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Where has all of the Blue Collar Workers Gone?
Click on the link above and see a story on CNN about White Collar jobs
turn into Blue Collar Work.
Spanish
Training for the Refrigeration Industry:
With
the significant growth of
the Latino workforce comes the need for Spanish-language training.
“GCAP NEW” Spanish Course: 2010-2011
Tyler Ramos (Center picture first on right) has become a full time staff member that has fulfilled a
weakness in our training program. Mr. Ramos comes to us from Tyson’s
with over 20 years experience in the mechanical, refrigeration, and
engineering for food processing plants. He has worked for me in the late
90’s for close to 3 years and is one of the best field
operators/trainers in the industry. We are very please with the return to
our staff and very excised about the growth and dedication that he brings
to the table. We are so excited to provide the only industrial
refrigeration program in the industry with a Spanish Instructor.
Our customer base is changing. We still deal with many of the same
companies when it comes to training, but those companies have changed
internally. We work hand and hand with the Spanish/Latino operators to
help make them aware of the safeties and operational skill that are needed
to become an entrée level operator. We can help with some reading
disability on test day and we offer a return program at no cost to our
customers if the student need more time to understand the training. We
like to have the operators to read 8th grade level English so they can
return and follow companies’ standards. If your company use Spanish SOPS
only. We need to put this student in a special course that is lab with an
“S” (Spanish RETA Book One is used) (Operator One S) We do three of
four a year, and as the demand grow, more will be added.
What once was an experienced English-speaking work force has gradually
shifted toward a younger work force that doesn't necessarily speak English
as its first language. Nearly one out of every four construction workers
in the United States today is Latino, and the percentage and the absolute
number of Latino construction workers, plant mechanics, particularly
non-native Latinos, is growing. Unfortunately, more than two thirds of
construction-related accidents occur among these workers.
To help ensure that workers are able to operate systems, we have a
responsibility to offer appropriate training. While training in both
English and Spanish is not mandatory, your company should strongly
consider providing operator safety training in both languages as a service
to your employees and to help reduce accidents.
The main reason for providing an English/Spanish-language training course
is increased student comprehension. Students understand more when
materials are presented in the language they are most familiar with. For
instance, if you were to speak Spanish as a second language, could you
follow a training course delivered in Spanish and feel as confident as you
would if you received that same course in English?
When developing or implementing any training program, it should be the
industry's shared desire to ensure that training is available and
conducted on a consistent basis. Many translators are not aware of
technical terms or construction practices. There are also several Spanish
dialects that need to be considered. There can also be a cultural
difference when delivering training. English training practices are a bit
rigid. Spanish speakers generally respond best to a highly interactive,
collaborative environment. A more lively presentation of material is more
effective. So, our mission is to develop an excellent, English/Spanish
language operator training program for 2010 is a top priority. The bottom
line is that the fail rate for non specking operators is very high.
Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration systems are in the technical field and it
takes a lot of work to be successful. But if the student is capable to
learn, we should be capable to teach. Operators need strong mechanical
aptitude, basic mechanical shills and knowledge of machinery, basic
electrical skills, basic communication skills, basic math skills Basic
computer skills. This is what is listed in the iiar standard for good
operators.
"HOT NEW LINKS BELOW"
A new web site to discuss refrigeration problems or new story's about
ammonia will be found at www.Linkedin.com
Look up "AMMONIA REFRIGERATION OPERATORS" and you will find
our web site. Come join our group!
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Third Program
Under Way at GCAP
Chiller Centrifugal
Compressor Training (HVAC)
With the Boiler Program up running.
We are working of the third phase of our training expansion. We have
started collecting water chillers for the advance Freon-Commercial
Training that will be started in the spring of 2010. We are so excited
on the 5 live system that will be part of this training. |
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NEW approach to success in training seminars.
