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8/10/ 2015

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WBFAA Apprentice Bulletin 2015

PLEASE REVIEW THIS BULLETIN

*FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS*
Click Here for Chabot Enrollment link, then follow directions for ONE time enrollment

AFTER YOU ENROLL YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM CHABOT COLLEGE. FORWARD THAT EMAIL TO [email protected]

Email the WBFAA Office once you have purchased your text book and enrolled in Chabot - 
JULY OJT's are DUE TODAY!
Send Completed forms by FAX to 800-809-0281
or  Email Completed forms to [email protected] 

Questions on reporting OJT hours?
Call 800-809-0280 for assistance.

* Not Reporting On The Job Training hours (OJT's) on time to the WBFAA Training Office may affect the pay grade of the apprentice.
** Report all hours worked on OJT Form. Hours should total approximately 160 a month.

On the Job Training Hours (OJTs): OJTs Should be sent to the WBFAA UATC Training Office by the 5th of the month and no later than the 10th to be compliant. When your hours are received, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Total hours reported should be approximately 160 hours per month. If your reporting hours for the month are less than 140, please state the reason (i.e. vacation, illness, no work, etc.). Your instructor will contact you on the 5th and your employer will be notified on the 10th if your hours have not been submitted. 

If you have any questions about the OJT Reporting form, please call
800-809-0280 and wwill help you to determine where to place you hours.
ALL students MUST have the proper textbook before the start date of AUGUST 19, 2015

Contact the WBFAA Training Office to confirm you have your book.
Call 800-809-0280 or email [email protected]

Follow the links below to order textbooks. 

FIRST SEMESTER
Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide, 4th Edition
COST: $68.00
ISBN# 0136086373
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

If you are having trouble ordering the book with the above link,
Click Here to order from Amazon

SECOND SEMESTER
Electronic Systems Technician Level 1 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $89.33
ISBN# 0132137097
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

THIRD SEMESTER AND FOURTH SEMESTER
Electronic Systems Technician Level 2 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33
ISBN# 0132137127
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

FIFTH SEMESTER
Electronic Systems Technician Level 3 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33
ISBN# 0132578239
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

SIXTH SEMESTER
Electronic Systems Technician Level 4 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33
ISBN# 0132578212
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE
ONE HOUR MANDATORY BLACKBOARD
CLASSES FALL 2015
Scheduled times (dates to follow)
Semester 1 Tuesday nights 6:30 p.m.
Semester 2 Tuesday nights 7:30 p.m.
Semester 3 Tuesday nights 8:30 p.m.
Semester 4 Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m.
Semester 5 Wednesday nights 7:30 p.m.
Semester 6 Wednesday nights 8:30 p.m.

The WBFAA UATC is a statewide, state and federally AND Veterans Affairs approved apprentice and training program.

AS AN APPRENTICE YOU ARE REGISTERED WITH BOTH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

FALL 2015 SEMESTER CHECK LIST
Are you enrolled in Chabot College?
Do you have your textbook for your upcoming semester? (Links Below)
(The SPRING 2015 Calendar will be available shortly)

Call 800-809-0280 or email [email protected] to confirm that you have your book today!
Instructors by Semester
1st Semester - Pam McKean - Email - 925-989-0654
2nd Semester - Pam McKean - Email - 925-989-0654
3rd Semester - Andrew Miguel - Email - 559-347-8967
4th Semester - Andrew Miguel - Email - 559-347-8967
5th Semester - Andrew Miguel - Email - 559-347-8967
6th Semester - Pam McKean - Email - 925-989-0654
Technical Support
For online technical issues contact Tech Support:
502-254-1506 or email 
 
*If you do not receive a response within 24 hours from the above contacts, 
Contact the WBFAA UATC Training office 800-809-0280 EXT 3 or 
News and Dates
For the Fall 2015 Semester
Apprentice News
(Information for apprentices enrolled in the WBFAA UATC.  This information is also sent to apprentice's employers)
 
Apprentices are required to comply with the standards and regulations set forth by the WBFAA UATC. The following listing contains items for apprentices to complete  throughout  the semester CALENDAR
FALL Semester 2015 Academic Calendar with benchmarks 

Wednesday

August 19

Orientation

Monday

September 21

Set One of Courses Due A

Monday

September 28

Set One of Courses Due B

Monday

October 5

Set Two of Courses Due A

Monday

October 12

Set Two of Courses Due B

Saturday

October 10

Midterm Lab A

Saturday

October 17

Midterm Lab B

Monday

November 9

Set Three of Courses Due A

Monday

November 16

Set Three of Courses Due B

Monday

November 30

Set Four of Courses Due A

Monday

December 7

Set Four of Courses Due B

Saturday

December 5

Final Lab A

Saturday

December 12

Final Lab B

Monday

January 4

Grades Available

BREAKDOWN OF COURSES BY SETS

 

