The nature of the job of a Construction Craft Laborer has changed much
since the formation of the Laborers’ International Union of North America a century ago, and the Northern California
Laborers’ Training Center is committed to keeping pace.
Northern California was the birthplace more than 30 years ago of the
concept of a formalized program of training Construction Craft Laborers to ensure they work safely and productively. The
training program is funded through an agreement between LIUNA and its signatory contractors in 46 Northern California
counties.
Every year, thousands of LIUNA members are trained in a variety of
skills and techniques, from asphalt paving to hazardous waste removal. Our sprawling state-of-the-art campus nestled on 300
acres of rolling hills in San Ramon is the envy of the nation.
The instructors at the Laborers’ Training Center are committed to
providing the highest quality instruction available in the industry today, and the staff of the Laborers’ Training
Center is similarly committed to making the entire training experience a pleasant one.
This guide is intended to provide you with descriptions of the various
Laborers’ Training Center course offerings as well as other information to make your learning experience meaningful.
The training staff welcomes your ideas and suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your interest in training and best
wishes for a long and successful career.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LABORERS’ TRAINING & RETRAINING TRUST FUND FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Objective
Teach trainees to safely work on and around self-propelled aerial
work platforms, such as scissor-lifts and boom lifts.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Safety orientation of equipment and pre-shift inspection
- Equipment types and components
- Hands-on operation
- Skills evaluation
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of class and passing a written multiple-choice
test and demonstrating an understanding of safe operating practices,
the participant is issued a certificate of completion.
Objective
Provides participants with an overview of the OSHA requirements
and safety procedures as they relate to the containment and removal
of asbestos.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Review of state regulations as they apply to the containment
and removal of asbestos
- Personal protective equipment
- Encapsulation
- Glove-bag procedures
- Waste disposal
- Medical surveillance
Length of Course
40 hours (one week)
Training Materials Provided
Asbestos Worker manual
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be issued an
Asbestos Worker card. The card expires in one year.
Objective
Provides participants with an overview of the OSHA requirements
and safety procedures as they relate to the containment and removal
of asbestos.
Prerequisite
Must hold a valid Asbestos Worker certificate. Important
Note: Cards that have expired more than 364 days prior to
the completion date of the renewal class are not acceptable.
Topics Covered
- Any updates to state regulations as they apply to the containment
and removal of asbestos.
- Personal protective equipment
- Encapsulation
- Glove-bag procedures
- Waste disposal
- Medical surveillance
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be re-issued
an Asbestos Worker card. The card expires in one year.
Objective
To familiarize the trainee with asphalt and its uses and to introduce
them to the tools and equipment used in asphalt work.
Prerequisite
Completion of Fundamentals of Construction class, or basic knowledge
of construction, strongly recommended.
Topics Covered
- Safety procedures
- Compaction
- Basic asphalt laying techniques
- Raking
- Running of equipment
Length of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of course, the participant will be issued an Asphalt
Paving Techniques completion certificate.
Objective
To familiarize the trainee with the basis skills of reading blueprints.
Prerequisite
Blueprints are in English. Ability to read English terms on a blueprint
strongly recommended, but not required.
Topics Covered
- How to find and understand legends
- How to find and understand the compass
- How to use the scale ruler
- Understanding how to use details and sections
- How to locate specific items
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Participants who attend the course will receive a certificate of
completion.
Objective
To familiarize the trainee with concrete, its history, properties
and components. This includes a hands-on portion.
Prerequisite
Completion of Fundamentals of Construction class, or basic knowledge
of construction, strongly recommended.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to concrete
- Concrete forms
- Finishing and curing
- Placing and vibrating
- Pumping concrete
- Maintenance and clean-up
- Walls and flatwork
Length of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant will receive a course
completion certificate.
Objective
To train participants in the hazards and proper procedures as they
relate to working in confined spaces.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- The OSHA legal standard for confined space work
- Description of different types of confined spaces
- Atmospheric testing
- Tools and techniques
- Respiratory protection
- Health effects
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are issued
a certificate of completion.
Objective
Learn the basics of First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR).
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Identifying the need for First Aid or CPR
- Learning basic symptoms that may require aid
- Performing resuscitation
- Basic First Aid as it pertains to common construction-site
injuries
- Understanding basic legal principles regarding First Aid/CPR
Length of Course
8 Hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
First-Aid/CPR Handbook
Certificate
Upon completion of the course and passing of a written multiple-choice
test, participants will receive one National Safety Council First-Aid
card (expires in three years) and one National Safety Council
CPR card (expires in two years).
Objective
The Flagging Certification class teaches participants how to protect
fellow construction workers, motorists and pedestrians by safely
directing vehicle operators through a traffic-controlled construction
zone.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Review of national standards
- Guidelines and safety procedures
- Traffic control principles
- Demonstration of various flagging tools and techniques
Length of Course
8 Hours (One Day)
Training Materials Provided
Flagger handbook, workbook and traffic control device manual
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Flagging Certification class,
including passing a multiple-choice written test and a hands-on
demonstration, participants will receive a card from ATSSA certifying
that they can be employed as flaggers. The card expires in four
years.
Objective
To teach and certify participants in fundamental principles of
forklift operation, maintenance and safety. Trainees will be
able to successfully operate a forklift with a load and have
a complete understanding of operating principles, safety and
maintenance procedures.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Safety
- Pre-operation inspection
- Start-up procedures
- Operation
- Shutdown
Length of Course
40 hours (one week)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the class, which includes passing
a written multiple-choice test and a driving test, the participant
will be issued a Forklift Operator certification card in
compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(I).
Objective
To certify participants in fundamental principles of forklift operation,
maintenance and safety. Trainees will be able to successfully
operate a forklift with a load and have a complete understanding
of operating principles, safety and maintenance procedures.
Prerequisite
Must have experience in operating a rough-terrain forklift.
Topics Covered
- Safety
- Pre-operation inspection
- Start-up procedures
- Operation
- Shutdown
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successfull completion of the class, which includes
passing a written multiple-choice test and a driving test,
the participant
will be issued a Forklift Operator certification card in
compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(I).
Objective
Provides a basic overview of the general practices of construction
work, including safety, tools, techniques, terms, work habits
and knowledge of the industry.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Basic tools
- Pavement breakers and compaction
- Asphalt
- Concrete
- Pipe-laying
Length of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of course, participants are issued a
course completion certificate.
Objective
Teach trainee the principles of transferring grade.
Prerequisite
None, but basic math skills are strongly recommended.
Topics Covered
- Conversions of inches to tenths
- Proper use of eye-level
- Proper use of builder's level
- Proper use of engineer's rule
- Proper use of laser
- Reading survey stakes
- Proper use of a hub
Length of Course
16 hours (two days)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, participants are issued a course
completion certificate
Objective
Provide an overview of federal regulations (Sec. 29 CFR 1910.120)
as they relate to the containment and removal of hazardous waste.
The course includes information on hazardous waste operations
and emergency response.
Prerequisite
200 hours of work as a member of the Laborers’ International
Union in the 46 Northern California counties served by the Laborers’ Training
Center. Note: This class is in English.
Topics Covered
- The Code of Federal Regulations as they apply to the removal
of Hazardous Waste
- Emergency Action Response
- Hazard Communication Standard
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection and fit testing
- Drum handling and removal
- Decontamination procedures
- First-Aid/CPR Certification
- Permit-required confined space
- Confined space rescue
Length of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting). Pension
and health & welfare benefits will be credited for
each hour trained.
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including passing a written multiple-choice
test, the participant will be issued a card certifying that they
are a Hazardous Waste Removal worker. Card expires in one year.
Participants who pass a written multiple-choice test will also
be issued a National Safety Council First-Aid card, which expires
in three years, and a National Safety Council CPR certificate,
which expires in two years. Participants also receive a Confined
Space card, which carries no expiration date.
Objective
Provide an overview of federal regulations (Sec. 29 CFR 1910.120)
as they relate to the containment and removal of hazardous waste.
The course includes information on hazardous waste operations
and emergency response.
Prerequisite
Must hold a valid Hazardous Waste Removal Card. Important Note:
Cards that have expired more than 60 days prior to the renewal
class are not acceptable.
Topics Covered
- Any updates to the Code of Federal Regulations as they
apply to the removal of Hazardous Waste
- Emergency Action Response
- Hazard Communication Standard
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection and fit testing
- Drum handling and removal
- Decontamination procedures
Length of Course
8 Hours (One day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting). Also pays
pension and health & welfare contributions for each
hour trained.
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be issued a
card certifying that they are a Hazardous Waste Removal worker.
Card expires in one year.
Objective
Provides participants with a basic overview of the hazards and
work procedures as they relate to the containment and removal
of lead.
