Course Offerings

Students involved in this course will complete the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum and the 10-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Course in Construction Safety. Students will also learn the construction safety, basics of construction math, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills, the use and care of hand and power tools, drywall, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and tiling and the basics of material handling. Students who attend this class will gain the skills and certifications necessary to obtain work with contracting companies as entry-level employees. These students can expect to work at new construction sites and in existing buildings where remodeling or renovation projects are taking place.

Course Objectives

Earn certifications including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour Course in Construction Safety. They will also learn the basics of construction math, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills, the use and care of hand and power tools, and the basics of material handling.

Outline of Instruction

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills

a. Basic Safety
b. Introduction to Construction Math
c. Introduction to Hand Tools
d. Introduction to Power Tools
e. Introduction to Construction Drawings
f. Basic Rigging
g. Basic Communication Skills
h. Basic Employability Skills
i. Introduction to Materials
j. Building science
k. Carpentry
l. Plumbing
m. Electrical
n. Drywall
o. Tiling lessons

OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course for Construction
a. Orientation
b. Module 1 - Intro to OSHA and the OSH Act
c. Module 2 - General Safety and Health Provisions
d. Module 3A - Health Hazards: HAZCOM
e. Module 3B - Health Hazards: Hazardous Materials
f. Module 4 - Cranes, Rigging & Excavations
g. Module 5 - Focus Four - Electrical Safety
h. Module 6 - Struck-by and Caught In Between Hazards
i. Module 7 - Fall Protection
j. Module 8 - Personal Protective Equipment & Lifesaving Equipment
k. Module 9 - Hand & Power Tools
l. Module 10 - Scaffolding
m. Module 11 - Stairways and Ladders

Contact Hours

168

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

National Center for Construction Education and Research and OSHA

Website

http://www.nccer.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

NCCER certification for completion of the Core Curriculum: Introduction to the Construction Trades;
OSHA completion of the 10-hour Safety course for Construction

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide, published by NCCER in partnership with Pearson. (Also available in Spanish).

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Construction Lab

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
70% Minimum Grade on Written Tests,Successful Completion of all Hands-on Assessments

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship in the skilled construction trades. It is the prerequisite for all the NCCER Level 1 Apprenticeship courses.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Entry Level positions in the Construction Trades to include Carpenter Helper, Electrical Helper, HVAC Helper, Masonry Helper, etc.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

There is a shortage of all skilled trades workers in Wake County. This course is the preliminary course for entry into a career in the skilled construction trades.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Carpenter Helper

Electrical Helper

HVAC Helper

Masonry Helper

etc

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