IUOE International Training and Education Center

IUOE International Training and Education Center International Union of Operating Engineers

10/09/2026

HAZWOPER Train-the-Trainer
Dates: December 07, 2026 - December 14, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
OPEN TO IUOE INSTRUCTORS ONLY
AUTHORIZES INSTRUCTOR TO TEACH: HAZWOPER – 16, 24 and 40-Hour, 8-Hour Refresher, 8-Hour Supervisor, and other applicable courses.

Covers HAZWOPER standards, teaching techniques, industrial hygiene and toxicology, hazard communication (includes GHS), respirators and respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, instrumentation and monitoring, confined space, medical monitoring, radiation, heat/cold stress, emergency response, decontamination, work zones, drum handling, and posttest.

Prerequisite:
1) Journey level experience in the trade, and 2) completion of a 40-Hour HAZWOPER training course recommended.
Students are required to bring safety shoes and appropriate clothing for field exercises.

Program: H&P Construction (NTF), Master Instructor Certification (NTF), Safety & Health (IUOE), Stationary (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
9 Enrolled / 12 Max

10/09/2026

Blueprint Reading 2 for Stationary Engineers
Dates: December 01, 2026 - December 05, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
Participants should meet the following prerequisites to maximize their learning experience and successfully complete the course:
Completion of Blueprint 1 Reading for stationary engineers' course or equivalent experience
Understanding of blueprint symbols, scales, dimensions, and drawing conventions
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and HVAC systems
Familiarity with building operations equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, and control systems
Basic math skills
Experience in facility operations, maintenance, building engineering, or a related trade is recommended

Participants should have a working knowledge of basic blueprint reading principles and building systems. Completion of a Basic Blueprint Reading course or equivalent field experience is recommended. Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility operations will help students fully benefit from the advanced concepts covered in this course.

Blueprint reading 2 is designed for participants who want to strengthen their ability to interpret and analyze complex technical drawings used in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Building on foundational blueprint-reading skills, participants learn to read and evaluate detailed mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, process piping, control system, and equipment installation drawings.

Participants will also be exposed to various participants related to MEP drawings on as large Commercial building specifications; Students will spend approximately 70% of classroom time with hands-on labs utilizing a variety of the drawings and specifications that are most often used as reference and guidance for the Stationary Engineer. Specific emphasis on owner branding, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing drawings and their use in the industry.

Print reading for Heavy Commercial Construction covers information on construction materials and methods, building process participants, project delivery methods, LEED® green building requirements, and the CSI MasterFormat®. Expanded topics in this class include project owner types, surveying, underground utility location, slip forms, building automation, interior trim, and new Energy Center prints.

Course Summary
Blueprint reading 2 builds on basic blueprint-reading skills and focuses on the interpretation of complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, process piping, and control system drawings. Participants learn to analyze detailed schematics, flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and construction documents to understand system integration and facility operations.

Program: Stationary (NTF)
Certificate: Yes
Continuing Education Credit: No
4 Enrolled / 18 Max

10/09/2026

Excavation Operations
Dates: November 02, 2026 - November 06, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
The IUOE Training and Education Center will be offering the Excavation Operations course for Operators with skill levels of beginner through advanced. This 40-hour course will include classroom instruction and hands-on training. Classroom instruction topics will include machine safety, working around utilities and OSHA regulations that apply to trenching/excavation activities. Hands-on will consist of machine control familiarization, benching and sloping techniques, slot dozing and backfill operations. Upon competition of this course, the member will understand trench safety techniques and how to move dirt efficiently.

Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
8 Enrolled / 9 Max *LAST SEAT*

10/09/2026

Mechanics Training - Hydraulic Fundamentals
Dates: December 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This course will give the student a strong foundation in hydraulic systems used in mobile equipment. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Describe the principles of hydraulics.
Identify and describe the function of the components that make up a typical hydraulic system.
Identify and read the schematic symbols in a typical hydraulic schematic.
Understand the use and operation of load sensing variable displacement pumps.
The learning environment will be established in both the classroom and the service shop.

Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
10 Enrolled / 12 Max

Pipeline - Excavator - “Pipe Joints/Pipe Sections” Handling Procedures for Excavator Dates: November 02, 2026 - November...
10/07/2026

Pipeline - Excavator - “Pipe Joints/Pipe Sections” Handling Procedures for Excavator
Dates: November 02, 2026 - November 07, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This is a one week course. The course will be 6 days in length, Monday - Saturday consisting of 10 hours a day of field training. Apprentices and Journeyman are encouraged to apply. A proficiency test will be given at the beginning of the class.

Course Summary
During the class, the operator will be challenged with different tasks utilizing pipe joints and sections.
Carrying single joints and/or sections
How to properly set pipe into the clamps
How to properly skid pipe joints or sections
How to properly carry pipe joints or sections underneath powerlines
Work with multiple excavators handling pipe sections
How to properly carry sections containing sags or sidebends
How to properly help rig up a sideboom

Program: Pipeline (PLCA)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
1 Enrolled / 4 Max

10/07/2026

Welding
Dates: December 07, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
SMAW Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
4 Enrolled / 6 max

10/07/2026

Pipeline - Excavator Class for Bellholes
Dates: October 12, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This class is intended for experienced operators who have previously attended a 3-week intermediate pipeline excavator course. This class will emphasize the techniques of digging a bellhole and concentrate on the proper excavation of a bellhole. The member will practice sloping, egress, etc.

Course Summary
This class is a one-week course. The course schedule is 10 hours a day, 5 days in length, Monday-Friday. A typical day will consist of 10 hours of practical field training.
Classes are intended for experienced operators, although apprentices with good skills are encouraged to apply.
This course will prepare you for working in the pipeline industry. The following tasks will be covered:
Proper sloping of a bellhole
How to excavate a slide egress
How to excavate a stair egress
Understanding the pipeline terminology and vocabulary words.
Safety.

Prerequisite:
Completion of a 3-week intermediate pipeline excavation course.

Program: Pipeline (PLCA)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
1 Enrolled / 4 Max

10/07/2026

Commercial Refrigeration Applications 1
Dates: November 17, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
Participants should meet the following prerequisites to maximize their learning experience and successfully complete the course:
Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment operation
Completed HVAC 1 & 2 ITEC courses or equivalent field experience
Hold an EPA 608 Universal certificate
Fundamental knowledge of electrical concepts, including voltage, current, resistance, and safe use of electrical test instruments
Ability to read and interpret basic technical documents, diagrams, and equipment manuals
Familiarity with HVAC&R or maintenance practices
Basic math skills, including measurements and simple calculations
Ability to safely use hand tools and diagnostic equipment
Commitment to following workplace safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

This comprehensive Commercial Refrigeration Training course provides participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial refrigeration systems. Participants will learn refrigeration principles, system components, electrical controls, refrigerant handling procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and diagnostic techniques used in supermarkets, cold storage facilities, restaurants, food processing plants, and other commercial applications.

The course covers the refrigeration cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, refrigerants, piping systems, electrical circuits, controls, safety standards, and energy-efficient operation. Students will develop practical troubleshooting skills through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises involving system performance analysis, pressure-temperature relationships, leak detection, component testing, and system optimization.

This is a lab focused course allowing students to assemble basic refrigeration system components to complete a working system and practice skills necessary to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on these systems.

Course Summary
This course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial refrigeration systems. Participants learn the fundamentals of refrigeration theory, system components, electrical controls, refrigerant management, preventive maintenance, and diagnostic procedures used in restaurants, supermarkets, cold storage facilities, and industrial applications.

Through classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, participants gain experience identifying system faults, interpreting wiring diagrams, testing components, and optimizing system performance for reliability and energy efficiency. Upon completion, participants will be able to perform installation, routine maintenance, diagnose common refrigeration problems, and apply industry best practices to maintain commercial refrigeration equipment safely and effectively.

Program: Stationary (NTF)
Certificate: Yes
Continuing Education Credit: No
6 Enrolled / 12 Max

10/07/2026

Crane Operations - Intro to Tower Crane
Dates: October 19, 2026 - October 23, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
This course is for students with previous crane experience. The course will introduce students to three types of tower cranes: Hammerhead tower cranes, luffing boom tower cranes and self-erecting tower cranes. This course will cover cab controls and operating procedures. A major portion of the class will be hands on exercises teaching load control and operational dynamics.

Prerequisites for Level 1 - Must have previous crane operating experience.

Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
9 Enrolled / 10 Max *LAST SEAT*

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Crosby, TX
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