Prerequisite
None.
Topics Covered
- Health effects of lead
- State and federal regulations relating to lead
- Sampling methods
- Hazard communication
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe work practices
- Abatement methods
Length of Course
40 hours (one week)
Training Materials Provided
Student work book on lead; handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including passing two tests
- a hands-on test and a written multiple-choice test, the
participant
will be issued a “Lead-Related Construction Worker Certificate” by
the State of California, Department of Health Services (authorized
by 17 CCR 35001 et seq.). The card must be renewed
annually, and expires on the participant’s birthday.
Objective
Provides participants with an overview of the Californina Department
of Health Services requirements and safety procedures as they
relate to the containment and removal of lead-based paint.
Prerequisite
Must hold a valid Lead Worker certificate issued by the California
Department of Health Services.
Topics Covered
- Any updates to state regulations as they apply to the containment
and removal of lead-based paint.
- Personal protective equipment
- Encapsulation
- Waste disposal
- Medical surveillance
- Preparing the work area
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be issued
a “Lead-Related
Construction Worker Certificate” by the State of California,
Department of Health Services (authorized by 17 CCR 35001
et seq.). The card must be renewed annually, and expires on the
participant’s birthday.
Objective
Provides participants with a basic overview of the hazards and
work procedures as they relate to the containment and removal
of mold.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Indoor air pollution
and “sick building” syndrome
- Health effects of mold
- Hazard communication
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work area preparation
- Decontamination
- Work sampling
- Safety procedures
Length of Course
16 hours (two days)
Training Materials Provided
Workbook on mold/microbial remediation; handouts.
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Course completion certificate
Objective
To familiarize the trainee with the federal Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) standards as they relate to
the construction industry.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- General Duty Clause
- Electrical
- Fall protection
- Material handling
- Scaffolding, stairways and ladders
Length of Course
10 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
OSHA booklets
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon attendance of the course, participants receive an OSHA card
indicating that they have successfully completed the course.
Objective
Teach the trainee the principles of pipe laying and shoring.
Prerequisite
Completion of Fundamentals of Construction class, or basic knowledge
of construction, strongly recommended.
Topics Covered
- Pipe laying
- Grade checking
- Trench safety
- Shoring
- Rules and regulations as they relate to trenching
- Compaction
- Tools and techniques
Length of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, the participant is issued a certificate
of completion.
Objective
To provide the trainee with a basic introduction of all the materials
and work performances needed to perform the duties of plaster
tendering and mason tending, including materials, tools and techniques.
Prerequisite
None.
Topics Covered
- Proper use and building of scaffolding
- Forklift orientation
- Material identification
- Equipment safety, including proper use of mixer
- Pump safety
- EFIS (Exterior Foam Installation System) use
- Masonry saw safety and setup
- Refractory Materials Identification, Equipment Safety and
Operation
Length of Course
15 days (three weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Scaffold User manual; masonry training guide.
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the Plaster Tender/HOD Carrier Class, the participant
will earn a scaffold builder certificate, forklift certification,
and course completion certificate.
Objective
To make the trainee aware of the hazards and safeguards associated
with work in refineries, chemical plants and other industrial
facilities.
Prerequisite
There is a two-part written multiple-choice test in English. Must
be proficient in English. Must also possess a photo identification
issued by a valid government agency (state/federal).
Topics Covered
- Identifying potentially hazardous conditions
- Following safety procedures
- Proper use of personal protective equipment
- Working in confined spaces and other situations unique
to working in industrial settings
Length of Course
8 Hours (one day)
Training Material Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, the trainee will be issue
a card certifying that they have met the requirements as outlined
by the Bay Area Training Corporation as it relates to refinery
safety. Card expires in two years.
Objective
To provide a wide range of safety training as it relates to the
construction industry, including First-Aid/CPR, OSHA 500, aerial
platform, flagger certification and traffic safety.
Prerequisite
Previous experience as outlined in the course descriptions for
the individual classes
Topics Covered
- OSHA 500
- First-Aid/CPR
- Aerial Platform Safety Orientation
- Scaffold Orientation
- Forklift Certification
- Skid-Steer Loader (Bobcat) Orientation
- Flagger Certification
- Traffic Control Certification
- Process Safety Management (BATC)
Lenght of Course
80 hours (two weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Various manuals and handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Various certificates and completion cards.
