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AESYS Technologies, LLC

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1: Will I become a certified boiler operator after participating in this Program?
2: What type of boiler is in the Program?
3: How much of the Program is hands-on?
4: What do I need to bring with me?
5: I understand that periodically an AESYS Plant Tour will be provided. Can I take pictures during the tour?
6: Do I need a High School Diploma or GED, previous technical experience or meet a minimum age requirement to participate in this Program?
7: Is the program offered in a language other than English?
8: I am in a managerial, inspection, supervisory or design/project management position. Am I required to participate in the Advanced Operations hands-on course?
9: How do I register?
10: If there are several participants from the same company, is there a price discount?
11: When does tuition need to be paid?
12: What if I need to cancel my attendance?
13: Does AESYS provide, or arrange, for financial aide?
14: What if I get hurt or ill during the Program?
15: What time does the Program start and end each day?
16: Where is AESYS and are there nearby hotels?
   

   
1:

Will I become a certified boiler operator after participating in this Program?
A Boiler Operator Certification is not available through this Program. This Program does however help develop the skills, knowledge and core competency necessary to qualify for such certification through fundamental and practical examinations. The Program is designed to prepare participants to develop the capability required for a certification examination.

Operator certification is generally a requirement of Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The AHJ would be mandated by each State’s or Province’s legislation to require such certifications. Please check with your State’s, or Province’s, Department of Labor or Occupational Safety, for performance and examination requirements within your jurisdiction.

2:
What type of boiler is in the Program?
Educational Services, Division of AESYS Technologies, LLC has (1) 150 BHP (1470 kW) / 5175 PPH (2347 Kg/hr) and (1) 70 BHP (686 kW) / 2415 PPH (1095 Kg/hr), 150 PSIG (1034 kPa) Steam design, dual-fuel, packaged firetube boiler assemblies, fully functional and dedicated for training purposes.

All Program material presented however is, by design, generic. Discussion of various boiler types, capacities, applications, brands, and models will take place. Participants are encouraged to share information and experiences and provide questions that specifically relate to equipment which they are presently servicing, maintaining or operating.

The Program is specifically tailored towards industrial-commercial-institutional (ICI) class equipment and applications. Residential applications are not within the scope of this Program.

If a participant is currently servicing or maintaining York-Shipley Global equipment, and there is a desire or requirement to obtain certain information or parts while attending the Program, please contact us with the Model and Serial number of the Unit at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the scheduled Program. Y-SG Parts Department will provide a scope proposal, which can then be ordered. Please visit www.york-shipleyglobal.com for more information.
3:
How much of the Program is hands-on?
BTP Course No. 2, the Boiler Operations module, primarily a 2-day classroom session, provides for approximately 4 hours of hands-on application. Course No. 3, the Advanced Boiler Operations module, a 2-day operations workshop, provides for approximately 12-16 hours of hands-on application.
4:
What do I need to bring with me?
Simply, a desire and motivation to learn and develop. All tools, course materials including manuals, handouts and applicable testing materials are provided.

All participants of AESYS’ BTP are required to wear closed toed, hard soled, non-canvas footwear, long cotton pants, heavy long sleeve cotton shirt and eye and hearing protection. Safety glasses and hearing protection is provided.

Periodically, participants have inquired about bringing along their own personal, or company furnished, combustion analyzer system. Please feel free to do so, however, do advise us at time of registration that you intend to bring same.

Please be aware should you bring any personal items, tools or equipment, participants shall be solely responsible for same, and AESYS shall not bear responsibility for use, care and protection of any personal items while at AESYS premises.
5:
I understand that periodically an AESYS Plant Tour will be provided. Can I take pictures during the tour?
AESYS does periodically, as plant production scheduling and BTP Program permits, provide for a plant tour. Photographic, electronic, audio and/or audio-visual recording of the Program, including periodic AESYS Plant Tours, is strictly prohibited.

