Course Descriptions 2006-2007
Administrative Techniques for Training Coordinators
This course is designed to meet the needs of coordinators in the areas of program monitoring, record keeping, legal requirements, trust agreements and tax forms. Additionally, discussion will focus on recruitment, retention and coordination between the training department and the union. THIS COURSE IS ONLY OPEN TO COORDINATORS.
Contact Hours: 32
Asbestos Abatement Training
This course will provide the instructor with the curriculum and techniques necessary to deliver asbestos abatement instruction in the commercial and industrial paint industry.
Contact Hours: 40
AWS Certified Welding Inspector Exam Preparation Course
During this forty-eight (48) hour course, participants will undergo a rigorous program of study to get them well versed with the codes/standards associated with the AWS Certified Welding Inspector Exam. Participants will learn the fundamentals of welding inspectors, oversee the welding of the test coupon, visually and destructively testing the welded test coupon, and demonstrate how to properly fill out the appropriate paper work. On the final day of the course, participants will take the AWS Certified Welding Inspector Exam. Successful exam candidates become AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs), joining an elite group, that, worldwide, share a defined level of proficiency. CWI’s are then entered into the AWS national register of CWI’s. The CWI will receive a wallet card, a certificate suitable for framing, and a unique personalized stamp for identification.
C-3 Competent Person Training for Deleading
This course emphasizes hands-on experiences. Each day participants practice competent person duties immediately after they are discussed in the classroom, resulting in more interactive discussion between participants and the instructors. Small group settings are used during the workshops to ensure that all participants successfully complete each practical exercise. This course is the first in a series of qualifications for SSPC instructors.
Contact Hours: 32
C-7 Abrasive Blasting
This course is designed to certify operators of dry abrasive or portable centrifugal blast cleaning equipment. It covers principles of surface preparation, surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust and debris control, and abrasives. The program’s primary focus is the certification of the blasters who demonstrate proper blasting techniques during the hands-on session.
Contact Hours: 32
Computer Applications
This is a basic course in the use of computers. It will also introduce the student to word processing software and basic use of the Internet. This class is required to complete the Associate’s Degree.
Contact Hours: 32
Confined Space
This course is designed to enable students to recognize, evaluate, prevent and abate safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry. This course is highly participatory with substantial hands-on training in the use of monitors, PPE, and entry and retrieval in a simulated, controlled confined space. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING A PERSONAL CALCULATOR TO CLASS.
Contact Hours: 40
Faux Effect - Decorative Finishes 1
This course allows novices or seasoned professionals to learn about the products and application techniques developed for the professional faux finisher. This intense class will cover everything needed to bring IUPAT painting and decorating tradesperson skills to a higher level. Starting with the basics, and progressing through the full range of Faux Effects products the course participant will complete over thirty samples, integrating the remarkable characteristics the product line has to offer, while being amazed at the easy application process.
First Aid Instructor Course
The purpose of the First Aid/CPR/AED program instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach First Aid/CPR/AED program courses and injury prevention at the local level. This course will certify you to teach First Aid/CPR/AED at the local level.
Contact Hours: 32
Prerequisite: Students must have a First Aid/CPR workers card to enroll
Hazwoper Instructor Course
Students will be trained in recognizing and researching hazards, including the nature and causes of occupational diseases, relating OSHA standards to unsafe conditions; protecting workers rights; and using involvement techniques for safety purposes.
Contact Hours: 40
Industrial Paint Instructor Certification
This course is designed for industrial instructors to provide them with a broader understanding of the essential skills necessary to be an industrial painter, including surface preparation standards, product data sheets, and quality control issues.
Contact Hours: 32
Introduction to Excel
This class introduces Excel to the beginner. It includes entering data
into a worksheet; navigating a worksheet; creating workbooks; inserting columns, rows, basic formatting, and integration of database information into Excel.
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisite: Computer Applications or equivalent
Introduction to PowerPoint
The course will focus on PowerPoint presentations which integrate text, video and other mediums. Create and save basic presentations that include PowerPoint’s effective text and graphic tools. Learn how to apply styles and use templates, create master attributes with slide master, and develop note pages and handouts for a slide show.
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Lead Abatement and Silica for Instructors
This course qualifies the instructor to deliver a forty-hour Supervisor's Lead-Based paint Abatement course. Participants will be provided with the curriculum and techniques necessary to teach Lead Abatement and Silica at the local level.
Contact Hours: 32
Mold Remediation for Instructors
This course is designed to provide instructors with the curriculum and techniques necessary to teach mold awareness and remediation classes at the local level.
Contact Hours: 32
Organizational Leadership for Union Officers
This course examines organizational leadership issues for union, community, and other advocate organizations. It will analyze leadership styles, membership recruitment and leadership development. Additionally, students will examine the role of leaders in internal governance and external affairs including committee building, delegation, negotiations, and coalition building. This is the first course in a series of courses offered to union officers.
Contact Hours: 32
OSHA 500
This course is designed for members interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach program. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer and to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. NOTE: Students in OSHA 500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the Outreach Program must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Outreach trainers are required to attend Course 502 at least once every four years to maintain their trainer status.
Contact Hours: 32
OSHA 501
This is the basic instructor course in OSHA standards for the general industry. This course includes an overview of safety standards for non-construction workplaces. The course also includes information on the identification and remediation of hazards as well as reporting requirements.
Contact Hours: 32
Red Cross IT Trainer
This course introduces instructor candidates to the history, structure and activities of the American Red Cross, prepares instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross specialty courses to diverse populations, and introduces instructor candidates to the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross to ensure course consistency, quality and appropriate reporting.
