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Successful completion of the exam leads to the IDEA / AFA designation of Certified Automatic Gate System Designer (CAGSD). Deck & Railing Boot Camp 2013 marks the 10-year anniver- sary of the tragedy when a dozen peo- ple were crushed to death when the wooden decks of a three-story Chicago A Look Ahead apartment building collapsed under a crowd of partygoers. Fifty-seven oth- ers were injured. Even though it made national headlines, currently there is no other hands-on training for deck safety and best practices for construction. That's why AFA continues to offer the Vinyl Fence, Deck and Railing Manufactur- ers Association (VFDRMA) Deck and Railing Boot Camp. Taught by a certified deck engi- neer, get hands-on training by building a deck during the show and learn the industry guidelines and specifications that will set you on the path to the profitable outdoor living market. Certified Installer (CI) program covers wide range of important topics Note: The following CI courses are all included in the Certified In- staller package but may also be taken at a separate member/non-member rate as part of the overall Fence In- dustry Week education program. The presenters will be AFA Fence Installa- tion School instructors Personal Safety Monday (2/25) 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Learn how to work safely and minimize risk to self and others while completing a variety of tasks in the fence industry and complete one of the eight core modules of Fence Installa- tion School, a prerequisite to becom- ing a Certified Fence Installer. Topics will cover the different types of personal protective equip- ment; preventing on the job accidents and injuries, maintaining a safe work place; and responding to an accident. Truck & Trailer Loading Monday (2/25) Compare our quality! You will see there is a difference! Commercial Residential 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Transporting people, tools, equip- ment and supplies to job sites occurs practically every day in this industry. Improper loading of trucks and trailers creates the potential for injury, prop- erty damage and costly inefficiencies. This module will teach participants how to correctly and safely load equip- ment and supplies onto a truck and trailer. Introduction to Welding Tuesday (2/26) All operators meet UL-325 and CSA-247 (800) 523-3888 www.tiltaway.com info@tiltaway.com 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. An essential part of building and installing fencing involves securely joining pipes, rods, plates and other metal profiles and pieces. Welding offers a quick and highly secure method for making these con- nections. This module will teach stu- dents about the basics of welding and, more specifically, will expose them to how welding is commonly used in fencing. Safety that is specific to welding will also be stressed. Note: This module will not qual- ify the student to be a welder. This sta- tus can only be achieved by completing an appropriate welding ap- prenticeship and/or education or certi- fication program. Site Reading & Layout Tuesday (2/26) 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Preparing for a fence installation properly will result in a safe and effi- cient process. This module will teach participants how to verify materials, tools and equipment needed for a spe- cific job. Participants will also learn how to review a job site to determine the lo- cation and method of installation for all posts and gates. Individuals completing this mod- ule will understand pre-installation safety considerations, verification process for materials and equipment, site characteristics, how to layout a fence job and how to locate and mark fence line and positions for fence posts. The student will also be able to identify any potential installation prob- lems before the job starts. Blueprint Reading Tuesday (2/26) 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Students will learn how to read and use blueprints in building fences and complete one of the eight core modules of Fence Installation School, a prerequisite to becoming a Certified Fence Installer. Topics will cover what a blueprint is and how blueprints are used; the myECGO.com NEW WEBSITE VISIT OUR