GREAT Training in Louisiana
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Contact Information
Pathways to Construction Main Office
225-219-0429
Training Location
Baton Rouge Community College - Frazier Site
555 Julia St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Core Curriculum Training Program
Participants will receive 102.5 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. Participants will also receive their OSHA 10 card. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training can be completed in three weeks and will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 3 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
M-Th, 10 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan14 - Feb 7
Feb 18 - Mar 7
Mar 17 - Apr 4
Apr 14 - May 2
May 12 May 30
Jun 9 - Jun 27
July 7 - July 25
Aug 4 - Aug 22
Sept 2 - Sept 22
Sept 29 - Oct 17
Dec 1 - Dec 19 |
Jan 14 – Mar 27
Apr 7 – Jun 12
Jun 23 – Aug 28
Sept 8 – Oct 16
Oct 27 – Dec 18 |
** Dates are subject to change.
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Residential Electrical Level One Training Program
Participants will receive 110 clock hours of training in NCCER's Residential Electrical Level One. Training will be comprised of electrical safety, electrical theory one and two, alternating currect, electrical test equipment, introduction to the national electrical code, raceways, boxes and fittings, fasteners and anchors, hand bending, conductors, conductor terminations and splices. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training can be completed in 3.5 weeks. Participants must have successfully completed the Core Curriculum Training Program to be eligible for Residential Electrical Level One training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 3.5 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
M-Th, 10 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan 22 – Feb 19
Feb 25 – Mar 19
Mar 31 – Apr 23
May 5 – May 27
June 9 – July 2
July 14 – Aug 6
Aug 18 – Sept 10
Sept 22 – Oct 15
Oct 27 – Nov 19
Nov 24 – Dec 19 |
Feb 11 – Apr 17
Apr 28 – July 3
July 14 – Sept 18
Sept 29 – Dec 11 |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Residential Electrical Level Two Training Program
Participants will receive 110 clock hours of training in NCCER's Residential Electrical Level Two. Training will be comprised of introduction to electrical blueprints, wiring devices, raceway, box and fitting, fill requirements, wiring – commercial and industrial, grounding, circuit breakers and fuses, installation of electrical services, electrical lighting, lamps, ballasts, and components. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frazier Complex. Participants must have successfully completed the Core Curriculum Training Program and Residential Electrical Level One to be eligible for the Residential Electrical Level Two training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 3.5 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
M-Th, 10 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan 22 – Feb 19
Feb 25 – Mar 19
Mar 31 – Apr 23
May 5 – May 27
June 9 – July 2
July 14 – Aug 6
Aug 18 – Sept 10
Sept 22 – Oct 15
Oct 27 – Nov 19
Nov 24 – Dec 19 |
Feb 11 – Apr 17
Apr 28 – July 3
July 14 – Sept 18
Sept 29 – Dec 11 |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader Training Program
This is the first part of NCCER's management education series. The course is 16 hours total and teaches the basic leadership skills required to supervise personnel. It discusses the principles of project planning, scheduling, estimating, management, and presents several case studies for student participation. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry.
2008 Training Dates** |
| Sat, 2 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
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Jan 12 - Jan 19 |
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** Dates are subject to change. |
Contact Information
225.752.0088
Training Location
ABC Pelican Chapter
19251 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Training Program
Participants will receive approximately 384 clock hours of accelerated NCCER training. Applicants must be 17 years old by the conclusion of training, have a GED or high school diploma, pass a drug screen, and have daytime training availability. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, plus entry-level training in one of the following trades: electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, or AWS-certified welding. Participants will receive a certificate of completion in Fork Lift and High Lift. Participants will also receive hands-on safety training in electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting, millwright, boilermaking, welding and industrial carpentry technology. Participants train Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper. At the conclusion of training, a job fair will be held to place students that have successfully completed training.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-Th, 7:30-4:30 p.m. |
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| Jun 9 - Aug 28 (apply by May 23) |
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** Dates are subject to change. |
Contact Information
Pathways to Construction Main Office
225-219-0429
Training Location
Louisiana Technical College - Baton Rouge Campus
3250 North Acadian
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Core Curriculum Training Program
Participants will receive 102.5 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. Participants will also receive their OSHA 10 card. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training can be completed in three weeks and will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 3 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
M-Th, 10 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan14 - Feb 7
Feb 18 - Mar 7
Mar 17 - Apr 4
Apr 14 - May 2
May 12 May 30
Jun 9 - Jun 27
July 7 - July 25
Aug 4 - Aug 22
Sept 2 - Sept 22
Sept 29 - Oct 17
Dec 1 - Dec 19 |
Jan 14 – Mar 27
Apr 7 – Jun 12
Jun 23 – Aug 28
Sept 8 – Oct 16
Oct 27 – Dec 18 |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Contact Information
Pathways to Construction Main Office
225-219-0429
Training Location
Louisiana Technical College - Port Allen Campus
3233 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
Residential Carpentry Level One Training Program
Participants will receive 160 clock hours of training in NCCER's Residential Carpentry Level One curriculum. Training will be comprised of orientation to the trade, wood building material, fasteners and adhesives, hand and power tools, introduction to concrete and reinforcing materials, foundations and flatwork, concrete forms, floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, and windows and exterior doors. Participants train Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training can be completed in 4.5 weeks. Participants must have successfully completed the Core Curriculum Training Program to be eligible for the Residential Carpentry Level One program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 4.5 weeks, 7:30-4 p.m. |
