Construction and Apprenticeships
The construction field has maintained a constant demand for highly skilled workers thanks to technological advances and a need for these professionals to upgrade their skill sets to stay ahead of the demand. This demand is expected to increase as the workforce continues to age and many highly skilled workers retire. In Idaho, construction currently accounts for a significant portion of the workforce and is expected to grow significantly in the near future.
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, in 2011 construction provided 34,806 jobs around the state, just over five percent of Idaho’s total employment. By 2018, that number is projected to grow to 48,601.
At CWI, we are helping to accommodate growth in the Idaho construction industry by providing a diverse number of training courses. If you are interested in pursuing basic certifications, we offer training in areas that include Flagging for Traffic Control and Blueprint Reading. For those of you needing education for a long-term career path, we also provide training in conjunction with on-the-job apprenticeships for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Take advantage of this need for construction and specialty trade workers, and start your training today!
Construction and Apprenticeship Courses and Class Descriptions
Flagging For Traffic Control (6 Hours, 1 Session)
If you are looking to gain Idaho State Department of Transportation certification in traffic control flagging, this course will give you the chance to complete that requirement. By finishing this six-hour class you will become trained and certified in safe methods for directing traffic and protecting the highway construction workforce, either for long or short-term positions.
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control
By completing these courses you will earn certification with the city of Boise, and some Idaho counties.
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Responsible Person Training (4 Hours, 1 Session)
Each permitted construction site within the cities of Boise and Nampa is required to have one person in charge of its erosion and sediment control program. This four-hour class will provide you with that training and certification required to have day-to-day control over your construction site. Completing this class and passing an open-book written exam will provide you with certification that is valid for three years.
Plan Designer Training (4 Hours, 1 Session)
This course is designed to help you learn to prepare an erosion and sediment control plan, and give you the opportunity for certification with the cities of Boise and Nampa upon completion. Developers, builders, and contractors involved in subdivision development, multi-family housing, all-commercial development, and some instances of foothills construction are required to submit an erosion and sediment control plan to the cities of Boise and Nampa for review and approval/modification. At the end of this class, you will complete an open-book written examination which the city of Boise will evaluate, along with any of your other qualifications, to determine whether certification will be issued.
Universal R-410a Safety and Training Certification (1 Session)
If you are interested in receiving some focused instruction from an AC&R Safety Coalition program, this course will provide you with the necessary training and practical knowledge to safely install and service systems containing R-410A, R-407C, and other refrigerant blends. This program also covers R-22 phase-out, appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques, and safe handling of R-410A. At the class conclusion you will be given time to take the R-410 Safety Exam to earn certification.
Electrical Apprenticeship (576 Classroom Hours, 8000 On-the-job Training Hours, 4 Years)
Are you an apprentice who is registered with the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/Electrical Bureau? If so, this program is required in order for you to take the State of Idaho Journeyman Licensing Exam. This course will help you learn while you earn, and gain the skills you need to become a residential, commercial, or industrial electrical journey worker. In order to fill the requirements for completion, you will need to find employment with a local electrical company within one year of starting the program.
Electrical Code Update Based on the 2011 NEC (16 Hours Self-Study)
If you need training to meet the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/Electrical Bureau’s code update requirements for journeymen electricians, this course will do so by following articles in the National Electric Code 2011 textbook. The class also covers changes from the 2008 code to the 2011 code.
Electrical Test Prep and State-Required Upgrade (32 Hours Of Credit)
Whether you are looking to prepare for the electrical journeyman test or Master’s exam, or needing to meet the Idaho State Division of Building Safety Industrial Related upgrade requirements, this course will help you achieve your desired result. With a focus on theory and calculations, this course will provide you with learning sessions that cover a variety of topics.
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Grounding 2011 Online (8 Hours)
This course will provide you with an overview of grounding and bonding, while also giving you reference tools to deal with issues in the field by covering article 250 in its entirety. The text for this class is loaded with illustrations to give you a clear picture of what the code is talking about. This course meets the requirements of the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/Electrical Bureau, for eight hours of 2011 Electrical Upgrade (IR).
