Pumps: Pump Alignment -2026_11_7

About this event

Pumps: Pump Alignment

Instructor: Joshua Sosa , Local 725 Journeyman

CEU Hours : 8 hours

Eligible for County Journeyman License continuing education? Yes

Description: This class provides an introduction to best practices for shaft alignment for horizontal split case pumps. Students will have the opportunity to practice handling a variety of alignment scenarios during shop time.

Objectives: Upon completion of this class, students will:

• Demonstrate how to properly align horizontal split case pumps and differentiate between parallel, angular, and axial misalignment.

• Comprehend the causes of machine breakdown due to misalignment.

• Learn different alignment methods and practices.

• Demonstrate proper use of a dial indicator as an alignment tool.

Prerequisite skills : n/a

Prerequisite classes : n/a

Related Classes : P umps: Water Pump Operation and Troubleshooting

Registration closes: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, or upon reaching max class size of 10.

Attendance Policy: You are required to attend each course in its entirety. You will receive your certificate and credit upon successful completion of the course.

No-Show/Cancellations Policy : Please be aware that cancellations made less than two days before the class begins, or failure to attend, will result in a $50.00 fee. All cancellations must be submitted via email to Continuing education: Participants who attend each course in its entirety will receive a certificate and continuing education credits.

Continuing Education Units: 8 hours

Eligible for County Journeyman License? Yes

YOUR SAFETY:

Dress code: For your own protection, participants are required to wear:

• Closed-toe shoes: Sandals or open-toe shoes are not permitted.

• Long pants: Shorts are not allowed.

• Long-sleeved shirts: Short sleeved shirts are not permitted.

PPE: Bring the following and wear them at all times in the shop or when working with your hands.

• Safety glasses, and work gloves.

• Plus any additional safety-related PPE or equipment provided onsite, as directed by your instructor.

Failure to comply will result in being removed from class.