Comprehensive Safety Training & Compliance Services
Level One workforce development
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Construction Site Safety Orientation
Presents basic jobsite safety information to prepare workers for the construction environment. Describes the common causes of workplace incidents and accidents and how to avoid them. Introduces common personal protective equipment, including equipment required for work at height, and its proper use. Information related to safety in several specific environments, including welding areas and confined spaces, is also provided.
(12.5 Hours) -
Introduction to Construction Math
Reviews basic math skills related to the construction trades and demonstrates how they apply to the trades. Covers multiple systems of measurement, decimals, fractions, and basic geometry.
(10 Hours) -
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduces common hand tools used in a variety of construction crafts. Identifies tools and how to safely use them. Also presents proper hand tool maintenance.
(10 Hours) -
Introduction to Power Tools
General Awareness Training
Support and training from a third party is always beneficial to bring awareness and knowledge to a team for an injury-free workplace.
All participants will receive a Pocket Card and Certificate of Course Completion
(10 Hours) -
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Introduces the basic terms, components, and symbols of construction drawings, as well as the most common drawing types. Also covers the interpretation and use of drawing dimensions.
( 10 Hours) -
Introduction to Basic Rigging
Provides basic information related to rigging and rigging hardware, such as slings, rigging hitches, and hoists. Emphasizes safe working habits in the vicinity of rigging operations.
(7.5 Hours) -
Basic Communication Skills
Provides techniques for effective communication on the job. Includes examples that emphasize the importance of both written and verbal communication skills. Describes the importance of reading skills in the construction industry and discusses effective telephone and email communication skills.
(7.5 Hours) -
Basic Employability Skills
Describes the opportunities offered by the construction trades. Discusses critical thinking and essential problem-solving skills. Also identifies and discusses positive social skills and presents information on computer systems and their industry applications.
(7.5 Hours) -
Introduction to Material Handling
Describes the hazards associated with handling materials and provides techniques to avoid both injury and property damage. Also introduces common material handling equipment.
(5 Hours)
Level Two workforce development
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Rough Terrain Forklifts
Covers the uses of forklifts on construction sites. Includes instructions for lifting, transporting, and placing various types of loads, as well as safety, operation, and maintenance procedures.
(22.5 Hours) -
On-Road Dump Trucks
Covers uses, inspection, startup, shutdown, operator maintenance, and operation of dump trucks used to carry loads on public highways. Includes operation of dump trucks in normal and emergency situations.
(20 Hours) -
Excavation Math
Covers basic math skills required for site excavation work. Includes methods and practice in calculating the areas and volumes of various geometric shapes, as well as formulas and methods used to calculate cut and fill requirements on a job.
(17.5 Hours) -
Interpreting Civil Drawings
Explains how to read site plans to calculate cut and fill requirements. Provides instruction and practice in interpreting both roadway and construction site drawings used for excavation and grading work.
(20 Hours) -
Site Work
Expands on information covered in Level 1 in relation to setting and interpreting grade stakes. Also provides information and instructions on controlling surface water and ground water on a job site, as well as the layout of foundations and laying of pipe.
(20 Hours) -
Soils
Describes soil classification systems and explains how shrink and swell factors affect equipment selection. Discusses how soil conditions affect equipment performance and explains techniques for working with various types of soils.
(10 Hours) -
Skid Steers
Describes the many uses of skid steers and the attachments available for these machines. Covers safety practices, as well as inspection, startup, shutdown, and operation of skid steers.
(22.5 Hours) -
Loaders
Covers the uses of wheel and track loaders, as well as operator maintenance, loader safety, and operating procedures. Includes procedures for using loaders in excavation, grading, and demolition work.
(17.5 Hours) -
Scrapers
Describes the types of scrapers used in site preparation, as well as the safe practices associated with the operation of scrapers. Covers operator inspection and maintenance requirements, along with startup, shutdown, and operating techniques.
(17.5 hours)
Level Three workforce development
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Finishing and Grading
Provides training on common types of equipment and instruments used for finish grading; materials and methods used to stabilize soils and control soil erosion; and finishing and grading methods used for various applications.
(25 Hours) -
Backhoes
Identifies and describes the common uses, types, components, instruments, controls, and attachments of backhoes. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation and covers common work activities associated with backhoes.
(30 Hours) -
Off-Road Dump Trucks
Identifies and describes the common types, uses, and components of off-road dump trucks. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Covers basic startup, driving maneuvers, loading, and dumping procedures for off-road dump trucks.
(30 Hours) -
Dozers
Identifies and describes the common uses, types, and components of dozers. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation and covers common work activities associated with dozers.
(30 Hours) -
Excavators
Identifies and describes the common types, uses, and components of excavators. Presents safety guidelines, prestart inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation and covers common work activities associated with excavators.
(35 Hours) -
Motor Graders
Identifies and describes the common uses and types of motor graders. Presents safety guidelines, pre-start inspection procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Describes basic startup and operation and covers common work activities associated with motor graders.
(40 Hours) -
Compaction Equipment
Describes the opportunities offered by the construction trades. Discusses critical thinking and essential problem-solving skills. Also identifies and discusses positive social skills and presents information on computer systems and their industry applications.
(25 Hours)
Heavy Equipment Operator Services
All 3 levels do not need to be completed at the same time. Upon completion of Level 1, the student will receive an Accredited NCCER Certificate of Completion and build credentials on their NCCER transcript. Levels 2 and 3 are available if a more in-depth training is needed.
*This course provides hands-on performance training in addition to knowledge training. *
Level 1: 172.5 Total Hours • Includes 72.5 hours of Core, which is a prerequisite for Level 1
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Orientation to the Trade
Provides an overview of heavy equipment terminology, operations, operator responsibilities, career opportunities, and basic principles of safety.
Required topics for general safety and health hazards.
Hazard mitigation practices tailored to your workplace.
(5 Hours)
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Equipment Safety
Provides a comprehensive overview of safety requirements on job sites with emphasis on OSHA, MSHA, and NIOSH requirements. Presents basic requirements for personal protection, safe equipment operations and maintenance, and HAZCOM.
(10 Hours) -
Identification of Heavy Equipment
Instructs trainees in the care and use of the different types of hand and power tools they will use on the job. Gives trainees the information they need to select the appropriate tools for different tasks, and reviews tool maintenance and safety issues.
(5 Hours)
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Basic Operational Techniques
Covers prestart checks of a machine’s hardware (frame, body panels, tires or tracks, and safety equipment), driveline components, hydraulic system components, electrical components, and controls. Reviews machine safety issues. Explains how to safely start, move, steer, stop, and shut down different types of machines.
(27.5 Hours) -
Utility Tractors
Covers operation of general utility tractors in the construction industry. Describes duties and responsibilities of the operator, safety rules for operation, the attachment of implements, and basic preventive maintenance practices.
(17.5 Hours) -
Introduction to Earthmoving
Provides a broad introduction to the process of planning and executing earthmoving activities on various types of construction projects. The use of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, excavators, and loaders is explained.
(12.5 Hours) -
Grades Heavy Construction
Introduces the concept of preparing graded surfaces using heavy equipment. Covers identification of construction stakes and interpretation of marks on each type of stake. Describes the process for grading slopes
(15 Hours) -
Vertical-Mast Sit-Down Counterbalance Forklifts
Covers operation of vertical-mast Sit-Down Counterbalance (SDCB) forklifts, commonly known as conventional forklifts. Describes duties and responsibilities of the operator, safety rules for operation, and distinguishing features. Includes operation for both indoor and outdoor environments.
(7.5 Hours)