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Dates & times/programs are subject to change.
If there are additional programs you would like to see added to this calendar,
please contact Marlene Abels at the MHCA office.
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Continuing Education for Power Limited Technicians
February 26, 2009
Location: MHCA Office
4248 Park Glen Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
This will be a full day program:
This course will provide the required 8 hour of continuing education. We will cover theory, applicable articles and sections of the NEC, and electrical calculations used on the job.
Agenda
7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Training
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm TrainingSPACE LIMITED TO 30Trainer: Paul Sunde
We will cover: Electrical Safety - Working with live voltages and NEC 70
Basics of circuit design - Theory, power supplies, and components.
Grounding - Why do we ground, how do we ground.
Systems, equipment and grounding conductors
Over-current protection - Overload, short circuit, and ground fault
Conductor selection - Ampacity and temperature rating
Raceways and boxes - Conduit and box fill
Watts law and Ohms law
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FREE Lunch and Learn about Insurance Benefits
November 20, 2008
10:00-11:30 AM - Health Insurance Options
Review a Health Insurance Savings Account Health Reimbursement Account
What are the differences and what works best for your Individual Company.
12:00-1:00 PM - Workmen's Comp
Learn the Proper way to Hire and the Proper way to Fire, Workmen's Comp, Experience Modification and Safety Loss Control & Risk Management
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Heat Exchanger Inspection Training
August 18th & 19th, 2008
MHCA has contracted for Heat Exchanger Experts to conduct a seminar that will teach inspection techniques and procedures that help determine the condition of furnace heat exchangers.
This is a hands on event!
There will be over 70 heat exchangers and furnaces of all makes and models. Techs are encouraged to wear their normal work attire and bring tools especially a flashlight; they will not be sitting behind a desk all day.
Trainer: Ellis Prach of Heat Exchanger Experts, Inc.
Session #1 – Monday, August 18th –Training – 7:30AM-4:30PM
Session #2 – Tuesday, August 19th – Training – 7:30AM-4:30PM*
*this class will only be held if Session I is full
This event sold out last year and we received several requests for additional training. We have arranged for another session this year. Space is limited to 40 students per session! Sign up today to guarantee your spot. This training also qualifies for NATE CE’S for those techs that are NATE Certified.
Registration 7:00AM
Continental Breakfast and a lunch will be provided.
Event Fee: MHCA Member $400 Non-Member $550
Event Location:
Gustave A. Larson
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Annual MHCA Golf Classic
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association presents: 2008 MHCA Golf Social at the beautiful StoneRidge Golf Club located in Stillwater.
When: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Times:
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
6:30 p.m. Hors D'oeuvres Reception and Awards
TO SIGN UP PLEASE CLICK HERE
FOR A SPONSORSHIP FORM CLICK HERE
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RUTH KING
Nationally known HVAC Financial Management
Consultant and Author
Ruth King is Channel Manager for HVACChannel.tv; television on the Internet for contractors. She is also President of Business Ventures Corporation. Ruth has worked in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry since 1987. Her work includes consulting in sales and marketing, finance, technical training, and operations challenges.
She is especially proud of one contractor she helped climb out of a big hole. He started with a negative $400,000 net worth 15 years ago and is still in business today…profitably and with a positive net worth.
She has written many manuals for Contractors including the popular Keeping Score Series: “Financial Management for Contractors,” “Improving Profitability and Productivity”, “Pricing for Residential HVAC Companies,” and “21 Way to Keep Your Honest Employees Honest”. Her first general business book, The Ugly Truth about Small Business, won the 2006 USA Best Books Award for Entrepreneurship. Her second book, The Ugly Truth about Managing People, was published in July, 2007. The book and CD are available at bookstores or by visiting www.theuglytruthaboutsmallbusiness.com and www.theuglytruthaboutmanagingpeople.com.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / Location: The Harrington Company
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Session
“Personalities in the Workplace”
In these tough economic times you need every selling and productivity advantage you can get. Understanding your personality style and those of your prospects, clients, and employees is one of those critical advantages. Learn reasons why people act as they do and how to better get your messages across. This will increase sales, closing percentages, employee morale and productivity.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Session
“Critical Management Survival Skills”
Managing people is tough. Once you understand personality styles your job is actually easier. However, you can still be taken by surprise. Learn 15 critcal management skills that will help you be a better manager.
