NICA Training Classes:
NICA will provide an instructor and training materials including handouts, Powerpoints, projectors, and other visuals at your WA state location for the following classes.
OSHA 10:
This class meets most written plan and training requirements for contractors in Washington State. Includes: Introduction to OSHA; Construction Accident Prevention and Safety; PPE; Fall Protection; Ladders, Scaffolds and Stairways; Heat Related Rules; Excavation and Trenching Awareness and Respiratory Protection/Hazard Communication. Successful participants receive an OSHA 10 card and written safety plans.
CE CREDITS: 4-Hours Plumbing
CE CREDITS: 8-Hours Electrical
TIME: 10-Hour Course
FEE: $95
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OSHA 7600:
OSHA 7600:
The Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program is a training program for Disaster Site Workers who provide skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services in response to natural and man-made disasters. Specifically, it is recognized that all workers at disaster sites need to be aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites and be able to inspect, don, and doff air-purifying respirators. Also, the program will make management and labor aware that pre-incident training is essential for ensuring disaster site worker safety and health.
TIME: 16-Hour Course
FEE: $495
HAZWOPER:
The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) applies to five distinct groups of employers and their employees. This includes any employees who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances -- including hazardous waste -- and who are engaged in one of the following operations as specified by 1910.120(a)(1)(i-v) and 1926.65(a)(1)(i-v):
clean-up operations -- required by a governmental body, whether federal, state, local, or other involving hazardous substances -- that are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.);
voluntary clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other governmental body as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
operations involving hazardous wastes that are conducted at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities regulated by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 264 and 265 pursuant to RCRA, or by agencies under agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement RCRA regulations; and
emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard.
TIME: 40-Hour Course
FEE: $695
EPA CERTIFIED LEAD RENOVATOR Available in English & Spanish
Learn:
• How to comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair and Paint Rule
• Work practices for dealing with Lead Safely
• How to comply with L&I's Lead Rules
EPA CERTIFIED DUST SAMPLE TECHNICIAN
Learn:
• Proper dust sampling techniques
• Work practices for dealing with lead safely
• How to prepare lab submissions & proper reports
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First Aid/CPR:
Our ASHI certified instructors will take employees through the crucial minutes between an accident and when Emergency Medical Services arrive. This class focuses on jobsite accidents and injuries; CPR and choking training is also covered.
CE CREDITS: 4-Hours Plumbing
CE CREDITS: 4-Hours Electrical
TIME: 4-Hour Course
FEE: $45
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 10
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Respirator Training, Medical Evaluations and Fit-Testing:
All employers who require or allow employees to use respirators must provide training, a medical evaluation and a fit-test insuring proper sizing of respirators. This class cover all three elements in addition to basic respirator use and limitations, along with cleaning and maintenance. Employees will complete an online Medical Evaluation and upon passing, be fit-tested with their personal respirators.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 2-4 Hours (Class, Medical Evaluation and Fit-Test)
FEE: $95
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 6
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Small Business Basics:
Covering the entire range of governmental agencies, rules, and reporting requirements for contractors. This class discusses common questions about taxes, reporting requirements, employee requirements, and provides a checklists for each subject to ensure that contractors have not missed something. Topics include: company information, employees, subcontractors (we are experts in exempt-worker clarification), basic accounting requirements, Department of Revenue, Labor & Industries, Employment Security, and IRS requirements and reporting. Course includes notebook, checklists, and all required forms and often there is time to resolve specific issues and questions during the class.
CE CREDITS: 4-Hours Plumbing (8-Hours of the Course Chosen)
TIME: 24-Hour Course
FEE: $595
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NICA Carpet, Linoleum, and Soft Tile
Apprenticeship Program:
WSATC Approved apprenticeship program for Carpet, Vinyl, and Tile layers. Focused on green concepts and products. Call Kris Alberti at 509-750-7553 for more information on Apprenticeship Program requirements. Veterans, Women, and Minorities strongly encouraged to apply.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 144 Hours/Year
FEE: $.50/Hour for On the Job Training (OJT)
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 1
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Competent Person Training:
Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Training.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 6-Hour Course
FEE: $95
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Competent Person Training:
Residential Fall Protection Competent Person Training.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 6-Hour Course
FEE: $95
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Green Worker Training:
Program is for workers entering workforce; unskilled laborers; and workers looking for green jobs. Prepares workers for Apprenticeship Programs, construction careers, and sales jobs in the green economy. Program is divided into 4 areas including:(1) Basic Construction Skills (blueprint reading, construction math, tools); (2) Personal Work Strategies (Green job descriptions, Financial management, Physical Fitness); (3) Safety for Construction (OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR); (4) Green Concepts (organic agriculture, solar/wind geothermal, green building materials, lighting, energy efficiency).
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 80 Hours
FEE: $990
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 10
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NICA Certified Green Professional:
Certified Green Professional Training along with a one-day class on Green Jobs currently available in the workforce. Class covers green building science principals, site development and design, building envelope and durability, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality and remodeling considerations. Business Management is also covered.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 32-Hours
FEE: $795
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 20
ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER PROGRAM
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Bidding, Estimating, and the Bottom Line:
This class demonstrates the steps to successful bidding and estimating; it follows the process through from initial contracts and ultimately to company profitability. Participants will learn two important tools of successful profitability that are often overlooked by small companies and that answer the “why am I not making any money?” question.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 4-Hour Course
FEE: $95
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Business Management for Building Professionals:
Learn the management skills that five industry leader the edge. This course will five you a solid foundation in those practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and samples forms, you will receive practical and applicable tools for management success.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 8-Hour Course
FEE: $225
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Journey Worker Instructor Techniques:
Journeyman workers learn how to breakdown work processes into teachable behavioral objectives. They also learn basic public speaking and adult teaching techniques.
CE CREDITS: 4-Hours Plumbing
TIME: 16-Hour Course
FEE: $595
ONSITE MINIMUM ATTENDEES: 6
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Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship:
This Class discusses the basic rules associated with prevailing wage, how to use the Secure Access web site to file intents and affidavits, certified payroll forms, and how apprenticeship works into the equation.
CE CREDITS: None
TIME: 2-Hour Course
FEE: $65
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