Course schedule

View complete class catalog

  1. Mar 27 Aerial Lift Training 4 Hours, 04:00PM - 09:00PM

    Training focuses on daily inspection, maintenance and safe operation relating to scissor and boom lifts. The majority of the training class time will be devoted to a hands-on environment. Renewal period of 4 years.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Boom Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
    • Scissor Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
  2. Mar 28 Aerial Lift Training 4 Hours, 04:00PM - 09:00PM

    Training focuses on daily inspection, maintenance and safe operation relating to scissor and boom lifts. The majority of the training class time will be devoted to a hands-on environment. Renewal period of 4 years.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Boom Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
    • Scissor Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
  3. Mar 29 Flagger Certification Training 4 Hours, 05:00PM - 09:00PM

    This course meets the State of Illinois requirement for workers who direct or work around vehicular traffic. Training will focus on how to protect yourself, other workers and the public in work zones through the proper use of signs, signals and barricades. Renewal period of four years.
  4. Mar 30 American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED 1 Day, 04:00PM - 09:00PM

    This course offers the latest techniques by the American Red Cross in giving first aid or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Renewal period of two years.
  5. Apr 3 Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Worker license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  6. Work Zone Safety 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    In this 2 - Day course students will not only learn proper work zones issues for general road work and highway work zones, but they will also receive flaggers training. Safety topics will include concrete work, power tools, back safety and communication issues. Renewal period of four years.

    Skill Certificate issued in this course:

    • IDOT Flagger Certification (4 Year Renewal Period)
  7. Burning 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Training is designed to prepare Laborers for work on demolition projects and general construction sites. Classroom studies include OSHA regulations and safe work practices. During hands-on training, students will learn proper set up, follow correct torch procedures, as well as practice effective cutting techniques. Students will apply these learned skills with various fuels used in the industry, including acetylene, propylene and propane. Plasma cutting is also introduced.
  8. Skidsteer Training 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 2-Day course deals with approved safety procedures for the operation of equipment. Basic operation of construction skidloader is taught, along with ongoing maintenance procedures. Hands-on training in identification and usage of the universal hand signals will also be a part of this course.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Skid Steer (3 Year Renewal Period)
  9. Permit-required Confined Space Entry Safety 3 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This course prepares the individual to work as part of an entry into Permit-Required Confined Space. Training focuses on how to recognize, evaluate and control safety and health hazards associated with PRCS. Topics include Hazard Recongnition, Health Effects, PPE, OSHA construction standard for confined spaces, Lock-Out and Tag-Out, Ventilation, monitoring and entry permit program.
  10. Forklift Training 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 2-Day course deals with approved safety procedures for the operation of equipment. Basic operation of an industrial forklift and rough terrain forklift.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift (3 Year renewal Period)
    • Class 4 Industrial Forklift (3 Year Renewal Period)
  11. Apr 4 Forklift Training 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 2-Day course deals with approved safety procedures for the operation of equipment. Basic operation of an industrial forklift and rough terrain forklift.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift (3 Year renewal Period)
    • Class 4 Industrial Forklift (3 Year Renewal Period)
  12. Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  13. Apr 5 Skidsteer Training 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 2-Day course deals with approved safety procedures for the operation of equipment. Basic operation of construction skidloader is taught, along with ongoing maintenance procedures. Hands-on training in identification and usage of the universal hand signals will also be a part of this course.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Skid Steer (3 Year Renewal Period)
  14. Skidsteer Training 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 2-Day course deals with approved safety procedures for the operation of equipment. Basic operation of construction skidloader is taught, along with ongoing maintenance procedures. Hands-on training in identification and usage of the universal hand signals will also be a part of this course.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Skid Steer (3 Year Renewal Period)
  15. Burning 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Training is designed to prepare Laborers for work on demolition projects and general construction sites. Classroom studies include OSHA regulations and safe work practices. During hands-on training, students will learn proper set up, follow correct torch procedures, as well as practice effective cutting techniques. Students will apply these learned skills with various fuels used in the industry, including acetylene, propylene and propane. Plasma cutting is also introduced.
  16. Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirement for working on hazardous waste sites. In addition, course reviews OSHA permit-required confined space and hazard communication standards (GHS). Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  17. Trench Safety Awareness 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    We review and discuss OSHA guidelines for trenching, shoring, soil classifications, protective systems, rescue shoring and shoring systems design. Topics include: hydraulic shoring, screw jacks, air and timber shores, trench shields, manhole braces and much more.
  18. Trench Safety Awareness 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    We review and discuss OSHA guidelines for trenching, shoring, soil classifications, protective systems, rescue shoring and shoring systems design. Topics include: hydraulic shoring, screw jacks, air and timber shores, trench shields, manhole braces and much more.
  19. Apr 6 Flagger Certification Training 4 Hours, 07:00AM - 12:00PM

