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  1. Feb 14 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.
  2. Feb 16 Equipment Test Out 1 Hour, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This course is only offered to experienced operators and/or individuals who have previously attended the Equipment Operation course. A time slot will be reserved for each student’s test out based on the equipment selected. Equipment available for test out: Skid steer. Class 4 industrial forklift. Class 7 rough terrain forklift. Boom Lift. Scissor Lift.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Skid Steer (3 year Renewal Period)
    • Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift (3 Year Renewal Period)
    • Class 4 Industrial Forklift (3 Year Renewal Period)
    • Boom Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
    • Scissor Lift (4 Year Renewal Period)
  3. Employability Skills Training 3 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Take your career to the next level with our 3-day Employability Skills training course. This engaging course equips participants with essential soft skills necessary for success and provides the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in the labor market. Participants will also exit the course with a completely revised resume.

    Course Highlights:

    • Day 1: Self-Awareness and Personal Development Begin your journey by focusing on self-awareness and personal growth. Discover your strengths, values, and areas for improvement to build upon a solid foundation for your career.
    • Day 2: Workplace Awareness Gain insights into the dynamics of a professional environment. This day covers essential soft skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, as well as drug and alcohol awareness to promote a safe workplace.
    • Day 3: Resume Builder Workshop Conclude the course with a hands-on resume building workshop. Craft a compelling resume that highlights your skills and experiences, helping you stand out to potential employers in the industry.
  4. 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.
  5. Feb 17 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.
  6. Feb 18 Hydro Mobile M2 Erector/Dismantler (E&D) 3 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Upon successful completion of this 3-day course, the participant will receive a Qualified Erector/Dismantler Certification which allows them to: erect, dismantle, test, pass for use, and modify the configuration of Hydro Mobile M2 units according to the guidelines, instructions, warnings, and methods provided in the owner’s manual and during this Hydro Mobile training course.
  7. Feb 19 OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Health Course 2 Days, 07:00AM - 02:30PM

    This 2 - Day course focuses on the purpose and role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The objective of this class is to ensure a safe and healthy workplace by showing students how to identify and avoid unsafe working conditions and acts. Recommended four year renewal period.
  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.
  9. Feb 20 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.
  10. Feb 21 Basic Construction Math 1 Day, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This 8-Hour course is designed to expose participants to the basic math operations that are used as a construction craft laborer. Some of the exercises covered are reading a tape measurer, converting inches to decimal feet, principles of squaring rectangles and squares, and figuring area/volume of shapes to order materials. By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger grasp of math principles that directly support tasks in concrete, asphalt, excavation, grade checking, and general construction.
  11. Feb 23 Suspension Scaffold 1 Day, 05:00PM - 09:00PM

    Suspension Scaffold

    This course will require successful completion of the 5-Day Scaffold Technology Course and current Certificate/Skill as a pre-requisite. 

    This 1-Day training will consist of the following topics:

    Suspension User Safety
    Building Suspension Scaffolds

    This Certificate/Skill will expire every 4 years. There will be a 1-year grace period extended to you to renew your certificate.
  12. Pipelaying 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Focuses on the principles and techniques of installing pressure and gravity flow pipe systems. Laser aligners, transits, checking line and grade, and crew member responsibilities will be reviewed. You will learn how to determine pipe slope and percentage of grade. Renewal period of five years.
  13. Scaffold Technology 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Effective April 1, 2020

    The CLTAF's Scaffold Program has been redesigned to meet industry 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 Course Certificate/Skills will expire every 4 years. Participants will be required to attend a 1-Day Refresher Course every 4 years to maintain their current certificates/skills. There will be a 1-year grace period extended for you to renew your certification.

    CLTAF SCAFFOLD PROGRAM UPDATE - Effective April 1, 2020

    Related News: CLTAF Curriculum Updates - Scaffold Technology Course (Scaffold Builders)
  14. Lead Abatement Worker Training 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    This training fulfills EPA and State of Illinois (IDPH) requirements for obtaining a Lead Abatement Worker license. Training covers the uses of lead, health effects, PPE and abatement and disposal requirements. Hands-on activities include the use of air purifying respirators, construction of containments and decontamination units, as well as simulated removal of lead-based paint. 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.

    Clean shaven is required for Respirator Fit Certification.
  15. Feb 25 Aerial Lift Training 4 Hours, 05:00PM - 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)
  16. Feb 26 Work Zone Safety 2 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    In this two day course students willlearn proper work zone practices and protocols for general road work and highway work zones.  In addition they will also receive IDOT Flagger training. Safety topics will include concrete work, power tools, back safety, working around heavy equipment, and communication issues.

    Skill Certificate issued in this course:

    • IDOT Flagger Certification (4 Year Renewal Period)
  17. Feb 27 Flagger Certification Training 4 Hours, 07:00AM - 11:00AM

    This course meets the State of Illinois requirement for workers who direct or work around vehicular traffic. Training will focus on proper procedures of stopping and releasing traffic on roadways, 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.
  18. Feb 28 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, rough terrain forklift and pallet jack.

    Skill Certificates issued in this course:

    • Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift (3 Year renewal Period)
    • Class 4 Industrial Forklift (3 Year Renewal Period)
    • Class 3 Pallet Jack (3 Year Renewal Period)
  19. Mar 2 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.
  20. Mar 9 Lead Abatement Supervisor Training "IAS" 5 Days, 07:00AM - 03:30PM

    Training prepares you for the State of Illinois' Third Party Exam requirement for obtaining an Illinois Lead Abatement Supervisor license. *Applicants are required to have a minimum of 2000 hours of lead worker experience or 4000 hours of combined environmental worker experience. 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.
  21. Mar 16 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.
  22. Mar 17 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.
  23. Mar 19 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.
  24. Mar 20 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.
  25. Apr 13 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.
  26. Apr 14 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.
  27. Apr 16 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.
  28. Apr 17 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.
  29. May 18 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.
  30. May 19 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.
  31. May 21 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.
  32. May 22 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.
  33. Jun 15 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.
  34. Jun 16 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.
  35. Jun 18 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.
  36. Jun 19 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.

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