Carpentry Advanced Skills – Part 2 will introduce students to the carpentry/construction trades with subject matter

This course provides the basic skills that contractors are looking for as they hire for their entry-level to experienced construction positions.  Students will also earn industry recognized credentials. Upon successful completion of Part 2, students can then move on to Part 3 to continue to build their skills in the fall of 2024 (begins in August ’24).

Students will be required to demonstrate experience and a potential test out of basic construction skills such as; OSHA 10 understanding, basic construction math, use of power and hand tools, reading construction drawings, specifications, and layout for commercial or residential plans; basic rigging, materials handling, basic stair layout, building materials, fasteners and adhesives and an understanding of heavy equipment usage to participate in this module.

At the end of Level 2 students will learn:

• Floor Systems
• Wall Systems
• Ceiling Joist & Roof Framing
• Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
• Introduction to Masonry
• Lockout / Tagout
• Electrical Safety
• Introduction to HVAC
• Introduction to Paintings and Coatings
• Introduction to Drain, Waste and Vent Systems

Participants will complete modules of the nationally recognized NCCER curriculum.

Instructor Information:

Matt Somers is the owner / operator of Somers Construction and a long time instructor in construction skills at Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH and has been in the construction industry over 25 years.  He will be able to share real-life construction experiences and how to manage customers, supervisors, and construction crews effectively as well as teaching the hands-on, specific skills necessary to grow student’s construction careers.

This program teaches learners the basics behind how to read blueprints. Key concepts taught in this program include print reading, understanding drawings and schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Difficulty: Beginner

Occupations Trained For: All Skilled Trades

Modules: 19

Length: 124 hours

Estimated Time to Completion: 12 weeks

Basic Blueprint Reading provides students with flexible courseware and instruction that enables them to understand the various types of blueprints, shop prints and schematics used in an industrial environment. Learning to read blueprints, trainees discover how to comprehend, and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations found on electrical construction drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Learn to:

• Define different types of scales used on drawings.
• Identify the height, width, and length dimensions of a drawing.
• Interpret the various symbols and notations used on drawings.
• Draw multiview sketches of simple objects that accurately show all the details of the objects. 

This course covers the following material:

• READING PRINTS & SCHEMATICS BLOCK X252EM
  
• BUILDING DRAWINGS 186043
• ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND CIRCUITS 186044
• ELECTRONIC DRAWINGS 186045
• HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC DRAWINGS 186046
• PIPING DRAWINGS, MATERIALS, AND PARTS 186047
• WELDING SYMBOLS 186048
• SHEET METAL BASICS 186049
• SKETCHING 186050

• ELEMENTS OF PRINT READING, PT1 6719 A
• ELEMENTS OF PRINT READING 6719 B
• READING SHOP PRINTS, PART 1 386043
• READING SHOP PRINTS, PART 2 386044
• READING ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC  DIAGRAMS 006022
• ELECTRICAL BLUEPRINT READING 006036

This course is WIOA Approved.

This course is designed for carpenters with entry-level experience who want to enhance their skills via classroom and hands on practical exercises.  Participants will complete modules and course content based on the nationally recognized National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) curriculum.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Intro to Cost Estimation
• Cold-Formed Steel Framing
• Thermal and Moisture Protection
• Door and Door Hardware Installation
• Drywall Installation and Finishing
• Window, Door, Floor and Ceiling Trim
• Cabinet Installation
• Plastic / Copper Pipe Fittings
• Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures

This course is WIOA Approved.

Introduce your learners to the exciting world of cybersecurity

Intro to Cyber is an online, self-paced, 30-hour introductory course that’s ideal for learners who are curious about the world of cyber and want to get familiar with this exciting industry. The course is the best way for students to gain the fundamentals of cybersecurity, discover the different roles in the field and learn how each makes an impact, and become the next generation of cyber professionals.

Our Course Includes:

INDUSTRY DRIVEN CONTENT

Developed by subject matters experts, the course focuses on teaching industry- aligned content and the most relevant skills employers seek. Learners will gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge and practical hands-on skills, as well as exposure to industry tools.

A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Intro to Cybersecurity leverages modern learning methodologies and instructional design, providing students with an engaging and effective learning experience and an effective foray in cybersecurity. The course simulates a real-world Olympics cyber-attack scenario and takes students on a journey to become cyber analysts in order to save the Olympics from cyber criminals.

CYBER EDUCATION, SIMPLIFIED

Intro to Cyber is browser-based and doesn’t require any installation for educators or learners. This turnkey course integrates with all types of LMS and can be easily added to an existing semester program to enhance the current curriculum. Its online delivery provides students with flexibility in their choice of learning style and time management.

Program Outline

In this course, you’ll focus on two things: learning how to move through your program and an introductory lesson to your Supervisory Skills program.

In your first lesson, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You’ll learn how you can improve your study skills, so you’re able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful.

In your second lesson, you’ll learn more background on a supervisor’s roles and responsibilities. This includes an overview of effective leadership and identifying responsibilities and potential challenges or opportunities that might appear in the role.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

•  Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
• Define the significance of a supervisor, including key opportunities available in the industrial sectors

On average this course is 60 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Supervisory Skills for the Industrial Workplace PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.