AWP Training Information

AWP Class Descriptions :

Building Foundations & Formwork:

Training covers 3-days of the basics of building the concrete forms required for a strong foundation for any structure. This course includes training on the safe use of the hand and power tools needed for this type of work, common types of hardware used when building concrete forms, building concrete footing and concrete wall forms, and setting forms to elevation.

Building Maintenance:

Training covers basics of carpentry and trades math including accurate use of a tape measure with hands-on exercise cutting various shapes out of drywall to fit around wood shapes on a board. Safe use of hand and power tools that are needed for metal stud framing. Layout of wall studs, door and window opening using metal stud framing techniques. Proper installation of drywall, mudding, taping, and hole patching. Basic plumbing and electrical. Type of doors, parts of doors, door swings, types of door jambs, installing of pre-hung doors, hands-on installing a deadbolt and doorknob. Hands-on exercise on wood trim finishes. Introduction of cabinets, countertops, flooring, and exterior finishes.

Carpentry:

Training covers basics of carpentry and trades math including accurate use of a tape measure with hands-on exercise cutting various shapes out of drywall to fit around wood shapes on a board. Proper use of hand and power tools. Proper layout with a hammer, saw, and nailing exercise. Hands-on projects with a worm drive circular saw cutting various wood blocks at different angles and degrees. Building a footstool using the skills obtained from using the circular saw. Math with a hands-on project of building wood stairs to a platform. Construction site, education, safety, and carpenter expectations are also covered.

Construction Craft Laborers Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Training covers hands-on forming, placing, and finishing concrete with various forming systems and flatwork, hands-on scaffold building with fall protection, and Work Zone Safety training with a Flagger Certification. Please wear work clothes and boots that you don’t mind getting dirty in.

Electrical Wiring Workshop:

Training covers basic electrical theory, circuitry, and electrical/tool safety. Hands-on training includes proper splicing, wiring of switches, GFCI receptacles, duplex receptacles, split receptacles, 3-way and 4-way switches. Student apply the skills they learn by assembling and wiring several circuits that include light switches, light bases, and different style receptacles.

First Aid/CPR/AED:

Combines adult CPR, AED, and first aid training in a program designed for the occupational first aid provider. This comprehensive program meets OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training people on how to respond to and care for medical emergencies at work.

Framing & Sheetrock:

Training covers the basics of carpentry and trades math. Accurate reading and use of a tape measure, 3-4-5 layout method, and safe use of power tools. Hands-on covers layout and framing of walls which will be attached to partitions and squared. Material handling, storage, layout, cutting, application and installation of sheetrock, patch/repair of sheetrock. Participants also learn the difference between using metal and wood studs.

Heavy Equipment Mechanics Orientation:

Introductory level of instruction into Heavy Duty Mechanics. Students will be introduced to many different aspects of what Mechanics are faced with in the field. Students will be introduced to the industry of Heavy Duty Mechanics, safety and work place ethics. By the end of class each student will have better knowledge and skills to apply at their current job or help them secure new employment.

Heavy Equipment Operators Orientation:

Introductory level of instruction into Heavy Equipment Operating. Students will be introduced to many different aspects of what Operators are faced with in the field. Introduction to the industry of Heavy Equipment Operations, safety and work ethics. By the end of class each student will have better knowledge and skills to apply at their current job or help them secure new employment.

How to Read Building Plans:

Training covers residential print reading skills, abbreviations, plot plans, foundation plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, section views, details, framing plans, door & window schedules, finish schedules, and specifications. 

Intro to Concrete 101

Concrete 101 provides a foundational understanding of the concrete industry, covering materials, batching, fresh and hardened properties, testing, safety, and sustainability. Participants will learn about concrete’s components—cement, aggregates, and water—and its role as a versatile, cost-effective construction material. This hands-on course also includes practical training on formwork, focusing on installing job-built and manufactured forms, bridge forms, hardware, stairs, and the layout of walls and decks.

Intro to Plumbing:

Key training topics: Introduction to copper tubes: properties and applications, safety precautions for working with copper tubes and associated equipment, soldering techniques, brazing fundamentals, tube bending techniques, joint inspection, and quality control, and common applications and industry best practices. 

Intro to Welding:

Training highlights: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (commonly known as stick welding), welding techniques, hands-on practice, safety precautions, common applications, and industry best practices. 