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the user will be able to safely
work on a scaffold, recognize hazards and be familiar with current
OSHA standards.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- The four different types of scaffolding
- Types of work conduced on a scaffold
- Unsafe scaffold hazards
- OSHA regulations as they relate to scaffolding
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
Scaffold User Handbook
Certificate
Upon completion of course and passing a written multiple-choice
test, the participant will be issued a certificate of completion.
Objective
Provide participants with orientation in the operation, safety
procedures and maintenance of a Bobcat.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Overview of basic operations and safety procedures
- Field operations (hands-on)
- Assorted attachments
- Maintenance and service
Length of Course
40 hours (five days)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including a hands-on demonstration,
the participant will be issued a Bobcat Orientation Card.
Objective
Provide participants with orientation in the operation, safety
procedures and maintenance of a Bobcat.
Prerequisite
Must have some experience in operating a Bobcat.
Topics Covered
- Overview of basic operations and safety procedures
- Field operations (hands-on)
- Assorted attachments
- Maintenance and service
Length of Course
24 hours (three days)
Training Materials Provided
None
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including a hands-on demonstration,
the participant will be issued a Bobcat Orientation Card.
Objective
Teach the trainee the safe set-up and operation of an oxy-fuel
torch.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Safety procedures
- Proper equipment setup and use
- Hands-on use of torch equipment
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
Pocket reference guide.
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Course completion certificate.
Objective
The Traffic Control class familiarizes trainees with traffic control
procedures and safety requirements to enable the participant
to work in the traffic control environment. The class will provide
a basic understanding of lane closure set-up and design.
Prerequisite
None
Topics Covered
- Principles of traffic control
- Safety requirements
- Traffic control devices and utilization
- Traffic control plans
- Regulatory signs
Length of Course
8 hours (one day)
Training Materials Provided
Traffic Control reference book
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Traffic Control class, including
passing a multiple-choice written test, participants will be
issued a card acknowledging completion of the course. The card
has no expiration date.
Objective
To familiarize the trainee with the equipment and safety
procedures of the welding shop, to instruct in the basics
of welding and
provide the opportunity to practice welding under the instructor’s
supervision.
Prerequisite
1000 hours worked in the Laborers’ International Union in
the 46 Northern California counties served by the Laborers’ Training
Center.
Topics Covered
- Basic welding techniques
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Safety procedures
- Tools and techniques
Length of Course
240 hours (Six weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Basic Welding textbook, pocket book reference guide, handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting). Pension
and health & welfare benefits will be credited for
each hour trained.
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including testing on a vertical
overhead butt weld that is X-rayed by an independent lab, the
participant will be provided with a course completion certificate
and a copy of the lab test results that verify they met minimum
quality standards.
Objective
A continuation of the Basic Welding class. The trainees gain additional
experience in the welding shop performing pipe welding with the
goal of obtaining a pipe welding certification.
Prerequisite
2000 hours worked in the Laborers’ International Union in
the 46 Northern California counties served by the Laborers’ Training
Center, plus certification in Basic Welding class.
Topics Covered
- Advanced pipe welding techniques
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Safety procedures
- Tools and techniques
Length of Course
240 hours (six weeks)
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting). Pension
and health & welfare benefits will be credited for
each hour trained.
Certificate
Upon completion of the course, including testing on a 6G pipe
position, the participant will be provided with a course completion
certificate and a copy of the independent lab test results that
verify they met minimum quality standards.
Objective
To instruct the trainee in the proper setting, operation
and shutdown of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding equipment.
All procedures are
done following the recommended safety guidelines according
to the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
Prerequisite
1000 hours worked in the Laborers’ International Union in
the 46 Northern California counties served by the Laborers’ Training
Center.
Topics Covered
- Basic MIG welding techniques
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Safety procedures
- Tools and techniques
Length of Course
40 hours (one week)*
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting).
* When scheduled in conjunction with TIG Welding,
pension and health & welfare benefits will be credited for
each hour trained.
Certificate
Course completion certificate.
Objective
To instruct the trainee in the proper setting, operation and shutdown
of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment. All procedures
are done following the recommended safety guidelines according
to the manufacturer's instruction manual.
Prerequisite
1000 hours worked in the Laborers’ International Union in
the 46 Northern California counties served by the Laborers’ Training
Center.
Topics Covered
- Basic TIG welding techniques
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Safety procedures
- Tools and techniques
Length of Course
40 hours (one week)*
Training Materials Provided
Handouts
Benefits
Training stipend, travel allowance (if commuting).