Please be aware that AESYS does not permit tobacco use inside facilities, for the safety and health of participants and staff. Designated areas outside the facility, for tobacco use, are available.

Your safety is of utmost concern when visiting AESYS. When at AESYS facilities, while participating in the Program, or a Plant tour, you are prohibited from departing from the Program group. Instructors, and/or facility staff, will provide safety cautions prior to entering facilities and/or performance of application tasks. Safety cautions shall be adhered to. Participants who depart from the Program group, disregards or disobeys any direction from an Instructor, or member of facility staff, will be considered to be compromising the safety of the participant, and others in attendance, and shall be immediately discharged from the Program.
6:
Do I need a High School Diploma or GED, previous technical experience or meet a minimum age requirement to participate in this Program?
Beginners and apprentices are encouraged to participate. There is no educational level or technical experience or additional requirements necessary.

Please be aware that Instructors, at their sole discretion, may limit a participant’s ability to fully participate, particularly during any hands-on applications. If, in the Instructors considered judgment, it is determined that a participant does not posses the knowledge and skill necessary to perform a specific task, the participant will be directed to not participate. Should this occur, the participant is expected to accept and respectfully concur with this decision. Please remember your safety, and those of the other participants, are of utmost concern.

Minor participants, who are under the age of 18, require written permission by a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, on a daily basis, minor participants are required to be accompanied, to and from the AESYS facility, by a parent or legal guardian.
7:

Is the program offered in a language other than English?
The Program is only offered as an English language Program. As there are considerable hands-on applications, all participants are required to understand and take verbal English language direction. Failure to understand and take English language direction may compromise the safety of the participant and others in attendance.

Please note however, that at a minimal Program charge, those participants, who are not fluent in the English language, may bring along an interpreter to help understand the Program content and participate in application tasks. For additional information, contact us by email at es-inquiries@aesystech.com.

Again, please be aware that it will be at the Instructors sole discretion to permit a participant to fully participate.

8:
I am in a managerial, inspection, supervisory or design/project management position. Am I required to participate in the Advanced Operations hands-on course?
Although highly recommended, it is not required. It is strongly urged that the Program be experienced it its entirety. However, recognizing that there are varying levels of expertise and requirements for training, the following guidelines, based on level of experience, can be taken into consideration:

a. Beginner/Apprentice:
  - Required: Course 1 - Safety and Theory and Course 2 - Operations
  - Recommended: Course 3 - Advanced Operations
   
b. Experienced Operators, Technical Service and Maintenance Personnel:
  - Recommended: Course 1 - Safety and Theory
  - Required: Course 2 - Operations and Course 3 - Advanced Operations
   
c. Experienced Managers, Inspectors, Supervisory, Design/Project Management Personnel:
  - Required: Course 1 - Safety and Theory and Course 2 - Operations
  - Recommended: Course 3 - Advanced Operations

The equivalent IACET-CEU’s, for the number of hours in which participated will be accordingly issued upon successful Program hour completion. To request scheduling the BTP, in accordance with the above guidelines, please contact Educational Services, Division of AESYS Technologies, LLC, by email at es-inquiries@aesystech.com.
9:

How do I register?
To register, please download the BTP Registration Form. Please read and understand all information provided therein. Complete the registration form in its entirety. Failure to provide all required information may cause the Program dates requested to be rejected. Legibly print or type and provide authorizing and acknowledging signatures, where indicated.

Registrants are accepted on a ‘first come, first served basis’. Class size is limited, so you are encouraged to register early. Registration will not be accepted until received with payment in full and all required information obtained.

10:
If there are several participants from the same company, is there a price discount?
Yes. When there are 4 or more attendees from the same company participating in the Program in its entirety, please contact Educational Services, Division of AESYS Technologies, LLC, by email at es-inquiries@aesystech.com, for applicable discounts.
11:
When does tuition need to be paid?
Payment, in full, is required at time of registration. AESYS accepts only $USD Transactions. If a Company Purchase Order is issued, and payment is predicated on AESYS invoicing pursuant to Purchase Order, registration acceptance will not be in effect until payment in full is received. AESYS Invoicing Terms are Net 10 Days.

