Apprentice & Journeymen Training of the Southern California Plumbing & Piping Industry

A&J Administrative Office Number: 310.604.0892

Apprentices

STAY TUNED FOR SPRING 2023 UPDATES

Block Apprentices - How to File for Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment guide is broken into two parts:

EDD Profile Creation - Part One How To File A Claim - Part Two

Apprentices: Stay Tuned For Spring 2023 Updates!
POLICY UPDATE:
COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT
Mask are no longer required.

For your safety the A&J STRONGLY recommends wearing a mask. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms please DO NOT report to training.

How to check your schedule online: (Click here for a visual guide)

Underneath the "Members" tab in the orange menu bar above; click the "Apprentice & Journeymen Login" button in the dropdown menu.
Enter your email (on file with your local union), member ID (7-digit UA card number), & password, in the appropriate fields and press "Log In."
Underneath "Class_Data" in the new orange menu bar; click the "Enrolled Classes" button in the dropdown menu.
To view meeting dates & other relevant class information you will need to click on the "Meetings" link.
After clicking the "Meetings" link a page will be displayed with all of your course information. Be sure to scroll down to check exact meeting dates.

Journeymen

HAPPY NEW JUT YEAR! THE 2022/2023 JUT YEAR HAS BEGUN AS OF SEPTEMBER 1ST! 16 hours due August 31, 2023!

Journeymen Upgrade Training FAQ's
WHAT IN THE JUT!?

How to check your JUT credit hours: (Click here for a visual guide)

Underneath the "Members" tab in the orange menu bar above; click the "Apprentice & Journeymen Login" button in the dropdown menu.
Enter your email, member ID, and password, in the appropriate fields and press "Log In."
Underneath "Student_Info" in the new orange menu bar; click the "Certifications" button in the dropdown menu.
Look for *JUT Certifications as follows:

*JUT 2018/2019 = 10 JUT hours completed due August 31, 2019
*JUT 2019/2020 = 10 JUT hours completed due August 31, 2020 extended to January 1, 2021
*JUT 2020/2021 = 16 JUT hours completed due August 31, 2021
*JUT 2021/2022 = 16 JUT hours completed due August 31, 2022
*JUT Partial Credit = JUT hours are in progress but not complete in total for the year noted

Please Note: If the certification does not appear, there are no recorded JUT hours for that JUT year.

After checking JUT credit hours please email jut@ajtraining.org for any questions.

Please view our updated class calendar by clicking here.

Blackboard Login Information for Journeymen
If you have enrolled in Survival of the Fittest or The Partnership classes:
Click Here To Log In To Blackboard

Sign up for Survival of the Fittest or SOTF Presents: The Partnership in 3 easy steps:

Click Members Tab on Orange Bar Menu Above and Sign In
Click the Class_Data Tab and Select "Journeymen Class Sign Up"
Select Sign Up under the “Survival of the Fittest” or "The Partnership" course*

*Blackboard login instructions will be emailed to you within 72 hours.

Survival of the Fittest Presents: The Partnership - Has now dropped on Blackboard. This online class is self-paced and...
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General Information

Cal/OSHA and local health department COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced. All members are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status. These guidelines are subject to change and we will update our members accordingly.

The A&J is only accepting phone inquiries. Please continue to reach out to us via our office number and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible. We are not able to accommodate in person inquiries or purchases of materials or books. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Weld Bay Information

Appointments for welding and brazing practice and/or testing are no longer required.^*

^*Exceptions: Buellton & San Luis Obispo Training Centers. Please see details below:

Weld Bay Hours
NOTICE: Bakersfield Weld Bay will be closed on 09/29/2022.

Bakersfield Welding and Brazing:

Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7AM to 7PM
Thursdays: 7AM to 5:30PM (TEST ONLY)
Fridays: 7AM to 5:30PM
Saturdays and Sundays: CLOSED

NOTICE: Bakersfield Weld Bay will be closed on 09/29/2022.

Buellton Welding and Brazing:

Mondays and Tuesdays: BY PHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY
Wednesdays: 10AM to 6:30PM
Thursdays and Fridays: BY PHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY
4th Saturday of the month: 6:30AM to 3PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Call office for appointments: (310) 604 0892
Office hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30AM to 4PM

*Phone appointments require 24 hours advance notice. No same day appointments.

Colton Welding and Brazing:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 7AM to 3PM
Wednesdays: 7AM to 3PM (TEST ONLY)
Thursdays: 7AM to 3PM
Fridays: 8AM to 4PM
Saturdays: 8AM to 2PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Compton Welding and Brazing:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 7AM to 2:15PM
Wednesdays Welding: 7AM to 2:15PM
Wednesdays Brazing: 7AM to 2:15PM (TEST ONLY)
Thursdays and Fridays: 7AM to 2:15PM
1st Saturday of the month: 7AM to 3:30PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Gardena Welding:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 7AM to 3PM
Wednesdays: 7AM to 3PM (TEST ONLY; SUBJECT TO ON-SITE APPROVAL)
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 7AM to 3PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Gardena Pipeline:

Mondays through Saturdays: 7AM to 3PM
Sundays: CLOSED

San Luis Obispo Welding and Brazing:

Mondays and Tuesdays: BY PHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY
Wednesdays: 10AM to 6:30PM
Thursdays and Fridays: BY PHONE APPOINTMENT ONLY
3rd Saturday of the month: 6:30AM to 3PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Call office for appointments: (310) 604 0892
Office hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30AM to 4PM

*Phone appointments require 24 hours advance notice. No same day appointments.

Santee Welding:

Mondays and Tuesdays: 11AM to 7PM
Wednesdays: 11AM to 7PM (TEST ONLY)
Thursdays: 11AM to 7PM
Fridays: CLOSED
Saturdays: 7AM to 3PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Van Nuys Welding and Brazing:

Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 7:30AM to 4PM (TEST ONLY)
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 7:30AM to 4PM
Fridays: CLOSED
2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month: 8AM to 4PM
Sundays: CLOSED

Ventura Welding and Brazing:

Mondays and Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12:30PM to 9PM
Fridays: CLOSED
1st Saturday of the month: 8AM to 4PM (TEST and PRACTICE)

Important information:

Small Bore Brazing:
Members qualifying for 3/4" & 1-1/2" brazing certifications can walk into any A&J facility during posted walk-in brazing & welding hours only with the exception of training centers with appointment requirements listed in their hours. (Appointments made by phone only at 310-604-0892)

Big Bore Brazing:
Members qualifying for 2" through 8" big bore brazing certifications must make an appointment by phone only at 310-604-0892.

Practice:
Walk-in brazing practice is available to all members for 3/4" through 1-1/2" only. Practice on 2" will be approved for members with a current BTS15 or UA51 certification.

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Apprentice and Journeymen Training Trust Fund Mission Statement
We deliver excellence in training to cultivate the growth and advancement of elite piping professionals.
Our training strengthens the competitive advantage of our industry partners with the highest quality workforce.