Course Length: 40 Hour
The Basic Grade Checking class is a 40-hour program focusing on the skills, knowledge, and aptitude necessary to operate a variety of surveying instruments and record information for maintaining elevation and alignment control points on heavy and civil construction projects.
Specific topics covered in this program include:
• Construction Reference Systems
• Construction Layout Instruments
• Construction Layout Tools and Techniques
• Layout Hand Signals and Field Books
• Math for Line and Grade
• Measuring Techniques and Elevation Control
Course Length: 40 Hours
The 40-hour Basic Construction Plan Reading course is a basic beginner level class that covers the fundamentals of measurements and plan reading, math formulas used in construction along with the application during hands-on activities, and use of basic levels, transits and lasers.
Specific Topics covered in this course are:
• Read basic symbols found on most blueprints
• Learn the different types of views on a blueprint
• Learn how to level and use each instrument
• Apply differential leveling (find actual elevation)
• Set instruments over known points and turn basic angles
• Measure on a slope
• Care for instruments
Course Length: 80 Hours
The 80-hour Pipelaying program prepares CCLs to safely install pipe systems by introducing participants to the tools, equipment, and techniques typically used in pipelaying. Special attention is paid to the proper work practices as well as protective measures to be followed to install a variety of piping systems safely.
Specific topics covered in this program include:
• Basic Construction Math
• Back Injury Prevention
• Confined Space Awareness
• Trench and Excavation Safety
• Gravity Flow Piping Systems
• Hand Signaling• Hoisting and Rigging Basics
• Tapping Water Mains• Utility Locating Programs
• Pressure Pipelaying Techniques
• Polyethylene Pipe Fusion
• Math for Pipelayers
Course Length: 12 Hours
The Trench and Excavation Safety participants will focus on standards for building protective systems in trenches and excavations. Participants will also discuss how to install different kinds of protective systems to protect themselves and others in the event that trenches or excavations cave in. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 7 classroom and hands-on activities that highlight OSHA standards for Trench and Excavation Safety.
Course Length: 40 Hours
The 40-hour Scaffold program is designed to address the needs of CCLs that are responsible for building scaffolding on the job site or are required to perform job tasks while using scaffolding. Designed to meet the training requirements of 29 CFR Part 1926.454, the comprehensive program also includes the use of a specialized pre-built scaffold system. The program includes participant discussion, interactive exercises, and extensive hands-on training.
Specific topics covered in this program include:
• Scaffold User Safety
• Scaffold Building Tools and PPE
• Subpart L – Scaffold Summary
• Building Frame Scaffold
• Tube and Clamp Scaffold
• Systems Scaffold
• Non-Powered Adjustable Masonry Scaffold
• Building Powered Mast Climbing Work Platforms
Course Length: Course length: 40 hours
The Concrete Practices and Procedures manual covers the principles of concrete, the tasks involved in placing, finishing, and repair of concrete, and the hazards associated with each of these. Several other topics that are critical for concrete workers to know and apply are also covered, including construction math, project planning, and site preparation.
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Course Length: 3 Hours
This module covers information necessary in recognizing the special hazards associated with confined spaces. The guide discusses the characteristics of confined spaces including: hazardous atmospheres, pre-entry and periodic testing, continuous monitoring and the laws that protect workers working in confined spaces. Handouts for classroom exercises are included. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 7 exercises dealing with special hazards associated with working in confined spaces and ways to recognize them and deal with them safely.
Course Length: 24 Hours
The Permit-Required Confined Space manual covers the types of confined spaces encountered in construction, the potential hazards, means to monitor and control the hazards, and the variety of equipment used to safely work in and around these areas. This manual is also available in Polish and Spanish.
Topics covered:
Course Length: 80 hours
The General Construction manual covers fundamental construction information from the four major categories of construction: Building, Heavy Highway, Utilities, and Environmental.
Types of work covered in each category:
Building – construction and reconstruction on residential and commercial buildings
Heavy Highway – construction and reconstruction on major and secondary highways, subdivision streets, bridges, tunnels, and airfields
Utilities – construction and reconstruction of underground utilities and piping systems such as petroleum, water, sewer, telephone, electric, and natural gas distribution and collection systems
Environmental – construction and reconstruction associated with hazardous waste removal, asbestos and lead abatement, and nuclear remediation
Course length: 80 hours
Topics covered:
Course Length: 40 Hours
The Hoisting and Rigging program is a 40-hour class designed to educate CCLs in the rules, processes, and procedures to safely rig, signal, and hoist loads on construction projects. The program incorporates federal and state regulatory requirements as well as equipment manufacturers' standards. Knowledge of the regulations, as well as an in-depth understanding of equipment, work procedures, techniques, and safety cations, are essential for CCLs to function in a zero-accident environment. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises to ensure competency.
Specific topics covered in this program include: Basic Math of Hoisting & Rigging, Signal Person, Rigging Hardware and Slings, Hoisting Rigging and Crane Safety, Hand Signals and Voice Commands, and Advanced Math for Hoisting and Rigging.
Course Length: 40 Hour
Mason Tending is a 40 hour program which provides instruction on the mason tender's duties, proper job task performance, and details health and safety issues associated with mason tending. Participants use mathematical and scientific concepts to achieve an understanding of working with masonry units, mortars, and admixtures. In addition, the fundamentals of cutting and cleaning masony, tending plasterers, and operating a rough terrain forklift are also covered. The program emphasizes the need for executing each job task safely and correctly. Knowledge of basic construction math is required for participants in this program.
Specific topics covered in this program include:
Course Length: 16 hours
The Plasma Arc Cutting manual covers the skills and knowledge necessary to operate plasma arc torches, which use extremely high temperatures. Protection of the operator, other workers, property, and equipment from the heat, sparks, and molten metal associated with plasma arc cutting are detailed.
