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Boiler Operations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for Boiler Operators is $30.91 per hour. 
Boiler operators in Minnesota are required to be licensed through the Department of Labor. These evening courses will help prepare you to take the licensing exam. As you gain experience and higher classifications, you can increase job responsibilities and move to the next step in your career.
This class is held on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM for 4 weeks
You have the option to take this class in person, Zoom, or Hybrid.
 
Boiler operators in Minnesota are required to be licensed through the Department of Labor,
and our 32-hour Boiler Operator Exam Prep course will ensure your success on the licensing exam with virtually no outside study time.
Whether you are taking a Minnesota Special Engineer or Grade C licensing exam, this course will cover what you need to know to pass your boiler exam. Study materials and practice tests will be provided during class to ensure your success.  This course includes at least one tour of the DCTC boilers room.

We can also customize this course to include high pressure boiler licensing. When you register, be sure to indicate which license exam you’re planning to take.
If you have a large group or need more extensive boiler training, we can work with you to set up a contract training in-person at your company site, at one of our campuses, or virtually. Email your custom training request to https://minnesotatraining.com/contact/ for a pricing estimate.

What students are saying about the course:
“Lots of personal stories and photos to make the course “real life”.
“John is an extremely knowledgeable person!  He has a great teaching style.  I would highly recommend him to anyone.”
“I originally obtained a special license while attending Dunwoody College’s HVAC Program and it was not nearly as involved as John’s class.  The whole class was very informative”.
“Varying reading discussion, mixed with life experiences from a very knowledgeable instructor.  Made learning easy and easy to remember facts and numbers.  John was very passionate about subject”

About the instructor:
John Glynn holds a Chief A MN Boiler Operator License and he is a retired certified NBIC Commissioned Boilers Inspector with over 16 years as a boiler class instructor. 

State licensing & exam information:
This class is intended for exam prep only. In order to take the state exam, you must apply and schedule your exam through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. For more information, visit: www.dli.mn.gov/workers/boiler-engineers

Non-credit, continuing education classes do not qualify for financial aid, but many of our classes DO QUALIFY for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. Contact your county's Workforce Center to see if you qualify.


 
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Steam and Hot Water Boilers I - #: TRIH  ID: 1241  Section: 01
Start Date: 8/19/2025
Days: Tu, Th
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Contact Hours: 32
Course: Steam & Hot Water Boiler I
Sessions: 8
Location: DCTC Main Building - 1-620
Instructor: John Glynn
Dakota County Technical College
$695.00
Location(s):
1-620

Instructor(s):
Glynn, John
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Important: The class you are registering for must meet the requirements for cohort size in order for it to run.  In the event of very low enrollment and when no other resource is available, the class will be canceled or rescheduled to a later date. You will be notified through email of such change. Cancelation Policy: If you need to withdraw from a class and you notify us at least three business days (Five business days notice is needed for Transportation and Public Safety cancelations, and seven business days notice is needed for SHRM cancelations) before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee.  For SHRM cancelations, if you have already received your course materials, those would need to be returned (unopened) or would be reduced from the amount of your refund.   Please contact the following representatives for cancelations:

  • For Healthcare Cancelations, please notify Meriem Aman via email at: meriem.aman@dctc.edu
  • For Transportation Cancelations, please notify Jim Unger via email at: jim.unger@dctc.edu
  • For Steam and Hot Water Boiler, SHRM, Class A,  Cancelations, please notify Chris Hinrichs via email at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu
  • For all other classes and programs , please notify Gina Zimmer via email at: Gina.zimmer@dctc.edu

No refunds or transfers allowed if you notify us less than three business days before the class starts, five days notice needed for Transportation and Public Safety, seven days notice needed for SHRM.
Your Charge for this class will appear on your credit card statement as Minnesota State Colleges.

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