The five-day training session focused on the technical nuances of copper tubing and alloys. By working in pairs to complete 10 distinct assembly modules, participants sharpened their ability to identify and troubleshoot common installation errors. This hands-on approach ensures that instructors return to their home regions equipped not just with technical proficiency, but with the pedagogical resources to guide apprentices through complex piping projects.
Copper Association Trains Trades Educators in Ann Arbor
At Washtenaw Community College, 43 educators from the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters recently completed a 20-hour intensive course on copper joining. The program, led by the Copper Development Association, aims to standardize soldering and brazing instruction across more than 300 local unions in the U.S. and Canada.
Mike Belanger, a project manager at the Copper Development Association, emphasized that the goal extends beyond the classroom walls. By training the trainers, the organization creates a multiplier effect that improves standards for thousands of tradespeople. This collaboration is a continuation of a partnership that began in 1955, designed to support the United Association’s rigorous certification process, which requires educators to complete 200 hours of professional development over five years.
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