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Motors Controls 2011 Online (8 Hours)
This course is right for you if you are looking for electrical journeyman upgrades that are focused primarily with motor controls. The course is designed to familiarize you with the various methods of motor control to accomplish most any need you may have. The text includes NEC requirements and extends the topic to article 430 and its requirements. This course meets the standards of the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/Electrical Bureau, for eight hours of 2011 Electrical Upgrade (IR).
HVAC Apprenticeship Program (576 Classroom Hours + On-the-job Training, 4 Years)
If you are an apprentice currently registered with the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/HVAC Bureau, this program is required in order for you to take the State of Idaho Journeyman Licensing Exam. We invite you to come learn while you earn, and gain the skills needed to become a residential, commercial, or industrial HVAC journey worker. In order to complete course requirements you will need to find employment with a local HVAC company within one year of starting the program.
HVAC Manual D Duct Design and Air Flow (5 Weeks)
Looking for instruction on selecting and designing forced-air heating and cooling equipment, and duct systems? This course will provide you with your desired knowledge through the use of complete hands-on training. Supplies required: A calculator, pencil, eraser, scale, ruler, graph paper, and a duct calculator that covers sheet metal and flexible duct.
HVAC Manual J Heat Load Calculations (4 Weeks)
If you are seeking training on estimating heat loss and head gain for residential structures using the abridged version of Manual J8 procedures, this course will fulfill your need by providing top-level hands-on instruction. Supplies required: Regular calculator. Recommended: A laptop computer.
Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technician (36 Hours, 12 Sessions)
Are you an air conditioning technician or advanced air conditioning student looking to expand your knowledge into the field of commercial refrigeration? In a lab environment, this course will teach you the skills necessary to perform service and repairs of medium and low temperature refrigeration equipment such as reach-ins, walk-ins, display cases, and ice machines.
EPA Section 608 Certification Course (8 Hours/Only Offered in Spring)
Come learn all the information needed to successfully become a certified EPA technician under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990. This course will teach you the skills needed to pass the EPA Section 608 certification test. At the class conclusion you will be given time to take the EPA Section 608 Exam to earn certification.
Fuel Gas Piping and Venting (60 Hours)
This course is designed for those needing to gain an Idaho Fuel Gas Specialty or Hearth Specialty license. This course provides step-by-step instruction of the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code with emphasis on appliance venting and fuel gas piping. Please contact the Idaho State Division of Building Safety for the complete requirements of these specialty licenses.
HVAC Specialty Electrician License Review (8 Hours)
This class is intended to help you prepare to pass the test for the Idaho State HVAC Electrical Specialty License. This eight-hour class is a great tool for helping you secure licensing, which is required for all HVAC journeymen who work on refrigeration equipment.
HVAC Journeyman Test Preparation and Code Review (8 Sessions)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specialty Journeyman (120 Hours, Online/Correspondence)
This course will help you meet the state requirements for licensing as a liquefied petroleum gas journeyman. This course will teach you the Idaho code, International Fuel Gas code, and International Mechanical code as applied to liquefied petroleum and natural gas as well as basic fuel gas appliance operating and safety controls. This course will provide you with a great complement of instruction to the on-the-job hours required for this license.
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program (576 Classroom Hours + On-the-job Training, 4 Years)
If you are a plumbing apprentice currently registered with the Idaho State Division of Building Safety/Plumbing Bureau, this program is required in order for you to take the state of Idaho Journeyman Licensing Exam. We invite you to come learn while you earn, and gain the skills you need to become a residential or commercial journey worker. In order to complete the program, you will be required to find employment with a local electrical company within one year of starting coursework.
Plumbing Appliance Specialty License Course (72 Hours + 18 Months On-the-job Training)
This course meets the state of Idaho requirements for the Plumbing Appliance Specialty License and is offered to you through a pair of convenient options. Correspondence methods are available. The course is also available in a classroom setting. In order to obtain this license, you must be registered with the State Plumbing Bureau, perform 18 months of on-the-job training, and complete an approved 72-hour related training course.
Plumbing Practical Exam
Idaho law requires both a written and a practical exam be completed in order to obtain a plumbing journeyman’s license. CWI has been approved by the Division of Building Safety to offer you the practical exam in a lab environment if you are eligible. The exam may be administered for either a private (residential) application or a public (commercial) application. The practical project will be inspected and must be completed with no violations.
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