Construction Core: Pre-Apprenticeship Foundations
Start here. Safety, construction math, tools, blueprints, rigging awareness, materials handling, communication, employability and first aid: what every apprenticeship expects on day one.
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Start here. Safety, construction math, tools, blueprints, rigging awareness, materials handling, communication, employability and first aid: what every apprenticeship expects on day one.
View courseCarpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, painting and roofing, with safety and soft skills throughout. The Black Boots Initiative's core course.
View courseSafety and NFPA 70E, test equipment, theory and calculations, the NEC, boxes and conduit bending, conductors, dwelling wiring, grounding and overcurrent protection, motors and HVAC circuits, and troubleshooting.
View courseSafety and EPA 608 rules, math, electricity and controls, gas and hydronic heating, the refrigeration cycle and charging, airflow and loads, brazing, evacuation and recovery, heat pumps and mini-splits, maintenance and troubleshooting.
View courseSafety and codes, tools, math and drawings, pipe and fittings, DWV sizing and venting, water distribution and backflow, fixtures, tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters, fuel gas, and service and repair.
View courseFor property management teams: electrical, plumbing, heating and steam, air conditioning and PTACs, appliances, interior and exterior repairs, locks, make-ready, preventive maintenance, work orders, fair housing and lead-safe work.
View courseFloor types and chemistry, equipment and pads, daily and periodic care, stone, tile, concrete and wood, stripping and refinishing, burnishing and slip safety, carpet care and spotting, and estimating.
View courseRenewable energy and solar safety, green building and weatherization with real testing, sustainable agriculture, waste management, environmental law and careers, ending with a capstone project.
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