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Pine Street Duplex Housing
On the Job Training
On the Job Training
will be preceded by two-weeks (6 hours per
day, 5 days per week) of classroom training
which will enable the trainee to gain an
understanding of the Pine Street Duplex
Housing Construction Project which is where
they will be employed.
The objective of the program is to have the trainee involved with the project from its inception to its completion. The trainee will work with all the various tradesmen and sub contractors on the project. The goal of the program is to inspire men and women from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds  to pursue a career in the construction industry or to become an entrepreneur in the construction industry.
The benefits of the program are the following; trainee will gain self confidence, acquire basic construction skills and most importantly will be able to earn a suitable living wage.
This program will expose the trainee to all aspects of home building from foundation to roofing by providing instructors who are professionals in all the various fields. The trainees will also be provided with handout and videotapes to assist them in their learning process.
In order to deliver an effective training program, The Center to Advance Minority Participation in the Construction Industry (The Center) will coordinate the training in such a way that the trainee will receive one day of classroom training followed by on-site hands-on training, dealing with the same subject matter/trade. The trainee will be expected to arrive in class or on the job site by 7:00am, and remain there till the training day or work is over ( 2:00pm and 3:30pm respectively). The methodology of the training program is to simulate the work place environment. The Work Readiness component of the training will provide the trainee with lifelong skills.
Two-Week Classroom Preparation Training Modules
Safety-OSHA Ten-Hour Construction Safety Course
This OSHA approved course will satisfy the state requirement for safety training for all construction site personnel. In this course, you will learn how to Increase Safety awareness, how to prevent accidents and injuries, and how to reduce company risk of OSHA violations. You will receive instructions on OSHA regulations and safety codes as they apply to electrical hazards, falls, ladders and scaffolding, and much more. RI law mandates that any contractor who bids on state funded projects over $100k must have proof of this 10-hour course; you will be issued a completion card as documentation that you have fulfilled the state mandate.
Hand & Power Tool Safety shows employees how accidents can be significantly reduced by applying good, general safety rules. The program reviews hazards associated with specific types of tools. This is a four-hour course, which will be delivering by Mr. Norman Cook
The following will be covered:
- Matching the tool to the job
- The importance of "state of mind
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Good safety practices.
- Tool care and maintenance
- And more!
Plan Reading-The scope of this eight-hour training module is restricted to the Pine Street Duplex Project plan, working drawings and specifications for the project.
This is a four-hour course to be delivered by Mr. Stanford Cameron
The student will learn the following:
- How to Read a Site Plan
- How to Read a Plan Review
- How to Read Elevations, Sections & Details
- General Review of Electrical & Mechanical Drawings
- On the job site visits to view how the building will be situated on the site
Work Readiness:
This training will provide participants with the tools to effect a smooth transition into the workforce by using standard project coordination skills. Instruction is delivered in a workshop format and is competency-base. It includes: lecturettes, self-assessments, exercises, role-play and mock interviews. By the conclusion of the training, participants will have a comprehensive workbook that includes subject content, forms, scripts and recommended reading/websites to maintain a productive and efficient transition to the workforce.
Goals:
- Participants will have a résumé and cover letter; they will know how to update these documents.
- Participants will understand how to conduct due diligence for a career marketing plan or to identify a course of study for potential career options.
- Participants will be familiar with effective interview strategies.
- Participants will understand the basic life skills for keeping a job.
Occupational Safety and Health :
Standard First Aid (6 ½ hours)
This course provides hands-on first aid and adult CPR training and explains how to use an AED for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. ($65.00 per student)
On The Job Training:
The following hands-on modules will cover most of the 16 construction divisions of the CSI code (site work, concrete, carpentry, thermo & moisture protection, doors, hardware, windows, finishes, specialties, mechanicals, electrical and plumbing) and will be coordinated by Mr. Lanri Olateru-Olagbegi and delivered by a variety of trade specialist, all of who are professionals in their various fields of construction.
Site Work: 
- Site Demolition
- Excavation
- Landscaping
- Fencing
Concrete:
- Forms
- Foundation
- Reinforcing Steel
- Pouring
- Finishing
- Sidewalk
Carpentry:
- Rough framing
- Staging
- Interior & Exterior Finishing
- Fasteners
Thermo & Moisture Protection:
- Insulation
- Chimneys
- Roofing/Roofing Accessories
- Vapor Barriers
- Corking
- Foundation Water Proofing
Doors & Window
Finishes:
- Dry-wall
- Painting
- Floor covering
Specialties:
 Mechanicals:
Electrical:
Trainee Evaluation Process:
- Time of arrival to classroom or job site
- Time of departure from classroom or job site
- To assess the amount of information retained by trainees
- Tools (safety)
- Vocabulary used in the industry
- Proper clothing
- Task Management
- Works well with others
- Follows directions
Compliance:
- Monitor
- Interim Report
- Final Report
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