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Course Length: 8 Hours
The Hand Signaling module covers information regarding the important responsibilities of hand signal personnel and the most commonly used hand signals. The guide discusses situations that warrant the use of hand signals, methods of communication with the operator and essential safety practices and their importance. Handouts for classroom and hands-on exercises are included. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 6 exercises dealing with practical applications of hand signaling on a job site and the responsibility that goes with it.
Course Length: 80 hours
The Bridge Construction, Renovation and Demolition (BCRD) manual covers the many topics Construction Craft Laborers should know to work safely and productively on bridge construction. An overview of work procedures, the hazards encountered, and personal protective equipment is provided. The Bridge Construction, Renovation and Demolition (BCRD) manual covers the many topics Construction Craft Laborers should know to work safely and productively on bridge construction. An overview of work procedures, the hazards encountered, and personal protective equipment is provided.
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Course Length: 8 Hours
The Basic Construction Math module covers basic math operations and applies them to problems in the construction industry. The guide discusses taking measurements and using math to do tasks including measuring pipe, placing concrete, and setting grade stakes. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 10 exercises dealing with using math in the construction industry.
Course Length: 40 Hours
The Pipeline Safety manual covers the tasks that Laborers must be able to perform to work on a pipeline project including the various crews and equipment necessary to lay a pipeline. Each section of the manual covers a major component of the job.
Topics covered:
Course Length: 40 Hours
The Foreman Preparedness course provides the prospective foreman with techniques associated with leadership in the construction industry. This week long program will expose the candidate to the history of Labor, current Labor Law and politics surrounding the labor industry, and various leadership skills including motivation, safety, and decision making.
Course Length: 24 Hours
This course is designed to empower the participant with the skills and knowledge to safely and productively operate rough terrain forklifts (within the scope of the construction industry). The “forklifts” used in this training include telehandlers/extended-reach and rough-terrain/straight-mast forklifts. The Rough Terrain Forklift course teaches the trainee safe operation, from inspections, maintenance, operation, job site conditions and hazards. Reading and interpreting load charts are stressed to each trainee.
Course Length: 24 Hours
Participants will learn to identify and prevent hazardous situations, identify and don appropriate PPE, identify tools, equipment and materials associated with oxyfuel cutting and describe fire protection precautions and procedures. In addition, participants will practice setting up, lighting, dismantling, cleaning and storing of torches and related equipment. Participants will be given ample time to practice cutting angle, tube, flat and reinforcing iron. Skills learned in this class may be used during building construction and deconstruction, reinforcing steel for foundations, fence erection, and the fabrication of construction materials.
Course Length: 24 Hours
This course reviews the step-by-step basics of skid-steer loaders including design concepts, operating controls, safety features, and basic operation. Participants are given ample hands-on practice to develop these skills.
Welding is a skill needed by many contractors for fence and guardrail erection, maintenance and repair of construction equipment, and for fabrication of construction materials. This introductory course is the prerequisite for the path to certified welder.
Course Length: 8 Hours
This course is designed to introduce the participant to the process of controlling traffic flow safely through construction zones with the correct placement of signs, cones, and barricades. The basic function of stopping and releasing traffic, dealing with hostile motorists, lane closures on freeways, expressways, public roads, and recognizing dangerous traffic situations are also addressed. Construction Craft Laborers will receive both classroom (lecture, audio-visual, discussion) and intensive hands-on training and practice in the proper procedure of traffic control.
Course Length: 40 Hours
This course presents an overview of the types of Decorative Concrete available today and covers some of the methods and techniques that are used for decorative finishes on concrete. The history of decorative concrete is also discussed. The types of decorative finishes included in this course are exposed aggregate, colored concrete, stenciling concrete, stamped concrete, staining concrete, sealing, and spray-top overlay.
Course Length: 40 Hours
To provide trainees with the knowledge of current regulations, common type of aerial work platforms and understand the need to conduct pre-shift inspections. Learn techniques for safe operation by hands-on operation and maneuvering. Teach trainees to work safely on and around self-propelled aerial work platforms, such as scissor-lifts and boom lifts.
Any person performing tasks on a pipeline job must be operator qualified for every task performed as required by DOT 49 CFR Parts 192, & 195. This course is a preparatory course that will instruct Laborers through classroom and Hands-on training so they may pass the operators’ tests related to each of the tasks for Laborers on a pipeline project.
This course reviews the step-by-step basics of how the Mini Excavator functions. Participants will identify all components and systems of the Mini Excavators. They will then receive hands-on training in the connecting and disconnecting of attachments as well as the safe start-up, driving and shutdown of the Mini Excavator.
Course Length: 40 Hours
The participant will be able to understand the construction site coordinate systems. Demonstrate familiarity with a typical GPS, measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances.
Course Length: 40 Hours
This training focuses on preparing the driver for the Pre-trip inspection and Basic Skills portions of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Course Length: 16 Hours
This training focuses on preparing the driver for the Permit portion of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Course Length: 16 Hours
This training focuses on preparing the driver for the inspection portion of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Course Length: 40 Hours
Participants will be introduced to the safe operation of HDD and working knowledge of the tools and equipment in the working environment. Trainees who complete this course shall demonstrate the following abilities; locating lines, the general basic operation of equipment and mud mixing. Emphasis is placed on safe (hands-on) operation of the HDD.
Course Length: 28 Hours
The Traffic Control Supervisor Course prepares participants to oversee traffic control technicians, flaggers, workers, and others on a highway work zone construction project.
Course Length: 12 Hours
Traffic Control Technician training prepares participants to assist in installing and removing traffic control devices and to monitor their performance. Participants also learn to recognize deficiencies in traffic control configuration during the course of a construction project.