M-Th, 15 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan 14 – Feb 18
Feb 25 – Mar 26
Apr 7 – May 1
May 19 – Jun 18
Jun 30 – July 30
Aug 4 – Sept 3
Sept 15 – Oct 15
Oct 27 – Nov 26 |
Jan 7 - Apr 17
Apr 28 - Aug 7
Aug 18 - Dec 4 |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Residential Carpentry Level Two Training Program
Participants will receive 180 clock hours of training in NCCER's Residential Carpentry Level Two curriculum. Training will be comprised of reading plans and elevations, site layout, exterior finish, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, stairs, framing with metal studs, and interior finishing. Participants train Monday through Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Training can be completed in 15 weeks. Participants must have successfully completed the Core Curriculum and Residential Carpentry Level One Training Programs.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-Th, 15 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
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Apr 28 - Aug 7
Aug 18 - Dec 4 |
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** Dates are subject to change. |
Pipefitting Level One Training Program
Participants will receive 80 clock hours of training in NCCER's Pipefitting Level One curriculum. Training will be comprised of orientation to the trade, pipefitting hand tools, pipefitting power tools, oxyfuel cutting, ladders and scaffolds, and motorized equipment. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training can be completed in three weeks. Participants must have successfully completed the Core Curriculum Training Program to be eligible for the Pipefitting Level One program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry. Call 225-342-5030 to register for this class.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 3 weeks, 8-5 p.m. |
T/Th, 18 weeks, 6-9 p.m. |
Jan 14 – Feb 7
Feb 18 – Mar 7
Mar 17 – Apr 4
Apr 14 – May 2
May 12 – May 30
June 9 – Jun 27
July 7 – July 25
Aug 4 – Aug 22
Sept 2 – Sept 22
Sept 29 – Oct 17
Oct 27 – Nov 14
Dec 1 – Dec 19 |
TBA |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Welding Level One Training Program
Participants will receive 160 clock hours of training in the NCCER's Welding Level One curriculum. Training will be comprised of welding safety, oxyfuel cutting, base metal preparation, weld quality, SMAW – equipment and setup, SMAW – electrodes and selection, SMAW – beads and fillet welds, SMAW – groove welds with backing, joint fit-up and alignment, SMAW – open V-groove welds, SMAW – open- root pipe welds. Participants train Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana Technical College in Port Allen. Training can be completed in four weeks. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from NCCER's National Registry. Call 225-342-5030 to register for this class.
2008 Training Dates** |
M-F, 4 weeks,
7:30-4 p.m. |
M/W, 18 weeks,
6-9 p.m. |
T/Th, 18 weeks,
6-9 p.m. |
Jan 14 – Feb 12
Feb 18 – Mar 14
Mar 24 – Apr 18
Apr 28 – May 23
Jun 2 – Jun 27
Jul 7 – Aug 1
Aug 11 – Sept 5
Sept 15 – Oct 10
Oct 20 – Nov 14
Nov 17 – Dec 19 |
TBA |
TBA |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Operator Basic Level One Training Program
Participants will receive 200 clock hours of training in NCCER's Heavy Equipment Operators curriculum. Training will be comprised of heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, introduction to earthmoving, dozers, backhoes, and excavators. Participants train Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana Technical College in Port Allen. Training can be completed in five weeks and participants will receive a certificate of completion from the NCCER's National Registry. Call 225-342-5030 to register for this class.
2008 Training Dates** |
| M-F, 5 weeks, 7:30-4 p.m. |
Nights |
Jan 7 – Feb 11
Feb 25 – Mar 31
Apr 7 – May 9
May 19 – Jun 20
Jun 20 – Aug 1
Aug 11 – Sept 12
Sept 22 – Oct 24
Nov 3 – Dec 12 |
TBA |
** Dates are subject to change. |
Contact Information
Will Seaman
225-219-0429
Training Location
Louisiana Technical College - Westside Campus
59125 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70765
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Training Program
Participants will receive 102.5 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. Participants will also receive their OSHA 10 card. Training is conducted Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training can be completed in 2.5 weeks and participants will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
Training Dates
August 28-September 12
September 18-October 2
Contact Information
1-800-497-0959
Training Location
Louisiana Technical College - West Jefferson Campus
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
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Training Program
Participants will receive 92.5 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. Participants train Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training can be completed in 2.5 weeks and participants will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
Training Dates
Mid-August
Contact Information
R.B. Smith
337-491-2668
Training Location
Lake Charles ABC Training Center
222 Walcott Rd
Westlake, LA 70669
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Training Program
Participants will receive 140 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. Training will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. Participants will receive a certificate of completion in Fork Lift and High Lift. Participants will also receive hands-on safety training in electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting, millwright, boilermaking, welding and industrial carpentry technology. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Training can be completed in four weeks and participants will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
Training Dates
Mid-August
Contact Information
R.B. Smith
337-491-2668
Training Location
SOWELA Technical Community College
3820 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
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Training Program
Participants will receive 187.5 clock hours of training in the NCCER Construction Craft Laborer curriculum. 92.5 clock hours will be comprised of basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills. An additional 95 clock hours will be comprised of carpentry craft training. Participants train Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Training can be completed in four weeks and participants will receive the knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the workforce as a construction helper.
Training Dates
Mid-August
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