NAHA

Construction Skills Bootcamp

Build A Foundation For Your Career In Construction

Construction Skills Bootcamp will jumpstart your career through hands-on training and support with your job search. With new classes starting every 8-10 weeks, we are always enrolling, so it is easy to get started!

Students Earn:

Solid foundation of home construction skills & knowledge
Exposure to different career opportunities within the home construction field
OSHA-10 certification
Career support & networking with employers
Set of starter tools
Home Builder Institute basic construction certification

Cost:

Tuition is free if you’re pursuing a new job or promotion in North Alabama’s home construction industry.

Requirements to Attend NAHA:

Be committed to pursuing a career within the construction industry
Submit to and pass a drug screening prior to beginning program
Be legally allowed to work within the US
Be 18 years of ago or older

Schedule Options

Students are required to attend classes at our training center multiple times per week and complete online coursework outside of class. We offer two schedule options:

Standard:

8-week course
Classes 2 times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Evening classes, 5:30 to 8:30pm

Accelerated: (Available Later in 2020)

4-week course
Classes 4 times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday

With new classes starting every 4-6 weeks, we are always enrolling for Construction Skills Bootcamp.

Attend an information session to learn more about these training options and to fill out an application.

Upcoming Classes

Evening (Standard) Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Orientation + 8 weeks (16 nights)

Class 1: Orientation - January 16, 2020

Classes - January 28, 2020 - March 19, 2020

Class 2: Orientation - April 21, 2020

Classes - April 23, 2020 - June16, 2020

Class 3: Orientation - June 25, 2020

Classes - July 7, 2020 - September 3, 2020

(No classes 6/29-7/3 & 7/20-7/24)

Class 4: Orientation - September 10, 2020

Classes - September 15, 2020 - November 12, 2020

(No classes 11/2-11/6)

Class 5: Orientation - November 24, 2020

Classes - December 1, 2020 - February 4, 2021

(No classes 11/25-11/27; 12/21-1/1)

Afternoon (Accelerated) Monday - Thursday - 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Orientation + 4 weeks (16 afternoons)

Acc. Class 1: Orientation - June 11, 2020

Classes - June 15, 2020 - July 11, 2020

(No Classes 6/29-7/3)

Acc. Class 2: Orientation - July 30, 2020

Classes - August 3, 2020 - August 27, 2020

Acc. Class 3: Orientation - September 3, 2020

Classes - September 7, 2020 - October 1, 2020

Acc. Class 4: Orientation - October 8, 2020

Classes - October 12, 2020 - November 12, 2020

(No Classes 11/2-11/6)

Acc. Class 5: Orientation - November 24, 2020

Classes - November 30, 2020 - January 7, 2021

(No Classes 11/25-11/27 & 12/21-1/1)

Course Content

Basic Safety

Class Description:

Identify jobsite safety issues
Describe best safety practices for construction
Identify and demonstrate different types of Personal Protective Equipment
Understand and practice correct lift and carry techniques for one and two people with standard building materials
Identify proper safety and use related to scaffolding
Demonstrate proper ladder safety, setup, and use.
Obtain an OSHA 10 hour certification
Explain basic jobsite first aid
Explain basic fire safety procedures

Construction Industry Knowledge

Class Description:

Identify career pathways related to construction
Understand scope of projects in construction
Demonstrate technical and academic requirements for career pathways
Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures,
for various construction materials related to construction

Construction Math

Class Description:

Practice math operations related and commonly used in construction industry
Understand various math formulas to solve construction problems
Apply math formulas to common construction problems
Demonstrate math skills needed to pursue a career in construction

Exposure to Different Trades

Class Description:

The last 2 weeks of a standard Bootcamp schedule end with a Trade Focus that is selected by the class. Options include: Basics in Carpentry, Basics in Electrical, Basics in Concrete, Basics in HVAC, Basics in Plumbing, and other specialty trade areas as needed.
Students receive exposure to different trades from guest speakers working in the industry.

Hand and Power Tools

Class Description:

Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures, for various hand tools related to construction
Demonstrate the proper use and identification, including safety procedures, for various power tools related to construction
Demonstrate the proper safety, use, care, and maintenance of power tools/equipment
Identify/select appropriate power tools for specific tasks in carpentry and other trades
Identify specific tools and materials a worker needs to complete different tasks in various trades.

Career Preparation

Class Description:

Identify process for legal employment in the field of construction
Understand basic elements of the employment process in construction
Demonstrate ability to compose elements for employability in construction
Demonstrate skills required to find, apply, secure and retain successful employment in construction
Prepare life skills needed for a job in the construction industry

Build Projects

Class Description: