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

A&J Administrative Office Number 310.604.0892

A&J Administrative Office Number 310.604.0892

Apprentice

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

Check Your Fall 2021 Schedule
In-Person Classes
Masks ARE Required at ALL Training Centers*
*Regardless of Vaccination Status

Fall 21 schedule may have changed based on grades from Spring 21.
First Aid/CPR classes have been added for first year students.
Check for room number updates.
Check for day, date and time updates.

Books will be distributed in each class.
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

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...
Posted by A&J Training Trust on Friday, October 8, 2021

Click Safety
ONLY the following Click Safety classes are eligible for JUT Credit:

Cal/OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Course
OSHA 10 Road Construction *NEW*
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course
Silica Exposure in Construction R2
Focus Four Struck-By Fatality Prevention for Construction *NEW*
Alcohol and Substance Abuse for Construction *NEW*
Cal Hand and Power Tools for Construction *NEW*
Cal Fire Prevention for Construction *NEW*
Advanced Asbestos Awareness for Construction *NEW*

IMPORTANT: Per the JUT Policy: (available by clicking here) Members completing JUT training in the last month of the JUT year and thereafter (late completion) via a Click Safety course will be assessed a $50 fee per course.

16 JUT credit hours for 2020/2021 were due by August 31, 2021.
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.

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

UA welding, braze and pipeline tests needed for immediate dispatch are considered on a case by case basis. Appointments are required. Please call:

A&J Administrative Office Number 310.604.0892
Weld Bay Hours Appointments are required. Please call 310.604.0892 to schedule an appointment.
Bakersfield Welding:

Tuesday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 7:30pm
Wednesday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 4:00pm
Thursday: 6:30am until 11:00am (Morning is for testing only) & 12:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 3:00pm

Bakersfield Brazing:

Tuesday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 7:30pm
Wednesday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 4:00pm
Thursday: 6:30am until 11:00am (Morning is for testing only) & 12:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday: 6:30am until 11:00am & 12:00pm until 3:00pm

Colton Welding:

Monday through Thursday: 7:00am until 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am until 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am until 2:00pm

Colton Brazing:

Monday through Thursday: 7:00am until 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am until 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am until 2:00pm

Compton Welding:

Monday through Friday: 7:00am until 3:00pm

Compton Brazing:

Monday through Friday: 7:00am until 3:00pm

Gardena Welding:

Monday through Friday: 7:00am until 3:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am until 3:00pm

San Diego Welding:

Monday through Wednesday: 11:00am until 7:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am until 3:00pm

San Diego Brazing:

Monday through Wednesday: 11:00am until 7:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am until 3:00pm

San Luis Obispo Welding:

Wednesday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:30am until 9:00pm

San Luis Obispo Brazing:

Wednesday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:30am until 9:00pm

Santa Barbara (Buellton) Welding:

Monday through Wednesday: 12:00pm until 6:00pm

Santa Barbara (Buellton) Brazing:

Monday through Wednesday: 12:00pm until 6:00pm

Van Nuys Welding:

Tuesday through Thursday: 6:00am until 4:00pm
Every 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the Month: 10:30am until 9:00pm

Van Nuys Brazing:

Tuesday through Thursday: 6:00am until 4:00pm
Every 2nd & 3rd Saturday of the Month: 8:00am until 4:00pm

Ventura Welding:

Wednesday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Every 1st Saturday of the Month: 10:30am until 9:00pm

Ventura Brazing:

Wednesday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:30am until 9:00pm
Every 1st Saturday of the Month: 10:30am until 9:00pm

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Apprentice and Journeymen Training Trust Fund Mission Statement

The A & J Training Trust Fund is hereby established for the purpose of instituting, conducting and participating in educational programs for Apprentice and Journeyman in the plumbing and piping industry within Southern California. Apprentices and Journeymen are encouraged to improve their skills, qualifications and certifications by taking advantage of education opportunities. These opportunities promote leadership skills in communication and motivation, safety, efficiency and adaptability in their life and career.