales.
electrónico. Los estudiantes se agrupan según su nivel
•Nuevas clases académicas y de tecnología de habilidad.
durante la semana por la noche en White Berkeley College
Plains y Port Chester. Lunes y miercoles, de 6. a 8 p.m.
•Además, nuevos cursos durante la semana Sábado, de 9 a. m. a 1 p. m.
por la noche en Valhalla: Curso de OSHA New Rochelle: St. Gabriel’s High School
30 y sistemas de rociadores. Lunes y miercoles, de 6. a 8 p. m.
Port Chester High School
Lunes y miercoles, de 6. a 8 p. m.
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