Center for Workforce Development ... Industrial and Skilled Trades

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Certification

ProTrain’s Modern Automotive Service Technician online class teaches the construction, operation, service, and repair of automobiles, and prepares students for the ASE certification exams. Combining the benefits of classroom training and the convenience of computer-based learning, our comprehensive and easy to understand course details foundational principles and progresses gradually to complex diagnostic and service procedures. This sophisticated course blends proven training methodologies and educational tools not found in books or static classes, to ensure knowledge retention.

600 hours 24 month access $3395

Code Training/New Construction Inspection

If you are interested in working as a building inspector doing IRC® (International Residential Code) Inspections, use our materials to pass the International Code Council's (ICC®) IRC® Examination. Learn code provisions from actual real-life scenes and defects. That way, when you get out on site, you are familiar with what you are inspecting. Also, use our extensive, specially designed and field tested IRC Index to increase your chances of passing the ICC® certification exam. Our IRC® Index goes well beyond the index in the IRC® book.

60 hour/DVD and Manual Instructor supported $625

Complete Home/Building Inspectors Training Program

Do you want to learn all aspects of inspection and be prepared for whatever type of building your client wants inspected? Includes: Residential Inspection Home Study (12-Set Residential Inspection DVD Series and manual)/ New Construction Inspection Home Study (11-Set New Construction DVD Series and manual) / Commercial Inspection Home Study (12 DVDs covering technical aspects of performing commercial inspections and manual) / Manufactured Housing Home Study (7-Volume DVD Series and manual)

240 hours/DVDs and Manual Instructor supported $3025

HazWoper 24-Hour Moderate Risk

This self-paced HazWoper education course on the Internet meets the OSHA/EPA training requirements for workers performing hazardous waste site functions in accord with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.120. The regulation stipulates that employers at hazardous waste sites, and at many other "sites" as further defined by the regulation, shall ensure that all workers with the potential of chemical exposure will receive a minimum of 24 hours of waste site health and safety training. Content for the course will be provided through text, manuals, web sites, assignments and exercises.

24 hours 12 month access $365

Home Inspection Certificate

The comprehensive home inspection course is broken down in an easy and understandable format. You study at your own pace. The course is comprised of course books, audio and visual tutorials, exercises and practice quizzes, photos of numerous inspection scenarios, exams and valuable industry updates all delivered to you online. The total system contains 9 study modules. Topics: Structure, Exteriors, Roofs, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Interiors, Insulation & Ventilation, Business & Marketing. Books Included

200 hours 12 month access Instructor Supported $1895

HVAC Technician Certificate

Combined Technician Fundamentals, HVAC Systems and Boilers. Part 1: Learn the basics of HVAC Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with this entry level training. Developed by leading HVACR experts that truly develops your core technical skills and advances your industry knowledge. Topics include Safety, Electrical fundamentals, Air Conditioning fundamentals and Refrigerant Usage. Part 2: This 150 hour program is developed by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Topics include: Fundamentals of HVAC Systems, HVAC Control Systems, DDC Controls, Refrigeration, Energy Efficient Design and Indoor Air Quality. All courses are NATE recognized (www.natex.org). Book included.

355 hours 12 month access Mentor Supported $3895

Certificates

Emergency Response to Bio-Terrorism

This eight-course program includes: INTRODUCTION TO MASS FATALITIES, This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of key issues to be addressed when developing mass fatalities response plans. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM, This course is designed to provide workers with the knowledge and information on how best to respond to such an attack. WORKER SAFETY FOR DISASTER RESPONSE, This course is designed to provide workers with the knowledge, information, and basic skills to work safely at a disaster site, a natural event or man-caused incident. Five courses that address threat and response to: ANTHRAX, SMALLPOX, TULAREMIA, FOOD-BORNE AGENTS, and AGRICULTURAL AGENTS.

