Training
Educational and Training Programs
We understand the needs of our industry are constantly changing, and being able to adapt to those changes through continuous education has allowed us to thrive throughout our history.
As a result, one of the many values our clients receive when working with Dawson Company is the vast offering of educational and training programs offered at the customer’s site or our inhouse training facility.
At Dawson Company, we continuously conduct various training and educational programs at our onsite Training Center in our corporate offices in Pomona, California, which can seat up to 50 attendees in each session and up to 20 in San Diego. These programs, which are conducted by our internal staff, can range from technical discussions about specific products to installation and maintenance best practices.
Please continually check our website for upcoming sessions or complete the signup form to ensure you are notified via email when they are scheduled.
If you would like to schedule specific training for your company and employees, please email Crystal Olguin at colguin@dawsonco.com.
At Dawson Company, our quality of service and the relationships we build are paramount to your success. We are committed to pursuing excellence by demonstrating it every day in our people, processes, service, and the products we represent. It’s about putting your needs above all else.
There is nothing more important than the trust we build with you through every action we take.
Dawson Company Training Center
2024 Schedule
San Diego 1/2 Day Metraflex Class
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1/2 Day Metraflex Class (in San Diego)
Instructor:
R.J. Santiago, CPD, GPD, Business Development Group
Class Date:
October 18, 2024 8:00am-12:00pm
Information to be Covered:
- Flex Connector Basics
- Installation
- Failure Analysis
- Expansion Joint Layout
- Expansion Joint Selection
- Anchor Design
- Guide Layout
- Stress Analysis
SCAQMD Amended Rule 1146.2 Free Webinar
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South Coast Air Quality Management District Amended Rule 1146.2 (June 2024)
Instructor:
Steve McCool, Manager- Facilities Support Group Dawson Company
Class Date:
November 14, 2024 10:00am-11:00am
S.C.A.Q.M.D. has amended Rule 1146.2, impacting all gas-fired appliances 75,000 btu-2,000,000 btu. Implementation begins in three phases starting January 1st 2026 phasing out, and prohibiting the sale, installation and operation of gas-fired appliances within S.C.A.Q.M.D jurisdiction. Mandatory “Zero Emission” replacement of existing equipment within the S.C.A.Q.M.D. jurisdiction begins January 1st 2028-2033.
S.C.A.Q.M.D. has additionally proposed amendments to Rules 1111 and 1121, impacting all gas-fired appliances <75,000 btu. (This one is going to impact the gas water heaters and furnaces in your homes soon)
The original Rule 1146.2 was an 8-page document. The amended document recently released by S.C.A.Q.M.D. is a 307-page document including their work group studies and summations. We’ve consolidated the new requirements into a 45-minute presentation, with 15-minutes for questions afterwards.
Information to be Covered:
- US Department of Energy- Minimum national water heater efficiency changes 95%+ effective 10/2026
- S.C.A.Q.M.D. Amended Rule 1146.2
- Equipment impacted
- Specific targeted appliances
- Zero-Emission compliance dates
- Alternative compliance options available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- Low-Usage exemptions available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- Extension filings available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- New life-cycle allowance for existing gas-fired equipment in operation.
- S.C.A.Q.M.D. Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121. Gas-fired appliances <75,000 btu
- Practical solutions to continue operating gas appliances within compliance of amended Rule 1146.2
- Equipment to avoid when applying for low therm exemptions.
- A Part II webinar will follow on strategies to operate gas appliances within compliance with minimal electrification assistance.
Pump Basics 1/2 day Class in San Diego
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Pump Basics 1/2 day class (in San Diego)
Instructor:
Kendal Smith, Business Development Group
Class Date:
November 15, 2024 8:00am-12:00pm
Who should attend?
Design Engineers
Information to be Covered:
• Pumps 101
• Pumps 102
• Pumps 103
SCAQMD Amended Rule 1146.2 Free Webinar
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South Coast Air Quality Management District Amended Rule 1146.2 (June 2024)
Instructor:
Steve McCool, Manager- Facilities Support Group Dawson Company
Class Date:
December 12, 2024 10:00am-11:00am
S.C.A.Q.M.D. has amended Rule 1146.2, impacting all gas-fired appliances 75,000 btu-2,000,000 btu. Implementation begins in three phases starting January 1st 2026 phasing out, and prohibiting the sale, installation and operation of gas-fired appliances within S.C.A.Q.M.D jurisdiction. Mandatory “Zero Emission” replacement of existing equipment within the S.C.A.Q.M.D. jurisdiction begins January 1st 2028-2033.
S.C.A.Q.M.D. has additionally proposed amendments to Rules 1111 and 1121, impacting all gas-fired appliances <75,000 btu. (This one is going to impact the gas water heaters and furnaces in your homes soon)
The original Rule 1146.2 was an 8-page document. The amended document recently released by S.C.A.Q.M.D. is a 307-page document including their work group studies and summations. We’ve consolidated the new requirements into a 45-minute presentation, with 15-minutes for questions afterwards.
Information to be Covered:
- US Department of Energy- Minimum national water heater efficiency changes 95%+ effective 10/2026
- S.C.A.Q.M.D. Amended Rule 1146.2
- Equipment impacted
- Specific targeted appliances
- Zero-Emission compliance dates
- Alternative compliance options available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- Low-Usage exemptions available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- Extension filings available to owners by application with SCAQMD.
- New life-cycle allowance for existing gas-fired equipment in operation.
- S.C.A.Q.M.D. Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121. Gas-fired appliances <75,000 btu
- Practical solutions to continue operating gas appliances within compliance of amended Rule 1146.2
- Equipment to avoid when applying for low therm exemptions.
- A Part II webinar will follow on strategies to operate gas appliances within compliance with minimal electrification assistance.
2024 Training Schedule (Pomona & San Diego)
Useful Training Resources
Lochinvar University
Bell & Gossett YouTube Channel Service Videos
Bell & Gossett Remote Training Hub
B&G public landing page – Xylem ACT Learning Platform (xylemsales.com)
Bell & Gossett Case Studies & White Papers