COURSE DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES
JANUARY 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2010
ABRASIVE
BLASTING LEVEL 1 Covers
familiarization of blasting equipment, SSPC Nace Blasting Specifications
and inspection instrumentation. Includes
hands on blasting experience.
AERIAL LIFTS - INTRODUCTION TO AERIAL LIFTS Preliminary course, classroom presentation, for understanding the use and the safety requirements of Aerial Lifts.
AERIAL
LIFTS AND SCISSOR LIFTS -
Safety class on lifts used on many job sites today. Class will offer hands-on
operation of lifts with issuance of a user card upon completion. Class size
is limited to 20 participants, so registering for the class is a must-first 20
participants registered will be enrolled in the class.
AIRLESS
SPRAYING - Covers the technical information of airless sprayers.
Instruction includes the proper tip selection and hands-on experience in the
use of the equipment. Prefer
Respiratory Protection Class as a prerequisite.
AUTOMATIC TOOLS FOR DRYWALL FINISHING Skills Enhancement class
where students receive hands on instruction in the use of a bazooka and
automated finishing tools.
BITS, TIPS, TAPS, AND FASTENERS
The relationship between
each will be discussed as well as the different substrates that require
fastening.
BLUEPRINT
BLUEPRINT READING LEVEL 2 This class continues on the basic
concepts taught in the Blueprint Reading I Course.
Includes hands on exercises. Blueprint
COLD WEATHER SAFETY Be prepared for the winter season.
We will discuss the hazards and conditions associated with working
outside and how you can be better prepared for the cold weather.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Course
covers the effective ways to transmit effective communication skills, proper
planning and organizational skills necessary for a successful job site.
CONFINED
SPACE ENTRY - Participants learn to recognize a confined space, to
evaluate the hazards of a confined space, how to take preventive measures to
protect health and safety, and confined space rescue procedures.
CONTAINMENTS Covers the necessary steps for erecting proper and
safe containment.
CONVENTIONAL
SPRAYING - Covers the technical information of conventional sprayers.
Instruction will be presented on the equipment and provides hands-on
experience and operation of the equipment.
Prefer Respiratory Protection Class as a prerequisite.
CRANE RIGGING CERTIFICATION - This applies to anyone who engages in the process of lifting, moving, and rigging loads with hardware and equipment used to attach a load to a crane (Rigger). It will apply to anyone who communicates guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load (Signal Person). The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has approved the Crane Rigging Certification Program as offered by the Finishing Trades Institute of Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Vicinities. An individual completing the Crane Rigging Certification Program will be classified as a Signalman and a Rigger 1.
CURTAINWALL LAYOUT - This class will help you in establishing reference points, control lines, and workable curtainwall tolerances.
DOOR AND HARDWARE - AUTOMATIC DOORS - This class is an overview of installation of automatic doors in the Glazing Industry to include adjustment, alignment, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliances.
DRYWALL FINISHING LEVEL 1 - LANHAM AREA - This course is all hands on, on long walls and office spaces using hand tools, using various materials, embedding tapes, wiping, and full wall skimming up to Level 3.
DRYWALL FINISHING LEVEL 1 - BALTIMORE AREA - This Drywall Course trains students to work as drywall finishers, who tape and finish the imperfections in the drywall to create a smooth surface for painting. Instruction focuses on the proper use of a variety of hand tools for applying mud and tape to the installed drywall. Students also learn methods for applying mud and tape to tough areas, such as joints and corners. Additionally, students in the Drywall Course acquire skills on repairing and sanding drywall, as well as advanced skills on hand embedding and wiping tapes.
DRYWALL FINISHING LEVEL 2 - Must have completed Drywall Finishing Level 1 or the equivalent to participate. This course is all hands on, on long walls and office spaces, using tools to achieve Level 5 and various texture finishes.
EMBEDDING DRYWALL TAPES - 4 week course covers techniques for taping drywall by hand. Includes hands on application to flat joints, butt hoists and angles.
FALL
PROTECTION AWARENESS - The
Fall Protection Awareness Course is designed to heighten awareness, knowledge,
and the elimination of fall hazards. Class covers identifying fall hazards,
types of fall protection, safe work practices, and personal protective
equipment with an overview of the OSHA regulations. This course covers fall
protection on Scaffolding, aerial lifts, suspended scaffolding, and also gives
basic understanding of rescue methods. Class is applicable to all trades
represented by District Council 51.