Intro to Welding Fabrication:

Training covers the techniques used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. Participants will learn/practice the safe process of oxy-acetylene cutting and arc welding as well as the proper use of tools and job site safety.

Ironwork & Welding:

Training covers vertical and horizontal stick welding, MIG welding, oxygen and acetylene cutting, hands-on tools and materials, hazard awareness, and work site safety. Identify and use safe welding practices, identify joint design and fit-up, set up a welding machine, and identify electrode selection. Participants learn basic steel rebar wire tying and steel reinforcing practices, basic structural ironworking and rigging practices.

OSHA 10: (Former Students Only)

Provides entry-level construction workers information about their rights and employer responsibilities and how to file a complaint. Emphasizes how to identify, abate, control, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a construction site. Covers a variety of construction safety and health hazards that a worker may come across on a job site.

Pipe Trades:

This introductory training provides hands-on exposure to the pipe trades industry. Participants will learn fundamental skills used in plumbing and pipefitting, including pipe installation, joining methods, tube bending, and basic welding applications. The training also introduces common tools, materials, and systems used throughout the trade while exploring career pathways in the pipe trades.

Plumbing, Pipefitting & Welding:

Training covers soldering and brazing, oxy-acetylene torch set-up and cutting, pipe threading, pro-press fittings and methods of joining. Introduction to SMAW, welding-metallurgy, waste, drainage, vent fittings, soil pipe methods of joining and cutting, plumbing fixtures, and roof drains. Plumbing and pipefitting tools, pipe beveling, Oakie Beveller and Tri-Tool. Hangers, supports, valves and use of ladders, hangers, supports, valves and use of ladders, and plumbing codes.

Plumbing & HVAC: (Anchorage Only)

Training covers basic plumbing systems and codes. Hands-on will include soldering of pipes, installation of pex fittings, threading pipe, and setting plumbing fixtures.

This training will also cover basic HVAC to include how a basic refrigeration cycle works, boilers and boiler maintenance, and simple low-voltage control systems for heating systems.

Power Tools:

Training covers basics of carpentry and trades math including accurate use of a tape measure with hands-on exercise cutting various shapes out of drywall to fit around wood shape on a board. Proper use of hand and power tools. Students will construct a small table and ladder shelf using compound miter saw, pocket hole jig, drill, impact driver, and sanders. Other power tools will be covered throughout the class.

Residential Wood Framing:

Training covers basics of carpentry and trades math including accurate use of a tape measure with hands-on exercise cutting various shapes out of drywall to fit around wood shapes on a board. Proper use of hand and power tools. Training covers layout for wood framing using 16-24 in O.C. Constructing a floor, and walls with window and door openings. Convention gable roof framing techniques are also covered for the ridge, commons rafters, soffit, ceiling joists, and fascia rafters. The project includes a small building that can be taken home.

Rigging, Piledriving & Welding:

Training covers the basics of the Piledriving trade including; safe hoisting & rigging techniques, universal hand signals, rigging mathematics, types of pile, welding & splicing, cast-in-place concrete, etc.

Sheet Metal Workshop:

This introductory training covers the basics of Sheet Metal Work. Learn to build 3-D objects from flat sheets of metal. Learn about HVAC systems and how to fabricate and install ductwork. Use your brain to calculate cut sizes, your hands to fabricate intricate sheet metal pieces and your brawn to install the piece where it belongs.

Sheet Metal - HVAC Workshop:

This introductory training covers the basic of HVAC-R Service Technician Work. Learn the basics of home heating systems. We will cover preventative maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting. The refrigeration cycle will be discussed with it's many uses, followed by a brazing class for refrigeration piping.

Structural Welding:

This introduction to welding workshop starts with safety first. Using an oxy-acetylene torch, students learn how to cut, prep, and fit metal test coupons. Students will then practice and test their skills with structural welding in multiple positions using the Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW) welding processes.

Telecommunications Workshop:

Training includes both classroom and hands-on experience in fiber optic testing and splicing, twisted-pair cabling, category cable color codes and terminations, and wood pole climbing. Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of modems, switches, routers, and network interface devices. The program also provides insight into the telecommunications industry, with ongoing discussions about career opportunities, and workplace expectations.

Welding - Sheet Metal

This introductory training covers the basics of 3 different types of welding. GMAW, GTAW and Laser.