Cost: Full Day including lunch $100 Members / $125 Non-Members
Cost: Half Day $60 Members / $75 Non-Members
Discount: $10 off for Each Additional Attendees from same Company
Cancellation/Refund Deadline: May 20, 2008
> > FOR A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE
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ADTEK Software - AccuLoad Load Calculation Hands-on Training Class
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Room by Room, Block Loads
Zoning (Drag and Drop)
Multi-System Loads
May be installed on multiple computers within your company
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Upon finishing the class, you will be able to complete
residential load calculations with ease
Learn to calculate room x room, whole house, multi-systems loads with easy to use software that is included in the class. The software may be installed on a total of 5 computers within your company. Upon finishing this class, you will be able to complete residential load calculations with ease. Receive a $100 discount, on the software and a free manual on the program ($24.95 value).Please bring your laptops to this class: it is hands on! The Most User Friendly Load Calculation Software Designed to be Used with a Tablet or Notebook PC. Enrollment Fee:$100 MHCA Member$125 Non-Member April 29, 20089:00am - 4:00pm Location:Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co.5440 160 Service RoadNew Hope, MN 55428
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Continuing Education for Power Limited Technicians
March 31, 2008
Location: MHCA Office
4248 Park Glen Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
This will be a full day program:
This course will provide the required 8 hour of continuing education. We will cover theory, applicable articles and sections of the NEC, and electrical calculations used on the job.Agenda
7:30 am - 8:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Training
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm TrainingSPACE LIMITED TO 30Trainer: Paul Sunde
We will cover: Electrical Safety - Working with live voltages and NEC 70
Basics of circuit design - Theory, power supplies, and components.
Grounding - Why do we ground, how do we ground.
Systems, equipment and grounding conductors Over-current protection - Overload, short circuit, and ground fault
Conductor selection - Ampacity and temperature rating
Raceways and boxes - Conduit and box fill
Watts law and Ohms law
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Training on New Rebates
Xcel Energy 2007 Residential Cooling Program Overview - by Bob Zaragoza Xcel EnergyBob will share 2007 program requirements, objectives, marketing strategies and local, state and national insight regarding cooling programs Great Opportunity for Business Owners, Managers and Employees.Three sessions SESSION 1:
8:30 AM - 9:00 REGISTRATION (SNACKS)
9:00 AM - 10:00 SESSION
10:00 - 10:30 Q&A
SESSION 2:
11:00 AM - 11:30 REGISTRATION (SNACKS)
11:30 AM - 12:30 SESSION
12:30 - 1:00 Q&A
SESSION 3:
1:30 PM - 2:00 REGISTRATION (SNACKS)
2:00 PM - 3:00 SESSION
3:00 - 3:30 Q&A
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A/C Training
April 12, 2007
"Doing It Right Digitallyâ€
Practical Applications
Qualifies for 8 hours of CE's for NATE Certified Technician
Grand Rios Resort - Minneapolis NW (Brooklyn Park by the 694 & 94 exit)
6900 Lakeland Avenue - Minneapolis, MN 55428
REGISTRATION
7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. TRAINING
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
(Continental Breakfast & Lunch are included)SESSION OUTLINEMaking and interpreting measurements is a crucial part of any job involving service, installation, design verification, engineering, or factory support of HVAC/R equipment. When it comes to verifying proper operation of the installed equipment it is critical that measurements made in the field are just as accurate as those made in the laboratory. We all have an obligation to assure that our equipment is operating at peak performance levels for the benefit of consumers and end users of HVAC/R equipment, equipment manufacturers, utilities, the nation's energy future and the environment.At this A/C clinic, a wide variety of advanced applications will be covered including:• Airflow and airflow measurement
• Refrigerant charging
• System commissioning
• A/C performance testing
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Much much more**You learn how to reduce service times and eliminate callbacks and measure and guarantee performance of air-conditioning systems. **The seminar will include a copy of the A/C Applications Guide, equipment check sheets and performance test sheets.
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Inspectors Luncheon
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Presenting InspectorsFrom all four areas: North - South - East - West• What are the common items getting tagged on jobs recently and current problems and/or issues?• How will these changes affect your business and it's employees?FOUR POINTS SHERATON
1330 Industrial Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
Site Phone: (612) 331-1900
Registration: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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- 2009 MHCA -
February 26, 2009
Power Limited Technician Training
Location:
MHCA Office 4248 Park Glen Road St. Louis Park MN 55416
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