Contact Hours: 32
Rigging, Forklift & Aerial/Scissor Lift Train the Trainer Five-Day Course
Five-day ( 37 hours ) course for company trainers wishing to provide in-house employee training.
Rigging, Forklift, & Aerial/Scissor Lift Trainer programs covering; how to be an effective trainer, classroom presentation, applying the written exam, evaluate competency, and the required paperwork and record keeping. Each course will addresses laws and regulations, stability principles, pre-operational inspection procedures, safe operating practices, and evaluating competency. The Rigging course will also cover most types of slings and basic rigging hardware as well as the principles, practices and techniques of basic rigging. In conclusion the course also provides additional class teach-backs and a practical hands-on training for inspection, selection and basic safe rigging techniques.
Scaffold Competent Person
Students who complete this course will be qualified to deliver the trainer’s course in the OSHA Scaffold in Construction standard. Students will learn OSHA scaffold regulations, safety guidelines, and the hazards associated with operations on and around scaffolding. This is a hands-on class that requires students to bring personal safety equipment.
Contact Hours: 40
Prerequisite: Only students who have completed OSHA 500 may take this class.
Specialties of the Drywall Trade I
This course is designed to give an overview of state-of-the-art taping and finishing tools and techniques used by three different drywall tool companies. Students will learn the assembly, use, and clean-up required for the tape application and finishing systems presented by Ames Tools Inc., Apla-Tech, Inc. and Better-than-Ever Tools. Hands-on applications during this course will give the drywall journey worker an introduction to the use of the tools. Students will experience not only how these tools may improve the quality and efficiency of taping and finishing work, but also how each system’s tools and techniques may increase productivity and income while feeling the physical benefits of using these ergonomically designed tools. THIS COURSE IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Contact Hours: 32
Specialties of the Floorcovering Trade I
This course is designed to provide an overview of state-of-the-art floorcovering tools and techniques used by some of the prominent manufacturers in the trade. A blend of classroom instruction and hands-on applications during this course will give the floorcovering journey worker an introduction to how these tools and techniques may improve the quality and efficiency of floorcovering work.
Contact Hours: 32
Survival of the Fittest for Instructors
This course is designed to provide apprentices and journey workers with vital skills, attitudes and behavior necessary to compete in today’s industry. This highly interactive course aims to provoke and stimulate training. Student discussions will focus on subjects such as market share, absenteeism, harassment, integrity, competition, supervision, and money management.
Contact Hours: 32
Teaching Blueprint Reading
This course is designed to help instructors use the new blueprint curriculum. The class will cover effective teaching strategies as well as the development of appropriate teaching tools.
Contact Hours: 16
Teaching Faux Finishing
This class is designed to help instructors develop or enhance the teaching of faux finishing. Both classroom and shop techniques will be demonstrated. This is a new offering and the first in a future series of craft classes.
Contact Hours: 32
Teaching Techniques I
This introductory course is designed for new instructors. The course will focus on the development and use of instructional aids, communication skills and basic classroom organizational techniques.
Contact Hours: 32
Teaching Techniques II
This course offers advanced teaching techniques including student evaluation and testing, laboratory instruction, and computer applications for instruction.
Contact Hours: 32
Prerequisite: Teaching Techniques I
Teaching Techniques III
This course is an overview of the skills and techniques required for adult learning, including the design of curriculum and course materials suited to the adult learner.
Contact Hours: 32
Prerequisite: Teaching Techniques I & II
Teaching Union History
This newly designed course is based on the IUPAT history, One Union. Instructors will receive handouts, slides, and techniques, and the abridged version for use in teaching IUPAT history to apprentices.
Contact Hours: 16
The IUPAT Information Management System
This class is designed to demonstrate how the Information Management System (IMS) can be used to manage data for District Council apprenticeship and training programs. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT A REPRESENATIVE FROM EACH DC TAKE THIS CLASS.
Contact Hours: 32
Venetian Acrylic Decorative Finishes
This class is designed to help instructors develop or enhance the teaching of Venetian plaster to apprentices and journeypersons. Both classroom and shop techniques will be demonstrated. This is a new offering.
Contact Hours: 32
Vocational English as a Second Language – I (VESL)
Vocational English as a Second Language is a 32-hr course designed to teach trainers the theory of how adult Limited English Proficient (LEP) students learn a second language. The course will give trainers specific techniques in English language assessment, pronunciation, spelling and use of new vocabulary. The course will also provide curricula for first year Paint, Drywall Finishing, Glazing and Floorcovering apprenticeship as well as OSHA 10 and other Safety training. Course participants will be required to build presentations in accordance with VESL learning objectives and to present those lessons to the entire class. This course will prepare participants to return to their training programs and teach LEP students in English. The techniques in this course can be used in everyday teaching of adult students.
Contact Hours: 32
3M Graphic Film
3M Ultra Safety and Security Window Film is a strong, tear resistant and clear window film that improves the durability of windows. The advanced adhesive materials used in constructing the window film help keep shards of glass in place after a window shatters. This helps prevent broken glass from flying throughout the home or building and causing serious bodily injury. Students will be instructed in the proper application of these materials and be introduced to training techniques for teaching these skills to apprentices and journey workers.
Contact Hours: 32
3M Security Film
This Security Film provides excellent, long-term, exterior durability making it the perfect film for commercial vehicles and fleet graphics. Students will be introduced to the production and application procedures required to properly install this film product.
Contact Hours: 32
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