Construction Trades
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Electric - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification Level 1
Get your start in the electrical industry by enrolling in the NCCER Electrical Training program. NCCER offers a multi-level curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for apprenticeships. This course includes orientation to the electrical trade, electric code, device boxes, hand bending raceways and fittings, and conductors and cables. Certification exams are given throughout the course. Cost of the exams is included in the tuition. Additional certifications will be offered to those students who participate in Level 2.
CTR4100
Electric - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification Level 2
Prerequisite: NCCER Electric 1 (CTR4100)
Further your training for a career in the electrical field by enrolling in the NCCER Electrical Training program Level 2. NCCER offers a multi-level curriculum that complies with the Department of Labor time-based standards for apprenticeships. The Level 2 course entails Alternating Current, Motors: Theory and Application, Electric Lighting, Conduit Bending, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations and Splices, Grounding and Bonding, Circuit Breakers and Fuses, Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts. The tenth edition Electrical textbook has been fully updated to the 2020 NEC®. Cost of the National Certification exams is included in the tuition.
CTR4200
Plumbing - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification Level 1
Plumbing is one of the most attractive sectors of the skilled trades industry thanks to salary, varied work and potential for advancement. By enrolling in this course, you will develop the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for the plumbing profession. Curriculum infuses safety protocols, tools of the trade, plumbing math, drawings, plastic, cast-iron and copper pipe fittings, drain, waste and vent systems and an introduction to water distribution systems into practical applications. Certification exams are given throughout the course. Cost of the exams is included in the tuition.
HVAC - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification Level 1
Career opportunities in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field are waiting for you! Offices, schools, medical facilities, businesses and homes rely on HVAC systems, which require skilled professionals to install and maintain them to ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable environment to work and live. This program will provide you with the training and experience needed to prepare for a rewarding position and/or career advancement as a certified heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician. Certification exams are given throughout the course. Cost of the exams is included in the tuition. The EPA certification exam is included in the tuition.
HRA2100
Construction Basics - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certification
Are you looking to enter the construction industry but lack the skills? This certification course covers basic skills in safety, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, construction math, and employability. Prepare yourself to enter the construction field or use this experience as an entry point to other construction trades.
Construction Project Management - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification
Prerequisite: Must have construction background. Time to take the reins and join the Management Team in a Construction company. If you have been in the Construction Industry and are ready to be the one in charge of a construction project, this course will provide you with the opportunity to develop the management skills needed for the position. This National Certification course includes, Introduction to Project Management, Responsibilities for Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Issues and Resolutions, Construction Documents, Construction Planning, Estimating and Cost, Scheduling, Resource Control, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1
This introductory course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of refrigeration and its application to the processing of air. The curriculum consists of 50% hands-on and 50% theory.
Additional requirement: A list of hand tools will be distributed on the first night of class.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 2
Prerequisite: Students must have completed Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 1 or have 1 or 2 years trade experience.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 2 expands upon your knowledge of electric motors, relays, and capacitors. You will develop skills to diagnose and repair single and three-phase commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Electrical and mechanical theory will be taught.
Additional requirement: A list of hand tools will be distributed on the first night of class.
EPA Technician Certification Test Prep
Passing the EPA exam is mandatory for all technicians who service, maintain and repair commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment (effective November 14, 1994). This EPA Technician Certification exam is approved by the EPA in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The seminar includes a self-study manual containing 20 sample questions, 200 focused study questions and text on Types I, II and III certification and the core. This class will prepare students for the certification examination.
EPA Technician Certification Exam
Students should bring all prior certifications to the exam.
Facilities Maintenance
After completing the Facilities Maintenance course, you will have the knowledge and skills to apply for a position and begin your new career. Skilled workers are needed in almost every institution from schools and nursing homes to hospitals, hotels, and apartment complexes. You will learn how to perform basic repairs and advanced custodial skills, and you will become OSHA and Forklift certified. This training course includes 30 hours of theory and practical application in facilities maintenance, 40 hours in forklift training and 30 hours OSHA training.
Forklift Training
Add Forklift Certification to you resume! Learn the safe operations of a forklift and earn your operator’s permit card. Training includes a blended approach which includes classroom theory, simulated training and hands-on instruction. Units of instruction and training include critical forklift measurements, loading and unloading, traveling and maneuvering, forklift math, load handling, safety, ramp driving, pallet racks, and driving on a loading dock.
Home Inspector Program
A Home Inspector is a vital part of the real estate, construction and banking industries. These modules meet the requirements of the New York State Home Inspection Licensing Law and the New York State Home Inspector certification program. Modules include Module 1 – Exterior and Roof; Module 2 – Interior, Insulation and Ventilation, and Electrical; Module 3 – Heating, Cooling and Plumbing; Module 4 – Overview of the Profession, NYS License Law; and Module 5 – Unpaid Field-Based Training. If you are interested in obtaining this license, you must apply directly to the New York State Division of Licensing Service with a non-refundable $250.00 application fee. A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency is required to sit for the New York State Exam.
MODULE 1 – Exterior and Roof - CTR3031
MODULE 2 – Interior, Insulation and Ventilation, and Electrical - CTR3032
MODULE 3 – Heating, Cooling and Plumbing - CTR3033
MODULE 4 – Overview of the Profession, NYS License Law and Report Writing - CTR3034
MODULE 5 – Unpaid Field-Based Training - CTR3035
Plumbing 1
Plumbing 1 prepares you to enter the plumbing field. You will learn basic repairs, installing faucets, sinks, water closets and bathtubs. The theory of soldering and cutting cast iron will also be reviewed. Throughout the course, you will learn and utilize the proper terminology related to the plumbing field. A hands-on application in a shop setting will allow for practical learning experience.
Additional requirement: a list of required tools will be given on the first night of class.
Plumbing 2
Prerequisite: Plumbing 1 (CTR5000). This expanded course covers the roughing and finishing of domestic plumbing systems. You will learn how to remodel and renovate existing plumbing systems, cutting and threading of pipe and the proper procedures for installing gas water heaters. NYS plumbing codes and licensing requirements will be discussed.
Additional requirement: a list of required tools will be given on the first night of class.
CTR5010
Electric 1
This comprehensive course will prepare you for entry into the Electric field. Topics will stress the fundamentals of basic electrical theory and hands-on experience as it relates to residential wiring. Ohms Law, calculations, wiring methods and content leading towards the introduction of commercial applications will be covered. To be successful in this course, it is recommended that you have a strong background in basic math and elementary algebra.
Electric 2
Prerequisite: Electric 1 (CTR4010) or basic knowledge of NEC and prior trade or school experience. This course introduces AC theory as it relates to single and three-phase commercial and industrial wiring methods. This curriculum includes motor and transformer theory and DC logic controllers. Hands-on applications will be applied to all theory covered.
Blueprint Reading
Are you in the construction field or ready to enter it? Blueprint reading is an essential skill to add to your career. A licensed architect will teach you how to read and understand building plans. You will obtain the necessary skills to design, construct and purchase the correct quantity of material for your project.
Basic Carpentry Skills
You will be introduced to the basic skills required to be an entry-level carpenter. Practical skills will include knowledge and safe operation of hand and power tools, terminology of materials and nail codes. In addition, blueprint reading techniques will be reviewed.
Additional requirements: steel toe shoes and safety glasses are required. A basic tool list will be supplied on the first night of class.