    This course meets the State of Illinois requirement for workers who direct or work around vehicular traffic. Training will focus on how to protect yourself, other workers and the public in work zones through the proper use of signs, signals and barricades. Renewal period of four years.
  20. Asbestos Awareness 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 8-Hour awareness course meets OSHA requirements for class IV asbestos work.  It is designed for construction workers that work near but do NOT intentionally contact of disturb ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials) or PACM (Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials)
  21. Lead Abatement Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for maintaining a Lead Abatement Worker license. This certificate is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  22. Apr 10 Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Training "IAS" 40 Hours, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for obtaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Course features estimating and blueprint reading exercises, project documentation and legal and regulatory liabilities. *Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2080 hours of asbestos worker experience.
  23. Scaffold Technology "IAS" 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Effective April 1, 2020

    The CLTAF's Scaffold Program has been redesigned to meet idustry needs and demands of our Laborers. The CLTAF Scaffold Program will consist of the following independent training courses:

    5-Day Scaffold Technology Course

    This 5-Day training will include the following topics and scaffold systems:

    • Scaffold User Safety - OSHA Subpart L
    • Scaffold Tools and P.P.E.
    • Building Frame Scaffolds
    • Building Tube and Clamp Scaffolds
    • Building System Scaffolds
    • Proper Use and Safely Working 
      on Elevated Work Platforms (Scissor and Boom Lifts)

    This Scaffold Technology training certification will expire in 4 years and participants will need to take the  1-Day Scaffold Refresher to renew their skills/certification.

    The 5-Day Scaffold Technology and 2-Day Suspension Course Certificates/Skills will expire every 4 years. Participants will be required to attend this 1-Day Refresher Course every 4 years to maintain their current certificates/skills. There will be a 1-year grace period extended to you to renew your certification.

    CLTAF SCAFFOLD PROGRAM UPDATE - Effective April 1, 2020
  24. Apr 17 OSHA 30-Hour Safety and Health Course "IAS" 5 Days, 07:00AM - 02:30PM

    This 5 - Day course encompasses all aspects of the 10-Hour OSHA training course with additional emphasis on safety and health management and additional topics covered in the construction standards. Recommended four year renewal period.
  25. Line and Grade "IAS" 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 5 - Day course will focus on the correct set up and use of the builder’s level for elevation control and transfer of grade. Course will also feature the use of a transit for basic layout. Renewal period of five years.
  26. Apr 24 Asbestos Abatement Worker Training "IAS" 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This course fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for obtaining an Asbestos Worker license. Hands-on activities include the use of air purifying respirators, construction of negative pressure containment and decontamination unit, as well as simulated removal and clean up of asbestos materials.
  27. Hoisting and Rigging "IAS" 40 Hours, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Training focuses on the mathematical formulas for proper rigging techniques. These formulas will be used in determining correct sling angles and load calculations. The signal person safety training (SPST) is also a part of this curriculum. Renewal period of four years.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Rigging
    • Signal Person Safety Training SPST (4 Year Renewal Period)
  28. May 8 Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Worker license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  29. May 9 Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  30. May 11 Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for maintaining a Lead Abatement Supervisor license. This certification is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  31. May 12 Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirement for working on hazardous waste sites. In addition, course reviews OSHA permit-required confined space and hazard communication standards (GHS). Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  32. Jun 5 Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Worker license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  33. Jun 6 Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  34. Jun 8 Lead Abatement Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for maintaining a Lead Abatement Worker license. This certificate is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  35. Jun 9 Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirement for working on hazardous waste sites. In addition, course reviews OSHA permit-required confined space and hazard communication standards (GHS). Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  36. Jul 10 Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Worker license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  37. Jul 11 Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  38. Jul 13 Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for maintaining a Lead Abatement Supervisor license. This certification is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  39. Jul 14 Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirement for working on hazardous waste sites. In addition, course reviews OSHA permit-required confined space and hazard communication standards (GHS). Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  40. Aug 7 Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Worker license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  41. Aug 8 Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:00PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of the EPA, State of Illinois (IDPH) and Indiana (IDEM) requirements for maintaining an Asbestos Supervisor license. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months (Indiana) or 12 months (Illinois) are not eligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  42. Aug 10 Lead Abatement Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for maintaining a Lead Abatement Worker license. This certificate is valid for three years. Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.
  43. Aug 11 Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher "IAS" 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This annual refresher training fulfills all of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) requirement for working on hazardous waste sites. In addition, course reviews OSHA permit-required confined space and hazard communication standards (GHS). Students with an expired certificate for more than 12 months are not elligible for reaccreditation and must retake the initial training course.

Location

Time

Type