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HVAC & Metals Institute Overview

What Can We Do For You?

 We are a consistent leader for quality Sheet Metal Training.

¨      The HVAC & Metals Institute is the first training center to receive “Gold Level” Accreditation Status through the International Training Institute. 

¨      Our Executive Director, Dennis Boyd has an Associates of Applied Science in Sheet Metal Technology.

¨      Our Assistant Director, Ric Olander is a member of the International Curriculum Task Force, Architectural Sub-Committee, Soldering Sub-Committee and the Plans & Specs Sub-Committee. Is a Certified Welding Inspector.  Has a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies & Labor Education.

¨      The Lead Instructor, Charlie Johnson has his Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies & Labor Education.

¨   Instructors; Dan Carroll and Kevin Roth have their Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies & Labor Education.

¨      Each Instructor attends  Instructor Education each year

¨      Many of our Instructors have educated other Instructors through the International Training Institute and Ohio State University and the National Labor College.

¨      Combined the full time staff can offer over 50 years of Sheet Metal Educational experience. 

We are committed to safety

¨      All four of our full-time Instructors are American Red Cross certified First-Aid and CPR Trainers.

¨      We have 9 OSHA 500 Instructors on staff

¨      Our welding program includes 3 American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspectors. 

State of the art facilities in Portland & Eugene

Eugene Campus
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  Classroom
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  Fabrication Shop
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  Welding Lab
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  Drafting & Computer Lab
 

Portland Campus
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  45,000± facility built in 1995, expanded in 2001, total investment
   $3.5 million dollars
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  9 Classrooms
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  2 Fabrication Shops
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  Welding Lab
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  Service Lab
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  Testing, Adjusting & Balancing Lab
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  Drafting Lab
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  Computer Lab
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  Meeting Space for up to 200 people

 

Flexibility

¨  We can and have catered programs to unique needs in the industry.