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In 1985, the conversion of an equipment maintenance storage building to house the Training Facility was initiated to meet the apprentice and journey-level training needs. The planned phases of construction and completion dates were as follows:
Phase 1 - Conversion of the existing building to house classroom, lab, welding shop, and interim staff office area which would be converted to a machine shop in the future. Completed in 1989.
Phase 2 - Addition of a 2,500 square foot building shell to the O&M Training Center that houses staff, offices, two restrooms, two classrooms, shop area, combination lunchroom/classroom, storage/tool-room, utility closet and internal connecting hallway. Also, the outside lunch/break area was designed and constructed during this phase. Completed in 1993.
A unique characteristic about this project, and the continuing improvement and upgrades; apprentices have been utilized as the major source of labor for the rough and finish construction on "Phase 1" and in "Phase 2" they completed all the interior work on the 2,500 square foot addition. They also built the outside lunch/break area. At this time, approximately 14,500 apprentice hours have been utilized.
Phase 3 - Outside landscaping and concrete work was performed by the California Conservation Corps. Their services continue to be used as projects warrant. Initial landscaping and concrete work was completed. Completed spring of 1994.
Phase 4 - Layout, purchasing, and installation of the welding shop equipment was completed in the fall of 1994. The equipment consisted of two MIG welders, two TIG welders, two gas welders, 12-inch pedestal grinder, cutting bench, and the construction by the apprentices of four welding booths.
Phase 5 - A State Water Project Operations simulator was purchased and as money permitted, simulators for hydraulic, pneumatic and air conditioning were purchased to assist in training and keeping personnel expertise up to date. Completed winter of 1995
Phase 6 - This consisted of the conversion of a classroom to a computer lab. The lab is equipped with 16 terminals, which are continuously upgraded to meet current training requirements. The lab is utilized in apprentice and journey-level classes and seminars. Completed summer of 1996.
Phase 7 - The area between the computer lab and the welding shop was divided into two parts. The north side, which is located between two rollup doors, was designed to bring in heavy equipment for Utility Crafts hands-on training. The south side was set up as a machine shop. Equipment in the shop area consists of: 4 lathes, 2 mills, 1 drill press, 1 bearing press, 1 - 10" pedestal grinder, 1 drill sharpener, and 1 combination belt/wheel grinder. Completed fall of 1996.