AESYS accepts Company or Bank Check – Payable to: AESYS Technologies, LLC, or MasterCard / VISA / AMEX Credit Card Information, accompanied by completed registration form. Please note that all billings are immediate, and upon acceptance, will be applied towards the selected Program Date.
12:

What if I need to cancel my attendance?
Up to 3-weeks before a scheduled Program, should a registered participant require cancellation of attendance, registration fees may be applied towards another scheduled Program or refunded. A $150.00/USD cancellation charge will apply. Allow 4-6 weeks for balance refund, if applicable. Please immediately notify Educational Services, Division of AESYS Technologies, LLC, by email, at es-inquiries@aesystech.com.

Within 3-weeks of a scheduled Program, cancellation, failure to notify AESYS of non-attendance, or absence on any course date, will result in forfeiture of payments for Program.

Due to scheduling conflicts, courses may substitute equally qualified Instructors and/or require cancellation or change in scheduled Program dates. Within 2-weeks of scheduled Program, should Program require cancellation, or postponement, due to Instructor scheduling conflict or should the minimum number of participants required for each scheduled Program not register, registered participants will be immediately notified. Registration fees may be applied towards another scheduled Program or fully refunded.

13:
Does AESYS provide, or arrange, for financial aide?
AESYS does not provide, or make arrangements for any special financial aid assistance to participate in this Program. There are however, federal, state and municipal sources of financial aid for continuing education.

Prospective participants who seek financial aid assistance, must independently inquire and directly apply to the various sources for funding benefits, and should do so approximately 12-16 weeks in advance. Payment is expected in advance of any financial assistance. Generally, payment reimbursement by financial assistance sources will follow successful completion of the Program.
14:
What if I get hurt or ill during the Program?
Your safety and welfare is of utmost concern while attending the Program. Should a participant sustain an injury, or becomes ill, while on AESYS premises during the scheduled Program, there are emergency first aid procedures in place to treat minor injuries and sickness. At the participant’s discretion, they will be brought to a local hospital emergency room for any further required treatment and/or evaluation. If a more serious injury or illness occurs, local emergency medical services will be immediately dispatched and the participant transported to local hospital for treatment.

Should an illness, or injury, prevent further participation in the Program, please be advised that at the Instructors discretion, only the equivalent IACET-CEU’s, for the number of hours for which the participant successfully completed will be accordingly issued.

Please note that AESYS Technologies, LLC shall be held harmless and free from all claims, including without limitation, injury that may be sustained by participant while participating in the Program and on the premises, at AESYS Technologies, LLC – York, PA 17402-2211 USA. Participants are responsible for their own personal insurance, medical care and expenses. Participants are not covered by AESYS Technologies, LLC insurance or industrial compensation.
15:
What time does the Program start and end each day?
The Program is conducted Monday through Friday and begins daily at 8:00am, and ends at 4:30pm ET, with 1/2 hour lunch period, starting at noon.

Also, daily morning coffee and pastry, and a catered lunch, are included. If a participant has special dietary requirements, participants may bring their own prepared meals, or if at time of registration we are advised, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Evening meals are not included, however, all local accommodations have nearby local and brand name restaurant establishments.
16:
Where is AESYS and are there nearby hotels?
Please visit AESYS’ Directions and Local Accommodations links for information regarding Best Western Hotels, along with other superior local and brand name hotels, all within minutes of our facility. Local accommodations are to be arranged directly by each participant. The cost of same is NOT included in the Program Rate Schedule(s). AESYS has established corporate discount arrangements with all the hotels listed. When directly contacting these establishments, please be sure to advise them of your visit to AESYS.