Set One

Set Two

Midterm Lab

Semester 1

Course 1-3

Course 4-7

A

Semester 2

Course 1-3

Course 4-5

A

Semester 3

Course 1-3

Course 4-7

A

Semester 4

Course 1-3

Course 4-5

B

Semester 5

Course 1-3

Course 4-7

B

Semester 6

Course 1-3

Course 4-6

B

 

Set Three

Set Four

Final Lab

Semester 1

Course  9-12

Course 13-15

A

Semester 2

Course 7-9

Course 10-11

A

Semester 3

Course 9-12

Course 13-15

A

Semester 4

Course 7-9

Course   10-12

B

Semester 5

Course 9-11

Course 12-14

B

Semester 6

Course 8-10

Course 11-13

B

Apprentice Textbook Information
Below is a link to the NCCER Publishing Catalog website where you can order your textbook. At the site enter the appropriate ISBN # in the search field and click on "Go" and your textbook will come up.
Follow the simple, short instructions to order and purchase your textbook.

NCCER PEARSON GENERAL LINK:
Use the above link and search with the ISBN number below or use the DIRECT LINK for the book you  want to order. You may also search new and used books at Amazon and other outlets. 

FIRST SEMESTER

Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide, 4th Edition 

COST: $68.00

ISBN# 0136086373
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE 


 

If you are having trouble ordering the book with the above link, 

Click Here to order from Amazon

  

SECOND SEMESTER

Electronic Systems Technician Level 1 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $89.33 

ISBN# 0132137097
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

  

THIRD SEMESTER AND FOURTH SEMESTER

Electronic Systems Technician Level 2 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33  

ISBN# 0132137127
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

  

FIFTH SEMESTER

Electronic Systems Technician Level 3 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33  

ISBN# 0132578239
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE

  
SIXTH SEMESTER

Electronic Systems Technician Level 4 Trainee Guide, 3rd Edition COST: $125.33  

ISBN# 0132578212
DIRECT LINK: CLICK HERE 

Chabot Enrollment
Each new apprentice must do a ONE TIME enrollment into Chabot-Las
Positas Community College District by completing the application at the
following website: Chabot Enrollement

Once the apprentice has enrolled in CLPCCD, please notify the WBFAA UATC administrative office immediately by forwarding the confirmation
e-mail to [email protected] or by calling 800-809-0280. The WBFAA will then register you in your online classes.

Phone Orientations (First Semester ONLY): Please contact the WBFAA training office if you have not yet done so, 800-809-0280. 
WBFAA UATC Policy Unemployed Apprentice
  • When an apprentice becomes unemployed, except for cause, he/she shall be placed on the "Inactive Apprentice List."
  • The unemployed apprentice shall communicate monthly, in writing, with the Program Administrator indicating his/her intention to remain in the program. Failure to comply with this requirement shall cause the Program Administrator to initiate procedures to drop the apprentice from the program.
  • The unemployed apprentice shall be retained on the "Inactive Apprentice List" for a period of one year from his/her date of layoff.
  • In the event the apprentice on the "Inactive Apprentice List" is rehired or finds employment with another assented WBFAA UATC employer; he/she shall be placed on the "Active Apprentice List."
  • An unemployed apprentice on the "Inactive Apprentice List" shall NOT be allowed to attend any Related and Supplemental Instruction classes.
New Policy Approved April 27, 2011
Past Due (If an apprentice has not completed any these items, they are not in compliance with the WBFAA UATC standards and need to contact the WBFAA UATC office immediately.)
  1. Current On The Job training Hours turned in to WBFAA UATC OFFICE 
  2. Semester course work completion (bench marks outlined above)
  3. Chabot Enrollment (Instructions above)
Maintaining Contact Information 
All apprentices are required to maintain their current home address, cell phone number, and e-mail address with the WBFAA UATC Training Office. Please contact the office at (800) 809-0280 or [email protected] if your contact information changes.
 
Contact Information
TEAM Portal Technical Support: 
Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(502) 254-1506 or [email protected]

WBFAA UATC Training Office:
Please contact with any questions at 800-809-0280
Jerry Lenander, Training Director [email protected]
Dan Van Hart [email protected]
Kurt Meierhenry [email protected]

WBFAA UATC
333 Washington Blvd. #433 * Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (800) 809-0280 * Fax: (800) 809-0281

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