PAMCA Thanks Plumbing Guide Sponsors

On behalf of the Texas Educational Institute of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, the Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association and the Plumbing Industry we give deep appreciation and thanks to these sponsors who made the new Plumbing Guide and Plumbing Study Book possible:

Roto Rooter Plumbing – Who gave the most and believed the most – Thanks.

To these companies who helped make it possible: (In Bold Newest Donors)

Gulf States Plumbing and Mechanical

Frank’s Plumbing

Commercial Boiler

The Lindsay Company

Dynamic Plumbing

Church Services

Eastside Plumbing

AAA Plumbers

Eagle Plumbing

Schneider Plumbing

E & M Plumbing

Freddie Bailey Plumbing

Lakeside Plumbing

Z & C Plumbing

Allright General & Mechanical Contractors

MAC Mechanical

The Loria Company

Hernandez-Monreal Plumbing

Royal Plumbing Supply

The Aggie Plumber

Space City Plumbing

Allright General and Mechanical Contractors

Ohlco Plumbing

C.B. Plumbing Services

R.P. 2000 Plumbing

Tool’s Plumbing

McNabb Plumbing

American Residential Services

Jarrell Plumbing

Serres & Son Plumbing

Abacus Plumbing

Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association

Proposed 2004 Training Program And Educational Industry Support

Plumbing

I.                    Pre-Exam Plumbing Classes – (For Tradesman or Journeyman Plumbers)

Program includes 5 nights of 3 hours each, 15 hours, on Licensing Law, Codes and related information in preparation for the written portion of the examination. Program includes one night, 3 hours, on piping a house and soldering for the second portion of the examination.  Classes are held every other month beginning January 20^th with 10 or more students registered for the class.

II.                 Continuing Education

Continuing Education classes are listed in our magazine and conducted by our State Association, Texas PAMCA. Includes book with class.

III.               Apprentice Plumber Training

The current plumbing law includes the recommendation that the Plumbing Board may offer apprentice plumber training. The Legislature has stressed their desire for this training.  If it is determined to conduct this training PAMCA is the only plumbing association with a complete & prepared training program to meet this need.

IV.       Seminars and Programs

Programs – Each month PAMCA conducts some type of program, event or activity. These allow contractors the opportunity to interface for peer relationships. The programs as offered address contractor needs, i.e., insurance, liability, materials, code issues, legal issues (for example the new employee negligence state law).

Seminars – Periodically the association will conduct special seminars such as: The Plumbing Code, or The Mechanical Code.

V.                 Certified Apprentice Plumber (CAP)

PAMCA is the only plumbing trade association in the United States with a Certified Apprentice Plumber program.

HVAC

I.                    HVAC Continuing Education

The Texas Legislature has enacted a bill requiring Continuing Education for HVAC Licensees. PAMCA is prepared to be a Provider and implement this program. We have instructors and locations already committed.

       II.        Certified Air Conditioning Technician (CAT)

PAMCA is the only HVAC and Mechanical contractors association with a certification program for air conditioning technicians.

II.                 Seminars and Programs

PAMCA has provided programs for AC Technicians and Contractors such as:

The City of Houston Mechanical Code.

III.               HVAC Contractor Management Program

PAMCA offers a HVAC Contractor Management Program to increase the professionalism of the HVAC contractor. Subjects include: company structure, legal issues, tax issues, insurance issues, utilization of computerization, marketing and employee relations.

Instructor Certification

Our instructors are certified by the Texas Educational Institute of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling.

Education Through Communication