* When scheduled in conjunction with MIG Welding,
pension and health & welfare benefits will be credited for
each hour trained.
Certificate
Course completion certificate.
The “Terrance J. O’Sullivan” Laborers’ Training
Center has adopted rules of conduct designed to ensure a safe
and pleasant learning environment for all trainees. Trainees
who fail
to follow the rules are subject to dismissal and may be banned
from attending future classes at the Training Center. All trainees
will be given a copy of the rules upon registration and will
have the rules explained to them by the night supervisor and/or
during
orientation. The following will be grounds for dismissal:
- Destruction of property or theft
- Frequent tardiness
- Endangering others (including other trainees, staff or
guests)
- Possession of liquor, narcotics or weapons
- Creating a disturbance
- Absence from class
- Gambling
- Failure to follow instructions of Training Center instructors
or staff
- Violation of Training Center rules
Questions should be directed to your Instructor or the Night Supervisor.
Important note: The
Laborers’ Training Center reserves the right to change
class schedules, course curriculum and instructors at any time
as circumstances
warrant.
In order to make
training more convenient for union members and signatory
contractors, the Laborers’ Training Center
is now taking reservations for its Mobile Training Unit.
The portable classroom can be brought to Local Union offices,
construction sites or anywhere else that training for Construction
Craft Laborers is needed.
Most training classes
offered through the Mobile Training Unit are one-day (8-hour)
classes. The Laborers’ Training
Center provides the instructor(s), course materials and equipment.
Certificates for trainees who successfully complete a class offered
through the Mobile Training Unit will be mailed to them within
two weeks.
A $2 per hour training stipend is paid to members who attend class
in the Mobile Training Unit, plus a $5 per day travel allowance.
Snacks or food are not included.
Trainees must adhere
to the rules of the Laborers’ Training
Center when attending Mobile Training Unit classes. Contact the
Laborers’ Training
Center for the current list of classes and dates when the Mobile
Training Unit is available.
Contact your Local Union.
They will contact the Training Center and register you for a class.
Class
schedules are published quarterly in the Training News newsletter,
which is mailed to all union members in good standing, as well
as to signatory contractors. Copies are available at all Local
Union halls. The schedule can also be viewed on-line at:
www.norcalaborers.org/Training/Schedule.htm
Contact your Local Union representative.
Occasionally special classes are held that are not published on
the regular class schedule.
Directions
on how to get to the Training Center are contained in this
guide, or available on our website at: www.norcalaborers.org/Training/ContactTraining.htm
Public Transportation
service to the Training Center is limited. For information,
call (510) 464-7787 or visit the following
website: www.transitinfo.org.
No.
The training stipend is $2 per hour, plus a $5 per day travel
allowance if you are not staying on campus.
Training stipend checks are issued every week, and are mailed
a week after the period covered.
Some certificates are distributed at the Training Center, and
some are distributed by mail or by the Local Union. Ask your instructor
or the Training Center staff.
Contact
the Training Center to
arrange for a replacement.
Yes, but you must make your own arrangements to receive benefits.
Trainees who fail to follow the rules of the Training Center are
subject to dismissal and may be banned from attending future classes
at the Training Center.
Yes, for classes one week or longer in duration, and for all Apprenticeship
candidates. The drug-testing policies and procedures are outlined
in detail at orientation.
Lodging is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served
basis. Lodging is only provided for trainees traveling more than
50 miles from their home to the Training Center. There are laundry
facilities on campus.
Yes, breakfast
is served from 6 AM to
6:30 AM,
and lunch is served from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM.
Dinner is for overnight guests only, and is served from 4 PM to
4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
You must wait 30 days
to register for another class, with the exception of classes
that are less than one week in
duration.
You may ask to be placed on the standby list, however, and
may be permitted to attend the class if there are openings.
Bring rugged clothing appropriate to working safely in construction,
including sturdy work boots. Tools and materials will be provided
while you are on campus.
Contact the Laborers’ Training
Center staff.
There are four people per room. Rooms are not co-ed. Because space
is limited, you may not request to be placed in a room by yourself.
$5 per day.
Yes. Training is
an integral part of the Apprenticeship Program. Contact the
Apprenticeship Program at (925) 556-0858 for
details.
The Laborers’ Training
Center provides information on training only. For specific
information about benefits due
a Union Member
in good standing and hall procedures, contact your Local
Union Office or the Laborers’ Trust Funds at (800) 244-4530.
