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.
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
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No
National Center for Construction Education and Research and OSHA
NCCER certification for completion of the Core Curriculum: Introduction to the Construction Trades;
OSHA completion of the 10-hour Safety course for Construction
No
None
Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide, published by NCCER in partnership with Pearson. (Also available in Spanish).
Construction Lab
90% attendance
70% Minimum Grade on Written Tests,Successful Completion of all Hands-on Assessments
N/A
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.
Entry Level positions in the Construction Trades to include Carpenter Helper, Electrical Helper, HVAC Helper, Masonry Helper, etc.
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.
Carpenter Helper
Electrical Helper
HVAC Helper
Masonry Helper
etc
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Requisites: None
To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog