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

A&J Administrative Office Number: 310.604.0892

Apprentices

Schedules for Spring 2023 Available Online December 7, 2022.

Spring 2023 Schedules Available
Online December 7, 2022

Spring 2023 schedules assume members are passing all current coursework in Fall 2022. Any non-passing students in Fall 2022 courses are subject to a change in schedule per the direction of their JATC.
How to check your schedule online: (Click here for a visual guide)

Look for the Members tab in the orange menu bar at the top of this page. Then, click on the Apprentice & Journeymen Login link in the dropdown menu or click here: https://students.ajtraining.org/Login.aspx
Enter your email (on file with your local union), member ID (7-digit UA card number), and password in the required fields and click the Log In button.

Underneath the Class_Data tab in the orange menu bar, click the Enrolled Classes link in the dropdown menu.

To view meeting dates and other relevant class information, click on the Meetings link.

After clicking the Meetings link, a page will be displayed with all course information. Scroll down to check meeting dates.

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

POLICY UPDATE:
COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT
Masks 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.

Journeymen

9 Month Countdown: 16 JUT Hours Are 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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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
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

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: CLOSED
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 Brazing:

Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 7AM to 2:15PM
Wednesdays: 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: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 7AM to 3PM and 4PM to 9PM
Wednesdays: 7AM to 3PM and 4PM to 9PM - TEST DAY ONLY. PRACTICE WELDING IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Thursdays and Fridays: 7AM to 3PM and 4PM to 9PM
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.