We have partnered with Telemedia Inc. Their products and services
have been used at more than 35,000 client sites around the world, to
train more than 3,200,000 skilled workers. Their strength lies
in the diverse talents and expertise of their professional staff;
their ability to implement highly successful training programs on
any scale, anywhere in the world; and in their unique blend of
high-quality training products, state-of-the-art learning management
systems, and professional services specifically designed for today's
industrial training challenges. We are excited about this new
direction that will lead us to provide the most up to date training
for the industry.
As in the past, upon completion of our courses you will receive
the Garden City Ammonia Program certificate that certifies that the operator
has attended and scored a passing grade and has demonstrated skill
levels with hands-on training.
We will now offer the new GCAP written exam developed by
Telemedia Inc. In this transition we will be offering 4 and 5 day
courses. The 4 day course will include the "Telemedia/GCAP"
written exam. The 5 day course will include the "Telemedia/GCAP"
written exam and the "RETA CARO or CIRO" Computer
Certification exam. Too many people are confusing the RETA book test
as the certification test.
- GCAP 4 day seminar Operator I, II, or III priced at $1,285.00
with our examination.
- GCAP 4 day seminar Operator I, II, or III priced at
$1,285.00 with one of RETA's certification examination
(CARO or CIRO) at the end of course. Add $390.00 for RETA
members or $560.00 for non members. RETA's certification
exams must be taken on the 5th day.
The RETA Certification Exams (CARO, CIRO) can still be obtained
while attending any of our courses. These certification exams are
very challenging. Please keep in mind additional preparation
is needed to score a passing grade. We feel one year of experience and additional
training can help you be successful in obtaining the CARO
certification though no experience is necessary to attempt the exam. Two years experience is required in order to
obtain the CIRO certification. Contact our office for further
information. http://www.reta.com/certification/index.htm
Over 271 different companies, that have ammonia refrigeration,
use GCAP for their training needs and rely on quality training
during the seminars with continued support after the training. When
operators take our courses we emphasize the training does not stop
once you leave our facility, it just begins. The material used in
our courses are hand selected to achieve maximum standard for
student performance in their career of Industrial Refrigeration.
This support will help the operator to take what they learned in
this training and use in their daily operation and procedures back
at their plant. Additional material is provided and given to the student to prepare
them for their return training at the next level. All profit of our
program goes back into Industrial Training. The new DVD's that are
coming out for in-house support and training is at no cost to our customers.
Contact us for your copies, or email a request to ammonia@pld.com
We look forward to assisting you with your ammonia training
needs.
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New Hands-On Boiler Training Program
Operator One is up and
running.
web site is at: www.BoilerLicense.com
ALL 5 Systems On Line For
Training
"Largest Hands-On training
facility for Boilers in the United States"
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GCAP's PSM/RMP Awareness Video is
ready.
Contact us today for your copy!
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May 7-9, 2009
Dear
Randy Williams and Garden City Ammonia Program
I would like to thank you for the sponsorship of Garden City Ammonia
Program to the IIR Conference on Ammonia Refrigeration Technology held
from 7 to 9 of May 2009 in Ohrid.
Even though the global economic crisis and flu epidemic the conference was
very successful attended by 95 experts from 24 countries. Information are
announced on more than 70 websites, many journals and newsletters.
The conference website now is redesigned and updated, you can find the
final programme, list of participants and a photo gallery from the
conference.
Thank you for your cooperation and look forward for your team to attend
our next conference.
