At Sheet Metal JATC San Diego, our commitment to delivering excellent training and education goes beyond what our apprenticeship program offers. We provide a wide variety of classes and resources tailored to enhance your technical skills and understanding, from vital First Aid/CPR instruction, Welding, and Revit applications to multiple comprehensive OSHA training classes. Most classes are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays. These courses are available to members of Local 206 who are in good standing, offering valuable opportunities for growth and development. Most training requires a refundable deposit, reimbursed when the class is successfully completed. To register and reserve your seat, contact the training center at (619) 265-2758.
| DATE | DAYS | TIME |
| 10/7/2025 | TUESDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
| 10/18/2025 | SATURDAY | 8:00 AM-11:30AM |
| 11/6/2025 | THURSDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
| 11/15/2025 | SATURDAY | 8:00 AM-11:30AM |
| 12/6/2025 | SATURDAY | 8:00 AM-11:30AM |
| 12/9/2025 | TUESDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
| DATE | DAYS | TIME |
| 10/9/2025 | THURSDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
| 10/18/2025 | SATURDAY | 12:00 PM-3:30PM |
| 11/13/2025 | THURSDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
| 11/15/2025 | SATURDAY | 12:00 PM-3:30PM |
| 12/6/2025 | SATURDAY | 12:00 PM-3:30PM |
| 12/11/2025 | THURSDAY | 5:00 PM -8:30 PM |
Classes are held in the McClees Hall; unless instructed otherwise. Enter through the double doors on the back of the building behind Local 206.
| COURSE | DATES | DAYS | TIME | DESCRIPTION | INSTRUCTOR | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORKLIFT TRAINING CLASS | 10/11/2025 | SATURDAY | 8:00 AM -12:00 PM | This class will prepare each participant for a forklift license certification through classroom lecture and theory. The classroom portion never expires once completed. There are two things needed to obtain a forklift license certification. First, each member must have record of completing the classroom portion from the JATC. Second, each member must pass the practical portion (driving) at their place of employment on each site-specific lift. For example, if you were trained on a forklift with one employer and then went to work with another employer who had a similar but different forklift, you ARE NOT certified on the site-specific forklift. Both you and your employer are not in OSHA compliance and are subject to fines. You must be trained on each make and model that you are operating. Forklift certifications need to be renewed every three years. If you are currently certified on a forklift with your employer and that forklift, make and model has not changed then you simply just need to renew your forklift certification card through the JATC. This is done through your employer. | R. Lightfoot | McClees Hall |
| Scaffolding Safety | 11/20/2025 | THURSDAY | 5:00 PM -8:00 PM | This class covers the use of Frame, Pole, Rolling and Tubular scaffolds. This class will cover the proper methods of scaffold use, erection, inspection, and maintenance. General Contractors are now requiring that any personnel using scaffolding on a project must have taken Scaffold Training or User’s Awareness Training. | R. Lightfoot | McClees Hall |
| Technician A & B course | 10/6/2025 - 11/3/2025 | Mon & Tu | 4:30 PM -7:30 PM | These courses are designed to enhance and improve the technical skills and overall knowledge of the sheet metal industry for all participants. Technicians “C-A” are required to take these courses annually to receive an advancement in wage and classification level. Each participant is expected to maintain 100% attendance to receive course credit. All members who successfully complete these courses will receive a certificate of completion from the JATC. | T. Sebro | JATC Shop |
| Technician C & D course | 11/10/2025 - 12/8/2025 | Mon & Tu | 4:30 PM -7:30 PM | These courses are designed to enhance and improve the technical skills and overall knowledge of the sheet metal industry for all participants. Technicians “C-A” are required to take these courses annually to receive an advancement in wage and classification level. Each participant is expected to maintain 100% attendance to receive course credit. All members who successfully complete these courses will receive a certificate of completion from the JATC. | T. Sebro | JATC Shop |
| Welding/Brazing Certification Testing and Renewals | 10/11/2025 | Saturday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | These pre-scheduled sessions are days that member can renew their current certifications or try to obtain a Brazing or Welding Certification in the process of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW. All welding certification exams consist of both written and practical portions. You must have knowledge of welding to sign up for the certification test day. These test sessions are not training sessions. They are designed to give each member a convenient time to renew or take a certification exam. Remember, Structural D1.1 certifications expire every 6 months and light gauge D9.1 certifications expire every 12 months. | E. Sandoval | JATC Weld Shop |
| Welding/Brazing Certification Testing and Renewals | 12/6/2025 | Saturday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | These pre-scheduled sessions are days that member can renew their current certifications or try to obtain a Brazing or Welding Certification in the process of GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW. All welding certification exams consist of both written and practical portions. You must have knowledge of welding to sign up for the certification test day. These test sessions are not training sessions. They are designed to give each member a convenient time to renew or take a certification exam. Remember, Structural D1.1 certifications expire every 6 months and light gauge D9.1 certifications expire every 12 months. | E. Sandoval | JATC Weld Shop |
| iTi | ONLINE | www.sheetmetal-iti.org | Online Courses offered from the iTi and SMACNA of San Diego These courses are designed to enhance your technical skills with a more convenient schedule to the member. Online courses consist of: International Training Institute (iTi): • Foreperson Training • Office Tutorials • Introduction to Lean Construction • Supervisory Training • Title 24 2019/2022 MATT Level 1&2 New Certification Please visit www.sheetmetal-iti.org for details. If you do not already have a user profile you will need to create one. All courses listed above are free to all members in good standing. | ONLINE | ||
| SMACNA of San Diego | www.sd-smacna.org | OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 | https://www.sd-smacna.org/education-events/virtual-training | SMACNA of San Diego offers Virtual Safety Training through 360training.com ATTENTION SMACNA OF SAN DIEGO MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND OF SAN DIEGO Did you know that SMACNA of San Diego will reimburse tuition expense for OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 HOUR OUTREACH TRAINING? It's true! Upon course completion, verified employees of SMACNA of San Diego member employers and employers who contribute to the Sheet Metal Industry Fund of San Diego will receive full reimbursement of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Training tuition! The same is true for verified eligible members of SMART Local 206 who are currently on the out-of-work list. Verification of employment is required prior to taking the course. | ONLINE | |
| SMOHIT | HELPLINE 877-884-6227 | https://www.smohit.org | SMOHIT helpline is available to all members and their family. Examples of problems people call about: Grief, trauma and loss, Alcohol and other drug issues, Depression and suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Family, including relationships with spouse/partner/family of origin issues, parenting concerns, aging parents/caregiving fatigue…and more. The SMOHIT helpline is FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, VOLUNTARY and available 24/7. | ONLINE |
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