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The word "blueprint" makes us think of white line drawings on a deep blue background showing beautiful old buildings, or ships, or historic city plans. This introductory course visits the development of blueprints within the construction industry, and shows the student what to expect in a contemporary construction drawing set, and how to understand...

This course covers the basic processes of construction estimating, including types of estimates, estimate components, and pricing techniques. It also will provide participants with the skills for adjusting estimates, making estimates on labor and materials, and more. Individuals in this course will gain an understanding of this component of managing...

Solar panels installations are becoming more and more popular since 2010. Thousands of home and commercial owners are looking for independent solar installers, and solar companies are hiring solar installers due to their rapid growth of work load.  By 2020, all new construction must have solar as an alternate power supply. This course will offer...

This lecture and hands-on course provides advanced knowledge of reading the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings found in a set of construction documents. Students will learn to interpret drawings in order to estimate and build a project. Topics covered: architectural and engineering scales, drawing types, shop drawings, symbols,...

This course qualifies for both 8-Hour Chapter 33 and 8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher Training courses.  This course can be taken to renew Site Safety Manager (SSM) or Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) license and also satisfies the requirement of 8 Hours of prescribed training (8 Hour Chapter 33) for a Site Safety Training card as required...

Learning to read blueprints is an essential skill for designers, contractors, real estate brokers and building owners. In this lecture and hands-on class, you will learn the vocabulary and language of blueprints. Topics covered include drawing scales, plan, elevation and section drawings, architectural symbols and legends. Learn To: Understand...

Training for employees performing Class IV operations shall be consistent with EPA requirements for training of local eduation agency maintenance and custodial staff (custodians, electricians, heating/air conditioning engineers, plumbers etc) as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92 (a)(1).  The staff who may work in a building that contains ACBM receive...

8 Hour Asbestos Awareness - Managers & Safety Professionals - ONLINE WEBINAR This training is for managers and safety professionals involved in oversight of tasks where ACM may be accidentally disturbed. Course Content: Information regarding asbestos and its various uses Information on health effects associated with asbestos exposure Location...

SST 10 Hour Fall Protection & Drug and Alcohol Awareness - English In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for completion of the SST 10 Hr course, students must: Complete 2 Hr Drug and Alcohol Awareness course and 8 Hr Fall Protection courses. Be able to clearly communicate with the instructor and complete all paperwork in the...

This Online Introductory level course focuses on the principles of electricity as required by HVAC technicians including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operation. Electricity principles provides the foundation to support understanding how to troubleshoot heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment....

This 1 day refresher course is required for all workers to extend their accreditation for a three-year period. Course Content: Review of federal, state and local regulations Review of health concerns of lead Review sampling and testing methods Review use of XRF paint analyzers Lecture portion of the course will be done online via live webinar. ...

Purpose: For workers who have already obtained the 30 HOUR OSHA card, The 8-Hour Fall prevention training along with the 2 -Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness training will meet the NYC DOB regulations for obtaining an SST card (Workers - Total 40 hours of training). This is an awareness level training only. Local law 196 requires workers and supervisor...

Master the tools used by Project Managers: work breakdown structure, critical path, task analysis, project plan, project scheduling and more. Gain the skills needed to plan, track progress, and stay focused on the end result. Note: Classroom location listings are also posted outside the CAPS office and the lobby of the 17 Lexington Avenue building....

The 8 hour Site Safety Manager Refresher course is a refresher to the 40 hour Site Safety Manager Course and the 8 Hour Site Safety Coordinator Course, which are a comprehensive review of Chapter 33 and the Rules of the City of New York that pertain to public protection. This course provides students with safe job practices in New York City. They will...

In this course, learners will improve the bottom line of projects they manage, through the implementation of efficiency protocol, and effective practices in design, development, budgeting, contracts, and supervision. Basic Construction Project Management is a multi-disciplinary field that requires a broad perspective of projects.  Note:...

8-Hour Prescribed SST Course Bundle 2-HOUR SITE SAFETY PLAN (SSP) 2-HOUR DRUG & ALCOHOL AWARENESS 2-HOUR PRE-TASK MEETING 2-HOUR TOOL-BOX TALK Required training for Supervisors SST Card. This course bundle is appropriate for individuals who meet the qualifications of a Supervisor under Local Law 196. PURPOSE: In order to continue to operate...

In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated construction worker is required to complete a minimum number of hours of approved site safety training and to carry site safety identification cards as proof of completion of the training (As per New York City Local Law 196 of 2017 also known as 'LL 196' or 'Local Law'). ...

This intensive 3- hour class teaches you how to navigate the NYC DOB permitting process. It covers a range required NYC Department of Buildings filing tasks relevant to a construction job. Gain knowledge and confidence as you build your skills. Topics include: Types of permit filings: Alteration types I/II/II, NB (new building), LAA Types of reviews:...

General Electives: 1-HOUR FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION 1-HOUR STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS Specialized Electives: 1-HOUR ASBESTOS/LEAD AWARENESS 1-HOUR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY This course bundle is appropriate for both workers and Supervisors under Local Law 196. PURPOSE: In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated...

This course is a comprehensive review of Chapter 33 and the Rules of the City of New York that pertain to public protection during construction. The purpose of the course is to provide training with regards to construction on major buildings, that may be classified by the New York City Building Department, with emphasis on providing not only safety...