74 hours 12 month access Self-paced $925

Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Training

The risk of not complying with federal regulations is a high price to pay for today’s enterprises. Whether your organization operates in an office, the field or production environment, violations fines, and plant shutdowns can have a significant impact on business and the bottom line. Today’s organizations strive to maintain a culture where employees feel motivated and productive. A safe and healthy work environment also helps to reduce costly turnover. Our ES&H solution offers hundreds of hours of approved courseware, in addition to a robust and flexible infrastructure and a proven methodology and implementation process. Over 95 courses topics include; OSHA, EPA and DOT hazardous materials. Self study. For a complete course list Click Here

125 hours 12 month access Self-paced $1650

Homeland Security/Terrorist Agent Control Technology

This 5-course program includes: Biological Agents of Terrorism - identify the biological agents of primary concern to the Center for Disease Control and the US Department of Agriculture. The potential for release, expected epidemiology/etiology, detection, and response protocols are explores through narrated presentations and virtual laboratory exercises. Perspectives On Terrorism – gain general knowledge of the many aspects of terrorism. The units will cover terrorism from its historical origins, to modern needs of preparedness and response and the psychological implications. Chemical Agents of Terrorism - Industrial chemicals as well as military agents that pose a threat to our security are detailed as the student examines the effects of these potential agents of terrorism. Facility Security and Deterrents to Terrorism - A terrorist attack can be internal or external; from these two extremes, students identify how to safeguard their infrastructure, minimize the likelihood of attack, and how best to recover after an incident. Terrorist Agent Monitoring and Detection - From continuous monitoring to sampling for and detection of a suspected agent, students explore worlds of PID, IR, and GC Mass Spectroscopy, Immunofluorescence, and PCR Technology.

135 hours 12 month access $1195

HVAC Technician Fundamentals

Learn the basics of HVAC Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with this entry level training. Developed by leading HVACR experts that truly develops your core technical skills and advances your industry knowledge. Topics include Safety, Electrical fundamentals, Air Conditioning fundamentals and Refrigerant Usage. All courses are NATE recognized (www.natex.org)

80 hours 12 months access Self-study $1295

HVAC Systems and Controls Fundamentals

Take the basics of Heating and Air Conditioning one step further. This 150 hour program is developed by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Topics include: Fundamentals of HVAC Systems, HVAC Control Systems, DDC Controls, Refrigeration, Energy Efficient Design and Indoor Air Quality. All courses are NATE recognized (www.natex.org)

150 hours 12 months access Self-study $1595

Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate

Industrial Technologies Curriculum is a dynamic, comprehensive training solution designed as a progression or cross-discipline education and training solution. Industrial Technologies Curriculum has been developed by subject matter experts with field and educational experience within each discipline. All lessons are designed using learning outcome based instructional design methods. These online courses incorporate varying types of media, including photographs, graphics, video, animations, and three dimensional representations. Interactive remediation and simulation is also developed for each lesson to maximize the learning experience. Topics include: Safety, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Electricity, Power Generation & Alternative Energy Options, Industrial Instrumentation, Machine Shop.

600 hours 12 months access Instructor Supported $995

Courses

Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

The Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals course focuses on the basic concepts and skills that students will require when they work with electrical equipment in a residential location. The course discusses the fundamental principles of electricity and electronics and the function of various devices such as resistors, capacitors, amplifiers, and oscillators. Different types of circuits and their applications are also discussed. Students will use electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools. They will also learn about safety measures, codes, and rules and regulations that must be followed for preventing mishaps.

30 hours 3 months access Self-study $695

Home Entertainment Systems

Course includes complete instruction on the possibilities, benefits, technology, design, and installation of whole house music systems for residential installers/integrators, builders, developers, contractors, and real estate professionals. Books Included

20 hours 3 month access Self-paced course $465

Home Network Design/Configuration

This course begins by explaining the capabilities and benefits of home networks as a means of sharing computers and Internet access, and also as the backbone for connectivity between other residential technologies. Books Included

20 hours 3 month access Self-paced course $465

Home System Automation and Integration

The Home System Automation and Integration course discusses how to bring all the home subsystems together and create a fully integrated home. The course describes the process of setting up and programming automation controllers for complete home automation. Students learn to troubleshoot and identify technical problems with system user interfaces or control processors. Books Included