Best regards,
Risto Ciconkov
ristoci@ukim.edu.mk
www.mf.edu.mk/web_ohrid2009/ohrid-2009.html
- Conference web site
 
Johnson Controls, GEA, BAC, MYCON, Evapco, LU-VE,
and GCAP Major Sponsors
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Ammonia
Refrigeration Technology
International
Conference
- Ohrid 2009 -
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Anders
Lindborg, Sweden,
Ammonia Partnership AB
Honorary member of IIR Commission D1,
"Risk analysis in
ammonia refrigeration"
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Predrag Hrnjak, USA,
University of Illinois
Secretary of IIR Commission E2,
IIAR Board of Directors,
"Charge minimization in small systems –
opportunity for expanding use of ammonia
as refrigerant"
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Andy
Pearson, UK,
Star Refrigeration Ltd
Member of IIR Commission E1,
IIAR Board of Directors,
"Making the case for heat pumps
with Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide"
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Nelson Mugabi, Japan,
MYCOM,
Mayekawa Mfg Co.,Ltd.
"Ammonia semi-hermetic and
hermetic compressor packages"
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Gert
Koster, Netherlands,
Grasso International B.V.
GEA Group
Member of IIR Commission B2,
"Modernization of ammonia
refrigerating systems in view of
reliability, safety, energy consumption
and environmental issues"
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Special
guest:
Lambert Kuijpers, Netherlands,
Technical University Eindhoven
Co-chair UNEP TEAP /
Refrigeration Committee; IPCC AR4,
"2010-2020: a new decade of changes
in refrigeration and air conditioning"
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Experts
from well known companies
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Alexander
Pachai, Denmark,
Johnson Controls Denmark ApS
Business Development Manager,
"Ammonia safety by
design and maintenance"
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Stefano Filippini, Italy,
LU-VE Group
R&D Manager,
"A new generation of
ammonia unit coolers"
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Rob
Vandenboer, Belgium,
Evapco Europe NV
Product Manager,
"Selecting evaporative condensers
for optimum system efficiency"
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MAIN
TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE
Design of
modern ammonia systems and technological innovation
Current and future use of natural refrigerants; the Kyoto Protocol
Low charge NH3 technology, factory-made units, systems at a new level of
quality improvement
Plate type heat exchangers; Direct expansion of ammonia systems
Expansion in applications with lower size capacity; Testing of components
Compatibility of ammonia and metals; Ammonia and (miscible) oils for small
DX systems
Energy efficiency of ammonia refrigeration
Comparison: ammonia and fluorocarbon-based systems
Ammonia - indirect cooling compared with direct evaporation of HCFCs and
HFCs
NH3/CO2 and other cascade systems
Applications of ammonia refrigeration
Cold stores, Agro-food industries, Supermarkets, Air-conditioning systems,
Heat Pumps
Absorption machines
Ammonia systems in developing countries
Renewal and improvements, technical assistance
Technical and safety standards
Regulations on the construction and operation of ammonia refrigerating
systems
Guidelines, instructions and training materials
Education and training for: best practices, operating procedures, handling
of ammonia and safe operation
Public awareness of the image and benefits of natural refrigerants
Crucial and sustainable contributions to a better environment; Barriers to
market penetration.
April
24, 2009
ASTI- iiar-CRS-GCAP LLC Sponsors
First Ammonia Safety Day @ Kansas City, MO- Ks.
KCI & Expo Center: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Holiday Inn, 11730 North Ambassador Dr.
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| Operators and guests had plenty of time to visit
with the vendors that helped with the Ammonia Safety Day. |
Gary Smith (President of ASTI) narrated the
ammonia release that was preformed at the end of the day. |
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| Steve Rucker and Jeremy Williams help
support the safety day from GCAP by monitoring and taking air
samples during the demonstrations. |
Over 100 attendees enjoyed the days activities
that were presented at the first Ammonia Safety Day in Kansas City. |
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| Kent Anderson (Past President of
iiar on the left) Mike Chapman (Tyson
PSM Manager on the right) Perform the ammonia release and demonstrations
at the Ammonia Safety Day.

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Don Fenton (K- State Instructor)
picture front row center, waits for his turn to lecture at the
safety day. In the audience that attended included OSHA, EPA, and
many safety managers from various plants and facilities.
New Story about the event is coming soon!
Thanks to everyone that came to the event.
Randy Williams |
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