FOREMAN TRAINING Informative class designed for Foremen or those
wishing one day to be a Foreman. Class
covers key roles the Foreman plays, how to establish and maintain
relationships with co workers, supervisors, and other trades as well as
motivational techniques.
HAND
TOOLS DRYWALL FINISHING UPGRADE - Journeyperson
Upgrade class offering student hands-on experience in finishing drywall. This
class covers embedding tape, block coat, skim coat, and point-up.
HOW TO CONDUCT A SAFETY MEETING - Learn
effective methods that will assist in the presentation of a work site safety
meeting.
KNOT
TYING - Covers basic knots used in our Industry.
Includes hands on experience in the tying of knots.
MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEETS This class
covers Material Safety Data Sheets, what they are, how they came about, and
their usefulness in gaining safety information pertinent to our trades.
This class includes hands on exercises to simulate their usefulness.
MIRRORS
- JOB LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENT - MIRROR MOUNTING METHODS - Class covers the
layout measurement of mirror walls. When you complete this class you will be
able to measure any wall efficiently and accurately for the installation of
mirrors.
OSHA
10 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM (29 CFR 1926 Standards
for Construction) - The program provides instruction on a variety of
construction industry safety and health standards and is designed to heighten
the awareness of workers to be able to identify hazards in their work sites.
The program includes: Introduction to OSHA; Electrical Hazards; Fall
Protection; Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment; Material Handling,
Storage, Use and Disposal; Confined Space Entry; Hazard Communication and
Identification; Scaffolding and Ladders; and Slips, Trips and Falls.
The training is a requirement on many jobsites.
PAINT
FAILURES AND REMEDIES - Course to recognize substrates, metals, woods,
masonry, and glasses, identifying coating failures and causes for failures,
specifying primers, and compatible finish coats for durable repairs.
POWDER ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS A review of the safety
requirements for HILTI and Ramset fastening systems.
User permits will be issued.
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION - Informative course designed to insure the protection of all
respiratory hazards and the proper selection, use, and fit of a respirator.
Also covered are the types of respirators, selection of cartridges, and
how to select the proper respiratory protection. Participants will learn how
to properly clean and store a respirator.
RIGGING
- Introduction to rigging equipment and materials used for rigging.
Course includes hands on training.
You must attend all classes at the location offered to successfully
complete the course.
SAFETY GLAZING CODES The
Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC Safety Standard for Architectural
Glazing Materials and 16CFR-1201, the Federal Standard that regulates the use
of certified glazing materials will be discussed.
SCAFFOLD
USER / ERECTOR / DISMANTLER COURSE - OSHA SCAFFOLD IN CONSTRUCTION STANDARD - Covers
the OSHA standard requiring users to Scaffolds to be trained in the proper and
safe use of Scaffolds. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L states: The
employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold
trained by a person who is qualified in the subject matter to recognize the
hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the
procedures to control or minimize those hazards. This course covers the
proper use of Scaffolding, recognition of the potential safety hazards on the
job sites, and maintenance of equipment in a safe condition.
Includes hands on training.
SOLVENTS AND HAZARDOUS GLAZING MATERIALS - This is a safety awareness class to help us deal with the work place hazards and handling of chemicals in the workplace.
SPECIAL
DECORATIVE FINISHES - Basic instruction creating by hand effects such as
marbleizing, imitation graining, wood finishes, and special paint finishes
such as sponging and ragging. A
different subject will be covered in each session.
SPRAY PAINT CLASS - Class covers airless spray, conventional spray, HVLP spray, and electrostatic spray.
STOREFRONT - Class will demonstrate basic methods required for laying out different systems.
SWINGSTAGES
- Course designed for beginning workers to Swingstages.
Course covers fall protection, set up rigging, building and
dismantling, and proper storage and upkeep.
TRANSFER FIELD DIMENSIONS
Glazier class including transferring of control lines and benchmarks to
maintain plumb, level, and square while laying out.
TRIM
PAINTING - Covers skills
enhancement for production work in trim painting.
VENETIAN PLASTER 4 week course covers tools, materials, and
applying venetian plaster to surfaces to achieve the desired effects.
This product is becoming more popular today as a durable decorative
finish.
WALLCOVERING
LEVEL 2 - An advanced wallcovering class for continued training designed
for participants who have completed the Wallcovering 1 class or equivalent.
WOOD
FINISHING LEVEL 2 - Journeyworker Skills Enhancement Class, continuation
of Woodfinishing 1, expands on techniques, materials, and hands on exercises.
Must have completed the Woodfinishing 1 Course or equivalent to
participate in this class.
