2009 DOE Integrated Safety Management Summit The B&W Y-12 Joint Apprentice Program John R Whalen Sr. Chairman, Atomic Trades and Labor Council B&W Y-12 Joint Apprentice Training Committee August 26, 2009 BIO: John R Whalen Sr. Chairman, Atomic Trades and Labor Council/B&W Y-12 Joint Apprentice Training Committee Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic at Y-12 last 31 years Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Instructor for current and previous Apprentice Programs  Training Coordinator for Oak Ridge Local 718 ( HVAC Technicians, Pipefitters, and Welders serving Y-12 and ORNL) Certified Instructor at both B&W Y-12 and the UA. (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada) Teaching Background  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration  Environmental Compliance with EPA Regulations  Refrigerant Management  Refrigerant Safety  Energy Management  Green Technologies Y-12 Apprentice Program • Met with local Unions representing the proposed Apprentices and fashioned an agreement for each Union to supply the necessary classroom training according to Union Requirements. • Apprentices attend class at the Union Halls on their own time. • Published proposed program in various news formats including The Oak Ridger, The Knoxville News Sentinel, local websites. • Registered 2610 participants to take the pre-test. Y-12 Apprentice Program • Administered the test to 2209 attendees • Narrowed the selection process to just over 1000 candidates and have so far interviewed 50% of the potential candidates. • Selected 50 candidates using Targeted Selection Process. • Program started in earnest in October 2008. Y-12 Apprentice Program Participating Crafts Boilermakers – 2 Electricians – 24 HVACR Service Technicians - 4 Insulators – 2 Iron Workers – 2 Painters – 4 Pipefitters – 5 Welders – 2 Carpenters – 3 Total: 48 Y-12 Apprentice Program Structure of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee • Membership is composed of an equal number of management representatives appointed by local management and local union representatives appointed by the Local Union president. • Committee: John Whalen, Keith Wilson, Eric Nolan, Beth Green, Tony Johnson & DD Brown Y-12 Apprentice Program Qualifications for Apprenticeship • Age: 18 years of age • Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalency • Physical: Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. Applicants were given a physical and screened for the current illegal use of drugs on acceptance into the program and prior to being employed. Y-12 Apprentice Program Qualifications for Apprenticeship • Aptitude Test: – All applicants must pass the selected aptitude test given by the company. • Legal Residence: – All applicants must be able to prove they are citizens of the United States. • Obtain DOE Clearance & HRP – All applicants must be able to obtain the required DOE Q Clearance and HRP Status Y-12 Apprentice Program Ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers • Consistent with proper supervision, training, safety and continuity of employment throughout the apprenticeship, the ratio of apprentices to journeyworkers is established in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). – Appendix A of the Apprentice Standards includes the appropriate ratio for each occupation. • The term of the occupation, on-the-job learning (OJL), and related instruction is defined in Appendix A. – Appendix A includes the terms of apprenticeship for each occupation (Boilermakers, Electricians, HVACR Service Technicians, Insulation Workers, Iron Workers, Painters, Pipefitters and Welders). Y-12 Apprentice Program Term of Apprenticeship • Each apprentice will be provided with an appropriate record keeping form and will be responsible for ensuring completion and approval. • On-the-job learning will be recorded weekly by the apprentice. • The record will be approved by a journeyworker and supervisor. • Records will be submitted to the JATC for proper accounting and credit for hours successfully performed as OJL. • Timely records and reports are significant for the determination of progression of wages.