EGS (Electric, Gas & Steam) Training

The CFESA EGS Class covers the basic elements of gas, electric, steam for repairing and troubleshooting commercial food equipment. This six day training class is open to all technicians within the foodservice industry and is held throughout the year in various regional locations. Training is from entry-level to advanced. All technician training programs include classroom and hands-on education and testing on the ability to identify and correct problems on many types of commercial cooking equipment. If you are interested in registering for the class contact Heather Price at CFESA Headquarters at 336.346.4700 or hprice@cfesa.com.

Technicians must be familiar with electric, gas and steam theory, have basic mechanical aptitude and 6 months to 3 years experience in the foodservice industry. Technicians must be dedicated to maintaining a learning environment.

Beginning Fall 2012: During the 2011 Spring CFESA conference in Orlando, Florida the Education Training committee voted to make the Hot Side Training study course a prerequisite for attending the CFESA EGS course. The Hot Side training curriculum covers the basic aspects of electric, gas and steam theory. This additional prerequisite is required for registration to the Fall 2012 EGS class and all subsequent EGS courses. It is not in effect for the March 2012 EGS training course.

To meet the pre-requisite requirement, purchase and study the Hot Side Training manual. For CFESA members, the cost is $150 for each student manual and $300 for each trainer’s manual. For non-members, the cost is $200 per student manual and $400 per trainer’s manual. Non-members are required to pay in advance, and members will be invoiced.

When ready, schedule the online test. CFESA members will be invoiced, and non-members are required to pay in advance. The cost of each test is $25.00. The test is only available online and is set up similar to the online certification tests.

Spring 2012 EGS Course: Class Dates: March 19 - 24, 2012 Class Times: 8 am - 5pm Training Center: Duskie, Utsey & Associates 243 Overhill Dr, Ste B Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-0036 Map It Each attendee will receive lunch each day along with training booklets and materials. Airport: Charlotte International Airport (CLT) Hotel: Homewood Suites 125 Harbour Place Dr Davidson, NC 28036 Phone - 704-987-1818 Room Rate: Single Room: $105 per night + tax 2 Queen beds: $115 per night + tax Room Block: CFESA (Rate includes a full hot breakfast every morning and a full hot dinner Monday - Thursday) Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport to the hotel. Transportation from the hotel to the training center will be provided for each day of the training class.

Fall 2012 EGS Course: All Attendees Must Complete the Hot Side Training Curriculum prior to enrolling in this course. Class Dates: October 15 - 20, 2012 Class Times: 8 am - 5pm Training Center: Southern California Edison - Foodservice Technology Center (FTC) 6050 Irwindale Ave Irwindale, CA 91702 626-812-7558 Map It Training Center Website Each attendee will receive lunch each day along with training booklets and materials. Airport: Ontario International Airport (ONT) Hotel: TBA

• Responsible for making your own hotel reservations

• Responsible for your own meals each evening

• Responsible for making your own airplane reservations

• Responsible for transportation to and from the hotel

$550.00 per technician for CFESA Members, $1100.00 per technician for non-members.

If you would like more information contact Heather Price at hprice@cfesa.com.